Maytag 9962 Dishwasher User Manual


 
BEFORE YOU CALL...
Cheek these points to help save yon 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.
If LOCKED appears in the display, press the Lock Pad 3 times within 3 seconds
to unlock.
Cheek inlet hose for a kink.
Check water valve inlet for sediment and dean if necessary.
Won't Drain/Water in If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock--out is removed from
Tub Bottom the disposer inlet.
Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cannot siphon back into
the tub,
Check drain hose for a kink.
Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
Cheek 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 eirculataion sounds are normal.
A thumping sound may be awash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond
the racks.
Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal food dis-
poser 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.
Cycle Takes Too Long Check to see that the incoming water temperature is at least 120-140°F.
Has An Odor Dishes being held for a full load may need to be run through a Rinse & Hold
cycle while waiting. (Select models)
Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. It disipates with use.
A ehemical odor is usually the ehlorine bleach in dishwashing detergents. Yon
may want to try another brand.
Dishwasher not draining properly. (See "%Von'tDrain" section.)
Leaks Cheek that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.)
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 ff sudsing continues.
Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item. (See pg. 9)
To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached.
Displays WASH ARM The lower wash arm is turning too slow due to excessive sudsing. Try another
brand of detergent and use recommended amounts.
Displays BLOCKED DRAIN Make sure _e food w_te disposer is empty"to allow proper draining.
and beeps If thediqx_ser is em_pty,the drain h0se may be bloekeklmadservice iSneeded.
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