Cycle Guide - Maytag MDB8989SHK Guide D'utilisation

To add rinse aid, open the dispenser lid by gently pushing in
■
the center of the lid with your thumb while lifting up on the
edge.
Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level shows
■
that it is full.
Rinse aid is dispensed automatically. Be sure to
■
check level and refill as needed.
Close dispenser by pushing down gently on the
■
lid.
NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting
will give good results.
If you are experiencing poor drying performance,
you may want to try a higher setting. Turn the arrow
adjuster to a higher setting to increase the amount of
rinse aid dispensed.
5. Select a cycle
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy,
just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time
is approximately 21/ hours but can take less or more time to
2
complete depending on selections. Press START to select the
Auto cycle or select another cycle appropriate for your load
(see Cycle Guide).
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all cycles and options described.
IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Cycle time and/or water usage can vary as the sensor adjusts
the cycle for the best wash performance. If the incoming water is less than the recommended temperature or food soils are heavy, the
cycle will automatically compensate by adding time, heat, and water as needed.
PowerBlast Targets toughest food soils. Use for hard-to-clean heavily soiled pots, pans,
®
casseroles, and tableware.
Auto Load and soil sensing cycle. This cycle is optimized to achieve best cleaning
with minimal water and energy for all soil levels.*
This cycle is recommended for daily, regular or typical use to completely
Normal
wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher's
government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with only
the Heated Dry option selected.**
For fast results, this cycle will clean your light to medium soiled dishes, but
Quick uses slightly more water and energy. For improved drying, select a heated
dry or power dry option.
Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right
Rinse
away. Do not use detergent. During cycle, the rinse action will repeatedly
pause for several seconds.
6. Select options (on some models)
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.
If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the
option. Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid
option is selected for a given cycle, lights will flash.
7. START a cycle
NOTE: If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your
dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.
Push door firmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing START. If
door is not closed within 4 seconds, the START button LED will
flash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle the will not start.
IMPORTANT: If the door is opened for more than a few seconds
Full
after the cycle is started (even during the Delay time), the START
button must be pressed again before closing the door.
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8. Follow the progress of your dishwasher
The indicator LED on the front right corner of the door panel will
glow blue while washing, red while drying and white when the
cycle is complete. Also, the LED display on the control panel
will light up during the cycle for Wash, Drain, Drying, Clean and
Sanitized.
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CYCLE GUIDE

CYCLES
n i g D y r n i g Clean Sanitized
Display design varies by mode
ESTIMATED
WASH TIME*
W/O OPTIONS
(HH:MM)
3:30 to 3:45
2:45 to 3:15
2:30 to 3:30
1:00
0:07
WATER
USAGE
GALLONS
(LITERS)
9.0 (34.2)
4.5 to 6.9
(17.0 to 26.0)
3.0 to 7.4
(11.2 to 27.9)
5:5 (21.0)
1.3 (5.0)