Maytag MDB-7 warranty Storage/Moving, What Can and Cannot Be Washed, Care and Cleaning

What Can and Cannot Be Washed

MATERIAL	DISHWASHER SAFE?	SPECIAL INFORMATION
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.
	Yes	Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged
Stainless Steel		contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could
		damage finish.
	No, if has commercial	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
Sterling Silver or	“darkening”.	Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
Silverplate		food containing 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.

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, prior to loading.

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

•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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