Midea MDF18A1AWW, MDF18A1ABB, MDF18A1AST Manual

Introduction

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PART AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. Lock
2. Upper Basket
3. Upper Spray Arm
4. Cutlery Basket
5. Lower Basket
6. Lower Spray Arm
7. Dispenser
8. Cup Shelf
9. Heating Element

Product Specifications

START UP GUIDE

• Properly dispose of/recycle all packing material.
• Read this entire User Manual. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips.

HOW YOUR DISHWASHER CLEANS
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces.
The dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the multiple filters and spray arms. Soil particles are separated from the water and go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water.
The number of water fills will vary depending on the cycle selected.

BEFORE USING YOUR DISHWASHER

1. Check the filters for debris that may have been introduced from the packaging or during installation. See the "Clean Filters" section.
2. Add Rinse Aid. See "Rinse Aid."

USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER
NOTE: To decrease cycle time and possibly improve performance, turn on the hot water faucet nearest to the dishwasher until the water runs hot.
Turn off the water.

1. Load dishwasher. See "Dishwasher Loading."
2. Add detergent. See "Filling the detergent dispenser."
3. Select desired CYCLE and OPTIONS. See "Cycle and Option Charts."
4. Close the door firmly to latch.
5. Press START.
6. Upon the completion of the cycle. The screen will display "END".

CONTROLS

1. POWER
   Press this button for 3 seconds to turn on or turn off the dishwasher.
2. DELAY START
   The Delay time feature allows you to program the dishwasher to began the selected wash cycle 1 to 24 hours later.
   • Press the "Delay -/+" control repeatedly to toggle from 1 to 24H.
3. CYCLES
   Press this button to select the appropriate washing program, the corresponding program indicator will be lit.
   HEAVY
   Heavy cycle is for pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with driedon or baked on soil.
   NORMAL
   Normal cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected is recommend to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes.
   The energy usage label is based on this cycle and option combination with the upper rack in the raised position.
   ECO
   It is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware and it is the most efficient program in terms of it's combined energy and water consumption for that type of tableware.
   DELICATE
   Glass cycle is for lightly soiled loads, such as glasses, crystal and fine china.
   QUICK
   Delicate cycle is for lightly soiled loads, such as glasses, crystal and fine china.
   RINSE
   Use for pre-rinsing dishes or glasses. This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load.

4. CHILD LOCK
   Use to lock all controls and prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher.
   • Press the button for 3 seconds to lock. After the function is selected the control lock icon will illuminate.
   • Press the button again for 3 seconds to unlock.
5. OPTIONS
   Options enhance the wash cycle. Some Options are available with only certain Wash Cycles. Refer to the "Cycles and Options Charts" to see which Options are available for the wash cycle you selected.
   • ● Press the button to select a option, corresponding indicator will be lit.
     HEATED DRY
     When the Heated Dry option is selected, the heater will work during the drying process. The Heated Dry process adds time to the wash cycle.
     HI TEMP
     When the Hi Temp option is selected, the water temperature will be maintained at 136°F (58°C) maximum during the wash portion of the cycle.
     SANITIZE
     When Sanitize is selected, the temperature of water will be maintained at 156.2°F (69°C) max. The max temperature may not be reached if the incoming water temperature is not correct. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
6. START
   START - Close the door and press START. The pilot lamp ":" in the screen will blink when starting.
   PAUSE - If you need to pause a dishwasher cycle in process:
   
   Open the door slightly, and then wait for the spray arms and wash action to stop before opening the door completely.
   Doing this will help keep you from being splashed with hot water.
   1. Open the door slightly and wait a few seconds until the wash action stops.
   2. Open the door to add or remove items.
   3. Close the door and then Press START to resume the wash cycle.
      CANCEL - To cancel a cycle when the dishwasher is running, press and hold START for 3 seconds. The screen will display"--:--".
7. SCREEN
   This LED screen displays minutes remaining in a running cycle, hours of delay before the unit is set to start, error codes, etc.

• If the machine is in operation, the remaining time (mins) of the selected cycle will be shown in the display window.
• If the Delay option is selected, the number of hours of delay (1h-24h) will be shown in the display window. After the machine starts, the remaining time of the selected cycle will be shown in minutes on the display window.
  NOTE: The remaining time could suddenly increase or drop several minutes. This means the Smart Sensor has checked the soil level and adjusted the number of fill cycles.
• If an error occurs which is critical to the machines function and safe operation, the control shall shut down and indicate an error code in the display window. (See Error Codes)
• If Error codes are displayed, contact the dealer or qualified service center. They will available to provide assistance in trouble shooting the problem and/or locate and authorized service technician if needed. Warning indicators
• If the "" indicator is lit, it means the dishwasher is low on dishwasher rinse aid and needs to be refilled.
• If the "" indicator is lit, it means the water faucet closed.

CYCLE AND OPTION CHARTS

PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES

Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash system will remove the 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 time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once it is best to rinse off these food soils. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher.

Loading the Upper Basket
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket as shown may vary from your model.

Standard 8 place setting for upper basket.
The upper basket has been designed for small plates, mugs, glasses, and plastic items marked "dishwasher safe", etc. For best results, place the bowls, cups, glasses with soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage. Load small plates and bowls in two half rows, so the plate in front of it, and the open sides of the plates at the center of the dishwasher face each other.
When loading dishes, pull the upper basket out sufficiently so you can load it without striking the counter.

Make sure the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arm located at the bottom of the upper basket. (Check this by rotating the spray arm by hand.)

Loading the Lower Basket
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket as shown may vary from your model.

Standard 8 place setting for lower basket.
The bottom basket is designed to load plates, soup bowls, plates, saucers and cookware.

• The adjustable basket space will allow you to load items with a maximum height of 11 inches.
• The fold-down tines in the bottom basket make it easy to load those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading. Fold down for more space to load large pots or pans.

Load your plates into the dishwasher in two half rows, so that the front of each plate faces the back of the plate in front of it, and the open sides of the plates at the center of the dishwasher face each other.
Large items should be turned so that the inside faces downward. Load large items such as pans and pots into the dishwasher so their open sides face downwards. We recommend loading cups, stemware, and small plates into the upper basket.
Larger items should be placed along the edge so they do not interfere with the spray arm rotation. Check to ensure that they do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.

Loading the Silverware Basket
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket as shown may vary from your model.
The silverware basket can be divided into three separate modules that can be used in both upper and lower racks.


Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Make sure the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arm located at the bottom of the upper basket. (Check this by rotating the spray arm by hand.)

Adding a Dish
To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:

1. Open door slightly and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before completely opening.
2. Add the item.
3. Close the door firmly to latch and press START, then cycle will resume.

TO AVOID BURN INJURY: Slightly open door and wait until spray arms and wash action stop. Hot water may splash out of dishwasher. Failure to do so may result in injury.

DETERGENT AND RINSE AID DISPENSER

The detergent and rinse aid dispenser will automatically release the measured amount of detergent and rinse aid at the appropriate time during the dishwasher cycles.
Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have exces-sive moisture.
The Heat Dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse.
Check the viewing port over rinse aid dispenser to determine if the rinse aid is low. Fill as needed.
NOTE:
Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse greatly improves drying performance after the final rinse. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. Under normal conditions, the rinse aid will last approximately one month. It is best to keep it full, but do not over fill.

Filling the Detergent Dispenser

1. Push the dispenser cover release catch to open the main wash detergent compartment.
   NOTE:
   The flap is always open at the end of a dishwashing cycle.
   
2. Add the recommended amount of detergent to the detergent compartment.
   
3. Press down on the top of the cover to secure.
   

Filling the Rinse Aide Dispenser
Rinse aid improves the drying performance of the dishwasher.
This dishwasher has been designed to use liquid rinse aid only. Using a powdered rinse aid will clog the reservoir opening and cause the dishwasher to malfunction.

• DO NOT add regular detergent to the rinse aid dispenser.
• DO NOT use powdered rinse aid in the rinse aid dispenser.

To refill the rinse aid dispenser

1. Lift up the end tab of rinse aid cover to open.
   
2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with liquid rinse aid until full. DO NOT overfill.
   NOTE:
   Use the viewing port when filling the rinse aid reservoir.
   
   Do not fill the reservoir above the full level indicator. Excess rinse aid can overflow during the wash cycle.
   
3. Press the rinse aid cover down firmly to close.
   

DISHWASHER CARE

Keeping your dishwasher clean improves its performance, reduces unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life.

Cleaning the Exterior
It's best to clean spills on the outside of your dishwasher as they occur. Use a soft, damp cloth on the control panel to gently wipe away spills and dust. Do not use benzene, wax, thinner, chlorine bleach, or alcohol. These materials may discolor the inner walls and cause stains. Do not clean the dishwasher by sprinkling water over it and avoid letting water come into contact with any of the electrical parts.
NOTE:
If your dishwasher has a stainless steel door panel, you can clean it with a stainless steel cleaner for Home Appliances or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning the Interior


BURN HAZARD
Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Clean the interior of your dishwasher periodically to remove any dirt or food particles. Wipe the inside of the dishwasher and the inner part of the door with a wet dishcloth. We recommend filling the detergent dispenser with dish detergent, and then running the dishwasher empty periodically using either the Normal or Express 60 cycle with the sanitize option. This will keep your dishwasher clean.
If white spots and odor are still present in your dishwasher, run the Normal cycle with the dishwasher empty and without detergent until it flushes. Then, interrupt the cycle and put an 8 ounce cup of white vinegar into the lower basket. Close the dishwasher and let the cycle finish.

Do not remove the tub front seal (the long rubber seal enclosing the opening of the dishwasher).

Cleaning The Filters

1. Turn off the dishwasher.
   
2. Rotate the filter insert counterclockwise to unfasten and then detach the filter insert.
   
3. Remove the fine filter (flat, rectangular).
   
4. Remove any dirt or other remains from the filters, and then rinse them under running water.
   
5. Reassemble the filters in the reverse order of the disassembly, replace the filter insert, and rotate clockwise to the close arrow.
   

If the filter insert is not closed properly, its performance will be decreased.

Cleaning the Lower Spray Arm
If your dishwasher does not seem to be cleaning adequately or the spray arm nozzles seem clogged, the lower spray arm can be removed and cleaned. Remove spray arm carefully to avoid damage.

Remove lower spray arm

1. Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
2. If cleaning is needed, remove the spray arm by pulling it upwards.
3. Clean the nozzles, and then push the spray arm back into place.
4. Rotate the spray arm to check that it is properly in place.
   

Cleaning the Door Gasket
If the dishwasher door is not closing properly or if water is leaking from the door during the cycle, check that door gasket is clear of debris. If needed, clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles and ensure a tight seal.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher.

Error Codes
Error codes will display on the display window when the following errors occur:

Code	Meanings	Cause
E1	Not enough water flow in allotted time	Confirm water is turned on to the dishwasher. Verify water pressure. NOTE: Water supply must maintain water pressure between 20 and 80 psi for sufficient flow.
E4	Overflow or leak sensor activated	First, turn off water to the dishwasher. Check filter system for blockage. Watch for broken glass in the filter. If there is no water in the tub, contact Customer Service.

• If overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling a service provider.
• If there is water in the base pan because of an overfill or small leak, the water should be removed before restarting the dishwasher.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage, including death. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

This symbol indicates the possibility of dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electrical shock is present that could result in death or serious injury.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug if provided with the appliance. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
For a grounded, cord-connected appliance:
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. If this appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.