Maytag MDB6000AWA warranty HOT Water, Detergent, Dishwashing Essentials, Recommended Amount

Dishwashing Essentials .....................................

HOT Water

For Optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is necessary. The incoming water tempera-

ture should be 120-140 ° F to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils,

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If for any reason (such as laundering, showers, etc.) the

incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C), select the Temp Sense option to have the dishwasher

thermostatically heat the water to the proper temperature.

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Detergent

To check the incoming water temperature, turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it

into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in

glass and check the temperature once it has stopl rising. If the temperature is below 120° F (49° C), hax

qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setti

Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot w_ faucet and let it run until the water is hot.

Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto- matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,

dry place (not under the sink).

Recommended Amount

The amount of detergent to use depends on the water

hardness (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results

in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent etching/cloudiness.

As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water hardness, using a minimum of 3 teaspoons in soft water situations. Place the recommended amount of detergent in both cups for Normal and longer cycles. Do not divide the recommended amount between the cups.

The following chart includes specific recommendations. Each line in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons.

Water Hardness*	Detergent Use
Soft (0-3 gpg)	3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 gpg)	4-9 teaspoons
i Hard (10-12 gpg)	10-12 teaspoons

*Yourlocal water utility or state university extension service can tell you the degree of waterhardness in your area.

For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 teaspoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the

main wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. After relatching the door, the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.

If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution is a mechanical water softener to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water deposits can cause,

] Never use laundry detergent or hand dish washing detergent in your dishwasher as it wi]

[ cause severe oversudsing and possible leaks.

Detergent Placement

Add detergent to the detergent cup just before star the cycle.

For the Normal* or Light* cycle, place the rec(

and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The d washer automatically releases detergent.

The China/Crystal cycle requires detergent in mended amount of detergent in both the PRE WA MAIN WASH cup only. Close the cover after add

detergent. The detergent will dispense automatically

The Quick Wash/Rinse cycle needs detergent in PRE WASH cup only. Close the cover after ado detergent. The detergent will dispense automaticall5

Do not use detergent with the Rinse & Hold c3 Leave the detergent cup lid open when running Rim Hold.

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*When using the IntelIiClean option:

If dishes are not prerinsed, place proper amoun detergent in both PRE WASH and MAIN W._ cups. If dishes are prerinsed, add detergent onl the MAIN WASH cup. Close the cover.

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