Maytag MDC4809PAB Use & Care Manual page 4

Powder and Gels
The amount of detergent to use depends on:
How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.
The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]
Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.
NOTE: Fill amounts shown
are for standard powdered
detergent. Follow instructions
on the package when using
other dishwasher detergent.
Add Rinse Aid
Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final
rinse.
Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the
dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.
Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator
drops to "Refill" level.
To add rinse aid, turn the
dispenser cap to "Open"
and lift off. Pour rinse aid
into the opening until the
indicator level is at "Full."
Replace the dispenser cap
and turn to "Lock." Make
sure cap is fully locked.
NOTE: For most water
conditions, the factory
setting of 2 will give good
results. If you have hard
water or notice rings or
spots, try a higher setting.
Turn the arrow adjuster
inside the dispenser by either
using your fingers or
inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and
turning.
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Hard Water
Hard Water
Soft Water
Soft Water
Main Wash Pre-Wash
USE RINSE AID FOR
Full
BETTER DRYING
Lock
Add
Open
turn to lock
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Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
NOTE: Heavier cycles and
options affect cycle length.
Some cycles and options will
take up to 3 hours to
complete.
Heavy
– Use for heavily soiled,
hard-to-clean items.
Normal
– Use for normal food
soil. The energy usage label is
based on this cycle.
Light
– Uses less energy for lightly soiled loads.
1-Hr Wash – Use for lightly soiled items. For fast results, 1-Hr Wash
will clean the dishes using slightly more water and energy.
Rinse Only
– (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent.
This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and
reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to
wash a full load.
Select Options (options vary by model)
You can customize your cycles by
pressing the options desired. Repeatedly
press the button until the desired option
.
is selected
Full
Hi-Temp
– (use only with Heavy and
Normal wash cycles) heats the water
during the wash portions of the cycle.
Sani Rinse – (all cycles except Light and
Add
Rinse Only) To sanitize your dishes and glassware in accordance
with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Raises
the water temperature in the final rinse to approximately 155°F
(68°C). Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for
license food establishments.
Heated Dry
– (all cycles except Rinse Only) use for best drying
results. Turn off by pressing Heated Dry so that the light goes off.
4-Hr Delay
– (any cycle) offers the choice to start the dishwasher
automatically at a later time. Select a wash cycle and options.
Press 4-Hr Delay. Press START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.
Start or Resume a Cycle
Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the
water is hot. Turn off water.
Push door firmly closed. The door latches
automatically. Select the wash cycle and options
desired and press START/RESUME OR press START/
RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in
the previous wash cycle.
You can add an item anytime before the main wash
starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door
firmly. Press the START/RESUME button, the cycle resumes
automatically at the point of interruption.
You may cancel a cycle anytime by pressing CANCEL/
DRAIN.
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