1-hr wash cycle on Maytag d/w
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iheartmaytag
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I am not sure about the new Maytags, but on my Kitchenaid which is now Kin to Maytag the 1 hr wash is slightly different.
On the normal wash, which is where the energy star testing is conducted, the machine does an initial fill then senses the load, then fills a little more then washes a few seconds and senses again, then fills again until the optimum water level is reached for that load. Then it begins the program of washing, sensing, washing changing water etc. This process takes about 90 minutes or more depending on the options chosen.
On the 1 hr the machine immediately fills to the maximum level and washes for the designated time, does a water change again to max fill, until the cycle is completed. I timed it 59 minutes exactly. I think this may explain why it uses more water and energy, because it just dumps and sprays instead of sensing and measuring.
As for the washing ability, I didn't notice anything different other than the dishes did not seem to be as warm when the cycle ended, Of course all options are disabled except the heated dry on the 1 hr so sanitize and heated wash were locked out. . [this post was last edited: 9/6/2013-11:02]
On the normal wash, which is where the energy star testing is conducted, the machine does an initial fill then senses the load, then fills a little more then washes a few seconds and senses again, then fills again until the optimum water level is reached for that load. Then it begins the program of washing, sensing, washing changing water etc. This process takes about 90 minutes or more depending on the options chosen.
On the 1 hr the machine immediately fills to the maximum level and washes for the designated time, does a water change again to max fill, until the cycle is completed. I timed it 59 minutes exactly. I think this may explain why it uses more water and energy, because it just dumps and sprays instead of sensing and measuring.
As for the washing ability, I didn't notice anything different other than the dishes did not seem to be as warm when the cycle ended, Of course all options are disabled except the heated dry on the 1 hr so sanitize and heated wash were locked out. . [this post was last edited: 9/6/2013-11:02]
Harley, thanks. The explanation sounds right, and it's the one we were hoping for. 
It's the only cycle we've used on the machine (no sense waiting if the dishes are clean, which so far they've always been). Also we noticed that compared to other dishwashers we've had, this one has close to zero drying ability even with heat selected. I was gonna pawn it off to the plastic interior, but we didn't have this problem on our last machine (Kenmore) which was also plastic.
It's the only cycle we've used on the machine (no sense waiting if the dishes are clean, which so far they've always been). Also we noticed that compared to other dishwashers we've had, this one has close to zero drying ability even with heat selected. I was gonna pawn it off to the plastic interior, but we didn't have this problem on our last machine (Kenmore) which was also plastic.
iheartmaytag
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My Kitchenaid does have a SS interior, but I also use Jet Dry (Finish. Most always I use the Sani-rinse so the dishes are hot enough to "flash" dry; but usually I leave them til the next morning to unload so it's a non-issue.
According to the owner's manual a Normal cycle uses between 3.9 and 6.4 gallons of water. (depending on soil level)
1 hr cycle uses 6.4 gallons.
[this post was last edited: 9/6/2013-13:49]
According to the owner's manual a Normal cycle uses between 3.9 and 6.4 gallons of water. (depending on soil level)
1 hr cycle uses 6.4 gallons.
[this post was last edited: 9/6/2013-13:49]
william637
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The 1 hour wash
On a kitchenaid (which is probably going to be the same parameters as your Maytag) the 1 hour wash does not sense, it has a fixed fill/dump sequence. It also has the hottest water of any cycle (140 F). Even the heavy wash cycle with the hi-temp-scrub option does not heat the water to 140.
At home, I generally only use the 1 hour wash. I don't think there are enough water changes in the other cycles. My main reason for saying this is that if I cook something (like Salmon), the dishwasher smells like salmon after the wash cycle is complete on Normal and Heavy. That leads me to believe that residues are not thoroughly rinsed away (or maybe the water didn't get hot enough to cut through the oils).
On a kitchenaid (which is probably going to be the same parameters as your Maytag) the 1 hour wash does not sense, it has a fixed fill/dump sequence. It also has the hottest water of any cycle (140 F). Even the heavy wash cycle with the hi-temp-scrub option does not heat the water to 140.
At home, I generally only use the 1 hour wash. I don't think there are enough water changes in the other cycles. My main reason for saying this is that if I cook something (like Salmon), the dishwasher smells like salmon after the wash cycle is complete on Normal and Heavy. That leads me to believe that residues are not thoroughly rinsed away (or maybe the water didn't get hot enough to cut through the oils).
Maytag Dishwasher Improvised "Quick" cycle
There are times when I don't have the needed hour-and-a-half to wait for the dishwasher to get through a "Normal" cycle with a "High Temp" option.
(The machine is a portable and I don't want to leave it connected to the kitchen faucet overnight).
The answer for me, is FOUR 10-minute manual "Rinse Only" cycles.
Two with detergent; two without. LE VOILA. WASH-WASH-RINSE-RINSE.
My latest guilty pleasure is a a few tablespoons of chlorine bleach at the start of the cycle to keep the plastic tub white without pre-rinsing the dishes! OPA!!
There are times when I don't have the needed hour-and-a-half to wait for the dishwasher to get through a "Normal" cycle with a "High Temp" option.
(The machine is a portable and I don't want to leave it connected to the kitchen faucet overnight).
The answer for me, is FOUR 10-minute manual "Rinse Only" cycles.
Two with detergent; two without. LE VOILA. WASH-WASH-RINSE-RINSE.
My latest guilty pleasure is a a few tablespoons of chlorine bleach at the start of the cycle to keep the plastic tub white without pre-rinsing the dishes! OPA!!
Congratulations Toggles! You have bested the machine and thwarted the bean counters!
TY sir
mark_wpduet
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Question:
So the one hour wash cycle gets hotter than the other cycles?
That's actually the opposite of what I thought. I figured the hottest would be the longest since it needs time to heat the water.....How is 1 hour the hottest if I may ask?
Thanks
So the one hour wash cycle gets hotter than the other cycles?
That's actually the opposite of what I thought. I figured the hottest would be the longest since it needs time to heat the water.....How is 1 hour the hottest if I may ask?
Thanks
dj-gabriele
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There's very little water in a dishwasher so heating it is quick even on 110V.
Even starting from cold to 60°C (140°F) would take less than 15 minutes on a 1100W heater, using only 10A on 110V, for 5 litres of water. The thermal mass of dishes and dishwasher insides is much less than that of water.
Even starting from cold to 60°C (140°F) would take less than 15 minutes on a 1100W heater, using only 10A on 110V, for 5 litres of water. The thermal mass of dishes and dishwasher insides is much less than that of water.
Thought I'd update this with cycle time info we discovered in back of our Maytag D/W:
*** Pots & Pans/Heavy ***
FILL 1:40
WASH 6:15
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
DETERGENT DISPENSE
HEATED WASH 9:05
THERMAL HOLD (140F OR 45:00 MAX)
WASH 25:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
WASH 6:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
THERMAL HOLD (140F OR 30:00 MAX)
RINSE AID DISPENSE
WASH 10:00
DRAIN 1:30
PAUSE 6:00
DRY 26:00
*** Normal ***
FILL 1:40
WASH 6:15
DETERGENT DISPENSE
WASH 1:00
THERMAL HOLD (140F OR 45:00 MAX)
WASH 20:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
WASH 3:30
DRAIN 1:15
FILL 1:35
HEATED WASH 8:00
THERMAL HOLD (135F OR 40:00 MAX)
RINSE AID DISPENSE
WASH 10:00
DRAIN 1:30
PAUSE 6:00
DRY 26:00
*** One Hour Wash ***
FILL 1:40
HEATED WASH 6:15
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
DETERGENT DISPENSE
HEATED WASH 15:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
HEATED WASH 6:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
HEATED WASH 14:00
RINSE AID DISPENSE
HEATED WASH 5:00
DRAIN 1:30
DRY 26:00
*** Pots & Pans/Heavy ***
FILL 1:40
WASH 6:15
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
DETERGENT DISPENSE
HEATED WASH 9:05
THERMAL HOLD (140F OR 45:00 MAX)
WASH 25:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
WASH 6:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
THERMAL HOLD (140F OR 30:00 MAX)
RINSE AID DISPENSE
WASH 10:00
DRAIN 1:30
PAUSE 6:00
DRY 26:00
*** Normal ***
FILL 1:40
WASH 6:15
DETERGENT DISPENSE
WASH 1:00
THERMAL HOLD (140F OR 45:00 MAX)
WASH 20:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
WASH 3:30
DRAIN 1:15
FILL 1:35
HEATED WASH 8:00
THERMAL HOLD (135F OR 40:00 MAX)
RINSE AID DISPENSE
WASH 10:00
DRAIN 1:30
PAUSE 6:00
DRY 26:00
*** One Hour Wash ***
FILL 1:40
HEATED WASH 6:15
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
DETERGENT DISPENSE
HEATED WASH 15:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
HEATED WASH 6:00
DRAIN 2:00
FILL 1:35
HEATED WASH 14:00
RINSE AID DISPENSE
HEATED WASH 5:00
DRAIN 1:30
DRY 26:00
