Maytag MDBH970AW manual Important Safety Information, General Information, Related Publications

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Important Safety Information

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WARNING

 

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WARNING

To avoid personal injury or death from improper

 

To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to

servicing, make sure you read and understand the

 

 

electrical shock:

 

descriptions and meaning of various safety symbols,

 

 

 

• Grounding wires and wires colored like grounding

words and labels used in this manual, before

 

 

wires are NOT to be used as current carrying

attempting any procedures described in the manual.

 

 

conductors.

 

Failure to understand and comply with safety

 

 

 

• Standard accepted color coding for ground wires

information may result in severe personal injury or

 

 

is green or green with a yellow stripe.

death.

 

 

 

 

• Grounding wires should not be removed from

 

 

 

 

 

General Information

 

individual components while servicing, unless

This Service Manual describes the operation,

 

component is to be removed and replaced.

 

• Replace all removed grounding wires before

disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of Maytag®

 

Dishwashers. It is intended for use by authorized

 

completing service.

 

 

 

servicer’s who troubleshoot and repair these units.

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

NOTE: It is assumed that users of this manual are

 

familiar with the use of tools and equipment used

 

To avoid death, severe personal injury, fire or

to troubleshoot and repair electrical, and

 

 

electrical shock when using dishwasher observe

mechanical systems; and understand the

 

 

the following:

 

terminology used to describe and discuss them.

 

 

 

• Observe all local codes and ordinances.

Related Publications

 

 

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before

This is a base service manual, covering a range of

 

 

servicing.

 

similar models. It is intended to be used in conjunction

 

 

 

• Connect dishwasher to a grounded metal,

with the Parts Manual and Technical Sheet covering

 

 

permanent wiring system.

specific model being serviced.

 

 

• DO NOT ground to gas line.

 

 

 

General Precautions and Warnings

 

• DO NOT ground to cold water pipe if pipe is

• Dispose of discarded appliance and shipping or

 

interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets, or

packing material properly.

 

other insulating (non-conducting) materials.

• Do not allow children to play in or on dishwasher.

 

• Check with a qualified electrician if you are not

• Do not abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a

 

sure this appliance is properly grounded.

dishwasher.

 

 

• This dishwasher is designed to operate on

• Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for

 

 

regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a

use in a dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit

• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the

 

 

breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if dishwasher is

reach of children.

 

 

 

 

connected with a food waste disposer.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make

 

 

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

sure disposer is completely empty before running

 

 

produced in a hot water system that has not

dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN

• Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

 

 

GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system has

• Do not tamper with controls.

 

 

not been used for such a period, before using

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately

 

 

dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and let

after use.

 

 

 

 

water flow from each for several minutes. This will

• Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the

 

 

release any accumulated hydrogen gas.

risk of cut-type injuries or damaging seal.

 

 

HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not

 

 

 

 

 

 

smoke or use an open flame during this time.

 

 

 

• Do not store or use combustible materials,

 

 

 

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in

 

 

 

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 

 

 

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked

 

 

 

"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. If not

 

 

 

marked, check with manufacturer for

 

 

 

recommendations. Items that are not dishwasher

 

 

 

safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard.

 

 

 

• To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove

 

 

 

door or door latch mechanism from any

 

 

 

dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.

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Contents Service Jetclean DishwashersRecognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels Important Notices for Consumers and ServicersCustomer Service Support Center Important InformationTable of Contents Important Safety Information General Precautions and WarningsGeneral Information Related PublicationsPrecaución REV Electrical Equipment & Testing Electrical Test EquipmentAppliance Test Meter Digital Test MeterMotor Test Cord Grounding and PolarityClamp-On Ammeter Use of Ammeter on dishwasherWax Motor Check Detergent / Rinse Aid DispenserWax Motor Check- Vent Cycles & Options CyclesOption Description Display Description ENN-AIR MDBH970 Will Not Fill Electrical-Mechanical TroubleshootingOverflows Poor Washability Will Not DrainContinues To Drain Poor DryingElectrical Mechanical Troubleshooting Water LeaksNoise Will Not Start Or ProgramField Service Test Will Not WashWill Not Dry Manual Function TestRemoval Disconnect power to the machine Service and Disassembly ProceduresFront Support and Toe Panel Removal Inner Door Panel Checking Operation Disconnect power to the machineDetergent / Rinse Dispenser Mechanism and Reservoir Wax Motor Detergent / Rinse Dispenser Wire CoverVent Door Latch & Switch Holder Assembly Switch Removal Disconnect power to the machinePC Board Control PanelOuter Door ReplacementRemoval Door Spring Door Hinge and SupportDoor Spring and Component Replacement Over Pressure Filter Top Wash ArmManifold Docking Station Lower Wash ArmTo Check Float Switch Disconnect power to the machine FloatHeating Element To Check Heating Element Disconnect power to the machineWattage Checks Thermostats Water ValveChecking Valve Operation Air Water InletTub Wheels Upper Rack RemovalTurbidity Sensor Wash Motor Assembly Drain PumpService and Disassembly Procedures AppendixA Built-In Dishwasher Built-In Dishwasher 16021814 Rev Refer to local plumbing codes / Consulte los códigos locales 13B Black to Black L1 Negro CON Negro L1 Start On some models Appendix B User Important Safety Instructions Do not tamper with controlsLoading Back With the Stack-Rack select modelsModels flat in the back, left corner pro Side. With the shelf down, two levelsBe sure that thin, not HingedSharp and p o i n t e d Items Your loadNormal Soil Hard 10-12 gpgControls AT a Glance Controls AT a Glance Special Care Items Before YOU Call for Service Indicator Lights Flashing Dishwasher Warranty Appendix C Operating Tips Important Safety Instructions Loading Loading Loading Dishwashing essentials Options Controls at a glance Special care items Before you call Glasses Are Cloudy/Spotted To receive warranty service Appendix D Dishwasher MDB-4 PagesImportant Safety Instructions Loading Scrape off tomato-based food soils seeFor best cleaning results, prevent items RackDown to NestingRack will come to a stop when it is in position Utility Basket for LowerHot water Full load. Controls odors gallons Short cycle for light food soils. Water usage is 6 gallons16021814 Rev To cancel a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad Controls at a glanceSpecial care items Material Dishwasher Safe? Special InformatiionIndicator Lights Flashing Dishwasher Will Not FillDishwasher Will Not Drain/Water In Tub Bottom Dishwasher Adds Water at END of CycleGlasses Are Cloudy/Spotted Food Soil Remains on DishesDishware is Chipped Dishwasher Door Will Not CloseFull One Year Warranty Limited Second Year WarrantyLimited Third Through Fifth Year Warranty Full Twenty-Year Warranty

MDB5600AW, MDB6600AW, MDB7600AW, JDB4000AW, MDB8600AW specifications

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