Maytag DW-7 Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher.
Select Temp Sense and San• Wash. :: :
Food Soil Remains Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly. (See pg. 6)
On Dishes Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place.
Select proper cycle for the soil level.
Load items so they do not block the wash arms or center tower. (See pgs. 3-5)
Load the utensil basket with some handles up and some down to prevent nesting.
Do not place glasses over tines.
Adjust detergent amount to water hardness. (See pg. 6 and page 10)
Check water temperature. Incoming hot water should be between 120°-140° F
(49°-60 ° C).
Glasses Are Cloudy/Spotted Use a rinse aid such as Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly.
Don't prerinse. The detergent needs food soils to act on.
If the problem persists after following the above guidelines, it may be due to
other factors. In this case, try the following:
Lower the incoming water temperature to 120°-130° F (49°-56 ° C).
Decrease the amount of detergent in the MAIN WASH cup to 3teaspoons.
Set the control dial to the Pots & Pans setting.
Deselect water heating options.
Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against other items.
Leave a slight space between items.
Iron in the water can leave a yellow, brown or orange film on dishes or the
Items Washed in the Dishwasher
dishwasher tub.A filter may be needed. RoVer Rust Remover* can be used to
or the Dishwasher Tub Itself are
Stained/Discolored remove rust.
Color from tomatosauces may adhere to the tub (see page 12). If light stain-
ing has occurred, leave the door open to oxidize the stain away. For removal
of heavier stains, try a dishwasher cleaning product (such as Glisten*) that
contains citric acid. Changing to a lemon-scented detergent (such as
Sunlight*) may also help.
Be sure Heated Dry is selected.
Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process.
Items Not Properly Dried/ Use a rinse aid like JetDry* or CascadeRinse Aid* regularly,to improve drying.
Moisture is present on the Check water temperature. (See pg. 6)
dishwasher interior after the dry Select Temp Sense and San•Wash.
cycle. Increase detergent amount to match water hardness.
Load properly. (See pgs. 3-5)
Plastic and teflon items are inherently difficult to dry because they have a porous
surface and tend tocollect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary.
Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying.
A Quick Wash/Rinse cycle does not dry the dishes. Towel drying is required.
Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other. (See
pgs. 3-5)
Dishware is Chipped We do not recommend washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher.
Do not load glasses over the tines.
Do not overload.
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For further assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance: U.S. 1-800-688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
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