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Dishwasher
100 and 400 Series
Safety
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2
Features ..............................
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4-7
Dishes ............... 8-9
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12
Problems...13-15
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Warranty & Service ...............................
16
Versibn en espahol ............................. 4,6
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Summary of Contents for Electrolux MDB421RHS2

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Dishwasher Safety 100 and 400 Series Instructions ......Features ......Normal Operating Sounds ......Operating Instructions ...... Preparing Loading Dishes ....8-9 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ....10-11 Factors Affecting Performance ...... Care and Cleaning ......Record All Information For Solutions to Common Future Reference...
  • Page 2: Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. Do not wash plastic items unless marked This symbol will help alert you to such "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and with manufacturer for recommendations, electrical...
  • Page 3: Features

    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.
  • Page 4: Normal Operating Sounds

    Operating Instructions Latch Vent pLA_W_JIk_ _&rr_PlOfDl'a ORtO_ DK_NG iii_iiiiiiiiiiiilililililililii_iiiiiiiiilill Appearance may vary from your model. Getting Started Very Important 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing Informationm Read Before Loading Dishes). OperatingYour Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Normal Operating Sounds 3.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Vent Latch _CK_ 0PI10NI _4Sk HOT COOL PANG &OIHB_ _ Appearance may vary from your model. Getting Started Very Important 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing Informationm Read Before Loading Dishes). Operating Your Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &...
  • Page 7 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, • Press POTS &...
  • Page 8: Preparing And Loading Dishes

    Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Loading the Top Rack Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, Features and appearance of racks and toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash silverware basket may vary from your model. system will remove remaining food particles.
  • Page 9 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Basket Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent Make sure tall items do not block spray arm nesting.
  • Page 10: Dishwasher Dispenser And Detergents

    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 the door is closed.
  • Page 11: Factors Affecting Performance

    Factors Affecting Dishwasher ......Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure 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"...
  • Page 12: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and can...
  • Page 13: Solutions To Common Dishwashing Problems

    Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Glassware/Flatware Spotted Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.This Cloudy list includes common experiences that are • Check water hardness. For extremely hard not the result of defective workmanship water, it may be necessary to install a water...
  • Page 14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the • Use only fresh detergent designed stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully.
  • Page 15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Removing Spots and Film Properly Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, glasses may also get spots and film for a make sure the disposer is empty.
  • Page 16: Warranty & Service

    State of Alaska) required because of sep,,,ce In the U S A, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America a d*wslon of White Consohdated Industries, Inc We authonze no person to change or add to any of our obhgatlons under this war ranty Our obligations for service and parts under thEswarranty must be performec...

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