Special Tips; For Best Results; Water Conditions - Maytag Dishwasher User Manual

SPECIAL TIPS to interfere with the movement of the upper
or lower spray arms.
For Best Results
• Select the Proper Cycle
The cycle needed depends on the amount of
• Hot Water is a Must food soil. See page 8 for cycle descriptions.
Hot water dissolves and activates the
• Select Heated Dry
dishwashing detergent, dissolves grease on
dishes and helps dry glasses spot-flee. Make For faster drying select Heated Dry.
certain all loads are washed in hot water. Three
ways to have a reliable hot water supply...
Water Conditions
1. Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at
central water heater. To cheek water • Hard Water Deposit
temperature, refer to page 3. If an unusual amount of calcium is in the
2. If you choose to have your hot water below water, a lime film or deposit may eventually
140°F (60°C), it will be necessary to select build up on the dishes and interior surface of
Normal Cycle or Pots & Pans to achieve dishwasher. You may first notice this as
good results. The Auto Temp Boost feature "cloudy" glasses.
will add heat during the main wash and To determine if the film on the glasses is
thermostatically heat the water to the due to hard water, soak a glass
proper temperature. If this temperature is approximately 15 minutes in undiluted
not reached during the standard main wash white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If f'dm is
time, the Heating Delay light will come on removed, it is due to hard water (if not
and the cycle will be delayed until the removed, see Soft Water Etching).
temperature is reached or for 10 additional
To correct:
minutes.
1. Increase the amount of detergent used
3. Let the water from the hot water tap run to
according to the degree of water hardness
clear the line of cold water before selecting (see page 6).
a cycle.
• Use Enough Detergent 2. Cheek the water temperature (see page 3).
For best results, it should be 140°E
For proper soil removal and to prevent 3. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting
filming, etching and spotting, an adequate
amount of detergent must be used. We action of the water (see page 6).
recommend i teaspoon of detergent per grain To remove film from dishwasher interior, try
of water hardness with a minimum of 1 one of the following:
tablespoon. Refer to page 6 on adding 1. Remove with a damp cloth and a mild
detergent, scouring powder.
• Use a Rinse Aid 2. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse & Hold
Using a rinse aid improves drying results and cycle. During fill, open door and add 1/2
reduces spotting and filming. See page 6 for cup white vinegar to water. Allow
instructions on using a rinse aid. dishwasher to complete cycle. Do not
use detergent. Follow with a regular
• Load the Dishwasher Properly detergent wash.
To insure that all soiled surfaces get adequate
wash action, carefully follow the instructions 3. Use Lime-A-Way according to
manufacturer's directions.
for loading the dishwasher (pages 3-5). Make
sure nothing extends above or below the racks
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