Maytag W11174463 Dishwasher Instruction Manual

MAYTAG W11174463 Dishwasher

Dishwasher Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
• When loading items to be washed:
•  Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal; and
  Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
• HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
• Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

WARNING

• Tip-Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
• Do not push down on the open door.
• Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

What’s New in Your Dishwasher

Energy
Congratulations on purchasing your water and energy-efficient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans by spraying the dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the soils on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to the soak and pause for exceptional cleaning. Your dishwasher contains an optical water sensor. The optical water sensor is used to determine the optimum water and energy consumption for great cleaning performance. Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas. The first cycle using the sensor will run longer to calibrate the optical sensor.

Performance

Rinse Aid

Using rinse aid will optimize your drying and wash performance. This dishwasher is specifically designed to be used with rinse aid for improved drying performance and controlling buildup of hard water deposits. The use of rinse aid greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks.

Detergent

The United States and Canada have passed restrictions limiting the amount of phosphorus (phosphates) in household dishwasher detergents to reduce the impact of detergents on our environment. Major manufacturers have reformulated their dishwasher detergent. With these recent changes, it is recommended to use tablets and packs for convenience and improved performance.

Filtration System

Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. The Clean Water Wash system continuously removes food particles from the wash water for excellent performance. Plus, there is no need to ever remove and clean the filter.

Parts and Features

Start-Up/Quick Reference

Drying – Rinse Aid is essential

You must use a drying agent such as a rinse aid for good drying performance. Rinse aid along with the Heated Dry option will provide improve drying and avoid excessive moisture in dishwasher interior.

Quick Wash – When you need fast results

Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy,
just as driving a car slower saves on gas. When you need fast results, the Quick Wash will clean your dishes using slightly more water and energy. Select a heated drying option to include automatic drying.

Press START every time you add a dish

IMPORTANT: If the door is opened after starting the dishwasher (even during the Delay hours), the START button must be pressed each time.
Push door firmly closed and press the START button. If the START button is not pressed, the START button light will flash, an audible tone will be heard and cycle will not start.

Proper Detergent Dosing

We recommend quality tablets and packs for convenience and improved performance. When using other forms of detergent, it is possible to use too much. This can lead to etching of your dishes. See “Add Detergent” in the Dishwasher Use section, to determine the amount of detergent needed based on soil level and water hardness.

Remove bulk food and load dishwasher.

Add detergent and rinse aid.

Select a cycle and options.

The status display will indicate cycle progress such as Add Dish, Washing, Drying, Clean and Sanitized. The cycle has completed when the Clean light is lit. Refer to the Controls and Cycle Status section for operation of the Sanitized indicator.

Start dishwasher.

To start and resume a cycle, firmly close the door and press the START keypad. If the START button is not pressed, the START keypad light will flash, an audible tone will sound, and the cycle will not start.

Dishwasher Use

STEP 1

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

Check that nothing blocks the upper or lower spray arm. Items in rack can block the spray arms.

•  Check that when the dishwasher door is closed, no items are blocking the detergent dispenser.
•  Tough soiled items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray. This will improve cleaning and drying results.
•  Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
•  Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in the upper rack. Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
•  To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.
•  When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down. If you remove the slotted covers from the silverware basket, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items.
•  Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep your silverware separated for an optimum wash.

STEP 2

Add Detergent
Premeasured Detergents High-quality premeasured tablets are recommended for improved for performance.

Quality tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid, or gel detergents at reducing filming on dishes. Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white film. They are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize the repeat buildup of the white film (not all packs and tablets contain rinse aid). Always place premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the lid.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types or use the chart below for standard powdered detergents.

• Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just before starting a cycle.
•  Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent containers in a cool dry place

Powders and Gels

IMPORTANT: Extremely hard water mineral deposits
(15 grains per U.S. gallon or more) can cause damage to your dishwasher and make it difficult to achieve good results. A water softener is recommended to avoid damage and achieve good results.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types.

STEP 3

Rinse Aid

IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks.
Filling the dispenser
The dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse aid. Under most conditions, this will last 1 to 3 months.

NOTE: Indicator reads correct fill level when door is completely opened.

1. To add rinse aid, open the rinse dispenser lid by gently pushing in the center of the lid with your thumb and pulling up on the edge.
Pour rinse aid into the opening until the dispenser is full. Do You can add an item at the beginning of the cycle. Open the
3. Clean up any spilled rinse aid. Spilled rinse aid can create excessive suds.
4. Close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid.

Rinse Aid Setting

Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most water conditions, the factory setting will give good results. If you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your dishware, you may want to try a higher setting. If you notice foam in your dishwasher, use a lower setting.
To adjust the setting:
Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number to increase the amount of rinse aid. If you change the setting only change it one number at a time and run a few cycles before changing it again. Too much rinse aid can reduce cleaning performance and too little may leave spots or rings.

STEP 4

Select a Cycle
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy,
just as driving a car slower saves gas. Typical cycle time is approximately 21/2 hours but can take less or more time to complete depending on selections. Press START keypad to select the Auto cycle or select another cycle appropriate for your load (see Cycle Guide).

Select Options
See the “Cycle and Option Descriptions” chart in the following section.
You can customize the cycles by selecting the options desired and pressing the START keypad.

 

STEP 5

Start Cycle

•  If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.
•  For best dishwashing results, water should be 120ºF (49ºC) as it enters the dishwasher.
•  Firmly close the door and press START. If the START keypad is not pressed the START keypad light will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start.

the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. If the door has been open more than a few seconds the START light will flash, a tone will sound and the dishwasher will not resume unless you press the START button again.IMPORTANT: If the door has been opened for more than a few seconds after the cycle has started (even during the Delay time), The START button must be pressed again or the cycle will not resume.

STEP 6

Follow the progress of your dishwasher The display will indicate cycle progress such as Add Dish, Washing, Drying, Clean, and Sanitized. The cycle has completed when the Clean light is lit. Refer to the Controls and Cycle Status section for the operation of the Sanitized indicator.

Dishwasher Features

Silverware Basket

Silverware basket lids:
Use silverware basket lids to provide optimal spacing and the best cleaning performance.
NOTE: If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, push tabs inward on either end and lift lid off of the silverware baskets. Mix silverware types to keep them separated. Load knives with handles up. Alternate forks and spoons with handles both up and down for best cleaning results.

Stemware Guides (On some models)
Stemware guides are designed on the cup shelf. Use them to hold stemware more securely.

Cup Shelves
Fold-down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware, or long items such as utensils and spatulas. For best results on cups, stagger the spacing so that the cups on the shelf are not directly above the cups below.

Cycle and Option Descriptions

Estimated cycle times may increase or decrease depending on water temperature, soil conditions, dish load size, and options selected. You can customize your cycle by selecting options.
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. At each stage of the wash cycle, you may hear noises that you are not used to hearing in your previous dishwasher. Each cycle will provide a series of pauses and water sprays throughout the wash cycle. This is normal and will provide optimal cleaning performance.
CYCLE SELECTIONS
IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Cycle time and/or water usage can vary as the sensor adjusts the cycle for the best wash performance. If the incoming water is less than the recommended temperature or food soils are heavy, the cycle will automatically compensate by adding time, heat, and water as needed.

CYCLES

 

Dishwasher Care

Cleaning the Exterior
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with only a soft, damp cloth, and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, it may have a coating that is resistant to fingerprints. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products on the exterior of the dishwasher.

Cleaning and Maintaining the Interior
Many detergents may leave white spots or a white residue on dishware and on the interior of the dishwasher. Over time this residue can become unsightly and could affect dishwasher performance. Use of a dishwasher cleaning product such as affresh®† Dishwasher Cleaner can help to remove the residue. Monthly use of affresh®† Dishwasher Cleaner is recommended to help maintain the dishwasher.
To Use:

1.  If cleaning without dishes, place one tablet in the detergent dispenser. Do not add detergent (If significant buildup is noticeable, a second tablet can be placed in the bottom of the dishwasher.)
2.  If cleaning with dishes, place one tablet in the bottom of the dishwasher. Place detergent in the dispenser.
3.  Run a Normal wash cycle.
   Another method to remove white residue is to use a vinegar rinse. However, vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher. Place (do not pour), 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe two-cup capacity container 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. NOTE: Maytag recommends the use of high-quality, premeasured detergent tablets or packs, and the use of rinse aid for dishwasher cleaning and daily care.
   If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it if the dishwasher isn’t draining well.

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 your dishwasher or home.
•  Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.
•  When storing your dishwasher in the winter, avoid water damage by having your 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 or visit www.maytag.com/product_help. In Canada, visit www.maytag.ca/product_help. 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 Please include a daytime phone number in the correspondence.

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

 

 

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

FIRST-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (PARTS AND LABOR)
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, the Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for the factory specified replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased or, at its sole discretion, replace the product. In the event of product replacement, your appliance will be warranted for the remaining term of the original unit’s warranty period.
SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
(CERTAIN COMPONENT PARTS ONLY – LABOR NOT INCLUDED) In the second through tenth years from the date of original purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag will pay for factory specified replacement parts for the following components to correct non-cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship in these parts that prevent the function of this major appliance and that existed when this major appliance was purchased. This is a limited ten-year warranty on the below-named parts only and does not include repair labor.

■ Upper and lower racks (excludes cup shelves and silverware basket)
■ Chopper blade
■ Stainless steel tub and inner door liner

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. This limited warranty is effective from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

1.  Commercial, non-residential, multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with published user, operator, or installation instructions.
2.  In-home instruction on how to use your product.
3.  Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of household electrical or plumbing (e.g., house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses).
4.  Consumable parts (e.g., light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, preservation solutions, etc.).
5.  Defects or damage caused by the use of non-genuine Maytag parts or accessories.
6.  Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God, or use with products not approved by Maytag.
7.  Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service, alteration, or modification of the appliance.
8.  Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to the appliance finishes unless such damage results from defects in materials and workmanship and is reported to Maytag within 30 days.
9.  Discoloration, rust, or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic r corrosive environments including, but not limited to, high salt concentrations, high moisture or humidity, or exposure to chemicals.
10.  Pickup or delivery. This product is intended for in-home repair.
11.  Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where an authorized Maytag servicer is not available.
12.  Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built-in fixtures (e.g., trim, decorative panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, countertops, drywall, etc.) that interfere with servicing, removal, or replacement of the product.
13.  Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined.
    NOTE: The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO TEN YEARS OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY
Maytag makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Maytag or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES: EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. MAYTAG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.