Maytag MDB8969SDM User Manual

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Dishwasher Feedback Section

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 CANCEL/DRAIN button once. 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.

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 twice to reset the control.

5. Select new cycles and options.

6. Press START/RESUME.

Adding A Dish After Dishwasher Is Started

1. Check if Add a Dish indicator is lit. (Available on some models.

Otherwise, proceed to Step 2.)

2. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying

action to stop, then open the door completely.

3. 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.

4. If detergent has not yet been used (detergent dispenser cover

is closed), you may add a dish.

5. Press START/RESUME.

Dries dishes with heat. Use option with rinse aid to
provide best drying results. Plastic items are less
likely to deform when loaded in top rack. Turn option
off for an air dry.

Auto

PowerBlast™

Normal

Quick

Uses heating
element to speed
drying times.

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CONTROL

PURPOSE

COMMENTS

Press to start or resume a
wash cycle

If the door is opened during a cycle or power is interrupted, Start/Resume indicator
flashes. Cycle will not resume until door is closed and Start/Resume is pressed.

NOTE: If START/RESUME button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed
within 4 seconds of pressing START/RESUME. If door is not closed within 4 seconds,
start button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard (on some top control models),
and cycle will not start.

Press to cancel wash cycle

Close door firmly. The dishwasher starts a 3-minute drain (if needed). Let dishwasher
drain completely.

Control Lock avoids
unintended use of
dishwasher between cycles,
or cycle and option changes
during a cycle.

To turn on Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK or SANITIZE (depending on model)
for 3 seconds. Control Lock light will stay on for a short time, indicating that it is
activated and all buttons are disabled. If you press any button while the dishwasher is
locked, light flashes 3 times. Dishwasher door can still be opened/closed while
controls are locked.

To turn off Lock, press and hold CONTROL LOCK or SANITIZE (depending on model)
for 3 seconds. Light turns off.

NOTE: If the model requires you to press and hold Sanitize to lock controls, Control
Locked LED(C) will be on or off to indicate whether Control Lock is active or not.

CONTROL

PURPOSE

COMMENTS

To follow the progress
of the dishwasher
cycle

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.

OPTIONS

CAN BE

SELECTED

WITH

WHAT IT DOES

ADDED TIME

TO CYCLE

ADDED
WATER

GALLONS

(LITERS)

A B

C

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