Maytag MDB-7 Dishwasher User Manual


 
5
Cycles
TIME NUMBER OF
CYCLE DESCRIPTION (APPROX. WASHES/RINSES
MINUTES)
Heavy Wash
Normal Wash
Light Wash
Rinse Only
(select models)
Long cycle for heavy food soils. 131* 2 washes/3 rinses
Medium cycle for average food
soils. The turbidity sensor is 97-118* 1-2 washes**/1-2 rinses**
active with this cycle.
Short cycle for light food soils. 82* 2 washes/1 rinse
Rinses dishes being held until 9 1 rinse
there is a full load.
Notes
•Depending on water temperature, there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature.
Only the following certified cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential
Dishwasher) for sanitization: Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash.
* Includes approximately 30 minutes of dry time.
**Number of fills will vary depending on the soil level of each load.
Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the cycle select pad. (See page 2, Operating
Tips
, for how to begin the cycle).
Cycles, Options and Lights
* Only these cycles have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization.
Cycle Options
OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES
Sanitize
(select models)
Extra Rinse
(select models)
Heated Dry
Sanitizes dishware. When cycle monitor recognizes that the proper Heavy Wash*
conditions have been met, SANITIZED light will activate at the end of the cycle. Normal Wash*
Sanitization may not be achieved if there is an interruption of the cycle, Light Wash*
power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C).
Adds an additional rinse to cycle. An extra rinse helps to improve results All cycles
in hard water situations. (except Rinse Only
[select models])
For enhanced drying results select this option. When Heated Dry is not
selected, towel drying of some items such as plastic and items with non-stick All cycles
surfaces may be necessary and more moisture may be noticed adhering (except Rinse Only
to the dishwasher interior. In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to [select models])
notice vapor escaping from the door vent as the heat dries your dishes.
Vapor will escape even if Heated Dry is
not selected.
In addition to choosing a cycle, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishload.
CAUTION – In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in the upper left corner
of the door as the heat dries your dishes. The vapor is hot and may cause minor burns.
CAUTION
Options
OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES
Start/Cancel
Delay
Starts and stops dishwasher. See page 2 under Operating Tips: All Cycles
Starting the Dishwasher, for explanation.
Used to automatically start the cycle at a later time. See page 6 All Cycles
for instructions.