Dishwasher Product Registration Card Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! Use & Care Manual Safety 400 Series Instructions ......Features ......Normal Operating Sounds ........ Operating Instructions ....... Preparing and Loading Dishes....Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ....Factors Affecting Performance .......
Important Safety Instructions • Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher. This symbol will help alert you to such • Use only detergents and rinse agents dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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.
Operating Instructions Latch Vent Model MDB421 Very Important Information— Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher! Normal Operating Getting Started Sounds 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &...
Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Energy Options Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all Hot Dry Option cycles available on all models. HOT DRY option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying Pots & Pans * portion of the cycle.
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. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of...
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. 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.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Filling the Detergent Dispenser detergent. Other types will cause The detergent dispenser has one covered and oversudsing. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the • Add detergent just before starting cycle. uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when •...
Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Water Pressure Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and The hot water line to dishwasher must provide reduces water spots and filming. Water water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry or droplets that cling and leave spots.
Care and Cleaning Overfill Protector keeps dishwasher from — overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub. Burn Hazard • Clean occasionally with household cleaner Allow heating element to cool containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve before cleaning the interior.
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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.
Changing Color Panels Some models come with reversible door panel inserts which offer three decorative colors. The panels are separated by a divider trim strip. Cut Hazard Depending on the model, either or both panels Metal door panels are sharp may be changed.
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Changing Color Panels (continued) 7. To change lower panel, use one hand to 5. Arrange panel(s) so the desired color is hold upper panel assembly and divider trim facing out. Place one side of panel(s) strip in place and use the other hand to under side trim and bow slightly until other slide lower panel down until it clears side fits under opposite trim.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems • Avoid overloading and improper loading. Before calling for service, review this list. It (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) may save you both time and expense. This • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is list includes common experiences that are ineffective.
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Vapor at Vent Etching •Water vapor escapes from the vent when the • Using too much detergent in soft or dishwasher goes into the drying part of softened water causes this film that cannot cycle.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: 1.
Consumer Services 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 Warranty Warranty (continued) Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Conditions This warranty gives you specific legal rights;...
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Consumer Services Dishwasher Warranty — Canada For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/ WARRANTOR: retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE Frigidaire Canada depot, or: 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE N3H 2N7 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire Canada.
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