Frigidaire F71C12 User manual

Dishwasher

Use & Care Manual

Record All Information

For Future Reference

Brand:

Purchase Date:

Model #:

Serial #:

(located on right side of tub)

Questions?

1-800-444-4944

(United States)

1-800-661-9913

(Canada)

READ AND SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

Product Registration

Card

Please fill in completely, sign and

return promptly!

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

MDB100, MDB110

MDB125, F71C12

Models:

Visit Frigidaire Company’s

Web Site at

http://www.frigidaire.com

• 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.

• 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.

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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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*)

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Other Frigidaire Dishwasher manuals

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDB101 User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire GLDB957A User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FFBD2406NB User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDB1050REB2 User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FGIP2479SF User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDBC24BAS1 User guide

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FFBD2403LB User guide

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FMB330RG Operating and safety instructions

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FGHD2465NB0A User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire Gallery FGBD2431K User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire GLD2440RE User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDB935RHS0 User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDB1500LFS0 User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire PLD3460RD User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDB212RB User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FGID2466QF6A Owner's manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire GLD2350RC User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FFBD2408NS User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDB635RF User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDBB4365FS0 User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FDB765RC User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire PLDB998A User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire GLDB953C User manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FGHD2491LB0 User manual

Popular Dishwasher manuals by other brands

Electrolux

Electrolux ESI5211LOX user manual

KitchenAid

KitchenAid KUDB230B Use and care guide

Brandt

Brandt BDJ424DB instruction manual

Asko

Asko DSD767UXXL.AU user manual

Beko

Beko DFN26210W instruction manual

NEFF

NEFF S153ITX00E INFORMATION FOR USE

Midea

Midea SV 4.45 wi manual

LG LDF7932 Specifications

Gorenje

Gorenje GV63214 instruction manual

Hotpoint

Hotpoint HDA1100ZWH Installation information

Blomberg

Blomberg LDFN2240W instruction manual

AEG

AEG FFB83836PM user manual

Cylinda

Cylinda DM3220RFD user manual

Atag

Atag DW8214MB manual

GE GLD8000 Series owner's manual

Siemens

Siemens SN23HI02KE INFORMATION FOR USE

Omega

Omega ODW717X instruction manual

BORETTI

BORETTI BVW-683 operating instructions