Electrolux MDB662RB User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model MDB662RB
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Before Operating Your Dishwasher
Read your dishwasher Owner's Guide. It contains
important safety and warranty information. It also
contains manysuggestions for obtaining the bestresults
from your dishwasher.
ToOperate Your Dishwasher
1.Load dishwasher according to directions on reverse
side.
2. Beforeadding detergent, makesuredispensercupsare
dry. Donot adddetergent untilyou are readyto operate
the dishwasher. Usefreshautomatic dishwasherdeter-
gent for the bestresults.Theamount of detergent may
vary due to localwater conditions, refer to your
Owner's Guide "detergent chart" for details.
•Add detergent.
• Turn lid to cover largercup.
• Thedispenserwill automatically releasedetergent at
the correct time during the wash cycle.
Detergent Dispenser
3. Close door but do not latch.
4. PushWASH CYCLESbutton for desired wash or rinse
cycle (seeWash Cycle Selections which follow).
5. Push ENERGYOPTIONbutton desired (see Energy
Options on reverse).
6.Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to selected cycleor to the
number of hours desired to delay start.
7. if using DELAYSTARTgo to step number 8.
Open hotwaterfaucet nearestdishwasherto clearcool
water from water pipe.Turn off the faucet.
B.To start, move latch all the way to the right. The ON
indicator lightwill glowthroughout thewash, rinseand
dry portions of cycle.
Ifthe DELAYSTARTisselected,the indicator light will glow
asthe timer counts down to begin the cycle.
Motor sounds will be heard before water enters tub.
Forbest results usea rinseaid.
Wash Cycle Selections
Selectappropriate wash cyclebypushing a cycleselector
button and turning the timer knob to the same cycle.
If DELAYSTARTisbeing used,selectpushbutton cycleand
rotate timer knob to desired delaytime.
Pots & Pans
(90 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry) (12.6 gallons)
For cleaning sticky pots, greasy broiler pans, encrusted
casserolesand dinnerware.
1. Add detergent to both cups.Turn lidto coverlarger cup.
Close door -do not latch.
2. PushPOTS& PANSbutton.
3. SelectENERGYOPTION.
4. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwise to POTS& PANSposition.
5. To START,move latch all the way to the right.
HeavyWash
(79 minutes) (2 washes, 2 rinses, dry) (10.0 gallons)
Forheavily soiled dishes,silverware, cookware and
other itemsthat might require adoublewash.
1. Add detergentto both cups.Turn lidto cover largercup.
Close door- do not latch.
2. PushHEAVYWASH button.
3. SelectENERGYOPTION.
4. Turn TIMERKNOBclockwiseto HEAVYWASHposition.
5. To start, move latch all the way to the right.
Normal Wash
(69 minutes) (2 washes, 1rinse, dry) (7.6 gallons)
Forregularly soiled dishes and silverware.
1. Add detergent to both cups.Turnlidto cover largercup.
Close door- do not latch.
2. PushNORMAL/LIGHT button.
3. SelectENERGYOPTION.
4. TumTIMER KNOBclockwise to NORMALWASH
position.
5. To start, move latch all the way to the right.
Light Wash
(58 minutes) (1 wash, 1 rinse, dry) (5.0 gallons)
Forlightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.
1. Add detergent to largercup. Turnlidto cover largercup.
Close door- do not latch.
2. PushNORMAL/LIGHT button.
3. SelectENERGYOPTION.
4. TurnTIMERKNOBclockwise to LIGHTWASH position.
5. Tostart, move latch all the way to the right.
Rinse Hold
(12 minutes) (1 rinse) (2.3 gallons)
Forrinsing dishes that will be washed later.
1. Do not usedetergent. Close door- do not latch.
2. PushNORMAL/LIGHTbutton.
3. PushCOOLDRYbutton.
4. TurnTIMER KNOBclockwise to RINSEHOLDposition.
5. Tostart, move latch all the way to the right.
Delay Start
Allows the dishwasher to delay running for upto 6 hours.
1. SelectWASHCYCLEand ENERGYOPTIONpushbuttons
asdescribed above.
2. TurnTIMERKNOBclockwise tothe desired number of
hoursyou wish to delay the start.
.3. Tostart, move latch allthewayto the right. When the
DELAYSTARTtime period isover, the timer will auto-
matical]y advance to the selected wash cycle.
The DELAYSTARToption will operate with any cycle
except RINSEHOLD.Thewash cycle selections may be
changed at any time during the delayed start count-
down. P/N154176201A (9311)

Energy Options
Water Heat Option
When WATERHEAToption isselected,the heatingelement
inthe bottom of the tub will raisethe main wash and final
rinsewater temperature to approximately 140°F. Wash
action will continue but timer will not advance until this
water temperature hasbeen reached. The hotterwater
provided by this option helps activate dishwasher deter-
gent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. WATER
HEATcan be usedwith any cycleexcept RINSEHOLD.
The WATER HEATING light will glow until the water
temperature reaches 140°F. To turn off WATER HEAT
option, pushthe OPTIONSRESETbutton.
Cool Dry Option
COOLDRYsaveselectricity. The heating element staysoff
during the drying portion of the cycle. Additional drying
time may be required, with the door open, to completely
airdry dishes. Somewater droplets may remain on door
and inareaswhere dishestouch dishwasher basketor rack.
Toturn COOL DRYoption off and select a heated drying
cycle, pushthe OPTIONSRESETbutton. Ifthe COOLDRY
option is not selected, a heated drying cycle isautomati-
callyprovided. COOLDRYmustbeselectedwith the RINSE
HOLDcycle.
Thedrying option maybechanged at anytime during the
cycleand affects only the drying period.
HowTo Load
Referto the General Loading sectionin your Owner's
Guidefor more detailed information.
Top Rack
Loadglasses,cups,bowls, "dishwashersafe" plasticware,
and miscellaneous itemson thetop rack between prongs.
Bottom Rack
Load large plates, platters, bowls, casserole dishes, silver-
ware, and pots and panson the bottom rack.
Placeitemson rackswith soiled surfaces facingthe center
of the rack. Besurelarge items do not blockthe detergent
dispenser preventing it from opening during the wash
cycle.
Silverware Basket
Load knives and fork
with handles up. Be
sureitems do not pro-
trudethrough theholes
in the basket and stop
the rotation of the
sprayarm.
Cleaning the Pump and Spray Arm
Your dishwasher will flush away all normal food soils.
However, objects (bones, fruit pits, etc.) may collect in
openings and should be removed to avoid clogging the
drain.
I_ To prevent injury, allow dishwasher to cool
before cleaning.
Be careful when cleaning around the pump
area.Theremaybeglassfragments from brokenglassitems.
1. Lift out spray arm and clean out spray holes.
2. Cleanin and around pump openings.
3. Replacesprayarm on sprayarm pin. Sprayarm should
rotate freely.
..Spray Arm
Spra_
(caution) _ PumpOpening
Important Parts of Your Dishwasher
UpperSprayArm
Jpper
Fower
Assembly
Nem_
Water
FillLevel
•Leveling Legs
It is Normal:
•Tohaveshot[ pausesduring operation of dishwasher.
• Forasmall amount ofwaterto remain in bottom oftub.
• To hearwater entering dishwasher as itfills.
• To hear water being pumped out of dishwasher as it
drains.
• Tohear timer clicking asdishwasher cyclesadvance.
Before You Call for Service
The Avoid ServiceChecklistand Common Dishwashing
Problems and Solutions inyour Owner's Guide discuss
many consumerdishwashing concerns.