Maytag 6 915928 A warranty Special Care Items, Care and Cleaning

Special Care Items

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. If you have any doubts about an item, check with the manufacturer.

Material Dishwasher Safe? Special Information

Aluminum

Cast Iron

China/

Stoneware

Crystal

Furnace Filters

Glass

Gold-Plated Flatware

Pewter, Tin

Plastics

Stainless Steel

Sterling Silver or Silverplate

Wooden Items

Yes, except anodized.

No

No, if antique or hand- painted.

No, if antique or deli- cate crystal.

Not recommended.

Yes

No

No

Yes, top rack.

Yes

No, if has commercial “darkening”.

No

High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.

Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.

May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.

Milkglass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.

Will discolor.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason.

Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial “darkening” may be removed by detergent.

Wood may warp, crack or discolor.

Care and Cleaning

Interior

The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see if any large par- ticles have not gone through the strainer portion of the module.

Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred during loading.

The color from some tomato-based food soils has been known to occasionally adhere to today's dishwasher tubs, causing temporary discoloration.

When washing a load of dishes soiled with tomato sauce:

•Scrape excess tomato-based food soils off of dishes, prior to loading. Do not prewash the dishes, however.

•Run the Heavy Wash cycle.

Cleaner* or a similar multi-surface cleaner. Rinse and dry. To polish and to help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* (part No. 20000008)**.

For moderate to heavy soil, clean with Bon Ami*, using a soft cloth or damp sponge. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and to remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* (part No. 20000008)**.

For discoloration, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*, using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse imme- diately and dry. To restore luster and to remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* (part No. 20000008)**.

*Brand names are the trademarks of the respective manufacturer. ** Call 1-800-688-8408 to order.

Exterior

The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.

Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning (select models)

Do not use a cleaning product containing chlorine bleach. Always wipe with the grain of the stainless steel. For daily cleaning and light soil, use a soft cloth or sponge and one of the following: mild detergent and water, a solution of white vinegar and water, Formula 409 Glass and Surface 8

Storage/Moving

Fill both detergent cups with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. Then turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To drain, press the Drain/Off pad once. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door. (See Important Safety Instructions, #14, page 1).