Maintaining the Dishwasher Changing Panels
The interior is normally self-cleaning. Your Maytag dishwasher comes with reversible
Occasionally check the bottom of the dishwasher panel inserts which are pre-assembled at the
tub and clean out pieces of food which may factory. This enables you to select the color you
collect there, want before your dishwasher is installed or
choose another color at a later date.
Periodically clean the bottom edge of the To Change Panels:
dishwasher door liner. Food and liquids drip
onto this area when the dishwasher is loaded. A. Remove three screws holding the metal trim
strip on one side of the door. Take note of
If you notice an odor in your dishwasher, it may how the trim comes off.
be due to a strong "chemical" or chlorine odor B. Grasping the lower part of the door panels,
from the dishwasher detergent. Using a different bow panels out carefully at the bottom while
detergent, especially a lemon scented one, will sliding panels far enough to clear the flange
probably eliminate the odor. In some instances on the trim strip which was not removed and
the smell of the rinse additive may be strong, remove panels.
Purchase a fresh package and see if it is better.
C. Arrange panels so the desired color is
Lastly, if the dishwasher is run only every couple
of days, an odor may develop. Run the facing out.
dishwasher more frequently to remove any food D. Place door panels (notched side up) behind
soil that may cause an odor. the metal trim at the bottom of the door. Bow
the panels so they fit behind the control
To remove an odor, try one of the following: panel at the top.
E. Slide the panels under the side metal trim
I. Place baking soda in both sides of the which was not removed. To do this, it will be
detergent dispenser. Do not close the necessary to compress the backing behind
dispenser. Select Normal cycle and let the the colored panels.
water circulate for about 5 minutes. Stop the
dishwasher by unlatching the door and let F. Reinstall the metal trim which was removed
stand overnight. Then, restart the dishwasher earlier. To do this, start by inserting the tip
by latching the door and let it complete the end of the trim strip behind the control
panel. Align the holes and replace the three
cycle, screws.
2. Select the Normal cycle and let the Use care when changing panels to be certain you
dishwasher fill with water. Then open the are not injured on sharp edges and that the
door and pour one cup of chlorine bleach into panels are not damaged. If you have any
the bottom of the dishwasher. Latch the door questions concerning changing panels, contact
and let the dishwasher complete the cycle, your local Maytag Dealer.
Clean the control panel and front panel with a
soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not
use any abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
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