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Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
Product Registration
MDB100, MDB110
Models:
Card
MDB125, F71C12
Please fill in completely, sign and
return promptly!
Safety
Instructions............. 2-3
Operating
Instructions............. 4-6
Preparing and
Loading Dishes....... 7-8
Dishwasher
Dispenser and
Detergents............. 9-11
Factors Affecting
Performance ............ 12
Record All Information
For Future Reference
Care and
Brand:
Cleaning ...............13-14
Purchase Date:
Changing Color
Panels ..........
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Important Safety Instructions This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: • Read all instructions before • Dispose of discarded using your dishwasher. appliance and shipping or packing material properly. • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and • To avoid entrapment and/or Care Manual. suffo
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Important Safety Instructions (continued) • Do not wash plastic items • Under certain conditions, unless marked ‘‘dishwasher hydrogen gas may be safe’’ or the equivalent. Check produced in a hot water with manufacturer for system that has not been recommendations, if not used for 2 weeks or more. marked. Items that are not HYDROGEN GAS IS dishwasher safe may melt EXPLOSIVE. If hot water and create a potential fire system has not been used for hazard. such a period, before using dishwasher, turn
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Operating Instructions The model number can be found on right side of tub just inside the door. Features and appearance may differ depending on the model you selected. Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Wash Cycle Selections). 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). 6. Run hot water faucet neare
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Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Not all cycles available on all models. Pots & Pans Rinse/Hold For pots, pans, casseroles and For rinsing dishes that will be dinnerware with dried-on or washed later: baked-on soils: • DO NOT USE detergent. • Turn dial to POTS & PANS. • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. • Select desired OPTIONS. Plate Warmer Normal Wash For warming dishes and serving For regularly soiled dishes and plates before serving hot foods. silverware: • Load cle
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Operating Instructions (continued) Cycle Chart - MDB125, F71C12 Cycles Water Time Washes/Rinses (approx.) (approx.) Pots & 8.4 gal. 103 min.* 2 washes 5 rinses Pans 7.0 imp. gal. 31.8 liters Normal 7.2 gal. 2 washes 4 rinses 95 min.* Wash 6.0 imp. gal. 27.3 liters Light 6.0 gal. 89 min.* 1 wash 4 rinses Wash 5.0 imp. gal. 22.7 liters Rinse/ 1.2 gal. 1 rinse 10 min. Hold 1.0 imp. gal. 4.5 liters Plate 14 min. Warmer * Includes dry time. Energy Options Hot Dry Option With either option, you may se
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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. • Load racks so that large items Foods such as mustard, do not prevent the detergent mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon dispenser from opening. juice and tomato based products • Check manufacturer’s may cause discoloration of recommen
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack 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 Do not block tower protector rotation. Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and dr
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic Filling the Detergent dishwashing detergent. Other Dispenser types will cause oversudsing. Some models have a detergent • Add detergent just before dispenser with one covered and starting cycle. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the • Store detergent in a cool, dry dishwasher when the door is location. Moist or caked closed. The covered cup opens detergent will not dissolve automatically to release properly.
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use Your local water company, water depends on the water hardness. softener company or county Water hardness is measured in extension agent can tell you the grains per gallon. Using too little water hardness in your area. detergent can result in poor More detergent may be needed cleaning and hard water filming if the phosphorus content is or spotting. Using too much 8.7% or less. The phosphorus det
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid A rinse aid greatly improves To add liquid rinse aid, turn drying and reduces water 1 dispenser cap / turn 4 spots and filming. Water counterclockwise and lift out. “sheets” off dishes rather than Pour in rinse aid until liquid forming water droplets that cling touches the indicated fill level. and leave spots. Replace cap. Rinse aids come in solid or liquid Do not overfill since this can form. If your dishwasher does cause oversudsing. W
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Factors Affecting Performance Water Temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results. Water entering dishwasher should be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory results. To check water temperature entering dishwasher: • Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for several minutes to clear cool water from pipes. • Hold a candy or meat thermometer in stream of water to check the temperature. • If temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person raise the hot
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Care and Cleaning Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Outside—Occasionally wipe Overfill Protector—keeps with a mild nonabrasive dishwasher from overfilling and detergent and water. Rinse and is located in the left front corner dry. of the tub. • Clean occasionally with Inside—The inside of the household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach dishwasher, including the filter, to dissolve any buildup. is self-cleaning with no
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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: To Restore Service: 1. Turn off electrical power to 1. Reconnect the water, drain, the dishwasher at the su
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Changing Color Panels Cut Hazard Metal door panels are sharp and should be handled with care. Wear gloves to protect hands. Failure to do so can result in injury. Some models come with reversible door panel inserts. To change the color panel: 1. Remove snap-on bottom trim by pulling forward. Support color panel(s) at bottom while removing trim. Slide color panel(s) 1 downward / ”. 2 Color Panel(s) Bottom Trim 2. Grasp top and bottom of panels and bow slightly until they are clear of trim. DO N
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Changing Color Panels (continued) 3. Arrange panel(s) so desired color is facing out. Place one side of panel under side trim and bow slightly until other side fits under opposite trim. Slide panel(s) up to fit under control panel. Control Panel Color Panel(s) 4. Replace bottom trim by fitting slot over bottom edge of door and secure by pressing from one side to the other. Bottom Trim Bottom Edge of Door Customized Wood Panels 1 Some models can be customized with / ” wood panels. Refer to your
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. • Increase the amount of rinse Food Soils Left on aid, if available on your model. Dishes (See Rinse Aid). • Choose another cycle for • Check the incoming water longer washing time. temperature. Be sure it is at • Check rack loading section for least 120°
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) • Mixing stainless steel and Dishware Chipped silver utensils in silverware • Load with care and do not basket can cause pitting of overload. (See Preparing and the stainless steel blades. Loading dishes.) Avoid mixing stainless steel • Place delicate items in top and silver. rack. • Place glasses securely against Etching pins and not over pins. • Using too much detergent in • Load items so they are secure soft or softened water causes a
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks Dishwasher Won’t Run • Check to see if circuit breaker • Use only fresh detergent is tripped or if a fuse is blown. designed for automatic • Make sure water supply is dishwashers. Measure turned on. detergent carefully. Try a • Check to see if cycle is set different brand. correctly. (See Operating • Spilled rinse aid can cause Instructions.) foam and lead to overflowing. • Make sure door is closed and Wipe up any spills
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Has an Removing Spots and Film Odor Hard water can cause lime • Soiled dishes left in deposit buildup on the interior of dishwasher too long can the dishwasher. Dishes and create an odor. Use Rinse/ glasses may also get spots and Hold cycle or rinse by hand. film for a number of reasons. • There will be a “new” smell (See Glassware/Flatware when first installed. This is Spotted or Cloudy section.) To normal. remove buildup, spots
