Maytag MDB6949SDH User Instructions page 10

Cup Shelf
Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand
or right-hand side of the top rack to hold
additional cups, stemware, or long items
such as utensils and spatulas.
Adjustable Upper Racks
The Adjustable upper rack can be raised or lowered to
accommodate taller plates, platters, pots or pans in the upper or
lower racks. Full size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack
if it is in the lower position.
NOTE: Always unload racks before adjusting.
To raise the rack, press both
rack adjusters and lift the rack
until it is in the up position
and level.
To lower the rack, press both
rack adjusters and slide the
rack back to its lower position.
Removable Upper Rack
The removable upper rack allows you to wash larger items such as
stock pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the lower level rack.
IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the upper rack
from the dishwasher.
Style A
To remove the rack:
1. Roll the rack ¹⁄₃ to ¹⁄₂ of the way
out of the tub.
2. Rotate the rack stops outward.
3. Roll the rack all the way out
of the track and remove from
the dishwasher.
To replace the rack:
Reverse the above steps 1-3 to replace
the rack into the dishwasher.
Style B
To remove the rack:
1. To gain access to the
removable tabs on the
tracks/rails, pull the
upper rack forward about
halfway out of the tub.
2. On one side, press the
tab on the track in and
pull the front end of the
rack up and out of the
track. Then repeat this
step on the other side to
completely remove the
front end of the rack.
3. Remove the rack by
pulling the back end
out using a forward
and upward motion.
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To replace the rack:
1. Pull the tracks forward about halfway out of the tub.
2. Along the sides of the racks are round attachment tabs. Align
the rack's back end attachment tabs with the cutout in the
track. Push down into place.
3. Pull the tracks completely out and align the rack's front end
attachment tabs with the cutout in the track. Push down into
place. You will hear a snap when the front end of the rack is
secured into place on each side.
Style C
To remove the rack:
1. To gain access to the track stops, pull
the upper rack forward about halfway
out of the tub.
2. Press on the edge of the ridged area
on the track stop while tipping the
track stop toward the center of the
dishwasher. This action releases a
small retaining tab that locks the track
stop to the track (see Track stop - left).
NOTE: It is helpful to use 2 hands. Take
special note of the orientation of the
track stops.
3. With the retaining tab released, pull
the track stop straight toward the
opposite track to remove it.
4. After removing both track stops,
gently pull the top rack out of the
tracks by rolling it toward you.
5. Replace the track stops by coming
up from under the track and
slipping the track stop into the
lower slot of the track (see Track
stop - right) and rotate the track
stop into place. Then press on the
edge of the ridged area while
pushing the track stop straight
toward the track. This action locks
the retaining tab back into place.
6. Test the track stop by pulling it
toward the opposite track to ensure that it is locked in place.
To replace the rack:
1. Gently pull the tracks forward in dishwasher until they stop.
Remove track stops. (See steps 1-3 above.)
2. Place the back wheels on each side of the rack into the track
and roll the rack into the tracks, but do not push the rack all
the way into the tub.
3. Insert front rack wheels on each side of the rack into the track.
4. Slide the rack into the dishwasher.
5. Replace the track stops by coming up from under the track
and slipping the track stop into the lower slot of the track (see
Track stop - right) and rotate the track stop into place. Then
press on the edge of the ridged area while pushing the track
stop straight toward the track. This action locks the retaining
tab back into place.
6. Test the track stop by pulling it toward the opposite track to
ensure that it is locked in place.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the track stops are locked in place and
cannot be easily removed. They keep the rack from coming out of
the track.
Track stop - left
Track stop - right