Premeasured Detergents; Powder And Gels; Add Rinse Add; Select A Cycle - Maytag MDB4709PAB0 User Instructions

Premeasured Detergents
Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel packs,
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness
and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main
compartment and close the lid.
Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven
better than powder, liquid or gel detergents to reduce filming on
your dishes. By using these tablets and packs, over time this will
start to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid you
can minimize repeat buildup of white film.
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
HardWater
SoftWater
HerdWater
SoftWater
MainWash Pre-Wash
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 heated dry option will
not perform as well without rinse aid.
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can
dry as spots or streaks. It also improves 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.
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Add
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.
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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.
STEP3
Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)
See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following
section.
Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and
options will take up to 31/2hours to complete.
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Select Options (options vary by model)
See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following
section.
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired and
press Start/Resume.
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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
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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.
For fully integrated models (controls on top of console)
• Select the wash cycle and options desired.
• Press the START/RESUME button once and close the door.
After a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The door must be
closed within 3 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the
lights will flash, and the dishwasher will not begin. Press the
START/RESUME button again and shut the door within
3 seconds.
You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open
the door slowly and add the item. Press the START/RESUME then
close the door.