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Product Registration Card
Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
Safety
100 Series
Instructions......................... 2
Features .............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................ 4
Operating
Instructions....................... 4-5
Preparing and
Loading Dishes................. 6-7
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................. 8-9
Factors Affecting
Performance ....................... 9
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Important Safety Instructions • Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher. This symbol will help alert you to such • Use only detergents and rinse agents dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and recommended for use in a dishwasher. electrical shock. • Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. • Do not wash plastic items unless marked To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check or
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Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used. Funnel Nozzle pages 6,14 Tub Gasket Top Rack page
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Operating Instructions Latch Vent Model MDB121 Very Important Information— Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher! Normal Operating Getting Started Sounds 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and This dishwasher does not sound like most Loading Dishes). dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser The new wash system uses energy efficient & Detergents). motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See
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Operating Instructions (continued) Plate Warmer Wash Cycle Selections (14 minutes) (dry) (0 gallons) Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all For warming dishes and serving plates before cycles available on all models. serving hot foods. • Load clean plates and dishes to be Pots & Pans warmed. (89 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry) • Turn dial to PLATE WARMER. (7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters) • Select HOT DRY option. For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or b
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at on
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage. Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation. Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items giv
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Filling the Detergent Dispenser detergent. Other types will cause The detergent dispenser has one covered and oversudsing. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the • Add detergent just before starting cycle. uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. the door is closed. The covered cup opens Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve automatically in the main wash. properly. Fill to s
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Water Pressure Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and The hot water line to dishwasher must provide reduces water spots and filming. Water water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry or droplets that cling and leave spots. showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. A dispenser, located ne
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Care and Cleaning Overfill Protector—keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub. Burn Hazard • Clean occasionally with household cleaner Allow heating element to cool containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve before cleaning the interior. any buildup. Failure to do so can result in • Overfill Protector should move up and burns. down freely about one inch. If it does not move, lift and clean underneath. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive det
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Care and Cleaning (continued) Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. Failure to do so could result in property damage. Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following: To Disconnect Service: 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit b
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Changing Color Panels Some models come with reversible door panel inserts which offer three decorative colors. The panels are separated by a divider trim strip. Cut Hazard Depending on the model, either or both panels may be changed. Metal door panels are sharp and should be handled with care. Wear gloves to protect To change the color panel: hands. Note: If your unit does not have a divider trim strip, exceptions to these directions are noted Failure to do so can result in after the individual
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Changing Color Panels (continued) 5. Arrange panel(s) so the desired color is 7. To change lower panel, use one hand to facing out. Place one side of panel(s) hold upper panel assembly and divider trim strip in place and use the other hand to under side trim and bow slightly until other slide lower panel down until it clears side fits under opposite trim. Push down to make sure panel(s) and spacer are in divider. Remove panel(s), arrange desired color and replace per above directions for channel
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Factors Affecting Performance.) Before calling for service, review this list. It • Avoid overloading and improper loading. may save you both time and expense. This (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) list includes common experiences that are • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is not the result of defective workmanship or ineffective. material in your dishwasher. • Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled. • Check to see that proper amount of Food Soils L
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Vapor at Vent Etching •Water vapor escapes from the vent when the dishwasher goes into the drying part of • Using too much detergent in soft or softened water causes this film that cannot cycle. This is normal. be removed. • Adjust the amount of detergent based on Dishwasher Won't Run the water hardness. (Check Detergent •Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if a Chart.) fuse is blown. • Lower the water temperature. •Make sure water
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent. 3. Select the POTS & PANS
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Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other Consumer Services appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. Warranty (continued) Dishwasher Warranty Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Conditions 1. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have other rights, which vary from state-to- Covered state. We authorize no one to change or make Full One Year Parts and Labor Wa
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Consumer Services Dishwasher Warranty — Canada For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/ WARRANTOR: retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE Frigidaire Canada depot, or: 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE N3H 2N7 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire Canada. N3H 2N7 Tel.: (519) 653-0095 Fax: (519) 653-5761 WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PERIOD: SERVICE DEPOT: Pay all costs to
