Dishwasher Care; Cleaning The Dishwasher; Important - Maytag MDC4809PAW Mode D'emploi

3. Pull down on the locking collar while lifting the hose connector
onto the faucet adapter.
A
B
C
A. Faucet adapter
B. Locking collar
C. Hose connector
4. When the connector snaps into place, release the locking
collar.
5. Turn the hot water on slowly until it is all the way on.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

CLEANING THE DISHWASHER

Cleaning the exterior
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner
and Polish Part Number 31464.
Cleaning the interior
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.
Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.
Dishwasher Maintenance Procedure
To help avoid odor or odor-causing residue in your dishwasher, use
affresh ® dishwasher and disposer cleaner (recommended) once a
month as part of routine maintenance. Affresh
disposer cleaner is effective in all dishwasher brands.

IMPORTANT:

Read these instructions and the instructions found on the
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affresh product package completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
Use foil wrapper or gloves when handling the tablet.
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Disconnecting the Dishwasher
1. Turn off the hot water. (This can be done after the last rinse.)
2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water
3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the
4. Empty any remaining water from the connector by turning the
5. Unplug the power supply cord and return it to the storage
6. Return the hoses to the storage compartment.

Dishwasher Care

1. Remove all dishware from the dishwasher. Open the
2. Place 1 affresh
Drain air gap
If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the
dishwasher isn't draining
well.
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Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.
pressure.
A
B
C
D
A. Faucet adapter
B. Locking collar
C. Red button
D. Hose connector
locking collar. Pull down on the connector.
connector upside-down.
compartment.
dishwasher and place 1 affresh
tablet in the main detergent tray and close the tray. Place
another tablet in the prewash tray or simply place 1 tablet in
the bottom of the dishwasher. Close the dishwasher. Run the
dishwasher on the most aggressive cycle - heavy duty scrub,
heated water, etc.
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dishwasher and disposal tablet into the
garbage disposal. Turn on hot water to slow flow. Run the
disposal and water for 15 seconds. Turn off disposal and
water. Do not flush disposal completely with water. Water from
the dishwasher will clean out the disposal. If no garbage
disposal, skip this step.
® dishwasher and disposer