Maytag MDBF750AW Special care items, Interior, Exterior, Storage/moving, Care and cleaning, D-10

Special care items

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. 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/Stoneware	No, if antique or hand-painted.	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-painted 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 leaded crystal
	crystal.	may etch with repeated washings.
Filters	Not recommended.	May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
Glass	Yes	Milkglass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Gold-Plated Flatware	No	Will discolor.
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 containing
		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 cycle if not
Silverplate	“darkening”.	washing immediately. Prolonged contact with 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.

SPECIAL CARE ITEMS

Care and cleaning

Interior

The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher 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 may occasionally adhere to various components of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration. To minimize this:

➢Remove excess tomato-based food soils off of dishes, prior to loading.

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

➢Change dishwasher detergent and be sure to use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining.

Exterior

The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. 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 stainless 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 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. 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.

** Call	*Brand
1-800-688-8408 to order.	names are the trademarks
	of the respective manufacturer.

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