Maytag MDB6800 User Manual page 7

Dishwashing Essentials ........................................
HOT Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is Heat is added in the main wash portion of each cycle to •
assure proper water temperature. The amount of water
necessary. The water temperature should be at least
120° F (49° C) to properly activate the detergent, heating in the main wash is dependent on the incoming
melt greasy food soils, and to achieve sanitization, water temperature. An automatic temperature check is
The recomanended incoming temperature is 120- performed in the main wash of every cycle. If water is hot
130° F (49-56 ° C). enough, heating energy will be reduced accordingly.
All cycles have an automatic temperature check in the
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot
final rinse to assure proper temperatures. If the inlet water
water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a
is too cool, the cycle will delay until proper temperatures
glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass
are achieved.
and check the temperature once it has stopped rising.
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Detergent
Never use laundry detergent or hand .dish- [
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto- washing detergent in your dishwasher as it vail
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marie dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool, ] cause severe oversudsing and possible leaks.
dry place (not under the sink). Detergent Placement
Recommended Amount
Add detergent to dispenser cups just before selecting the
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water cycle and options. Close the cover. The detergent auto-
hardness (measured in grains per gallon gpg) and the matically dispenses.
amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results
in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor
drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent
etching/cloudiness.
As a rule use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness, using a minimum of 3 teaspoons in soft water
situations. Place the recommended amount of detergent
in both cups for Normal and longer cycles. Do not
divide the recommended amount between the cups.
The following chart includes specific recommendations.
Each line in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons. Pots & Pans, Pots & Pans with IntelliClean _"ON,
Water Hardness* Detergent Use (each cup) I Normal
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons Place the recommended amount of detergent in both the
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons PRE WASH and the MAIN WASH cups.
• Yourlocal water utility or state university extension service Normal with IntelliClean '_' O N
can tell you the degreeof water hardnessin your area. If the dishes are prcrinsed, place the proper amount of
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 detergent in the MAIN WASH cup only. Continue to
teaspoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the place the recommended detergent amount in both deter-
main wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open gent cups when the dishes are not prerinsed.
it slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Light, China/Crystal
After relatching the door, the dishwasher will continue
through the cycle. Place the recommended amount of detergent in the
MAIN WASH cup only.
Note: Select the Sani Clean or Sani Temp' option for
improved results !n hard water situations. Quick Cycle (certain models)
Place the recommended amount of detergent in the PRE
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to
achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is WASH cup only.
a mechanical water softener to improve water quality, Rinse & Hold
detergent effectiveness, and to protect the dishwasher Do Not use detergent. Leave the detergent cup open.
parts from the damage that hard water deposits can cause.
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