Frigidaire MDB110 MDB125 manual

1 Dishwasher Use & Care Manual Record All Inf ormation For Future Reference Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: (located on right side of tub) Questions? 1-800-444-4944 (United States) 1-800-661-9913 (Canada) READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS Pr oduct Registration Car d Please fill in completely , sign and return promptly! P/N 154336703 ([...]

2 • Read all instructions bef ore using y our dishwasher . • Use y our dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. • DISHW ASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALL Y GR OUNDED . Read the Installation Instructions f or details. • This dishwasher is designed to operate on regular house current (120 V , 60 Hz). Use a circuit equipped with a 15[...]

3 • Do not w ash plastic items unless marked ‘ ‘dishwasher saf e’ ’ or the equivalent. Check with manuf acturer f or recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not dishwasher saf e may melt and create a potential fire hazard. • If the dishwasher dr ains into a f ood disposer , make sure disposer is completely empty bef ore running d[...]

4 Operating Instructions Getting Star ted 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[...]

5 Operating Instructions (continued) P ots & Pans For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils: • Turn dial to POTS & PANS. • Select desired OPTIONS. Normal W ash For regularly soiled dishes and silverware: • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. • Select desired OPTIONS. Light W ash For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed[...]

6 Energy Options Hot Dry Option HOT DRY option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the cycle. Cool Dry Option COOL DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during the drying portion of the cycle. To speed drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is complete. Some wat[...]

7 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape a wa y large pieces of f ood, bones, pits , toothpic ks, etc. The continuous filtered w ash system will remov e remaining f ood par ticles. Burned-on foods should be loosened bef ore loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. F oods such as mustard, ma y onnaise, vinegar , lemon juice and to[...]

8 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 surf ace f acing down or toward the center . Tilt slightly for better drainage . Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rac k and bloc k the spra y ar [...]

9 Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter gents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause ov ersudsing. • Add detergent just bef ore star ting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dr y location. Moist or cak ed detergent will not dissolv e properly . Filling the Detergent Dispenser Some models ha ve a detergent dispense[...]

10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter gents (continued) The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness . W ater hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can cause per manent etching on glass ware . Y our lo[...]

11 Rinse Aid A rinse aid greatly impr oves drying and reduces water spots and filming. W ater “sheets” off dishes rather than f orming water droplets that cling and lea v e spots. Rinse aids come in solid or liquid f orm. If your dishwasher does not hav e a r inse aid dispenser , the solid rinse aid should be f astened to the front corner of th[...]

12 F actors Aff ecting P erf ormance W ater Pressure The hot water line to dishw asher must provide w ater pressure between 20 and 120 psi. Low water pressure ma y occur when laundr y or showers are in operation. W ait until water use is reduced bef ore star ting dishwasher . W ater T emperature Hot water is needed f or best dishwashing and drying [...]

13 Outside —Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasiv e detergent and water . Rinse and dr y . Inside —The inside of the dishwasher, including the filter, is self-cleaning with normal use. If needed, clean around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth. Note: Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning[...]

14 Care and Cleaning (continued) Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the f ollowing: T o Disconnect Service: 1. T u r n off electr ical pow er to the dishwasher at the supply source b y remo ving fuses or tripping circuit breaker . 2. Shut off water supply . 3. Place a pan[...]

15 Changing Color P anels Some models come with reversible door panel inserts. 2. Grasp top and bottom of panels and bow slightly until they are clear of trim. DO NOT REMOVE SPACER. T o chang e 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) downward 1 / 2[...]

16 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. 4. Replace bottom trim by fitting slot over bottom edge of door and secure by pressing from one side to the other. Customized W ood P anels Some mode[...]

17 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems • Increase the amount of rinse aid, if av ailable on y our model. (See Rinse Aid). • Chec k the incoming water temperature. Be sure it is at least 120°F (49°C). • Chec k f or proper loading— av oid nesting items. • Plastic items ma y need to be towel dried. • Cups with a concav e bottom wil[...]

18 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr ob lems (continued) • Mixing stainless steel and silv er utensils in silv erware bask et can cause pitting of the stainless steel b lades . A void mixing stainless steel and silv er . Etching • Using too much detergent in soft or softened w ater causes this film that cannot be remov ed. • Adjust the amoun[...]

19 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Prob lems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks • Use only fresh detergent designed f or automatic dishwashers . Measure detergent carefully . T r y a diff erent brand. • Spilled rinse aid can cause f oam and lead to o v erflowing. Wipe up any spills with damp cloth. • Check to see that dishw asher is le vel. (See In[...]

20 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr ob lems (continued) Remo ving Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher . Dishes and glasses ma y also get spots and film f or a number of reasons. (See Glass ware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) T o remov e buildup , spots and film, clean using the f ollowi[...]

21 Consumer Ser vices Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. Dishwasher W arranty Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Covered Full One Year Parts and Labor Warranty For one year from [...]

22 Consumer Ser vices W arranty (continued) Not Covered 4. Consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses resulting from any breach of this written or any implied warranty. Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not a[...]

23 Consumer Services Dishwasher W arranty — Canada WARRANTOR: Frigidaire Home Products 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire Home Products. For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot, or: FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE [...]

24 Consumer Services Dishwasher W arranty — Canada WARRANTY APPLIES TO: a) Products purchased and installed in Canada for personal single family household use. b) Defects resulting or arising out of the manufacturing process. c) Products bearing legible manufacturer's model and serial numbers. d) Replacement parts only for the remainder of t[...]