WHIRLPOOL DWU8450AAX
Manual de Usuario

Maintaining

the Dishwasher

To Change

Panels:

The interior is normally self-cleaning. Occasionally check the bottom of the dishwasher tub and clean out pieees of food which may collect there. Periodically dean the bottom edge of the dishwasher door liner. Food and liquids drip onto this area when the dishwasher is loaded, If you notice an odor in your dishwasher, it may be due to a strong "chemical" or ehlorine odor from tile dishwasher detergent. Using a different detergent, especially a lemon scented one, will probably eliminate the odor. In some instances the smell of the rinse additive may be strong, Purchase a fresh package and see if it is better, Lastly-,if the dishwasher is run only"every couple of days, an odor may develop. Use the Rinse & Hold feature daily to remove any food soil that may cause an odor. To remove an odor, try one of the following: 1. Place baking soda in both sides of the detergent dispenser. Select Light/China and let the water circulate for about 10 minutes, Stop the dishwasher by unlatching the door and let stand overnight. Then, restart the dishwasher by latching the door and let it complete the cycle. 2. Select the Light/China cycle and let the dishwasher fill with water. Then open the door and pour one eup of chlorine bleach into the bottom of the dishwasher. Latch the door and let the dishwasher complete the cycle, Clean the control panel and front panel with a soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use any abrasive powders or eleaning pads.

A. Remove three screws holding the metal trinl strip on one side of the door. Take note of how the trim comes off. B. Grasping the lower part of the door panels, bow panels out carefully at the bottom while sliding panels t;ar enough to elear the flange on the trim strip which was not removed and remove panels. C. Arrange panels so the desired color is faeing out. D. Place door panels (notehed side up) behind the metal trim at the bottom of the door. Boy the panels so they fit behind the control panel at the top. E. Slide the panels under the side metal trim which was not removed. To do this, it will be necessary" to compress the backing behind the colored panels. F. Reinstall the metal trim which was removed earlier. To do this, start by inserting the tip end of the trim strip behind the control panel. Align the holes and replace the three screws. G. The lower access panel is held by"four screws (two above the panel and two below). With these removed, the panel may be removed to make it easy"to change panel eolors. H. With the lower access panel removed, remove the four screws along the bottom of panel and loosen the trim w_ieh holds the panels. Once the desired panel is l_acingout, replace the trim, and reinstall the panel to the dishwasher. Use care when changing panels to be eertain you

Changing

Panels

are not injured on sharp edges and that the panels are not damaged. If you have any questions concerning changing panels, contact your local Maytag Dealer.

Your Maytag dishwasher comes with reversible panel inserts which are pre-assembled at the factory. This enables you to select the color you want before ),our dishwasher is installed or choose another color at a later date.

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