Frigidaire MDB100 - Manual

5 Operating Instructions (continued) Pots & Pans For pots, pans, casseroles anddinnerware with dried-on orbaked-on soils:• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.• Select desired OPTIONS. Normal Wash For regularly soiled dishes andsilverware:• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.• Select desired OPTIONS. Light Wash ...

6 Energy Options Hot Dry Option HOT DRY option provides fasterdrying since the heating elementis on during the drying portion ofthe cycle. Cool Dry Option COOL DRY option saveselectricity since the heatingelement is off during the dryingportion of the cycle. To speeddrying process, open the doorslig...

7 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces offood, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc.The continuous filtered washsystem will remove remainingfood particles. Burned-on foodsshould be loosened beforeloading. Empty liquids fromglasses and cups. Foods such as mustard,mayonnaise,...

9 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automaticdishwashing detergent. Othertypes will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent just beforestarting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, drylocation. Moist or cakeddetergent will not dissolveproperly. Filling the DetergentDispenser Some mode...

10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) The amount of detergent to usedepends on the water hardness.Water hardness is measured ingrains per gallon. Using too littledetergent can result in poorcleaning and hard water filmingor spotting. Using too muchdetergent in soft water cancause perm...

11 Rinse Aid A rinse aid greatly improvesdrying and reduces waterspots and filming. Water“sheets” off dishes rather thanforming water droplets that clingand leave spots. Rinse aids come in solid or liquidform. If your dishwasher doesnot have a rinse aid dispenser,the solid rinse aid should befastene...

12 Factors Affecting Performance Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwashermust provide water pressurebetween 20 and 120 psi. Lowwater pressure may occur whenlaundry or showers are inoperation. Wait until water use isreduced before startingdishwasher. Water Temperature Hot water is needed for b...

13 Outside —Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasivedetergent and water. Rinse anddry. Inside —The inside of the dishwasher, including the filter,is self-cleaning with normal use.If needed, clean around the tubgasket area with a damp cloth. Note: Hard water may causelime deposit buildup on theinter...

14 Care and Cleaning (continued) Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected fromfreezing. Have a qualified person do the following: To Disconnect Service: 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supplysource by removing fuses ortripping circuit breaker. 2. S...

15 Changing Color Panels 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. To change the color panel: 1. Remove snap-on bottom trim by pulling forward. Support color panel(s) at bottom while rem...

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 underopposite 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...

17 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems • Increase the amount of rinse aid, if available on your model.(See Rinse Aid). • Check the incoming water temperature. Be sure it is atleast 120°F (49°C). • Check for proper loading— avoid nesting items. • Plastic items may need to be towel dried. • Cups ...

18 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) • Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils in silverwarebasket can cause pitting ofthe stainless steel blades.Avoid mixing stainless steeland silver. Etching • Using too much detergent in soft or softened water causesthis film that cannot ber...

19 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks • Use only fresh detergent designed for automaticdishwashers. Measuredetergent carefully. Try adifferent brand. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing.Wipe up any spills with dampcloth. • Check to see that d...

20 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause limedeposit buildup on the interior ofthe dishwasher. Dishes andglasses may also get spots andfilm for a number of reasons.(See Glassware/FlatwareSpotted or Cloudy section.) Toremove buildup, spots a...

21 Consumer Services Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate paymentrecord. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should servicebe required. Dishwasher Warranty Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, adivision of White ConsolidatedIndustries, Inc. Covered Full One Year...

22 Consumer Services Warranty (continued) Not Covered 4. Consequential or incidental damages such as propertydamage and incidentalexpenses resulting from anybreach of this written or anyimplied warranty. Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion orlimitation of incidental orconsequential damages,...

23 Consumer Services Dishwasher Warranty — Canada WARRANTOR:Frigidaire Home Products7075 Ordan DriveMississauga, OntarioL5T 1K6 This dishwasher is a brandedproduct of Frigidaire HomeProducts. For service under this warranty,contact your local dealer/retailer,authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS ANDSERVICE de...