Care Items; Cleaning - Maytag MDB-2 User Manual

SPECIAL CARE ITEMS
Mosttableware,cookwareand flatware can safelybe washed in your dishwasher. If you haveany doubtsabout an item,check
with the manufacturer.
Aluminum Yes, except anodized. High watertemperatureand detergentsmay affectfinish.
Cast Iron No Seasoningwill be removed,and ironwill rust.
China/ No, if antiqueor hand- Alwayscheck manufacturer'srecommendationbeforewashing.Antique,hand-paint-
Stoneware painted, ed or over-the-glazepatterns may fade. Goldleaf may discolor.
Crystal No, if antiqueor delicate Alwayscheckmanufacturer'srecommendation b eforewashing.Some typesof lead-
crystal, ed crystal may etch withrepeatedwashings.
Furnace Filters Not recommended. May leave a dingy deposit o r stain on dishwasherinterior.
Glass Yes Milkglasscan yellow with repeateddishwasherwashing.
Gold-Plated No Will discolor.
Flatware
Pewter,Tin No
Plastics Yes,toprack. Always checkmanufacturer'srecommendationbefore washing. P lastics varyin their
capacity to withstandhigh watertemperatures and detergents.Disposable plastic
itemsare not dishwasher s afefor thisreason.
Stainless Steel Yes Runa RinseOnlycycleif notwashing immediately. Prolongedcontact w ithfoods con-
taining salt, vinegar,milkproducts or juicecoulddamagefinish.
StealingSilver or No, if hascommercial Always checkmanufacturer's r ecommendation b eforewashing.Runa RinseOnly
Silverplate "darkening'. cycleif not washing immediately.Prolongedcontactwithfood containingsalt, acidor
sulfide (eggs,mayonnaise and seafood)could damage finish.Commercial"darken-
ing" may be removed by detergent.
Wooden Items No Wood may warp, crackor discolor.
CARE AND CLEANING
INTERIOR EXTERIOR
Thedishwasher interior is normally self-.clean-
ing,Pedodicaliy checkthe bottomofthe dish-
washer tubto seeif any largepartlotas have
not gone throughthe strainerportionof the
module.
Wipe theedge oftheinnerdoor l iner t oremove
anyfoodsol] splashes which occurred during
loading.
Thecolorfromsometomate-based foodsoils
has been known to occasionally a dhereto
todays dishwasher tubs, causing temporary dis-
coloration.
Whenwashinga loadof dishes soiled
tomato sauce:
>- Scrape e xcess tomatoJaaeed foodsoils _ of
dshes, pdor t oloading. Donotprewash the
dishes, however.
>" Run theHeavy Washcycle.
Thefront ofthedishwasher c an be cleaned
with a soft d amp cloth andliquid s pray clean-
er. Do notuseabrasive p owders or cleaning
pads.
Stainless SteelCareand Cleaning (select
models)
> Donotuseacleaningproductcontaining
chlerine b leach.
>" Always wipewith the grain of the stain-
lesssteel,
For dailycleaningand light soil, usea soft
cloth or spongeand one of the following: IV#,d
detergentand water, a solutionof whitev]neger
and water, Formula 409 Glass and Surface
Cleaner* or a similar muW-sorfacecleaner.
Rinseand dry. To polishandto help prevent
fingerprints, followwith Stak'dessSteel Magic
Spray* (part No.20000008)**.
Formoderate to heavysoil,clean withBee
Ami*,usinga softclothor damp sponge.
Rinse anddry.Torestore l uster and toremove
streaks, f ollow with StainlessSteel Magic
Spray*.
For discoloration, wipe with Cameo
Stainless Steel Cleaner*, usinga damp
sponge o r softcloth.Rinse immediately and
dry.Torestore l uster a ndtoremove streaks,
follow with Stainless SteelMagic Spray*.
STOI GE/ ¥1NG
Fill both detergent cups with a fresh-scanted
dishwasher detergent or baking soda and
select the Normal Washcycle.Allow the dish-
washer to complete the cycle.Then turn the
water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To
drain, pressthe Drain/Offpad once. Operate
the drain twiceto ensure most of the wateris
removed.Last,disconnectthe electricalsupply
and propopen the door. (SeeImportantSafely
Instructions,#14, page 1).