Dishwasher Use - Maytag Jetclean MDB4601AWE Use And Care Manual

Dishwasher Use

Hot Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water
is necessary. The incoming water temperature
should be 120° F (49° C) to properly activate the
detergent and melt greasy food soils.
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run
into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in
the glass and check the temperature once it has
stopped rising.
Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an
automatic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh. Store
granular detergent in a cool, dry place (not under the
sink).
Recommended Amount
Too little detergent results in poor cleaning, hard water
filming/spotting and poor drying. Too much detergent
can cause permanent etching/cloudiness.
Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure
the detergent carefully and use only detergents
designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is
needed in soft water. Try another brand of detergent if
sudsing continues.
The amount of detergent to use is determined by the
hardness of the water and soil level of the load. Refer
to the following chart for detergent usage
recommendations.
WATER
SOIL
HARDNESS* LEVEL
Light Soil
Soft
Normal Soil
(0-4 gpg)
Heavy Soil
Light Soil
Medium
Normal Soil
(5-9 gpg)
Heavy Soil
Hard
Light Soil
(10-12 gpg)
Normal Soil
Heavy Soil
* Your local water utility or state university extension service
can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.
DETERGENT AMOUNT
(PER CUP DOSAGE)
5 teaspoons
6 teaspoons
8 teaspoons
7 teaspoons
8 teaspoons
10 teaspoons
9 teaspoons
10 teaspoons
12 teaspoons
In extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per
gallon or more*), it is difficult to achieve good
results with any dishwasher. A mechanical water
softener may be necessary to improve water
quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the
dishwasher parts from the damage that hard
water can cause.
Add recommended amount of detergent to each cup
as shown and close the detergent lid.
Do not use detergent with the Rinse Only (select
models) cycle. Leave the detergent lid open when
running Rinse Only (select models).
Rinse Aid
A liquid rinse aid dispenser (select models)
automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid
into the final rinse portion of each cycle.
To fill the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to
open. Pour the rinse aid into the reservoir. Replace the
cap and be sure it is securely in place before closing
the dishwasher door. Check the dispenser monthly
and refill as needed.
Rinse aid is available in solid form for models without
a liquid dispenser. When using a solid rinse aid, fasten
it to the back right corner of the lower rack. Purchase
more rinse aid when the material dissolves and the
container is empty.
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