Maytag 7602 User Instructions page 12

MAINTAINING THE DISHWASHER
Your new May'tag Jetelean
TM
dishwasher requires little
Storage/Moving
mMntenance attention. However, if you are going on Fill both detergent cups with a fresh scented dish-
vacation, leaving a summer 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 tx_dce to ensure most of the
water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply
The inside desig_ is normally self-cleaning. However, and prop open the door.
yon may want to periodically check the bottom of the
dishwasher tub to see if any large particles have not
Dishwasher Exterior
gone through the 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.
duringloading.
Convertible Models Only
Odors
These feature a wrap-around cabinet and cherrywood
Any odor inside the dishwasher is likely related to a
veneer top. Rollers 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 disbwasher. Try a more convenient location when not in use.
using a different detergent, especially a lemon- 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 mineral oil and apply a hea_ T 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 be held for a couple of days before wash- mineral oil and rub with a soft dry cloth. Repeat every.'
lug. This will remove most food soils that may cause an few months to maintain its appearance.
OdOE
For astrong odor, ofthefollo,, ng: [ .ot-,e, wooa c-- g s.rr. e ]
1. Place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. I thls 6ari damage the top,
Select Light/China and let the water circulate for .... :. :......... .................
about 10 minutes. Stop the dishwasher by unlatching Clean the cabinet with a sof_cdamp cloth and liquid
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 ),ear.
the cycle.
2. Select the Light/China cycle and let the dishwasher
fill w_ithwater. 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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