Maytag 9962 Dishwasher User Manual


 
CHECKING RINSE AID ENSURING HOT WATER
[ Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying and ] For good cleanlng and drying results, hot
reduces spotting and filming, water is necessary. The incoming water tem-
perature should be 120-140°F to properly
Your Ma?tag Jetelean TM dishwasher features an auto- activate the detergent and melt greasy food
marie rinse aid dispenser located near the detergent soils.
cups in the door.
The clear window in the center of the dispenser cap To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run
allows you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir.
When it is time to refill the dispenser, the words "LOW into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in
RINSE AID" will light in the control panel display, the glass and cheek the temperature once it has stopped
rising. If the temperature is below 120°F (4C), have a
_'__-_- qn_i}ied person raise the water heater thermostat set-
ting.
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Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water
lancet and let it run until the water is hot.
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"- -'- J" results and dexelops a cycle for best results.
To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counter- Use HOT Water
clock_dse to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid Hot water dissolves and activates the detergent, dis-
rinse aid into the opening. Replace the cap and turn it solves grease from the load and improves drying
cloclc,_dse, results. Refer to page 6 for more information.
Use Proper Detergent Amount
For best soil removal, good duing results and pre-
vention of fihning, etching and spotting, the proper
amount of detergent must be used. Refer to page 5
for recommended amounts.
Use a Rinse Aid
Regular use of a rinse aid improves di'ying results
and reduces spotting and filming. See page 6 for
more information.
Load the Dishwasher Properly
To ensure soiled surfaces get adequate wash action,
earefnlly follow the loading instructions on pages
An adjnstable cap found on some models allows you to 2-4.
adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed. A raised dot Select Heated Dry
on the cap indicates the recoimnended initial setting. For improved chying select Heated DU,
Typically, use the LESS setting for so{_water and the
MORE setting for hard water. Set the cap anywhere
between these amounts as needed. To improve drying,
turn the cap towards the MORE setting. When adjust-
ing or replacing the cap, be sure it is securely in place
before closing the dishwasher door.
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