Dishwasher Interior - Maytag Dishwasher User Manual

MAINTAINING THE DISHWASHER
Your new Maytag Jetclean
TM
dishwasher requires little Storage/Moving
maintenanee attention. However, if you are going on Fill both detergent cups with a fresh scented dish-
vacation, leaving a smnmer home or storing the dish- washer detergent or baking soda and select a Normal
washer for an extended period of time, you may want to cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
review the following information. Then turn the water supply off and set the dishwasher
Dishwasher Interior
to drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the
water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply
The inside design is normally self-cleaning. However, and prop open the door.
you may want to periodically check the bottom of the
dishwasher tub to see if any large particles have not
Dishwasher Exterior
gone through tile strainer portion of the module. The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft
You may also want to wipe the edge of the inner door damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use any
liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
during loading. Convertible Models Only
Odors
These feature a wrap-around cabinet and cherrywood
Any odor inside the dishwasher is likely related to a veneer top. Bollers on the base of the dishwasher allow
chemical (chlorine) odor from the detergent or a food it to be rolled up to the sink when in use and placed in
odor from soiled items sitting in the dishwasher. Try a more convenient location when not in use.
using a different detergent, especially a ]emo_ scent-
ed one, or purchase a fresh package and see if the odor Before the first use, wipe the wood top with a damp
decreases, cloth to remove surface dust. Dry. Then saturate a cloth
with mineraI oil and apply a heavy coat to the top. Let
We also recommend using the Rinse & Hold feature if
this stand overnight. The next day, apply a thin coat of
dishes are to he held for a couple of days before wash-
mineral oil and rub with a soft dry"cloth. Repeat evmy
ing. This will remove most food soils that may cause an
odor. few months to maintain its appearance.
For a strong odor, try one of the following: Do not use the wood top as a cutting surface
1. Place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. or a resting place for warm/hot eookware as
Select Ligbt/China and let the water circulate for this can damage the top.
about 10 minutes. Stop the dishwasher by unlatching Clean the cabinet with a soft damp cloth and ]iqnid
the door and let stand overnight. Then restart the spray cleaner. Apply an appliance wax to the cabinet
dishwasher by latching the door and let it complete about once a year.
the cycle.
2. Select the Light/China cycle and let the dishwasher
fill with water. Then open the door and pour one cup
of chlorine bleach into the bottom of the dishwasher.
Latch the door and let the dishwasher complete the
cycle.
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