Quick Steps; Dishwasher Use - Maytag MDB7809AWM User Instructions

1
Prepare and load
dishwasher.
2
Add detergent
for cleaning and
rinse aid for
drying.
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.
Rack loading
Upper rack
■
Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from
spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.
■ Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items
are blocking the detergent dispenser.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.
STEP 1
Lower rack

Quick Steps

3 Select a cycle and option.
4
Start dishwasher.

Dishwasher Use

■
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.
Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe."
■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.
■
When loading silverware, always place sharp
items pointing down.
Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan
to run a wash cycle soon,
run a rinse cycle. Do not
.
use detergent
■ Use automatic
dishwasher detergent
only. Add powder,
liquid or tablet
detergent just before
starting a cycle.
■
Fresh automatic
dishwasher detergent
results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry
place.
STEP 2
A
Hard Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Soft Water
B
PRE-
MAIN WASH
WASH
A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section
C
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