Cycle and option descriptions – Maytag MDB8969SDM User Manual

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Cycle and Option Descriptions

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.

Cycle times may increase depending on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected.
*Adding options will add time to cycle. See options information.

CYCLES

ESTIMATED
WASH TIME

DISPLAYED

WATER
USAGE

GALLONS

(LITERS)

Targets toughest food soils. Use for hard-to-clean heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and tableware.

3:28

9.0 (34.0)

Load and soil sensing cycle. This cycle is optimized to achieve best cleaning with
minimal water and energy for all soil levels.

2:03

4.5 (16.9)

This cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected, and without other options
selected, is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled
dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle and option combination.

1:51

3.8 (14.5)

For fast results, this cycle will clean light to medium soiled dishes, but use slightly
more water and energy. For improved drying, select heated dry option.

:59

5.5 (20.9)

Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away.

Do not use detergent. During cycle, the rinse action will repeatedly pause for several
seconds.

:11

1.3 (4.9)

OPTIONS

CAN BE

SELECTED

WITH

WHAT IT DOES

ADDED TIME

TO CYCLE

ADDED
WATER

GALLONS

(LITERS)

Runs dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak
electrical hours. Select a wash cycle and options.
Press Delay to cycle through delay time options.
Press START/RESUME. Close door firmly.

NOTE: Anytime door is opened (such as, to add a
dish), START/RESUME button must be pressed
again to resume delay countdown.

Available with

any cycle

Delays start of a
cycle up to
24 hours

.

NA

NA

Raises main wash temperature to improve cleaning
for loads containing tough, baked-on food.

Auto

PowerBlast™

Normal

Raises main wash
temperature from
105°F (41°C) to
129°F (54°C).

:04 to 1:16

0-1.2

(0-4.5)

Sanitizes dishes and glassware by raising water
temperature in final rinse. In accordance with NSF/
ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.
Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments. This option will add
heat and time to cycle.

At end of the cycle, the sanitized indicator (or word
“sanitized” on some models) will glow. If the load did
not properly sanitize, the indicator will flash at the
end of the cycle. This can happen if cycle is
interrupted, or if the water does not reach the
required temperature. The light goes off when you
open and close the door or press CANCEL.

Auto

PowerBlast™

Normal

Increased main
wash temperature
from 105°F (41°C)
to 145°F (63°C) and
final rinse from
140°F (60°C) to
156°F (69°C).

:04 to 1:15

0 - 3.0

(0-11.2)

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