Maytag PDBL390AWZ Use & Care Manual page 11

Troubleshooting
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Indicator lights flashing • Tile countdown display (select models) flashes after a cycle is selected until tile
START/Cancel pad is pressed.
• The countdown display (select models) and the delay indicator flash after a delay is selected
until the START/Cancel pad is pressed.
• All active display indicators flash if the door is opened during a running cycle or delay.
• The currently selected cycle flashes if an attempt is made to change the cycle after cycle
"lock-in".
Glasses are cloudy/ • Select Hi Temp Wash option.
spotted • Check water temperature. Incoming water should be 120° F (/49 ° C).
• Always use a rinse aid.
• Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for
approximately 5 minutes. If removed, the problem is due to hard water. Adjust detergent
amount being used to match water hardness (pg. 5). Be sure detergent is fresh, stored
properly and is a high quality brand.
• If cloudiness is not removable,it is etching. This is an erosion of the surface of the
glassware and carl be caused by water that is too hot, from using too much detergent or by
prewashing. Detergent needs food soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware
is permanently damaged. To prevent further etching, adjust the detergent amount to match
the water hardness, stop prewashing, and use water heating options only when incoming
water temperature is below 120° F (/49 ° C).
Food soil remains • Check water temperature. Incoming water should be 120° F (/49 ° C).
on dishes • Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher.
• Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly (pg. 5).
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place.
• Select proper cycle for the soil level (pg. 6).
• Make sure the upper rack wash arm connector is correctly aligned in one of the water inlet
holes (jog./4).
• Load items so they do not block the wash arms (pg./4).
• Load the utensil basket with knife handles up and spoon and fork handles down.
• Do not place glasses over tines.
• Before loading, scrape off burnt on foods and wipe the starchy film from utensils used with
pasta, rice and oatmeal. These soils require more energy than the rest of the load to clean.
Items washed in the • Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against other items. Leavea
dishwasher or the slight space between items.
dishwasher tub itself • Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow, brown or orange film on dishes or the
are stained/discolored dishwasher tub. A rust filter may be needed. Check with a water treatment company.
• Separate silver or silver-plated silverware from stainless steel. These metals can be
damaged by contact with each other during washing.
• Color from tomato sauces may adhere to the interior parts of the dishwasher (pg. 8). If light
staining has occurred, leave the door open to oxidize the stain away. Use a dishwasher
detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining.
• Certain dishwasher detergents may stain silver. Try another brand of detergent.
Items not properly • Be sure Heated Dry is selected.
dried/moisture is • Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process.
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present on the • Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid regularly, to
dishwasher interior improve drying. Turn the rinse aid selector toward the MAX setting.
after the dry cycle • Check water temperature. Incoming water should be 120° F (/49 ° C).
• Select Hi Temp Wash option.
• Increase detergent amount to match water hardness (pg. 5).
• Load properly. (log./4)
• Plastic and items with non-stick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a porous
surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary.
• Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Locate these
items on the more slanted side of the rack for improved results.
Dishware is chipped • Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other (pg./4).
• Washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended.
• Do not load glasses over the tines.
• Do not overload.
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