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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 the 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 the 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

Removal of Hard Water / Filming: Recommended use of a 
monthly maintenance product such as affresh

®† Dishwasher 

Cleaner Part Number W10282479. 

Load the dishwasher (preferably with dishes affected by 
filming/hard water).

Place tablet in main wash compartment of detergent dispenser.

Select cycle/option best for heavily soiled dishes and start 
dishwasher.

NOTE: It is recommended to use a premeasured detergent tablet 
or pack for regular daily use.

Drain air gap

To Reduce Risk of Property Damage During Vacation or 
Extended Time Without Use 

When you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer 
months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher.

Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing 
conditions. Ice formations in the supply lines can increase 
water pressure and cause damage to the dishwasher or home. 
Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.

When storing the dishwasher in the winter, avoid water damage 
by having the dishwasher winterized by authorized service 
personnel.

Troubleshooting

First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, 
refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit www.maytag.com/product_help
In Canada, visit www.maytag.ca.

Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:

In the U.S.A.:

Maytag Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

In Canada:

Maytag Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200 – 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

Please include a daytime phone number in the correspondence. 

†® affresh is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.

If you have a drain air gap, 
check and clean it if the 
dishwasher isn't draining 
well. 

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

DISHWASHER DOES 
NOT RUN

NOTE: It is normal for the dishwasher to repeatedly pause several times during a cycle.

If the START/RESUME light is blinking, press START/RESUME and close the door firmly within 
4 seconds.

Press and hold HI TEMP WASH for 3 seconds to turn the audible tones on or off.

Be sure the door is closed and latched.

Be sure you have selected a cycle. See “Cycles and Options Descriptions.”

Be sure there is power to the dishwasher. A circuit breaker or fuse might have tripped.

If lights other than Start/Resume blink and the unit will not run, you will need to call for service. 

DETERGENT REMAINS IN THE 
DISPENSER OR
TABLET IS ON BOTTOM 
OF TUB

Check for dishware such as cookie sheets, cutting boards, or large containers, etc., that may be 
blocking the detergent dispenser from opening properly.

Be sure the detergent is fresh and lump free.

Be sure the cycle has been completed (green light is on). If it has not been completed, you will need 
to resume the cycle by pressing START/RESUME and closing the door within 4 seconds.

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