Caring For Dishwasher; Changing Panels - Maytag DWU8250AAX User Manual

Caring For Dishwasher To Change Panels:
The interior is normally self-cleaning. A. Remove three screws holding the metal trim
Occasionally cheek the bottom of the dishwasher strip on one side of the door. Take note of
tub and dean out pieces of food which may how the trim comes off.
collect there. B. Grasping the lower part of the door panels,
Periodically clean the bottom edge of the bow panels out carefully at the bottom while
dishwasher door liner. Food and liquids drip sliding panels far enough to clear the flange
onto this area when the dishwasher is loaded, on the trim strip which was not removed and
remove panels.
If you notice an odor in your dishwasher, it may
be due to a strong "'chemical" or chlorine odor C. Arrange panels so the desired color is
from the dishwasher detergent. Using a different facing out.
detergent, especially a lemon scented one, will D. Place door panels (notched side up) behind
probably eliminate the odor. In some instances the metal trim at the bottom of the door. Bow
the smell of the rinse additive may be strong, the panels so they fit behind the control
Purchase a fresh package and see if it is better, panel at the top.
Lastly, if the dishwasher is run only every couple
of days, an odor may develop. Use the Rinse & E. Slide the panels under the side metal trim
Hold feature daily to remove any food soil that which was not removed. To do this, it will be
may cause an odor. necessary to compress the backing behind
the colored panels.
To remove an odor, try one of the following:
K Reinstall the metal trim which was removed
1. Place baking soda in both sides of the earlier. To do this, start by inserting the tip
detergent dispenser. Select Light/China and end of the trim strip behind the control
let the water circulate for about 10 minutes, panel. Align the holes and replace the three
Stop the dishwasher by unlatching the door screws.
and let stand overnight. Then, restart the
dishwasher by latching the door and let it G. The lower access panel is held by four screws
complete the cycle. (two above the panel and two below). With
these removed, the panel may be removed to
2. Select the Light/China cycle and let the make it easy to change panel colors.
dishwasher fill with water. Then open the
door and pour one cup of chlorine bleach into H. With the lower access panel removed,
the bottom of the dishwasher. Latch the door remove the four screws along the bottom of
and let the dishwasher complete the cycle, panel and remove the trim which holds the
panels. Once tim desired panel is i_cing out,
Clean the control panel and front panel with a replace the trim, and reinstall the panel to
soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not the dishwasher.
use any abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Use care when changing panels to be certain you
Changing Panels
are not injured on sharp edges and that the
panels are not damaged. If you have any
Your Maytag dishwasher comes with reversible questions concerning changing panels, contact
panel inserts which are Ere-assembled at the your local Maytag Dealer.
factory. This enables you to select the color you Accessory panels are available in some additional
want before your dishwasher is installed or colors. Also, a kit is available to customize your
choose another color at a later date. dishwasher. See your local Maytag Dealer for
details.
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