Maytag MDB6600WH Premeasured Detergents, Powder and Gels, Add Rinse Aid, Start or Resume a Cycle

Premeasured Detergents

Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel packs, tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the lid.

Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid or gel detergents to reduce filming on your dishes. By using these tablets and packs, over time this will start to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white film.

Powder and Gels

■The amount of detergent to use depends on:

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water]

■Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level shown, if needed.

NOTE: Fill amounts shown	Hard Water
are for standard powdered
	Soft Water	Hard Water
detergent. Follow instructions		Soft Water
on the package when using	Main Wash	Pre-Wash
other dishwasher detergent.

Add Rinse Aid

■Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.

■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can	Full
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final
rinse.

■Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the

dish racks and interior of your dishwasher. Add

■Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to “Refill” level.

NOTE: For most water
conditions, the factory		-	-	6	5
setting of 2 will give good						4
		-
		fill
						3
results. If you have hard	max
							2
water or notice rings or							1
	-
spots, try a higher setting.	-
	-
Turn the arrow adjuster		-					-
		- -				-
			-	-
					- -

inside the dispenser by either using your fingers or

inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning.

STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following section.

Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.

Select Options (options vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following section.

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired and press Start/Resume.

STEP 4

Start or Resume a Cycle

■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the

water is hot. Turn off water.

■ Push door firmly closed. The door latches

automatically. Select the wash cycle and options

desired and press START/RESUME OR press

START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and

options as in the previous wash cycle.

■To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap to “Open” and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level is at “Full.” Replace the dispenser cap and turn to “Lock.” Make sure cap is fully locked.

USE RINSE AID FOR	Full
BETTER DRYING
Lock
Open	Add

■ You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts.

Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly.

Press the START/RESUME button, the cycle resumes

automatically at the point of interruption.

For fully integrated models (controls on top of console)

■	Select the wash cycle and options desired.
■	Press the START/RESUME button once and close the door.
	After a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The door must be
	closed within 3 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the
	lights will flash, and the dishwasher will not begin. Press the

¹⁄₄ turn to lock

START/RESUME button again and shut the door within

3 seconds.

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Press the START/RESUME then close the door.

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