Call - Maytag MDB-2 User Manual

BEFORE YOU C ALL
CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY.
Be sure door is latched securely,
Be surethe wateris turned on.
Check that the pad is properly selectedfor a cycle.
Allow time to pause beforefilling.
Check your home'scircuit breaker or fuse box.
Check inlet hosefor a kink.
Check water valve inlet for sedimentand clean if necessary.
If hooked upto a foodwaste disposer, besuretheknock-out is removed fromthedisposer i nlet.
Besurethedrainhoseiselevated at least32"sowatercannot s iphonbackintothetub.
Check forfoodobstruction in thedrainor disposer.
Check drainhosefora kink.
Check yourhome's circuitbreaker o r fusebox.
Check thatthecycleis completed.
• This is normal. TheAuto Clean (select models)sensorin the pump muststay submergedso a short fill of water is added after the cycle's
lest drain.
. Checkthatthe cycle iscompleted.
• Be sure dispenseris not blocked bya dish or utensil.
• Usefresh detergent storedin a cool, dry place.
Awatervalvehiss dudngfill is normal.
Watercirculationsounds are normal.
A thumpingsound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyondthe racks.
Choppingor grinding sounds may be heardduringdrain as the internalfood disposerchops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts,etc.
Hummingduringthe drain is normal.
A snapnoise is the detergent cup lid hittingthe door liner when the dishwasherdoor is opened at the end of the cycle.This is normal.
Properinstallationaffectsthe noise level.
• Tough S crub" o rTough S crub _ Plus (select models) orSanilJze (select models) hasbeen selected a nd thecycle isextended toheat w ater.
• Check to seethattheincoming watertemperature i s 120-140o F (49.60o C).
• Rundishes being held in the dishwasherthrough a RinseOnly cycle.
• Many dishwashershavea "new"smell when first installed.This will dissipatewith use.
. Dishwashermay not be drainingproperly.(See "DishwasherWill Not Drain"section.)
• For a strongodor,place bakingsodain bothsides of the detergentcup. Select LightWashand allowthe waterto circulatefor about 10 min-
utes. Interruptthe cycle by unlatchingthe door and let it stand overnight. Restart the dishwasherby latchingthe door andallow it to com-
plete the cycle. A commercialdishwashercleaningproductsuch as Jet-DryDishwasherCleaner* can also be used.
• Check thatthe dishwasher i s levet. (Referto the [nstetlationInstructions.)
• Sudscan causethe dishwasherto overflow.Measurethedetergentcarefullyand use onlydetergentedesignedfor use in a dishwasher.Less
detergentis needed in soft water.Try another brandif sudsing continues.
• Follow directionscloselyon how to add a forgottenitem(pg. 7).
• Be surethe RinseAid lid is securely attached and not leaking.
• Thisis normal w hen the Auto Clean cycle(select models)is selectedand the dishwasherdecidesto skipor add a drain and refill.
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