Maytag CDU-1 Dishwasher

Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase.

For questions, call: 1-800-688-9900 USA, 1-800-688-2002 CANADA, 1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time).

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide. For service information, see page 12.

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating the dishwasher. Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING
Check with the installer to make sure the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure you read the important personal safety instructions before you use this dishwasher.

Products with a (UL) label have been listed with Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. – those with a CSA tag have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using electricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard.

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

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before attempting to service.
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and back must be enclosed and the front panels must be attached before electrical power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instructions for proper grounding procedures.
5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or play in, with, or around this dishwasher.
7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be washed, sharp or pointed items should be located with the handles up. Also, load sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
8. Do not touch the heating element on the bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a cycle. It will be hot.
9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for a residential automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep these products out of reach of children.
10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
11. 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, 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 process.
12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.
13. Do not tamper with controls.
14. To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risks, always remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
15. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed.
16. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
17. To avoid water, mold or mildew damage to your home, inlet and drain hose connections should be checked periodically for leaks.

Save These Instructions for Future Reference

What Can and Cannot Be Washed

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.

Electrical Grounding Instructions – Portable models are equipped with a (three-prong) grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

Operating Tips

Before You Start

• Don't prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles.
• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher.
• Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 8).
• Remove certain foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact with the surface for an extended period of time.

Starting the Dishwasher

1. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle by pressing the cycle select pad until the light next to the desired cycle is illuminated. Choose the desired options by pressing the pads. The indicator lights for the selected cycle and options will illuminate. To cancel an option press the pad again.
2. To start a cycle, close the door until it latches then press the START/Cancel pad once. After a pause, the fill will begin. The display countdown (select models) will flash until START/Cancel is pressed. Note: If START/Cancel is not pressed within 30 seconds of choosing your cycle, the dishwasher will turn off.
   The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you do not have to reset the cycle each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash, just press the START/Cancel pad.
3. To cancel a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once. The dishwasher will drain, then shut off. To turn the dishwasher off without draining, press the START/Cancel pad twice. To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these selections are "locked in" after 1 minute. Note: If the cycle select pad is pressed after the controls have been “locked in”, the light beside the selected cycle will flash three times.

Adding a Forgotten Item

For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle.

1. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without opening completely. All lights will flash to indicate that the cycle is suspended.
2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.
3. Open the door and add the item.
4. Close and latch the door. Lights will stop flashing when the door is properly shut. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interruption.

Notes:

• If the door is opened during a running cycle, there may be up to a 30 second delay before the dishwasher restarts after closing the door.
• Extended interruption of the wash cycle is not recommended.

General Recommendations

(Rack features vary by model)

• Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at an angle to maximize space.
• Avoid blocking or preventing the spray arms from spinning freely. Do not allow items to extend beyond the racks.
• Face soiled surfaces toward the center of the dishwasher.

For best dishwashing results follow these guidelines to determine the best arrangement for your items.

10 Place Setting Load

(Rack features vary by model)

Upper Rack

Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be loaded in this rack. Do not load glasses over the tines.

The Stack-Rack (select models) on the right side of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility. Fold it down to hold long-handled knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses, bowls, plates, etc.

The edge of the Stack-Rack (select models) is designed to hold stemware in place. Taller stemware will fit better on the right side as the upper rack is deeper on this side.

The Cup Clips (select models) located in the center of the upper rack can be used to hold light-weight plastic items, cooking utensils, knives, etc. in place. Clip the item between the tine and the clip.

Lower Rack

A variety of items such as dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack. Wider items can be placed along the left side and back of this rack.

Utensil Basket

Removable Standard Utensil Basket

For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting together by placing some items in the basket with handles up and some with handles down. On slotted covers, load knives, handles up and spoons and forks handles down. Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through the basket. This could block the lower wash arm.

Auxiliary Basket (select models)

Use this supplemental basket in the upper or lower rack for loading miscellaneous items and utensils. This is also a safe place to load sharp knives and pointed items.

Removing the Upper Rack

The rack can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the lower rack. Unload the rack before removing it from the dishwasher.

To remove rack with tab-lock rack stops:

1. Roll the rack 1/3 to 1/2 of the way out.
2. Locate the rack stops at the end of each track. Squeeze the tab in the middle of the rack stop and pull the rack stop straight out. Take care to support the rack while removing the rack stops.
3. Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove from the dishwasher.

To replace:

1. Replace the dishwasher rack by guiding the wheels into the tracks.
2. Push each rack stop squarely into the end of the track until the catch pops into the small hole on the side of the track.

Important: The dishwasher will not operate correctly if the wash arm is not aligned with one of the water inlet holes on back wall of the dishwasher.

Dishwasher Use

Hot Water

For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is necessary. The incoming water temperature should be 120° F (49° C) to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils.

To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising.

Detergent

Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh. Store granular detergent in a cool, dry place (not under the sink).

Recommended Amount

Too little detergent results in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent etching/cloudiness.

Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.

The amount of detergent to use is determined by the hardness of the water and soil level of the load. Refer to the following chart for detergent usage recommendations.

*Your local water utility or state university extension service can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.

In extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or more*), it is difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher. A mechanical water softener may be necessary to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause.

Add recommended amount of detergent to each cup as shown and close the detergent lid.

Do not use detergent with the Rinse Only (select models) cycle. Leave the detergent lid open when running Rinse Only (select models).

Rinse Aid

Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the dishwasher interior.

An automatic rinse aid dispenser is located next to the detergent cup.

The window next to the dispenser cap indicates when the rinse aid reservoir needs to be refilled. When the level of rinse aid is below the indicator marks and the window is nearly clear, it is time to refill the dispenser. Check the dispenser monthly.

To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into the opening. The amount of rinse aid dispensed during the cycle is adjustable by moving the lever inside the reservoir area. For most water conditions use the manufacturer recommended setting of “2”. Adjust it up to the “MAX” setting for hard water. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as needed to get the best results. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise to close.

Cycles, Options and Lights

Cycles

Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the cycle select pad. (See page 3, Operating Tips, for how to begin the cycle).

* Includes approximately 30 minutes of dry time.
**Number of fills will vary depending on the soil level of each load.

Note: Depending on water temperature, there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature.

Options

In addition to choosing a cycle, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishload.

CAUTION – In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in the upper left corner of the door as the heat dries your dishes. The vapor is hot and may cause minor burns.

Delay

The Delay option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced energy costs if available in your area. This option is also useful for conserving hot water at times of high household usage (showers, laundry).

To set up a Delay:

1. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load. Close the door.
2. Press the Delay pad until the desired amount of delay time is selected.
3. The Delay indicator and the count down display (select models) will flash until the START/Cancel pad is pressed.
4. As soon as the START/Cancel pad is pressed, the flashing will stop and the delay time will begin counting down. The Delay indicator will remain lit until the delay time has counted down.

5. The cycle will automatically start as soon as the delay time expires.

Note: If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will turn off.

To cancel a Delay:

When the delay is counting down, press the Delay pad again. The indicator light will go out and the cycle will start or resume immediately.

To cancel a Delay and the cycle:

• Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off the dishwasher.
• Or
• Press START/Cancel twice to turn dishwasher off without draining.

Lights

Care and Cleaning

General Recommendations

• The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see if any large particles remain.
• Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred during loading.
• When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with the grain. Never use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid.
• The color from some tomato-based food soils may occasionally adhere to various components of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration.

To minimize this:

• Remove excess tomato-based food soils from dishes, before loading.
• Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils.
• Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining.

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**Call 1-877-232-6771 to order.

Storage/Moving

Fill detergent cup with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. Then turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To drain, press the START/Cancel pad once to activate the dishwasher. Press START/Cancel again to activate the drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door.

When turning the water supply to the home off, the water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off also.

Portable Dishwashers

Connecting a Portable

1. Turn on the faucet at the sink until the water runs hot. Turn off the faucet.
2. Pull the connector from the recess in the back of the dishwasher.
3. Press down on the thumb release and lift the connector onto the faucet.
4. Remove pressure from the thumb release and tug slightly on the connector to be sure it is securely in place.
5. Turn the hot water on full force.
6. Check that the sink drain is open so water from the dishwasher can drain properly.
7. Pull the electrical cord from the recess. Plug it into a properly grounded outlet.
8. Select the proper cycle and options for the load and start the dishwasher.

Care and Cleaning

Clean the cabinet and laminate top with a soft, damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. To polish and protect the laminate top, use a product specifically developed for countertops such as Hope's Countertop Polish*. Apply an appliance wax to the cabinet once a year.

Note: To protect the laminate top from damage, do not use it as a cutting surface or resting place for warm/hot cookware. Do not slide ceramic or other hard or abrasive objects across the surface.

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Disconnecting a Portable

1. Be sure to turn the water supply off and press the pressure release button before removing the connector.
2. Press down on the thumb release and remove the connector from the faucet.
3. Push the connector and hoses back into the cabinet recess.
4. Unplug the electrical cord and push it back into the cabinet recess.

Troubleshooting

CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY.

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Warranty & Service

Warranty

Limited One Year Warranty Parts and Labor

For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

Canadian Residents

The above warranties only cover an appliance installed in Canada that has been certified or listed by appropriate test agencies for a compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.

The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. MAYTAG CORPORATION 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, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

What is Not Covered By These Warranties

1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following: a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer. c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, unreasonable use, or acts of God. d. Incorrect electric current, voltage, electrical and/or gas supply. e. Improper setting of any control.
2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. Light bulbs, water filters and air filters.
4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
5. The cost of service or service call to: a. Correct installation errors. For products requiring ventilation, rigid metal ducting must be used. b. Instruct the user on the proper use of the product. c. Transport the appliance to and from the servicer.
6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.
7. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.
8. Outside of the United States and Canada this warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
9. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.

If You Need Service

First see the Troubleshooting section in your Use and Care Guide or call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900 USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada to locate an authorized servicer.

• Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner's responsibilities for warranty service.
• If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Services, LLC, Attn: CAIR® Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-688-9900 USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada. U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
• User's guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance.

Notes: When writing or calling about a service problem, please include:

1. Your name, address and telephone number;
2. Model number and serial number;
3. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
4. A clear description of the problem you are having;
5. Proof of purchase (sales receipt).