Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) MDB124BAS0, MDB124BAB0 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher
100 and 400 Series Safety
Instructions ........................ 2
Features .............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................. 4,6
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-7
Preparing and
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(United States)
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents .............. 10-11
Factors Affecting
Performance ...................... 1_
Care and
Cleaning ............................ 12
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...13-15
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service ............................... 16
Versibn en espahol ............................. 4,6
(Canada)
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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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INSTRUCTIONS
@2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
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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 8,13 \ // / Top Rack page 12 _ /
/ page 8
Middle Spray Arm
pages 8,9,13
Lower Spray Arm \\
pages 9,13 \
Overfill Protector, page 12
Serial Label (located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 9
Glass Trap
_page 12
_J Self-Cleaning Filter
page 12
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4-7,14
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Operating Instructions
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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).
This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers--IT'S QUIETER!
Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle
_,ouselect. 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!
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 and not all cycles available on all models.
Cycle Chart
Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/
(approx.) (approx.) Rinses
Pots & For pots, pans, Turn dial to POTS & PANS. 7.2 gal. 89 min.* 2 washes
Pans casseroles, and Select desired OPTIONS. 6.0 imp.gal. 4 rinses
dinnerware with dried- 27.3 liters on or baked on soils.
Heavy For heavily soiled Turn dial to HEAVY WASH. 7.2 gal. 89 min.* 2 washes
Wash dishes and silverware. Select desired OPTIONS. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses
27.3 liters
Normal For regularly soiled Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.0 gal. 81 min.* 2 washes
Wash dishes and silverware. Select desired OPTIONS. 5.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses
22.7 liters
Light For lightly soiled or Turn dial to LIGHT WASH. 4.8 gal. 74 min.* 1 wash
Wash pre-rinsed dishes and Select desired OPTIONS. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses
silverware. 18.2 liters
Rinse/ For rinsing dishes that DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 6 min. 1 rinse Hold will be washed later. Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.
4.5 liters
Plate For warming dishes Load clean plates and dishes 14 min.
Warmer and serving plates to be warmed.
before serving hot Turn dial to PLATE WARMER. foods. Select HOT DRY option.
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. On some models, the vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.
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