Maytag W10438305A warranty Powder and Gels, Add Rinse Aid, Select a Cycle cycles vary by model

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.

STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

NOTE: Heavier cycles and

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

complete.

Heavy – Use for heavily soiled, hard-to-clean items.

Normal – Use for normal food soil. The energy usage label is based on this cycle.

Light – Uses less energy for 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. This is only a rinse that 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)

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. Repeatedly press the button until the desired option is selected.

Hi-Temp– (use only with Heavy and Normal wash cycles) heats the water during the wash portions of the cycle.

Sani Rinse – (all cycles except Light and

Rinse Only) To sanitize your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to approximately 155°F (68°C). Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for

■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

license food establishments.

Heated Dry – (all cycles except Rinse Only) use for best drying results. Turn off by pressing Heated Dry so that the light goes off.

4-Hr Delay – (any cycle) offers the choice to start the dishwasher automatically at a later time. Select a wash cycle and options. Press 4-Hr Delay. Press START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.

STEP 4

Start or Resume a Cycle

¹⁄₄ turn to lock

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

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

■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.

■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.

■ You may cancel a cycle anytime by pressing CANCEL/ DRAIN.

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