Operating Tips - Maytag Jetclean MDB4601AWE Use And Care Manual

Operating Tips

Before You Start
• 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 7).
• Remove certain foods such as mustard,
mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings
from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible.
These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed
to remain in contact with the surface for an extended
period of time.
Starting the Dishwasher
1. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent,
close the dishwasher by pressing the door until the
latch clicks.
2. To start the dishwasher, firmly press the desired
cycle and options pads. After a pause, the fill will
begin. To prevent an unplanned cycle or option
change, these selections are "locked in" after 1
minute.
3. The indicator lights for the selected cycle and
options will glow.
4. To cancel an option, press the pad again.
5. To cancel a cycle, press the Drain/Off pad.
6. Pressing the Drain/Off pad once will drain the
dishwasher and then turn it off. Pressing the pad
twice will turn it off without draining.
Adding a Forgotten Item
For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added
early in the cycle.
1. Press the Delay/Resume pad or unlatch the door.
2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.
3. Open the door and add the item.
4. Close and latch the door.
5. If Delay/Resume was pressed, press it again to
restart the dishwasher.
6. After five seconds, the cycle resumes automatically
at the point of interruption.
General Recommendations
(Rack features vary by model)
• Place all items in the racks so they are separated
and facing the center of the racks.
• Wedge flat, lightweight items next to the silverware
basket or along the sides and back of the racks.
• Load items so they do not rest over the wash tower
located in the center of the lower rack.
• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by
not allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
• Place glasses in any row of the upper rack for
proper cleaning and rinsing. Do not load glasses
over the tines.
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