Maytag MDB-5 warranty Lights/Display select models, Indicator Description

Cycles, Options and Lights

Lights/Display (select models)

INDICATOR	DESCRIPTION
TIME REMAINING Display	Shows approximate minutes remaining in a cycle. The symbol “2H” will appear when cycle time is greater
	than 99 minutes. Cycle times shown in the numerical display (select models) will increase or decrease,
(select models)
	based on each load’s soil level, water temperature and selected options.
CLEAN Light	Illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds
	continuously.
DRYING Light	Illuminates during the entire dry period and goes out when the cycle is completed.
(select models)
WASHING Light	Illuminates during all rinse and wash portions of the cycle.
(select models)
HEATING DELAY Light	Illuminates when cycle is being extended to heat the water.
(select models)
SANITIZED Light	Illuminates at the end of the cycle when conditions have been met to achieve sanitization. The light will
(select models)	remain lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously.

Notes

•When Sanitize is selected, cycles are monitored to assure sanitization. The SANITIZED light will not activate if sanitization requirements are not met. This could happen if the cycle is interrupted, power failure occurs or incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° F).

•The CLEAN and SANITIZED indicator lights (select models) will not relight after a power failure until after the next cycle is run.

What Can and Cannot Be Washed

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.

MATERIAL	DISHWASHER SAFE?	SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum	Yes, except anodized.	High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
Cast Iron	No	Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
China/Stoneware	Yes, except antique or	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-
	hand-painted.	painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.
Crystal	Yes, except antique or	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of
	delicate crystal.	leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.
Filters	Not recommended.	May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
Glass	Yes	A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Gold-Plated Flatware	No	Will discolor.
Pewter, Tin	No
	Yes, top rack, except	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in
Plastics	disposable plastic items.	their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable
		plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason.
Stainless Steel	Yes	Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
		foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish.
Sterling Silver or	No, if has commercial	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
	“darkening”.	Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing
Silverplate		salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish.
		Commercial “darkening” may be removed by detergent.
Wooden Items	No	Wood may warp, crack or discolor.

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