-206YG FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulationson your choice of a Maytag Jetclean'"dishwasher.As you useyour new dishwasherwe know youwill appreciatethe manyfeaturesthat provide unsurpassed cleaningand capacityalongwith energy efficiencyand dependability. On the followingpagesyou will find a wealthof information regardingall aspectsof your beautiful newdishwasher.By followingthese instructionscarefully,you will be ableto achieve excellentresultswith your dishwasher.
USING YOUR DISHWASHER Hot Water is Essential loadin{J For good cleaningand drying results,hot water is necessary. The watershouldbe 120o-14QoF. If, for anyreason,the temperatureof the water beingdelivered by the waterheateris below 120°F,selectthe Temp BoostSensoroption to have your dishwasherheatthe water. Seldomwill householdshaveidentical dishes; the number and type of articlesusedwill vary daily.Your dishwasheris designedto be flexible and accomrelodate a wide varietyof dishesand utensils.
Lower Rack Flatware Large dinner platesand other dishesmaybe placed in anyconvenientlocationin the lower rack but soiled surfaces should face the center. Put flatware in the removablesilveIWarebasket, mixingknives,forksand spoons.To prevent them from nestingtogether,placesomehandles up and somedown. However,sh~ or pointed items shouldbe loadedwith the handlesup. Tall items suchasbakewareand largeplatters shouldbe loadedon the left side of this rack. Thin items (cookiesheets,pizzapans,etc.
Rinse Aid Your Maytagdishwasherfeaturesan automatic rinse aid dispenser,locatednear the detergent dispenseron the door interior..Usinga rinse aid improvesdI'yingresultsand reducesspottingand filming. Ptill faucet (~onnec.torfrom recess in back of dishwasher as shown. To fill, turn dispensercapcounterclockwiseto open. Removecapand pour liquid rinse additiveinto the opening. ~SE~ Replacecapand turn clockwise I ~v .'(J\ to close. The clear indicator in the \. '4, ~",c.
Indicator Options: Temp Boost Sensor: If for any reasonthe incoming water temperatureisbelow120°F, pressthe On button to assurethe water is heatedto proper temperatu!e for best cleaningand ~g results.The dial will pauseat the Q.toextend the main washand the Heating Delay light Will turn on. Light: The Heatin:gDelay light indicatesthat the main washisbeiIJlgextendedto heatthe water to proper temperature. Adding II Forgotten Item: For bestcleahing,theforgottenitem shouldbe added earlyin the cycle.
.Soft Water Etching If the cloudy film is not removedafter soaking in vinegar(previousprocedure),then the conditionis etching.This permlmentfilm occursin unusualconditionsunder which the surfaceof the glassis pitted or eroded.It is permanent. In the be~nningstages,etchingmaybe identified by a "rainbow" look shadesofblue, purple, brown or pink maybe seenwhen the glassis held at an angleto the light. In advancedstagesthe surfaceof the glassware appearsfrosted,spottedor cloudy.
Caring For Dishwasher The interior is normallyself-cleaning. Occasionallycheckthe bottom of the dishwasher tub and clean out piecesof food which may collectthere. Periodicallycleanthe bottom edgeof the dishwasherdoorliner. Food and liquids drip onto this areawhenthe dishwasheris loaded. If you notice an odor in your dishwasher,it may be due to a strong"chemical" or chlorine odor from the dishwasherdetergent.Usinga different detergent, especiallya lemonscentedone, will probablyeliminatethe odor.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Detergenj~ cup did not empty completely (continued) .Check to seethat the cyclehasbeen Seems noisy completed. .Water circulationnoiseis normal. .Humming during drain is normal. .Dishes maynot be loadedproperly.Dishes shouldnot be touchingone another. .Wash arm maybe hitting an item when rotating. Load items sonothing blockSthe washarm. .Chopping or grindh1gnoise maybe heard during drain whenthe internal food disposer is choppinghard items suchas fruit seeds, nuts,etc. .