Maytag W10275149A Step, Add Detergent, Add Rinse Aid, STEP Select a Cycle cycles vary by model

■When loading silverware, always place sharp

items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as shown.

STEP 2

Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan	A
to run a wash cycle soon,
run a rinse cycle. Do not	Hard Water	Hard Water
	Soft Water
use detergent.	B	Soft Water
		C
■ Use automatic
	MAIN WASH	PRE-
dishwasher detergent		WASH

■To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator window looks full. Replace the dispenser cap and turn clockwise. Make sure cap is fully locked.

NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or 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.

USE RINSE AID FOR	Full
BETTER DRYING
Lock
Open	Add

¹⁄₄ turn to lock

	-	-	6	5	4
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	fill
max					3
						2
-						1
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only. Add powder,
liquid or tablet
detergent just before
starting a cycle.	A. Cover latch
■ Fresh automatic
	B. Main Wash section
dishwasher detergent	C. Pre-Wash section
results in better

cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place.

■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		Soft Water
instructions on the package	Main Wash	Pre-Wash
when using other dishwasher
detergent.

Add Rinse Aid

Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good

drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and Full 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

dry as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by	Add
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.

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

STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

Press the Cycles button until the light below the desired cycle is on.

NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length.

Heavy – Use for heavy food soil. Normal – Use for normal food soil.

The energy usage label is based on this cycle.

Light – Use for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads.

1-hr Wash – Use for lightly soiled items. For fast results, 1-Hr Wash will clean the dishes using slightly more water and energy. Rinse Only – (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent. A rinse keeps food from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load.

Select Options (options vary by model)

Repeatedly press the button until the desired combination of options is selected.

■ A high temperature option boosts the water temperature high enough to enhance cleaning.

■ A delayed start option offers the choice to start the dishwasher automatically at a later time.

■A heated dry option should be used for best

drying of dishes.

■A no heat dry option can be used to save energy.

■A locked option can be used to avoid unintended use of your dishwasher. Press and hold Delay for 3 seconds. Lock On glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times.

STEP 4

Start, Resume or Cancel 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. Press Start/Resume.

■You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes the cycle.

■ You may cancel a cycle anytime by pressing Cancel/ Drain.

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