Frigidaire F71C12 User manual

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Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
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P/N 154336703
(9812)
Safety
Instructions.............2-3
Operating
Instructions.............4-6
Preparing and
Loading Dishes.......7-8
Dishwasher
Dispenser and
Detergents............. 9-11
Factors Affecting
Performance ............12
Care and
Cleaning ...............13-14
Changing Color
Panels...................15-16
Solutions to
Common
Dishwashing
Problems ..............17-20
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service....21-24
Versión en español......... 22
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• Read all instructions before
using your dishwasher.
• Use your dishwasher only as
instructed in this Use and
Care Manual.
• DISHWASHER MUST BE
ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the
Installation Instructions for
details.
• This dishwasher is designed
to operate on regular house
current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a
circuit equipped with a 15
ampere fuse or circuit
breaker. Use a 20 ampere
fuse if dishwasher is
connected with a food waste
disposer.
• Do not operate dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels
are in their proper place.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical
shock.
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic
precautions including the following:
•
Dispose of discarded
appliance and shipping or
packing material properly.
• To avoid entrapment and/or
suffocation, remove door or
door latch mechanism from
any dishwasher that is
discarded or not in use.
• Keep young children and
infants away from dishwasher
when it is operating.
• Do not let children abuse, sit,
stand or play on door or racks
of a dishwasher.
• Use only detergents and rinse
aids recommended for use in
a dishwasher.
• Store dishwasher detergent
and rinse aids out of the
reach of children.

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• Do not wash plastic items
unless marked ‘‘dishwasher
safe’’ or the equivalent. Check
with manufacturer for
recommendations, if not
marked. Items that are not
dishwasher safe may melt
and create a potential fire
hazard.
• If the dishwasher drains into a
food disposer, make sure
disposer is completely empty
before running dishwasher.
• Disconnect electrical power to
dishwasher before servicing.
• Repairs should be done by a
qualified technician.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not touch the heating
element during or immediately
after use.
• When loading items to be
washed:
- Locate sharp items and
knives so that they are not
likely to damage the door seal
or tub.
- Load sharp items and
knives with the handles up to
reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.
Important Safety Instructions (continued)
• Under certain conditions,
hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water
system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If hot water
system has not been used for
such a period, before using
dishwasher, turn on all hot
water faucets and let water
flow from each for several
minutes.This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
FLAMMABLE. Do not smoke
or use an open flame during
this time.
• Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
©1998 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Instructions appearing in this Use & Care Manual are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Practice common sense and caution when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
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INSTRUCTIONS

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Operating Instructions
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Wash Cycle Selections).
5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options).
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn
water off.
7. To start, close door to latch.
The model number can be found on right side of tub just inside
the door. Features and appearance may differ depending on the
model you selected.

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Operating Instructions (continued)
Pots & Pans
For pots, pans, casseroles and
dinnerware with dried-on or
baked-on soils:
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Normal Wash
For regularly soiled dishes and
silverware:
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
LightWash
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed
dishes and silverware:
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Rinse/Hold
For rinsing dishes that will be
washed later:
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
Plate Warmer
For warming dishes and serving
plates before serving hot foods.
• Load clean plates and dishes
to be warmed.
• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
• Select HOT DRY option.
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Not all cycles available on all models.
Cycle Chart - MDB100, MDB110
*Includes dry time.
Cycles Water
(approx.) Time (approx.) Washes/Rinses
gal.
imp. gal.
liters
2 washes 4 rinsesNormal
Wash 109 min.*6.9
5.7
26.1 gal.
imp. gal.
liters
2 washes 3 rinsesLight
Wash
(MDB110)
103 min.*5.8
4.8
22.0

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Energy Options
Hot Dry Option
HOT DRY option provides faster
drying since the heating element
is on during the drying portion of
the cycle.
Cool Dry Option
COOL DRY option saves
electricity since the heating
element is off during the drying
portion of the cycle. To speed
drying process, open the door
slightly after the cycle is
complete.
Some water droplets may
remain on door and tub and in
areas where dishes touch
silverware basket and rack.
Operating Instructions (continued)
Cycle Chart - MDB125, F71C12
*Includes dry time.
Cycles Water
(approx.) Time (approx.) Washes/Rinses
103 min.*Pots &
Pans 8.4
7.0
31.8
gal.
imp. gal.
liters
2 washes 5 rinses
Normal
Wash 95 min.*
7.2
6.0
27.3
gal.
imp. gal.
liters
2 washes 4 rinses
Light
Wash 89 min.*
6.0
5.0
22.7
gal.
imp. gal.
liters
1 wash 4 rinses
Rinse/
Hold 10 min.
1.2
1.0
4.5
gal.
imp. gal.
liters
1 rinse
Plate
Warmer 14 min.
With either option, you may see
water vapor coming from vent
during drying portion of cycle.
The drying option may be
changed at any time during the
cycle and affects only the drying
period.

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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
time.Unless the dishwasher
is to be operated at once, it is
best to rinse off these food soils.
Loading theTop Rack
The top rack is designed for
cups, glasses, small plates,
saucers and bowls.
Load glasses in top rack.
Damage may occur if placed in
bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack
only.Melting may occur if placed
in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends
facing down for better cleaning
and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate
items touch each other during
dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and
utensils can be placed in top
rack.
• Load racks so that large items
do not prevent the detergent
dispenser from opening.
• Check manufacturer’s
recommendations before
washing items in question.
• If the dishwasher drains into a
food disposer, be sure
disposer is completely
empty before starting
dishwasher.

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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued)
Loading the Bottom
Rack
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.Tilt slightly for better
drainage.
Be sure pan handles do not
protrude through the bottom of
the rack and block the spray arm
rotation.
Loading the Silverware
Basket
Mix spoons, forks and knives to
prevent nesting. Mixing items
gives better cleaning and drying.
For safety, load sharp knives and
forks with handles up.
Be sure nothing protrudes
through bottom of basket or rack
to block the spray arm.
Do not mix silver and stainless to
avoid damaging the silver finish.
Note: Silverware basket may
vary by model.
Do not block tower protector

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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
• Use only fresh automatic
dishwashing detergent. Other
types will cause oversudsing.
• Add detergent just before
starting cycle.
• Store detergent in a cool, dry
location. Moist or caked
detergent will not dissolve
properly.
Filling the Detergent
Dispenser
Some models have a detergent
dispenser with one covered and
one uncovered cup.Detergent in
the uncovered cup falls into the
dishwasher when the door is
closed.The covered cup opens
automatically to release
detergent. See illustration below.
The uncovered cup on models
with only one cup will be
labeled “Detergent” and
detergent should be added
before starting selected cycle.
Cover
Fill to second
line when
using
standard
dishwashing
detergent.
Fill to first line
when using ultra
or concentrated
detergent.
Fill both cups
for Pots & Pans
and Normal.
Fill covered
cup only for
Light Wash.

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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
(continued)
The amount of detergent to use
depends on the water hardness.
Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon.Using too little
detergent can result in poor
cleaning and hard water filming
or spotting. Using too much
detergent in soft water can
cause permanent etching on
glassware.
Your local water company, water
softener company or county
extension agent can tell you the
water hardness in your area.
More detergent may be needed
if the phosphorus content is
8.7% or less.The phosphorus
content is shown on the
detergent label.
How much Detergent to
use
* 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.
Detergent alone may not be enough. A water
softener is recommended to improve water quality
and dishwashing performance.
Detergent Chart
Water Hardness Amount to Use
Soft (0-3 grains) 2 Teaspoons
10 Teaspoons
(fill level with top)
5 TeaspoonsMedium (4-8 grains)
Hard (9+ grains*)