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Post# 198118 , Reply# 1   3/17/2007 at 23:20 (6,246 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Detergent, The open "cup" is for the first wash cycle, and the closed up the second. Most dishwashers have two wash cycles on "Normal", thus one fills both cups. The first batch of detergent is dumped into the machine for the first wash when the door is closed, during the second wash cycle the little door will open releasing the detergent. How much detergent to use is something you will have to experiment with taking into account soil levels, water hardness and machine cleaning ability. Use after longterm idleness. You shouldn't sart off by pouring a kettle of warmish water into the bottom of the machine and let it sit overnight. Dishwashers like washing machines have pumps/seals that shouldn't be allowed to dry out. Indeed many dishwasher manuals have instructions for how to store the machine in case of long term non-use such as going on vacation. By pouring in warm water you will not only prime the pump, but rehydrate the pump and seals. This would also be a good time to check for leaks. If you can slide some newspaper underneath the machine before pouring in the water. The after waiting awhile, slide the paper out and check for any wet spots. If you see water spots that means there is a leak somewhere. After doing the water bit, it is time to run the machine. Set the machine to "Normal", and use the water heating option. Allow the machine to fill a bit then open the door and pour in one cup of chlorine bleach. Close the door and allow the machine to run a complete cycle. If chlorine bleach isn't your thing, simply use any of the "dishwasher magic" products found in stores. Follow the directions on the package. What you want to do is clean out any mold/germs/gunk that have built up from previous use, and from allowing the machine to sit unused for a long period of time. Note: If you can detect any whiff of mold/mildew inside the dishwasher, you really should consider using chlorine bleach or white vinegar(about one or two cups). Welcome to the site and keep us posted! L. |
Post# 198133 , Reply# 3   3/18/2007 at 02:24 (6,246 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Post# 198139 , Reply# 4   3/18/2007 at 06:40 (6,246 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 198172 , Reply# 5   3/18/2007 at 10:50 (6,246 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Here we go correcting another poster. Mixfinder said " I suggest using the heated dry as it also allows the booster heater to come on during wash helping to keep the water hotter." Actually, he meant the temp boost on option is what allows the booster heater to come on during wash helping to keep the water hotter. The water heating light will come on during the main wash as well as during the last rinse. Also, for VERY heavy soil, if you also select the heavy soil cycle, the water heating will begin earlier in the main wash phase ratherr than toward the end of the main wash phase (or cycle). Also of interest, on this particular dishwasher, when you do have the temp boost option on, as well as heated dry on, the heating element will come on longer during the dry phase than with the temp boost optoin off. Unique to Maytag.
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