Maytag 6202 Dishwasher User Manual


 
BEFORE YOU CALL...
Cheek these points to help save you time and money:
Won't Fill Be sure door is latched securely.
Be sure the water is turned on.
Check that the dial/pad is properly selected for a cycle.
Allow time for select models to drain/pause before filling.
Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
Check inlet hose for a kink.
Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.
Won't Draln/Water in Tub Bottom If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed
from the disposer inlet.
Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cannot siphon
back into the tub.
Cheek for a food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
Check drain hose for a kink.
Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
Check that the cycle is completed.
Detergent Cup Not Empty Check that the cycle is completed,
Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
Seems Noisy A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
Water circulataion sounds are normal.
A ticking noise is a normal rimer sound.
A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extend-
ing beyond the racks.
Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal
food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
Humming during drain is normal.
A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the
dishwasher door is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
Proper installation affects the noise level.
m
Cycle Takes Too Long-- Temp Sense has been selected and the cycle is extended if the water
(Heating Delay light stays on) temperature is low. (See pg. 7)
Cheek to see that the incbming water temperature is at least 120-140°F
, ,
Has An Odor * Dishes being held for a full load may need to be ram through a Rinse &
Hold cycle while waiting (select models).
Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. It disipates
with use.
A chemical odor is usually the chlorine bleach in dishwashing deter-
gents. You may want to try another brand.
Dishwasher not draining properl): (See "Won't Drain" section.)
Leaks Check that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation
Instructions.)
Suds can can_ the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent care-
...... fully° and use qn!y stetergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less
; ; _e_dre_ j_ fi_ seft _at&J_T_i_bft_et b_d4f s_iuE eOntirmes.
"" ' , :• Folldw direefio_'d0@0n hbw,to add a tbrgotten item (see pg. 8).
To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely
attached.
Page 12