What Can & Cannot Be Washed - Maytag MDB-5 Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

Cycles, Options and Lights
Lights/Display
INDICATOR
TIME REMAINING Display
(select models)
CLEAN Light
DRYING Light
(select models)
WASHING Light
(select models)
HEATING DELAY Light
(select models)
SANITIZED Light
(select models)
Notes
• When Sanitize is selected, cycles are monitored to assure sanitization. The SANITIZED light will not activate if sanitization
requirements are not met. This could happen if the cycle is interrupted, power failure occurs or incoming water
temperature is below 120° F (49° F).
• The CLEAN and SANITIZED indicator lights (select models) will not relight after a power failure until after the next cycle is run.
What Can and Cannot Be Washed
Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?
Aluminum
Cast Iron
China/Stoneware
Crystal
Filters
Glass
Gold-Plated Flatware
Pewter, Tin
Plastics
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver or
Silverplate
Wooden Items
(select models)
Shows approximate minutes remaining in a cycle. The symbol "2H" will appear when cycle time is greater
than 99 minutes. Cycle times shown in the numerical display (select models) will increase or decrease,
based on each load's soil level, water temperature and selected options.
Illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds
continuously.
Illuminates during the entire dry period and goes out when the cycle is completed.
Illuminates during all rinse and wash portions of the cycle.
Illuminates when cycle is being extended to heat the water.
Illuminates at the end of the cycle when conditions have been met to achieve sanitization. The light will
remain lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously.
Yes, except anodized.
No
Yes, except antique or
hand-painted.
Yes, except antique or
delicate crystal.
Not recommended.
Yes
No
No
Yes, top rack, except
disposable plastic items.
Yes
No, if has commercial
"darkening".
No
DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL INFORMATION
High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-
painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Some types of
leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.
May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Will discolor.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in
their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable
plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason.
Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing
salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish.
Commercial "darkening" may be removed by detergent.
Wood may warp, crack or discolor.
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