Care and Cleaning

General Recommendations

The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see if any large particles remain.

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

When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with the grain. Never use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid.

The color from some tomato-based food soils may occasionally adhere to various components of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration.

To minimize this:

Remove excess tomato-based food soils from dishes before loading.

Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils.

Be sure to use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining.

LOCATION

SOIL LEVEL

TREATMENT

 

 

 

Standard Exterior

Light to moderate

Soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do Not use

 

 

abrasive powders or cleaning pads.

 

 

 

Stainless Steel Exterior

Daily cleaning and light soil

Soft cloth or sponge and one of the following:

(select models)

 

• Mild detergent and water

 

 

• A solution of white vinegar and water

 

 

• Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner*, or similar

 

 

multi-surface cleaner.

 

 

Do Not use products containing chlorine bleach or

 

 

citric acid.

 

 

Follow with rinse and dry.

 

 

 

 

Moderate to heavy soil

Soft cloth or damp sponge and Bon Ami*. Follow with

 

 

rinse and dry.

 

 

 

 

Streaks or fingerprints/restore shine

Soft cloth and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**.

 

 

 

 

Discoloration

Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel

 

 

Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry.

 

 

 

Interior

Light to moderate

Soft cloth or damp sponge.

 

 

 

 

Discoloration, or tomato-based stain

Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorine-based product.

 

 

 

*Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer. **Call 1-877-232-6771 to order.

Storage/Moving

Fill detergent cup 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 START/Cancel pad once to activate the dishwasher. Press START/Cancel again to activate the drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door.

When turning the water supply to the home off, the water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off also.

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Maytag MDB-5 warranty Storage/Moving, Location Soil Level Treatment

MDB-5 specifications

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