Dishwasher Feedback Section; Dishwasher Features - Maytag MDB8979SFZ Manuel De L'utilisateur

CONTROL PURPOSE
To follow the progress
C
of the dishwasher
cycle
A B
Indicator light
Canceling A Cycle
1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying
action to stop before completely opening the door.
2. Press and hold START/RESUME button for 4 seconds. The
Cancel/Drain light will light up.
3. Close the door, and the dishwasher starts a drain cycle (if
water remains in bottom of dishwasher). Let the dishwasher
drain completely. The Cancel/Drain light turns off after
3 minutes.
Changing A Cycle After Dishwasher Is Started
1. You can interrupt a cycle and restart the dishwasher from the
beginning using the following procedure.
2. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying
action to stop, then open the door completely.
Silverware Basket
Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to better clean the
silverware.
10 place loading pattern
Use the slots in the cover to keep the silverware separated for
optimum wash.
If the silverware does not fit into the designated slots, slide the
covers outward to remove them and mix silverware types to keep
them separated.
Load knives down, forks up, and alternate spoons for best cleaning
results.
Folding Tines
The Folding Tines located in the back
left corner (lower rack) provide
convenient loading space for large,
bulky items such as pots, pans and
mixing bowls.
To lower the tines:
Gently push the tines out of each holder
toward the center and lay the tines
down.
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Dishwasher Feedback Section

Depending on the model, progress will be displayed by a full lit display or by an indicator
light on the front panel.
The full lit display will glow for Wash (A), Dry (B), Sanitized or Clean. It will also show the
estimated remaining time for the cycle.
The indicator light will glow blue for wash, red for dry, and green for cycle complete.

Dishwasher Features

Your Maytag dishwasher may have some or all of these features.
COMMENTS
3. Check that detergent dispenser cover is still closed. If cover is
open, you will need to refill the detergent dispenser before
restarting the new cycle.
4. Press CANCEL/DRAIN to reset the control.
5. Select new cycles and options.
6. Press START/RESUME.
Adding A Dish After Dishwasher Is Started
1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying
action to stop, then open the door completely.
2. Check whether the detergent dispenser cover is still closed. If
it is open, the wash cycle has already started and adding a
dish is not recommended.
3. If detergent has not yet been used (detergent dispenser cover
is closed), you may add a dish.
4. Press START/RESUME.
Cup Clips
The Cup Clips located in the upper rack can be
used to hold lightweight plastic items, cooking
utensils and knives in place. Clip the item between
the tine and the clip.
Stack-Rack Shelves
Increase loading flexibility - items
such as casserole dishes stay
stable while the folding shelf allows
you to load smaller items on top.