Maytag MDBS469PAS - Manual (Page 5)

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Dishwasher Care
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 Disposal Cleaner (recommended) once a
month as part of routine maintenance. affresh ® Dishwasher and
Disposal Cleaner is effective in all dishwasher brands.
IMPORTANT:
■ Read these instructions and the instructions found on the
affresh
® product package completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
■ Use foil wrapper or gloves when handling the tablet.
1. Remove all dishware from the dishwasher. Open the
dishwasher and place 1 affresh ® dishwasher and disposal
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.
2. Place 1 affresh ® 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.
Drain air gap
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.
If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the
dishwasher isn't draining
well.