Frigidaire MDB122LBS1 Use & Care Manual

100 Series

Dishwasher

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Safety

Instructions ........................ 2

Features .............................. 3

Normal Operating

Sounds ............................... 4

Operating

Instructions ...................... 4-5

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ............... 6-7

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ................ 6-9

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Factors Affecting

Performance ....................... 9

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 10

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems...11-13

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................... 14

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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 using your
dishwasher.

Use your dishwasher only as instructed in
this Use and Care Manual.

This Manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use

common sense and caution when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation

Instructions for details.

• This dishwasher is designed to operate on
regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a
circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or
circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if

dishwasher is connected with a food waste
disposer.

• Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in their proper place.

• To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation,
remove door or door latch mechanism from

any dishwasher that is discarded or not in

use.

Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.

Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play
on door or racks of a dishwasher.

Use only detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.

Store dishwasher detergent and rinse
agents out of the reach of children.

Do not wash plastic items unless marked

"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check
with manufacturer for recommendations, if

not marked. Items that are not dishwasher

safe may melt and create a potential fire

hazard.
If the dishwasher drains into a food

disposer, make sure disposer is completely
empty before running dishwasher.

Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.

Repairs should be done by a qualified

technician.

Do not tamper with controls.
Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

When loading items to be washed:

- Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage the door seal or

tub.

- Load sharp items and knives with the

handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has

not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot

water system has not been used for such a

period, before using dishwasher, turn on all
hot water faucets and let water flow from

each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas.

HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not

smoke or use an open flame during this
time.

Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

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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 \ /

Tub Gasket 6,11 \ // / Top Rack

/ page 6

page 10 _ /

Middle Spray Arm

pages 6,7,11

Lower Spray Arm \\

pages 7,11 \

Serial Label
(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 7

Overfill Protector,
page 10

Glass Trap

_page 10

___ Self-Cleaning Filter

page 10

Prewash
Detergent Cup \

page 8 _"_-._.

_ Heating Element

Detergent Dispenser / =_ _ \

page 10

page 8 :_:::::::::::::: _\\

Rinse Aid ,*_!_::2 \\

page 9

Vent

pages

4,12

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Operating Instructions

Latch

Appearance may vary from your model.

Very Important

Informationm Read Before

OperatingYour Dishwasher!

Normal Operating

Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers--IT'S QUIETER!

Your Precision Wash System ®dishwasher
uses energy efficient motors for the wash and
drain portions of the cycle you select. Each
cycle has a series of water fills and drains for
washing and rinsing dishes. As each cycle
begins, you may-or may not-hear the drain

motor.

The next sound you will hear is the splashing
water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm

rotates and circulates water. This is followed
by a pause and a slightly different sound as

the upper arm sprays water. If you listen
closely, you will hear the change in sound as

the wash action switches from one arm to the
other.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models, you
may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!

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

Cycle Chart).

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See

Energy Options).

6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.

7. To start, close door to latch.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate.

Cycle

Heavy
Wash

Description

For heavily soiled
dishes and silverware.

Cycle Chart

To Select Cycle

• Turn dial to HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

Water

(approx.)

7.2 gal.

Time

(approx.)

89 min.*

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes
4 rinses

Normal For regularly soiled • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.0 gal. 81 min.* 2 washes
Wash dishes and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 3 rinses

Light For lightly soiled or • Turn dial to LIGHT WASH. 4.8 gal. 74 min.* 1 wash
Wash _re-rinsed dishes and • Select desired OPTIONS. 3 rinses

silverware.

* Includes dry time.

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

water droplets may remain on door and tub

and in areas where dishes touch silverware
basket and rack.

With either option, you may see water vapor

coming from vent during the washing and/or
drying portion of cycle.

The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.

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