What is the Rinse cycle used for?
This short program rinses food residue from dishes when you are not ready to run a full wash.
It uses one or more rinses without performing the complete detergent wash and drying sequence. It is a holding cycle rather than a substitute for washing.
Choose another cycle for: Dishes that need detergent cleaning or sanitizing before use.
What this means for your load
The documentation lists 21 minutes for this program under its stated conditions.
Published water use: 1.7 gal. This figure applies to the documented test conditions and may be a range when the appliance senses the load.
Why the time may change: The duration is usually stable, although fill and drain conditions can cause small differences.
Check the full Maytag MDB4949SKZ cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
Estimated finish time
Estimated energy and local cost
This range is calculated from the documented cycle characteristics and appliance type. It is deliberately shown as a range because load conditions, temperature selections, sensors and options change consumption.
How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked Maytag MDB4949SK series cycle guide. The usage explanation adds practical context based on the cycle name and appliance type; it does not replace the model manual or an item's care label.