Maytag MDB/C-2 manual Special Care Items, Care and Cleaning, Interior, Exterior, Storage/Moving

SPECIAL CARE ITEMS

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. If you have any doubts about an item, check with the manufacturer.

Material	Dishwasher Safe?	Special Informatiion
Aluminum	Yes, except anodized.	High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
Cast Iron	No	Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
China/	No, if antique or hand-	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-paint-
Stoneware	painted.	ed or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.
Crystal	No, if antique or delicate	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of lead-
	crystal.	ed crystal may etch with repeated washings.
Furnace Filters	Not recommended.	May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
Glass	Yes	Milkglass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Gold-Plated	No	Will discolor.
Flatware
Pewter, Tin	No
Plastics	Yes, top rack.	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in 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 con-
		taining 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 Only
Silverplate	“darkening”.	cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid or
		sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial “darken-
		ing” may be removed by detergent.
Wooden Items	No	Wood may warp, crack or discolor.

CARE AND CLEANING

SPECIAL CARE ITEMS

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Interior

The dishwasher interior is normally self-clean- ing. Periodically check the bottom of the dish- washer tub to see if any large particles have not gone through the strainer portion of the module.

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

The color from some tomato-based food soils has been known to occasionally adhere to today's dishwasher tubs, causing temporary dis- coloration.

When washing a load of dishes soiled with tomato sauce:

➢Scrape excess tomato-based food soils off of dishes, prior to loading. Do not prewash the dishes, however.

➢Run the Heavy Wash cycle.

Exterior

The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and liquid spray clean- er. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.

Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning (select models)

➢Do not use a cleaning product containing chlorine bleach.

➢Always wipe with the grain of the stain- less steel.

For daily cleaning and light soil, use a soft cloth or sponge and one of the following: Mild detergent and water, a solution of white vinegar and water, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar multi-surface cleaner. Rinse and dry. To polish and to help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* (part No. 20000008)**.

For moderate to heavy soil, clean with Bon Ami*, using a soft cloth or damp sponge. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and to remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.

For discoloration, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*, using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse immediately and dry. To restore luster and to remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.

Storage/Moving

Fill both detergent cups with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle. Allow the dish- washer to complete the cycle. Then turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To drain, press the Drain/Off pad once. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door. (See Important Safety Instructions, #14, page 1).

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