Whirlpool MDBH949PAM 手册

Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel packs, 
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness 
and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main 
compartment and close the lid. 

Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven 
better than powder, liquid or gel detergents to reduce filming on 
your dishes. By using these tablets and packs, over time this will 
start to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid you 
can minimize repeat buildup of white film.

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The amount of detergent to use depends on: 

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads 
require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, 
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, 
glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) 
[typical water softener water and some city water] 
Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]

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Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section 
of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the 
level shown, if needed. 

NOTE: Fill amounts shown 
are for standard powdered 
detergent. Follow instructions 
on the package when using 
other dishwasher detergent. 

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Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying 
performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher 
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will 
not perform as well without rinse aid.

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Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can 
dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by 
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final 
rinse.

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Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the 
dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.

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Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator 
drops to “Refill” level.

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To add rinse aid, turn the 
dispenser cap to “Open” 
and lift off. Pour rinse aid 
into the opening until the 
indicator level is at “Full.” 
Replace the dispenser cap 
and turn to “Lock.” Make 
sure cap is fully locked. 

NOTE: For most water 
conditions, the factory 
setting of 2 will give good 
results. If you have hard 
water or notice rings or 
spots, try a higher setting. 
Turn the arrow adjuster 
inside the dispenser by either 
using your fingers or 
inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and 
turning. 

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following 
section.

Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and 
options will take up to 3

¹⁄₂ hours to complete.

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following 
section.

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired and 
press Start/Resume. 

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Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the 
water is hot. Turn off water.

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Push door firmly closed. The door latches 
automatically. Select the wash cycle and options 
desired and press START/RESUME OR press 
START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and 
options as in the previous wash cycle.

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You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. 
Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. 
Press the START/RESUME button, the cycle resumes 
automatically at the point of interruption.

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Select the wash cycle and options desired.

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Press the START/RESUME button once and close the door. 
After a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The door must be 
closed within 3 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the 
lights will flash, and the dishwasher will not begin. Press the 
START/RESUME button again and shut the door within 
3 seconds.

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open 
the door slowly and add the item. Press the START/RESUME then 
close the door.

Soft Water

Hard Water

Soft Water

Hard Water

Full

Add

USE RINSE AID FOR
BETTER DRYING

Lock

Open

Full

Add

¹⁄₄ turn to lock

6 5

4

3

2

max

fill

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