Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

 

SOLUTION

Items not properly dried/

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Be sure Heated Dry is selected.

moisture is present on the

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Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process.

dishwasher interior after the

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Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid*

dry cycle

 

regularly, to improve drying. Turn the rinse aid selector toward the MAX setting.

 

• Check water temperature (pg. 6).

 

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Select Sanitize.

 

• Increase detergent amount to match water hardness (pg. 6).

 

• Load properly. (pg. 2-5)

 

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Plastic and items with non-stick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a

 

 

porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary.

 

• Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Locate

 

 

these items on the more slanted side of the rack for improved results.

 

 

 

Dishware is chipped

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Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other (pg. 2-5).

 

• Washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended.

 

• Do not load glasses over the tines.

 

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Do not overload.

 

 

 

Sanitized light does not

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Sanitize was not selected.

illuminate at the end of the

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Sanitization can only be achieved with the Auto Clean (select models), Heavy Wash,

cycle (select models)

 

Normal Wash or Light Wash cycles.

 

• Sanitization may not be achieved if there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure

 

 

or if incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C).

 

 

 

Dishwasher door will not

•

Be sure adjustable racks (select models) are properly adjusted to upper or lower

close

 

position (pg. 5).

 

 

 

*Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer.

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Maytag MDB-5 Items not properly dried, Moisture is present on, Dishwasher interior after, Dry cycle, Dishware is chipped
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MDB-5 specifications

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