Care & Cleaning; What Can And Cannot Be Washed - Maytag PDB3430 Guía De Usuario

Care & Cleaning
Clean the control panel and front panels with a lightly
dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. To avoid causing damage,
do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel.
The inside normally takes care of itself. Occasionally check
the tub bottom for large food pieces which may have collect-
ed. Periodically clean the edge of the door liner and gasket
if any food spills are noticed.
To remove any odor, try one of the following:
• Put baking soda in both cups. Select Normal Wash and
allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes. Unlatch
Storing the Dishwasher
If your dishwasher will be in storage or an unheated area
exposed to freezing temperatures follow these steps:
1. Clean the dishwasher as explained in the Care and
Cleaning section.

What Can and Cannot Be Washed

Remember, it is the user's responsibility to determine if the item should be washed in a dishwasher.
Material
Aluminum
Cast Iron
China/Stoneware
Crystal
Nondishware items– such as
electronic air cleaner filters, fur-
nace filters, paint brushes, etc.
Glass
Pewter, Tin
Plastics
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver and
Silver Plate
Non-stick coatings
Wood
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Usually Safe Exceptions (not safe)
Anodized aluminum is not recom-
Yes mended. Check with manufacturer.
Iron will rust.
No
Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted
Yes or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold
leaf will discolor.
Antique, metal-trimmed or painted
Yes
patterns fade.
No
Yes Milk Glass may yellow.
No
Yes
Yes
Don't put in same silverware basket
with stainless steel. Contact between
Yes metals can damage silver. Don't wash
copper utensils in the same load. Silver
may get a brown film.
Yes
Wood can warp, crack or lose its
No
finish.
the door and let it sit overnight. Then relatch the door and
let the cycle finish.
• Try a lemon scented detergent and/or rinse aid to help
periodically freshen the dishwasher interior.
• Run the dishwasher more frequently. Use the Rinse Only
cycle to remove any food soil that may cause an odor.
Run a full cycle as soon as possible.
2. Operate the Drain twice to ensure most of the water is
removed.
3. Disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door.
If darkening or spots occur, remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool
pads.
If in doubt, check with the manufac-
turer. Or test by washing one piece
daily for several weeks.
Load securely to prevent movement.
Check with manufacturer.
Do not wash in dishwasher. It may
damage, discolor or stain the dish-
washer.
If it doesn't say DISHWASHER SAFE,
test one piece before dishwashing an
entire set.
Rinse if not washing immediately.
Salty or acidic foods stain if left on.
Rinse if not washing immediately.
Salty or acidic foods stain if left on.
Commercial "darkening" may be
removed by detergent. Check with
the manufacturer.
Special Instructions