Cycles, Options and Lights

Cycles

Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the cycle select pad. (See page 2, Operating Tips, for how to begin the cycle).

 

 

TIME

NUMBER OF

CYCLE

DESCRIPTION

(APPROX.

WASHES/RINSES

 

 

MINUTES)

 

Heavy Wash

Long cycle for heavy food soils.

131*

2 washes/3 rinses

 

 

 

 

Normal Wash

Medium cycle for average food

 

 

soils. The turbidity sensor is

97-118*

1-2 washes**/1-2 rinses**

 

active with this cycle.

 

 

Light Wash

Short cycle for light food soils.

82*

2 washes/1 rinse

Rinse Only

Rinses dishes being held until

9

1 rinse

(select models)

there is a full load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Includes approximately 30 minutes of dry time.

**Number of fills will vary depending on the soil level of each load.

Notes

Depending on water temperature, there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature.

Only the following certified cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization: Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash.

Cycle Options

In addition to choosing a cycle, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishload.

OPTION

DESCRIPTION

USE WITH CYCLES

 

 

 

 

Sanitizes dishware. When cycle monitor recognizes that the proper

Heavy Wash*

Sanitize

conditions have been met, SANITIZED light will activate at the end of the cycle.

Normal Wash*

(select models)

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

Light Wash*

 

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

 

 

 

 

Extra Rinse

Adds an additional rinse to cycle. An extra rinse helps to improve results

All cycles

in hard water situations.

(except Rinse Only

(select models)

 

[select models])

 

 

 

For enhanced drying results select this option. When Heated Dry is not

 

 

selected, towel drying of some items such as plastic and items with non-stick

All cycles

Heated Dry

surfaces may be necessary and more moisture may be noticed adhering

(except Rinse Only

to the dishwasher interior. In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to

[select models])

 

 

notice vapor escaping from the door vent as the heat dries your dishes.

 

 

Vapor will escape even if Heated Dry is not selected.

 

 

 

 

* Only these cycles have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization.

CAUTION

CAUTION – In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in the upper left corner of the door as the heat dries your dishes. The vapor is hot and may cause minor burns.

Options

OPTION

DESCRIPTION

USE WITH CYCLES

 

 

 

Start/Cancel

Starts and stops dishwasher. See page 2 under Operating Tips:

All Cycles

Operating the Dishwasher, for explanation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delay

Used to automatically start the cycle at a later time. See page 6

All Cycles

for instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maytag MDB-7 warranty Cycles, Options and Lights, Cycle Options

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