Maytag MDBL540AW Controls at a glance, To cancel a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad

Controls at a glance (continued)

Delay

The Delay option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced energy costs if available in your area.

TO SET UP A DELAY:

1.Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load. Close the door.

2.Press the Delay pad until the desired amount of delay time is selected.

3.The Delay indicator and the count down display (select models) will flash until the START/Cancel pad is pressed.

4.As soon as the START/Cancel pad is pressed, the flashing will stop and the delay time will begin counting down. The Delay indicator will remain lit until the delay time has counted down.

5.The cycle will automatically start as soon as the delay time expires.

NOTE

❚If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will turn off.

TO CANCEL A DELAY:

When the delay is counting down, press the Delay pad again. The indicator light will go out and the cycle will start or resume immediately.

TO CANCEL A DELAY AND CYCLE:

➢Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off the dishwasher.

Or

➢Press START/Cancel twice to turn dishwasher off without draining.

Control lock option

(select models)

The control touchpads can be locked to prevent unwanted use. If this feature is activated between cycles, the dishwasher cannot be operated until the controls are unlocked. If desired, the controls can be locked after a cycle or delay has started.

SETTING THE CONTROL LOCK:

1.Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds.

2.An indicator light next to the lock graphic will illuminate when the controls are locked.

TO CANCEL:

1.Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds.

2.The indicator light will go off.

NOTE

❚If a cycle or option pad is pressed after the controls have been locked, the indicator light next to the lock graphic will flash five times. On selected models with a countdown display, the display will flash an “L” simultaneously with the lock indicator.

❚This option does not lock the door, only the dishwasher controls.

Operating Tips

Starting the dishwasher

1.After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle and options by pressing the pads. The indicator lights for the selected cycle and options will illuminate. To cancel an option press the pad again.

2.Close the door until it latches then press the START/Cancel pad. After a pause, the fill will begin. The display countdown (select models) will flash until START/Cancel is pressed.

3.To cancel a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad.

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4.To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these selections are “locked in” after 1 minute.

NOTE

❚If a cycle pad is pressed after the controls have been “locked in”, the light above the current cycle will flash three times.

❚If START/Cancel is not pressed within 30 seconds, the dishwasher will turn off.

Adding a forgotten item

For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle.

1.Grasp door handle and unlatch door without opening completely. All lights will flash to indicate that the cycle is suspended.

2.Wait for the water circulation to stop.

3.Open the door and add the item.

4.Close and latch the door. Lights will stop flashing when the door is properly shut.

5.After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interruption.

NOTE

❚If the door is opened during a running cycle, there may be up to a 30 second delay before the unit restarts after closing the door.

❚Extended interruption of the wash cycle is not recommended.

©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company 16021814 Rev. 0 D-9