Maytag W10185072A, W10185074A Cycle and Option Descriptions, Select a Cycle cycles vary by model

■Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can 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.

■ When the dispenser is low and needs to be refilled, an indicator light on the control panel will illuminate.

■To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap a ¹⁄₄

turn counterclockwise
and remove. Pour
rinse aid into the
opening until the liquid
reaches the FULL
level marking. Replace
the dispenser cap and	¹⁄₄ turn to lock
turn clockwise until
the cap is secure.

NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 3 will give good results.

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 2¹⁄₂ 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. To Cancel an option, press it again.

STEP 4

Start or Resume a Cycle

■ Prior to starting the dishwasher, turn the hot water on at the sink next to the dishwasher. Let the water run until it is hot. This ensures that hot water will enter the dishwasher when it is started. Make sure to turn the sink water off.

■Select the wash cycle and options desired.

■Press START/RESUME button once and close the drawer. After a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The drawer must be closed within 4 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the lights will flash, a tone will sound, and the dishwasher will not begin. Press the START/RESUME button again and shut the drawer within 4 seconds.

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

NOTE: If you have a two drawer dishwasher model, each drawer has its own controls and can run independently of the other.

Cycle and Option Descriptions

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.

CYCLE SELECTIONS

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES	DESCRIPTIONS		WASH TIME (HH:MM)
		Cycle	Cycle + Options *Maximum
		Minimum	Minimum

Use for loads with normal amounts of food soil.

This cycle uses a sensor to adjust	1:15	1:30	2:10
amount of water, time and heat.

Use for hard-to-clean, heavily	This cycle forces max time, water and	1:30	1:30	2:10
soiled pots, pans, casseroles,	heat.
and regular tableware.
Use for loads with normal	The energy-usage label is based on this	1:05	1:30	2:10
amounts of food soil.	cycle.

Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal.

This cycle washes at lower temperatures.	1:00	1:00	1:20
Towel drying may be required.

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