Cleaning The Dishwasher - Maytag MDBS469PAW0 User Instructions

CLEANING THE DISHWASHER
Cleaning the exterior
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner
and Polish Part Number 31464.
Cleaning the interior
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.
Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle without using the heated dry option. Do
not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.
Dishwasher Maintenance Procedure
To help avoid odor or odor-causing residue in your dishwasher, use
affresh ®_ dishwasher and disposer cleaner (recommended) once a
month as part of routine maintenance. Affresh ®dishwasher and
disposer cleaner is effective in all dishwasher brands.
IM PORTANT:
• Read these instructions and the instructions found on the
affresh ® product package completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
• Use foil wrapper or gloves when handling the tablet.
1. Remove all dishware from the dishwasher. Open the
dishwasher and place 1 affresh ®dishwasher and disposer
tablet in the main detergent tray and close the tray. Place
another tablet in the prewash tray or simply place 1 tablet in
the bottom of the dishwasher. Close the dishwasher. Run the
dishwasher on the most aggressive cycle - heavy duty scrub,
heated water, etc.
2. Place 1 affresh ® dishwasher and disposal tablet into the
garbage disposal. Turn on hot water to slow flow. Run the
disposal and water for 15 seconds. Turn off disposal and
water. Do not flush disposal completely with water. Water from
the dishwasher will clean out the disposal. If no garbage
disposal, skip this step.
Drain air gap
If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the _(
dishwasher isn't draining 4_
well.
Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In the U.S.A., www.maytag.com In Canada, www.maytag.ca
Dishwasher is not operating properly
• Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle
Is the door closed tightly and latched?
Is the right cycle selected?
Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown,
or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor
automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not
restart, call for service.
Is the water shutoff valve (if installed) turned on?
It is normal for certain cycles to repeatedly pause for several
seconds during the main wash.
• The Clean light is flashing
Call for service.
• Dishwasher will not fill
Is the overfill protection float able to
move up and down freely? Press down
to release.
• Dishwasher seems to run too long
The dishwasher can run up to 3V2hours depending on soil
level, water temperature, cycles and options.
Is the water supplied to the dishwasher hot enough? The
dishwasher runs longer while heating water.
IMPORTANT: The very first wash cycle after installation in your
home will be adjusted to include an additional 2 rinses. This
cycle must not be interrupted for proper sensor adjustment. If
this adjustment cycle is canceled or stopped before the Clean
light comes on at the end of the cycle, the next wash cycle will
repeat this sensor adjustment.
• Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete?
• Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser
Is the cycle complete?
Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary.
Is the dispenser door blocked by dishes or cookware when the
dishwasher door is closed?
• White residue on the front of the access panel
Was too much detergent used?
Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different
brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.
t_,AFFRESH is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
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