Special Tips; For Best Results; Water Conditions - Maytag IntelliSense Plus User Manual

SPECIAL TIPS
For Best Results Water Conditions
• Select Smart Start • Hard Water Deposit
This selection monitors the items which affect If an unusual amount of calcium is in the
results and develops a cycle for best results, water, a lime film or deposit may eventually
• Load the Dishwasher Properly build up on the dishes and interior surface of
dishwasher. You may first notice this as
To insure that all soiled surfaces get adequate "cloudy" glasses.
wash action, carefully follow the instructions
for loading the dishwasher (pages 3-5). Make To determine if the film on the glasses is
sure nothing extends above or below the racks due to hard water, soak a glass
to interfere with the movement of the upper • approximately 5 minutes in undiluted
or lower spray arms. white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If film is
removed, it is due to hard water (ff not
• Use Enough Detergent removed, see Soft Water Etching).
For proper soil removal, good drying results, To correct:
and to prevent filming, etching and spotting,
an adequate amount of detergent must be 1. Increase the amount of detergent used
used. We recommend 1 teaspoon of detergent according to the degree of water hardness
per grain of water hardness with a minimum of (see page 6).
3 teaspoons. Refer to page 6 on adding
detergent. 2. Check the water temperature (see page 3)
• Use a Rinse Aid 3. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting
action of the water (see page 6).
Using a rinse aid improves drying results and
reduces spotting and filming. See page 6 for To remove film fi'om dishwasher interior, try
instructions on using a rinse aid. one of the following:
1. Remove with a damp cloth and a mild
• Select Heated Dry scouring powder.
For faster drying select Heated Dry. This
option provides fast, efficient drying at less 2. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse & Hold
than a penny per load. The dishes are dried cycle. During fill, open door and add
using a fan to circulate heat from the heating 1/2 cup white vinegar to water. Allow
element located in the bottom of the dishwasher to complete cycle. Do not
dishwasher, use detergent. Follow with Quick Wash
(add detergent).
• Use Hot Water
Hot water dissolves and activates the
dishwashing detergent, dissolves grease on
dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Low
incoming water temperature lengthens the
cycle time to heat to the proper temperature.
Refer to page 3 for more information.
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