Operating Steps - Maytag Timer Control Dishwasher User Manual

Operating Steps

Step 1 Hot Water
For best results, the incoming water temperature should be
120°-140° F. Check the water temperature by turning on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and letting it run
into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the
glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If
it is below 120° F have a qualified person raise the water
heater setting.
If the outside temperature is unusually low, or if your water
travels a long distance from the water heater to the dish-
washer, you may want to turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. This assures
that the initial fill of water is hot.
Step 2 Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic
dishwasher. Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,) will cause
oversudsing. Be sure to use fresh detergent and store it in a
cool, dry place (not under the sink).
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hard-
ness measured in grains per gallon* (gpg) and the amount of
soil on the dishes. Generally detergent amounts should be
increased for harder water and heavier soil. Refer to the fol-
lowing chart for detergent usage recommendations.
Do not use detergent with Rinse Only. Leave the detergent
lid open when running Rinse Only.
If the water hardness is 13 gpg or harder, it is difficult to
achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is a
mechanical water softener to improve water quality, deter-
gent effectiveness, and to protect the dishwasher parts from
the damage that hard water deposits may cause.
Water Hardness*
Soft (0-4 gpg)
Medium (5-9 gpg)
Hard (10-12 gpg)
3
Soil Level Detergent Amount**
Light Soil
Normal Soil
Heavy Soil
Light Soil
Normal Soil
Heavy Soil
Light Soil
Normal Soil
Heavy Soil
Step 3 Rinse Aid
A liquid rinse aid dispenser (select models) automatically
releases a measured amount of rinse aid into the final rinse
portion of each cycle.
To fill the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open.
Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the cap and be
sure it is securely in place before closing the dishwasher
door. Check the dispenser monthly and refill as needed.
Rinse aid is available in solid form for models without a liq-
uid dispenser. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to the
back right corner of the lower rack. Purchase more rinse aid
when the material dissolves and the container is empty.
Step 4 Starting the
Dishwasher
• After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, set
the control knob to the desired cycle and press the appro-
priate buttons.
• Press the door until it latches. The cycle will begin with a
drain prior to a fill.
Step 5 Adding a
Forgotten Item
For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early
in the cycle.
1. Unlatch the door.
2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.
3. Open the door and add the item.
4. Close and latch the door.
5. The cycle resumes automatically.
*Your local water utility or state universi-
ty extension service can tell you the
(per cup dosage)
degree of water hardness in your area.
5 teaspoons
** Add recommended amount of deter-
6 teaspoons
gent to both compartments for Heavy or
8 teaspoons
Normal wash cycles, and to the main
7 teaspoons
cup only for the Light wash cycle.
8 teaspoons
10 teaspoons
9 teaspoons
10 teaspoons
12 teaspoons