Care And Cleaning - Maytag MDC4650AW Series Service Manual

Care and Cleaning

General Recommendations
• The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning.
Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub
to see if any large particles remain.
• Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any
food soil splashes which occurred during loading.
• When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with the
grain. Never use products containing chlorine bleach
or citric acid.
LOCATION
Standard Exterior
Stainless Steel Exterior
(select models)
Interior
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Storage/Moving
Fill detergent cup with a fresh-scented dishwasher
detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash
cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. Then
turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To
drain, press the START/Cancel pad once to activate
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SOIL LEVEL
Light to moderate
Daily cleaning and light soil
Moderate to heavy soil
Streaks or fingerprints/restore shine
Discoloration
Light to moderate
Discoloration, or tomato-based stain
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• The color from some tomato-based food soils may
occasionally adhere to various components of the
dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration.
To minimize this:
• Remove excess tomato-based food soils from
dishes prior to loading.
• Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads
containing tomato-based food soils.
• Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine
to better fight staining.
Soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do
not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Soft cloth or sponge and one of the following:
• Mild detergent and water
• A solution of white vinegar and water
• Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner*, or
similar multi-surface cleaner.
• Do not use products containing chlorine
bleach or citric acid.
Follow with rinse and dry.
Soft cloth or damp sponge and Bon Ami*.
Follow with rinse and dry.
Soft cloth and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**.
Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo
Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately
and dry.
Soft cloth or damp sponge.
Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorine-
based product.
**Call 1-877-232-6771 U.S. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada to order.
the dishwasher. Press START/Cancel again to activate
the drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the
water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply
and prop open the door.
When turning the water supply to the home off, the
water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off also.
TREATMENT
B-11