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Maintaining the Dishwasher
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Your new Maytag Jetelean ®dishwasher requires little Storage/Moving '
maintenance attention. However, if' you are going on Fill both de_:ergent cups with a fresh-scented dish-
vacation, leaving a summer home or storing the dish- washer detergent or baking soda and select a Normal
washer for an extended period of time, you may want cycle. Allow- the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
to review the follox_dnginformation. Then turn the water supply off and set the dishwasher
Dishwasher Interior to drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the
water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical sup-
Cleaning ply and prop open the door.
The inside design is normally self-cleaning, ttowever,
yon ma3 want to perindieall_ check the bottom of the Dishwasher Exterior
dishwasher tub to see if any large particles have not The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft
gone through the strainer portion of the module, damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use an),
You may also want to wipe the edge of the inner door abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
liner to remme any food soil splashes which occurred
during loading.
Odors
Any odor inside the dishwasher is likely related to a
chemical (chlorine) odor from the detergent or a fi_od
odor from soiled items sitting in the dishwasher. Try
using a difi'erent detergent, especially a lemon- scent-
ed nne, or purchase a fresh package and see if the odor
decreases.
It is recommended that the Rinse & Hold fbatore be
used if dishes are to be held for a couple of da}s before
washJrlg. This will remoxe most fbod soils that may
develop an odor.
For a strong oclo_;try one of the foIlo_xqng:
1. Place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup.
Select Light/China and let the water circulate for
about 10 minutes. Stop the dishwasher by unlatch-
ing the door and let stand overnight, lqestart the
dishwasher by latching the door and let it complete
the evcle.
2. Select the Light/China cycle and let the dishwasher
fill with water. Open the door and pour 1/4 cup of
chlorine bleach into the bottom of the dishwasher.
Latch the door and let the dishwasher complete the
cycle.
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