Maytag Mdb5 Manual

Table of Contents
Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating Tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Loading  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Dishwasher Use . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cycles, Options 
and Lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
MDB-5
Use & Care Guide
®
Part No. 6 919201 A www.maytag.com ©2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
What Can & 
Cannot be Washed  . . . . . . . . .10
Care & Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . 11 
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . 12-14
Warranty & Service  . . . ....

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DANG E R – Immediate hazards which WILLresult in
severe personal injury or death.
DANG E R
WARNING –Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury.
CAUTION
Installer:Please leave this manual with this appliance.
Consumer:Please read and keep this manual for future
reference. Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as
proof of purchase.
Model Number...

2
Before You Start
•Don’t prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or
large food particles.
• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain
the disposer is empty before starting the
dishwasher.
•Scrape off tomato-based food soils(see page 11).
•Remove certain foodssuch as mustard,
mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings
from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible.
These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed
to remain in contact with the surface for an extended
period of...

3
10 Place Setting Load
Upper Rack
Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates,
bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be loaded
in this rack. Do not load glasses over the tines.
TheStack-Rack(select
models) on the right side
of the upper rack folds
up or down for loading
flexibility. Fold it down to
hold long-handled
knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or
juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses,
bowls, plates, etc.The edge of the Stack-
Rack (select...

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Lower Rack
A variety of items such as
dinner plates, mixing bowls,
pots and pans and baking
dishes can be loaded in this
rack.
Tall items such as bakeware
and large platters can be
placed on the left side.
With the Stack-
Rack(select
models) shelf
raised, thin items
like cookie sheets
or pizza pans
may be placed
along the left
side.  With the shelf down, two levels of glasses and
cups can be loaded.
Positioning theFold-
Away
™Tines(select
models) flat in the back,
left corner provides
convenient...

5
Adjustable Rack
(select models)
TheAdjustable Upper Rack (select models)can be
raised or lowered to accommodate taller plates,
platters, pans, etc. optimizing useable space in both
upper and lower racks.  Full size dinner plates can be
loaded in the upper rack if it is in the lower position.
Always adjust the upper rack before loading.
To lower the rack:
1. Pull the rack fully out.
2. Place thumbs on
each  lever on
the adjuster
while holding
rack with hands.
3. Press down on
the levers with
thumbs and...

6
Hot Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water
is necessary. The incoming water temperature
should be 120° F (49° C) to properly activate the
detergent and melt greasy food soils.
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run
into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in
the glass and check the temperature once it has
stopped rising. 
Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an
automatic dishwasher....

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Cycles
TIME NUMBER OF
CYCLE DESCRIPTION (APPROX. WASHES/RINSES
MINUTES)
Heavy Wash
Normal Wash
Light Wash
Auto Clean
(select models)
Rinse Only
Quick Wash 
(select models)Long cycle for heavy food soils. 131 2 washes/3 rinses
Medium cycle for average food 
soils.  Precision Clean
™Turbidity 97-118 1-2 washes*/1-2 rinses*
sensor is active with this cycle.
Short cycle for light food soils. 82 2 washes/1 rinse
Designed to select the number
of water fills best suited for the 
soil level of each load....

8
Heated Dry
* Only these cycles have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization.
Options
OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES
Start/Cancel
Delay
Control Lock Option
(select models)Starts and stops dishwasher.  See page 2 under Operating Tips:All Cycles
Operating the Dishwasher, for explanation.
Used to automatically start the cycle at a later time.  See page 9 All Cycles
for instructions.
Locks control touchpad to prevent unwanted use.  See page 9 All...

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Lights/Display
Delay
TheDelayoption can be used to automatically start
the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat
buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced
energy costs if available in your area.  This option is
also useful for conserving hot water at times of high
household usage (showers, laundry).  
To set up a Delay:
1. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the
load.  Close the door.
2. Press the Delaypad until the desired amount of
delay time is selected.
3. The...