Maytag MDBH979AWB - Manuel (Page 5)

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Cycle and Option Descriptions
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described.
You can customize your cycle by selecting an option.
See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option. You can change
an option anytime before the selected option begins.
*Maximum wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected.
CYCLE
SELECTIONS
CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS WASH TIME (HH:MM)
Cycle
Minimum
Cycle +
Options
Minimum
*Maximum
Use for any loads with
heavy, normal or light
amounts of food soil. Designed to select the number of water fills
best suited for the soil level of each load.
During the wash, the wash action will
repeatedly pause for several seconds
.
0:55 1:21 3:39
Use for hard-to-clean,
heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular
tableware. This cycle forces maximum time, water and
heat. During the wash, the wash action will
repeatedly pause for several seconds. 1:09 1:35 3:50
Use for loads with normal
amounts of food soil. The energy-usage label is based on this
cycle. During the wash, the wash action will
repeatedly pause for several seconds. 1:04 1:30 3:46
Use for lightly soiled items
or china and crystal. During the wash, the wash action will
repeatedly pause for several seconds. 0:47 1:13 2:56
Use for rinsing dishes,
glasses, and silverware
that will not be washed
right away. This cycle does not dry.
Do not use detergent. During the wash, the
wash action will repeatedly pause for several
seconds.
0:10 0:10 0:10
OPTION SELECTIONS
OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:
Heat dry Heat dry: For best drying
results, dry dishes with
heat.
Extra dry: Use for loads
needing extra drying.
Turn OFF when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be
sensitive to high temperatures.
This option with the use of rinse aid will provide the best
drying performance.
Heavy Wash, Normal
Wash, Light, or Auto
Clean Plus
To sanitize your dishes and
glassware in accordance
with NSF/ANSI Standard
184 for Residential
Dishwashers. Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to
approximately 154°F (68°C). This high temperature rinse
sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with
NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.
Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for
licensed food establishments.
The Sanitize option adds heat and time to the cycle.
Heavy Wash, Normal
Wash, Light, or Auto
Clean Plus
Use for loads with normal
amounts of food soils;
specialized option for
stemware and glass
cleaning. Provides deep clean and shine by adding steam to the cycle.
Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to
approximately 154°F (68°C).
Heavy, Normal, and
Auto Clean Plus cycles