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Summary of Contents for DWU5910AAX

Page 1: ...3 Preparing Dishes 3 Loading Your Dishwasher 3 5 Using Detergent and Rinse Aid 6 7 Selecting Cycles and Options Starting Dishwasher 8 9 Special Tips 10 13 For Best Results 10 Water Conditions 10 11 Energy Saving Tips 11 What Can and Cannot Be Washed 12 Caring for Dishwasher 13 Changing Panels 13 Before You Call For Service 14 15 Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...you have any questions about using your Maytag dishwasher contact us Be sure to provide the model number of your dishwasher WARNING Check with installer to make sure appliance has been MAYTAG COMPANY grounded to avoid possible electrical CONSUMER EDUCATION shock Be sure you read the ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY NEWTON IOWA 50208 INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you 515 791 8911 ...

Page 3: ...or two weeks or more 4 To avoid electrical shock hazard the sides Hydrogen gas is explosive If the hot water and back must be enclosed and the front system has not been used for such a period panels must be attached before electrical turn on all hot water faucets and let the power is applied to the dishwasher Refer to water flow from each for several minutes the installation instructions for prope...

Page 4: ...tting lower spray arms is not blocked by items hanging below the lower rack or tall articles in Preparing Dishes the upper rack It is not necessary to rinse dishes before Insure the flee flow of water to the detergent placing them in your Maytag dishwasher cup by not blocking it with large items Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of Larger flat lightweight items such as plastic food The food...

Page 5: ... can be loaded in many different positions to suit your needs The rack is designed so dishes can be centered behind a single tine and held in place by the rack s support wires Dishes can also be loaded at an angle to maximize space The upper rack may be removed if desired Push inward on the front of the rack rail ends to unsnap Remove rail ends and pull out rack To replace rack reinsert rack place...

Page 6: ...ld be loaded on the left side of this rack The silverware basket may be removed for ease Thin items cookie sheets pizza pans etc may of loading or unloading be placed behind the folding shelf With the shelf down two levels of glasses and cups can be Use the covered section for small lightweight loaded For best washabilit do not place any articles such as measuring cups and spoons items in the shor...

Page 7: ...Prewash and Main Wash cups Close the lid Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning Detergent will be released automatically into the hard water filming and spotting and poor drying prewash and main wash Overuse of detergent especially in chemically Light China softened water can cause permanent etching Place the proper amount of detergent in the cloudiness of glassware For detergents with M...

Page 8: ...ing results and reduces spotting and filming To fill turn dispenser cap counterclockwise to open Remove cap and pour liquid rinse additive into the opening Replace cap and turn clockwise to close The clear indicator in the center of the cap changes from dark to light when the reservoir is nearly empty This indicates that it is time to refill the dispenser PAGE 7 ...

Page 9: ...mn to light amounts of soil Main Wash 41 Min Turn knob to Light China 2 Rinses Dry 35 Min 76 Min Heating Delay NORMAL CYCLE Use for washing loads containing normally PreWash 9 Gal soiled dishes This would include dishloads Rinse 49 Min with problem soils Turn knob to Normal Main Wash Cycle 2 Rinses Dry 35 Min 84 Min Heating Delay POTS PANS Use for loads with heavy or dried soils Turn PreWash 11 Ga...

Page 10: ... turn the heating operating element on during all rinses The Sani option The Heating Delay light indicates that the main helps maintain water temperature and improve wash is being extended to heat the water to drying results proper temperature Press the Normal button if Sani is not desired At the end of the dry phase the Clean light will The heating element will be turned off in all remain lit unt...

Page 11: ...ght will come on and the removed it is due to hard water if not cycle will be delayed until the temperature removed see Soft Water Etching is reached To correct 3 Let the water from the hot water tap run to 1 Increase the amount of detergent used clear the line of cold water before selecting according to the degree of water hardness a cycle see page 6 Use Enough Detergent 2 Check the water tempera...

Page 12: ...machine or quality of the glass 2 Do not pre rinse normally soiled dishes To prevent Select the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for 1 Adjust the amount of detergent to the degree of water hardness see page 6 good washing results without hand rinsing 2 Lower the water temperature to 140 F see 3 Load correctly for best washing results page 3 Incorrect loading m...

Page 13: ...lastics vary in china painted or over the glaze their capacity to withstand patterns may fade Gold leaf high water temperatures may discolor If in doubt and detergents test wash a small item for several weeks before Stainless Yes Run a Rinse Hold Cycle washing an entire set Steel select models if not washing immediately Pro Crystal Yes except Always check manufacturer s longed contact with foods a...

Page 14: ...ce baking soda in both sides of the earlier To do this start by inserting the tip detergent dispenser Select Light China and end of the trim strip behind the control let the water circulate for about 10 minutes panel Align the holes and replace the three Stop the dishwasher by unlatching the door screws and let stand overnight Then restart the dishwasher by latching the door and let it G The lower...

Page 15: ... Be sure dishes are loaded properly with nothing blocking the path of the wash arms Stains or discolors dishes center spray nozzle or detergent dispenser Aluminum utensils can leave marks when Check for nesting of dishes that prevents they rub against other things Load properly water from reaching all surfaces Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow Check to make sure glasses are not loaded ...

Page 16: ...ow to Water valve hiss during fill is normal add a forgotten item Does not run properly Won t fill Has an odor Be sure door is tightly closed and latched Soiled dishes held too long in the Check to see that water is turned on dishwasher can create an odor therefore we The cycle is not properly selected Be sure recommend using the Rinse Hold cycle if the dial is turned far enough or the eyele pad a...

Page 17: ...only which inchnle parts which fail during tile first year Canadian Residents This warrant covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE First Call or write the MAYTAG dealer from whom your appliance was...

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