Maytag MDBH970AW manual

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    Service This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only. Maytag does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person. 16021814 Revison 0 August 2002 Jetclean II ™ Dishwashers Base manual covers general infomation. Refer to individual T echnical Sh[...]

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    2 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Import ant Information Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however , that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safe[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 3 T able of Content s Will Not S t art or Program .................................... 4-18 Will Not Fill ......................................................... 4-18 Will Not Wash .................................................... 4-19 Will Not Drain .......................................[...]

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    1-4 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Import ant Safety Information WARNING ! T o avoid personal injury or death from improper servicing, make sure you read and understand the descriptions and meaning of various safety symbols, words and labels used in this manual, before attempting any procedures described in the manual. Failu[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 1-5 Import ant Safety Information PRECAUCIÓN : Desconecte la ener gía el éctr ica ant es d e dar ie s ervic io. ATENCIÓN: Solam ent e use co nd uc t o re s d e co bre. Use c ab le s d e sum ini stro ade cuad o s par a 75 ° (1 67°F ). CAUT ION: Dis connect elect rica l power be fo re se rv[...]

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    1-6 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company W A R N I N G : D i s c o n n e c t p o w e r b e f o r e s e r v i c i n g . E l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l i s e e r g i z e d a t a l l t i m e s u n t i l p o w e r i s d i s c o n n e c t e d . C a p a c i t o r s o n c o n t r o l m a y r e m a i n a c t i v e a f t e r e l e c t r[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 2-7 Section 2. Electrical Equipment & T esting Electrical T est Equipment The equipment required to service these models depends largely upon the condition encountered. Locating a malfunction will often require the use of electrical testing equipment such as: Appliance T est Meter Clamp-On [...]

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    2-8 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company VOL T AGE CHECKS Generally , these checks will consist of taking readings at the wall receptacle in order to determine the availability of voltage to the product. V oltage checks on individual components of a product are not recommended due to the possibility of electrical shock. Component [...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 2-9 for protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded and polarized receptacle. It is the responsibility of the person installing the appliance to assure it is adequately grounded and polarized at the point of installation, taking into consideration loc[...]

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    2-10 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company W ax Motor Check- V ent A single continuous duty wax motor is used to operate the vent. Connect a Power T est Cord across the two terminals of the W ax Motor . Plug the Power T est Cord into a 120 V AC receptacle. The punger should extend (push out) and force the V ent Flap tight against t[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 3-11 Section 3. Cycles & Options Cycle Description Auto Clean Designed to auto select the number of fills and length of wash time based on soil level of the dish load. Water usage ranges from 3 to 8 gallons. Heavy Wash Designed to provide a longer cycle for washing items with heavy food soi[...]

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    3-12 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Option Description T ough Scrub™ This option adds fills, heat and/or wash time to the T ough Scrub Plus™ wash cycle. Sanitize This option monitors cycles for sanitization. Extra Rinse This option adds an extra rinse to the cycle which helps in hard water situations. 160° Wash This opt[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 3-13 Display Description Clean The "Clean" light illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains on until the door has been open continuously for 30 seconds. Drying The "Drying" light illuminates until the cycle is complete. Washing The "Wash" light illuminates thr[...]

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    3-14 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company MDB5600 He av y Wash Normal Was h Light Wash Ri ns e Only ST ART/ Cancel DELA Y 2- 4 -6 Sa ni ti ze Tough Sc rub Ex tr a Ri nse Heate d Dry 3 Qu i e t Se r i e s 100 Sa ni tize d Was h ing Drying Clea n Opti ons Cycles 2 4 6 He av y Wash Normal Was h Light Wash Ri ns e Only ST ART/ Cancel [...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 3-15 MDBH970 He av y Wash Normal Was h Light Wash Ri ns e Only Au t o Cl ean STA RT / Cancel DE LA Y 1-9 Sa nit i ze Tough Ext ra Ri nse Heate d Dry 3 Q u i e t Se r i e s 200 Heating Delay Sanitized Was h ing Drying Clean Opti ons Cycles Sc rub Pl us He av y Wash Normal Was h Light Wash Ri ns [...]

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    4-16 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Section 4. Electrical-Mechanical T roubleshooting Will Not Fill W ater Access V alve Check to determine if the valve is turned on and water is available to the Dishwasher . Check water pressure. Circuit Breaker/Fuse Check for tripped breaker or blown fuse. Reset or replace as necessary . D[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 4-17 Filters Check for blockage of S trainer , Over Pressure Filter . Repair as necessary . Poor W ashability Spray Arms Check all S pray Arms for blockage of water ports or cracks. Check for proper rack loading to avoid interference with S pray Arms during wash action. Check for proper sealing[...]

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    4-18 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Thermostat Check mating surface of the High Limit Thermostat face to surface of tub enclosure. Contact area must be flat. Adjust the thermostat placement if necessary . See T echnical Sheet, located behind T oe Panel for thermost a t data. W ater Leaks Installation Check Dishwasher for pro[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 4-19 Will Not W ash Wash Motor Check Wash Motor circuit. See data listed on the T echnical Sheet, located behind toe panel. Electrical Mechanical T roubleshooting ! WARN ING T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge [...]

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    5-20 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Section 5. Service and Disassembly Procedures ! WARN ING T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-21 Inner Door Panel Removal of the Inner Door Panel will allow access to the Microprocessor Board, Door Switches, Detergent / Rinse Aid Dispenser , and V ent Assembly . Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Open the Dishwasher door . 3. Remove the 1 1 T orx™ screws along the sides [...]

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    5-22 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company W ax Motor Detergent / Rinse Dispenser Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove the Inner Door Panel. (See paragraph Inner Door Panel removal). 3. Remove the 6 mounting screws securing the Detergent Dispenser mounting bracket. 4. T o remove the W ax Motor , pry out of retainer[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-23 Door Latch & Switch Holder Assembly T wo Door Switches are used in the Latch Assembly . Both switches are normally CLOSED and will open only when engaged by the Door Latch mechanism. Each switch is in series with respect to L1 and neutral line operations. Failure of either or both swit[...]

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    5-24 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company PC Board Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove the Inner Door Panel. (See paragraph Inner Door Panel removal). 3. T o access PC Board, remove 1/4" screw on PC Board Housing Cover . 4. T o remove PC Board, loosen (2) 1/4" screws securing PC Board Base to Control Pa[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-25 Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove T orx™ screw securing S trike to Tub. DOOR GASKET The Door Gasket provides a seal between the Door and the Tub. Removal 1. Open Door . 2. From either corner , pull gasket up and out of tub recess. Replacement 1. T o ease installation,[...]

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    5-26 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Door Hinge and Support Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove the Outer Door Panel. (See paragraph Outer Door Panel removal). 3. Remove Dishwasher from cabinets. Service and Disassembly Procedures ! WARN ING T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death, dis[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-27 Over Pressure Filter The purpose of the Over Pressure Filter is to filter sediment missed by the lower filter rather than circulating it back through the wash. Removal 1. S pread locking tabs. 2. Rotate filter down and remove from manifold. T op W ash Arm Removal 1. S pread locking tabs an[...]

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    5-28 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Manifold W ater is supplied to the T op and Center W ash Arms through this tube via the Pump Assembly . The Manifold attaches to the Pump Assembly and runs vertically up the rear and along the top of the Dishwasher Tub. The Manifold is attached to the Tub with a clip. Removal 1. Disconnect[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-29 Float The Float Assembly controls the amount of water fill. The Float Switch is wired in series with the Water V alve. When the Float Switch OPENS, the electrical circuit to the Water V alve is opened, causing the W ater V alve to shut of f. A normal fill is when water makes contact with h[...]

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    5-30 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Heating Element The purpose of the Heating Element is to provide heat during the dry cycle and increase water temperature during portions of the wash cycle when certain options are selected. The element is dual wattage. During wash cycles, it is rated at 830 watts. During the dry portion o[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-31 Thermostats T wo types of thermost ats are used in the Dishwasher . A Thermistor and a Limit Thermostat. The Thermistor is used to sense water temperature when certain cycles or options are selected (Refer to Cycles & Options section). The Thermistor is part of the sensor mounted in th[...]

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    5-32 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Checking V alve Operation No Fill 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove Support and T oe Panel. (See paragraph Front Support and T oe Panel removal). 3. Remove wires from V alve Solenoid. 4. Perform continuity check across terminals of Solenoid. If NO continuity is present, replace[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-33 Replacement 1. Examine the Air W ater Inlet Seal for damage. 2. Align Air Water Inlet tabs with notches in T ub, and rotate counterclockwise into position. 3. Replace Air W ater Inlet Cover inside T ub. Upper Rack Removal T o remove Upper Rack, remove Rack S top s. Unlatch stop by moving a[...]

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    5-34 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Drain Pump The Drain Pump will drain water from the Dishwasher in various cycles. If a failure is suspected, the entire Pump Assembly needs to be replaced. Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove Support and T oe Panel. (See paragraph Front Support and T oe Panel removal). 3.[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 5-35 Service and Disassembly Procedures ! WARN ING T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected.[...]

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    Appendix A[...]

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    ©2002 Mayta g Appliance Sales Comp any 16021814 Rev . 0 A-2 B uil t- In Dish w ash er Lava vaj ill a s E mpot r ad o/ L a ve-vai ssel le e nca str é Inst a l l a t i on Inst r uc t i ons / I nstrucci one s de I nst alac i ón/I nst ructi ons d’ i nst alla tio n[...]

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    A-3 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions Leave Installation Instructions and User’ s Guide with Owner CAUTION: Disconnect electrical power before you start! ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING, GROUNDING AND PLUMBING SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NA TIONAL AND LOCAL CODES BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDU[...]

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    ©2002 Mayta g Appliance Sales Comp any 16021814 Rev . 0 A-4 2 3 4 1[...]

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    A-5 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 12 8 9 7 1/4" 11 X= Opening Height Minus 1/4”/X = Altura de apertura menos 0.6 cm (1/4 pulg.)/ X = Hauteur d’ouverture moins 1/4 po. 24" 33.5"-35" 23 7 ⁄ 8 to 24 3 ⁄ 8 6 *w/o top trim strip / sin tira de adorno superior / Mesure sans la tringle de finissage * Ref[...]

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    ©2002 Mayta g Appliance Sales Comp any 16021814 Rev . 0 A-6 13 Flush with cabinet face Nivelado con el frente del armario Alignement avec l’avant du meuble Go T o/Vaya a/ Se référer à 14 Go T o/Vaya a/ Se référer à 13 A Optional/Opcional/Optionnel Extended to match drawer and door fronts Extendido para que quede igualado con el frente de l[...]

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    A-7 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 26 19 GROUND/ PUEST A A TIERRA/ MISE À LA TERRE 20 WHITE TO WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLANCO CON BLANCO (NEUTRO) FIL BLANC À BORNE BLANCHE (NEUTRE) B L A C K T O B LA C K ( L 1 ) N E G R O C O N NE G R O ( L 1) FIL NOIR À BORNE NOIRE (L1) GROUND P U E S TA A T IE RR A M I S E À L A TE RR E 21 22 [...]

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    ©2002 Mayta g Appliance Sales Comp any 16021814 Rev . 0 A-8 33 1 2 3 4 31 32 T urn on water , power and machine / Abra la llave de agua, conecte la corriente y encien- da el aparato / Ouvrir le robinet d’eau, l’alimentation et mettre en marche 27 29 30 1/8 28 1/8 34 No CANCEL ST ART No Check for leaks, turn off machine/Verifique si hay fugas, [...]

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    A-9 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 36 38 35 X X X X 37 On some models / En algunos modelos / S’applique à certains modèles[...]

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    Appendix B[...]

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    B-2 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company GUIDE J ENN -A IR D ISHW ASHER U SER U SER GUIDE ABLE OF C ONTENTS Safety Instructions ............................................................. 1 Loading the Dishwasher ................................................2-4 Dishwashing Essentials...........................................[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 B-3 1. Read all instructions bef ore using the dishwasher . 2. Use the dishwasher onl y for its intended function. 3. Disconnect electrical pow er to dishwasher befor e attempt- ing to ser vice. 4. T o a void electrical shock hazard, the sides and back must be enclosed and the front panels m us[...]

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    B-4 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 2 B EFORE Y OU S TA R T • Don’t pr erinse. Simply scrape off an y bones or large food particles. • If connected to a food waste disposer , mak e certain the disposer is empty befor e starting the dishwasher . • Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 8). • Remov e certain foo[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 B-5 With the Stack-Rack (select models) shelf raised, thin items lik e cookie sheets or pizza pans ma y be placed along the left side. With the shelf down, two le vels of glasses and cups can be loaded. P ositioning the F old-A wa y ™ Tines (select models) flat in the back, left corner pro- v[...]

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    B-6 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company R EMOVING THE U PPER R ACK The upper rack can be remo ved when tall or ov ersized items need to be loaded into the low er rack. Unload rack prior to remo ving. T O REMO VE: • Roll the upper rack 1/3 to 1/2 of the way out. • Remove the plastic rack stop fr om the end of each track. T o r[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 B-7 H OT W A TER F or optimal cleaning and dr ying results, hot water is necessar y . The incoming water temperature should be 120–140° F (49-60° C) to pr operly activate the detergent and melt greasy f ood soils. T o check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet neares[...]

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    B-8 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company I NDICA TOR L IGHTS 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 YING (select models) light illumi- nates during the entire dry period and goes out when the cycle is completed. The W ASHING (select mo[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 B-9 C ONTROLS A T A G LANCE CONT . D ELA Y The Dela y option can be used to auto- matically start the cycle at a later time to reduce da ytime heat buildup in the home or to tak e advantage of r educed energy costs if a vailable in y our ar ea. T O SET UP A DELA Y: 1. Close the door . Select th[...]

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    B-10 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 8 I NTERIOR The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodicall y check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see if any large particles ha v e not gone through the strainer portion of the module. Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remo ve an y food soil splashes which occur[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 B-11 Dishwasher Will Not Fill: • Press the ST AR T/Cancel pad to start the dishwasher . • Be sure door is latched secur ely . • Be sure the water is turned on. • Check that the pad is properly selected f or a cycle. • Allow time to pause befor e filling. • Check your home‘s cir cu[...]

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    B-12 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Indicator Lights Flashing: • The countdown displa y (select models) flashes after a cycle is selected until the ST AR T/Cancel pad is pressed. • The countdown displa y (select models) and the dela y indicator flash after a delay is selected until the ST AR T/Cancel pad is pressed. • [...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 B-13 T O R ECEIVE W ARRANTY S ER VICE Jenn-Air • 403 W est Four th Street North • P .O. Box 39 • Newton, Iowa 50208 Full One Y ear W arranty For one (1) y ear fr om the date of original retail pur- chase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repair ed or replaced free of charge[...]

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    Appendix C[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 C-2 Page 1 Pages 2-4 Page 5 Page 6-7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Pages 9-10 Page 1 1 Page 12 Page 26 Part No. 6 917283 B h t t p : / / w w w . m a y t a g . c o m 99002562 Litho U.S.A . ©2002 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. DISHW ASHER: MDB-3 L OADING S AFETY INSTR UCTIONS DISHW A SHING ES S ENTIALS OPER[...]

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    C-3 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 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 [...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 C-4 2 L O ADI NG Befo r e 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 cert[...]

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    C-5 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company L oa d i n g (c onti nued ) 3 With the Stack-Rack (select models) shelf raised, thin items like cookie sheets or pizza pans may be placed along the left side. With the shelf down, two levels of glasses and cups can be loaded. Positioning the Fold-Away ™ Tines (select models) flat in the b[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 C-6 4 R em o ving t he upp er ra ck The upper rack can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the lower rack. Unload the rack prior to removing. TO REMOVE: ➢ Roll the upper rack 1/3 to 1/2 of the way out. ➢ Remove the plastic rack stop from the end of each track. T o[...]

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    C-7 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 5 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 activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils. T o check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest [...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 C-8 6 C ONTROL S A T A GLANCE Displa y (select models) The display will show the approximate cycle time. “2H” will appear in the display representing any cycle time greater than 99 minutes. In dica t or light s The CLEAN light illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the do[...]

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    C-9 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 7 C ontrols a t a g lance (C onti nued ) Dela y The Delay option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced energy costs if available in your area. TO SET UP A DELA Y : 1. Close the door . Select th[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 C-10 8 SPECIAL CARE IT EMS S pecial care it ems Int erior The dishwasher interior is normally self- cleaning. Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher 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 remo[...]

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    C-11 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 9 B efor e y ou ca ll Dishwasher Will Not Fill: • Press the ST ART/Cancel pad to start the dishwasher . • 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 yo[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 C-12 10 BEFOR E 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 appr[...]

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    C-13 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company T o receiv e 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 purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limit[...]

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    Appendix D[...]

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    D-2 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company Page 1 Pages 2-4 Page 5 Page 6-7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Pages 9-10 Page 1 1 Page 12 Page 26 Part No. 6 917455 B h t t p : / / w w w . m a y t a g . c o m 99002563 Litho U.S.A . ©2002 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. DISHW ASHER: MDB-4 L OADING S AFETY INSTR UCTIONS DISHW A SHING ES S ENTIALS OPER[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 D-3 W ARNING CAUTION W ARNING 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 durin[...]

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    D-4 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 2 L O ADI NG Befo r e 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 cert[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 D-5 L oa d i n g ( c onti nued ) 3 Midd l e ra ck A variety of items such as cups, glasses, dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack. Positioning the Fold-A way ™ Tines (select models) flat in front or back of the silverware basket provides conve[...]

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    D-6 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 4 L O ADI NG The Adjustable Upper Rack (select models) and Adjustable Middle Rack can be raised or lowered to accommodate taller plates, platters, pans, etc. in the upper , middle or lower racks. Full size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack if it is in the lower position. T o low[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 D-7 5 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 activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils. T o check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest [...]

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    D-8 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 6 C ONTROL S A T A GLANCE Displa y (select models) The display will show the approximate cycle time. “2H” will appear in the display representing any cycle time greater than 99 minutes. In dica t or light s The CLEAN light illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the do[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 D-9 7 C ontrols a t a g lance (c onti nued ) Dela y The Delay option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced energy costs if available in your area. TO SET UP A DELA Y : 1. Select the appropriate cyc[...]

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    D-10 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 8 SPECIAL CARE IT EMS S pecial care it ems Int erior The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher 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 remov[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 D-11 B efor e y ou ca l l Dishwasher Will Not Fill: • Press the ST ART/Cancel pad to start the dishwasher . • 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 you[...]

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    D-12 16021814 Rev . 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 10 BEFOR E 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 appr[...]

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    ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev . 0 D-13 T o receiv e 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 purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limit[...]