Maytag MDB9100 manual Checkthesepointstohelpsaveyoutime and money, Drain/Water, Dishwasher, at END

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Be sure door is latched securely.

Be sure the water is turned on.

Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle. Allow time to pause before filling.

Won't FillCheck your home's circuit breaker or fuse box. Check inlet hose for a kink.

Check water valve inlet for sedflnent and clean if necessary.

*If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the dis- poser inlet.

Won't	Drain/Water		in Tub	, Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cannot siphon back into the rob.
				,	Check	for a f_)od obstruction		in the drain or disposer.
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				,	Check	drain hose	for a kink.
				, Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
				, Check that the cycle is completed.
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Dishwasher		Adds Water		, This is normal. The Auto Clean sensor in the pump nlust stay submerged so a short
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	of	Cycle			fill of water is added after the			cycle's last drain.
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				, Check that the cycle is completed.
Detergent		Cup Not	Empty	,	Be sure dispenser		is not blocked.
				, Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.

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Seems Noisy

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,A water valve hiss during fill is normal.

,Water circulation sounds are normal.

,A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the racks.

,Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.

,Humming during drain is normal.

,A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.

,Proper installation affects the noise level.

Cycle	Takes Too Long--	,	Tough Scrnb TM Plus or Sanitize has been selected and the cycle is being extended to heat
(Heating Delay light stays on)			water.
		, Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120-140 oF (49-60 ° C).
		, Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle.
		, Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. It dissipates with use.
Has	an Odor	,	A chemical odor is usually the chlorine bleach in dishwashing detergents. Try another brand.
		, Dishwasher not draining properly. (See "Won't Drain" section.)

, For a strong odor try placing baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. Select Light Wash and allow the water to circulate t\_r about 10 minutes. Interrupt the cycle by unlatching the door and let it stand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by latching the door and allow it to complete the cycle. Another alternative is to use a commercial dish- washer cleaning product such as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*.

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Leaks

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,Check that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.)

,Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefally and use only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand if sudsing continues.

,Follow directions closely on how to add a t\_rgotten item (see pg. 7).

,To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispensec be sure the lid is securely attached.

Display Time	Suddenly	Drops	, This is nornaal when the Auto Clean Cycle is selected and the dishwasher decides to
			skip or add a drain and refill.
or Increases	by Several	Minutes
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