Maytag MDB/C-2 manual

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    Page 1 Pages 2-3 Page 4 Page 5 Pages 6-7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Pages 9-10 Page 1 1 Page 12 Page 24 Part No. 6 917071 A h t t p : / / w w w . m a y t a g . c o m 99002462 Litho U.S.A . DISHW ASHER: MDB/C-2 L O ADI NG S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS DISHW A SHING E S SENTIALS C ONTROLS A T A GLANCE OPERA TING TI PS SPECIAL CARE IT E MS GUIá DEL USU ARIO POR T A[...]

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    7. T o reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be washed, sharp or pointed items should be located with the handles up. Also, load sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal. 8. Do not touch the heating element on the bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a cycle. It will be hot. 9. Use only detergents and rinse a[...]

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    2 L O ADING Befo re Y ou S t ar t ➢ Don’t prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles. ➢ If connected to a food waste disposer , make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher . ➢ Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 8). ➢ Remove certain foods (such as mus- tard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vine- [...]

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    REMOV ABLE UTENSIL BASKET (Design varies by model) For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting together by placing some items in the basket with handles up and some with handles down. Load knives, handles up, through the slots in the hinged covered section(s) (when closed). Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through the[...]

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    4 POR T ABLE DISHW A SHER C onne cting a por t abl e 1. T urn on the faucet at the sink until the water runs hot. T urn off the faucet. 2. Pull the connector from the recess in the back of the dishwasher . 3. Press down on the thumb release and lift the connector onto the faucet. 4. Remove pressure from the thumb release and tug slightly on the con[...]

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    5 DIS H W A SHI NG ES SENTIAL S Ho t W a t er For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is necessary . The incoming water temperature should be 120-140° F (49-60° C) to properly acti- vate the detergent and melt greasy food soils. T o check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run[...]

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    6 C ONTROL S A T A GL ANC E In dica t or Light s The SANITIZED (select models) light illumi- nates at the end of the cycle when condi- tions have been met to achieve sanitization. The CLEAN light illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continu- ously . The DR Y light illuminates during the ent[...]

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    7 C ON TR O L S A T A GLAN C E ( C onti nued ) Dela y/R es um e The Delay/Resume option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time, such as during off-peak hours for reduced energy cost or to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home. TO SET UP A DELA Y : 1. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load. 2. Press the Delay/R[...]

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    8 SPECIAL CARE IT EMS SP E CIAL CAR E IT EMS Int erior The dishwasher interior is normally self-clean- ing. Periodically check the bottom of the dish- washer tub to see if any large particles have not gone through the strainer portion of the module. Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred during loading[...]

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    9 B EFOR E Y O U C AL L Dishwasher Will Not Fill: • Be sure door is latched securely . • Be sure the water is turned on. • Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle. • Allow time to pause before filling. • Check your home‘s circuit breaker or fuse box. • Check inlet hose for a kink. • Check water valve inlet for sediment a[...]

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    10 BEFO RE Y OU C ALL Glasses Are Cloudy/Spotted: • Select Extra Rinse (select models). • Check water temperature. Incoming water should be 120°-140° F (49-60° C). • Always use a rinse aid. • Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for approximately 5 minutes. If removed, the problem is due to hard w[...]

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    T o R e c eive W arrant y Ser vice MA YT AG • 403 W est Fourth Street North • P .O. Box 39 • Newton, Iowa 50208 Full One Y ear Warranty For ONE (1) year from the date of original retail pur- chase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited Second Y ear Warranty After the first year from the d[...]