MDF24P01ST - Dishwasher MIDEA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MDF24P01ST MIDEA

Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. are subject to change without prior notice for product details. Power supply: 120 V Frequency: 60 Hz Capacity: 14 Place Settings Model MDF24P01STDear user Thank you for letting Midea help you "make yourself at home." This manual is part of our commitment to your total satisfaction. Please read this manual carefully before use and keep it in a convenient place for future reference. To help us serve you better, please consider registering your product using our convenient Midea app MSmartlife, by visiting HYPERLINK http://www.midea.com, or by texting a picture of your proof of purchase to 1-866-646-4332 . s.........................................................8-10 ........................................................ 2-3Important Safety Instructions ... Dishwasher Features ........................................................................ 4 Operating Instructions ..................................................................... -75 Preparing and Loading Dishe Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ...............................................11 Warranty........................................................................................17 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems.................................15-16 Care and Cleaning ......................................................................12-142

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

repair or replace any part by yourself . Load sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and tub. Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injury. manufacturer. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer make, sure disposer is completely empty before running. Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in the properly place. Do not touch the during orHEATING ELEMENT immediately after use especially, if the sanitize option has been selected. Water supply temperature should be 120 or 149 .F F Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly. The dishwasher must be grounded or it can result inarisk of electric shock., If there is any damage of the dishwasher please contact to your dealer do not to attempt to,, Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. The manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur . Use the dishwasher only for intended function as described in this manual. When loading items to be washed: WARNING! When using the dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following:,, WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent damage personal injury, observe the following:, Do not wash plastic items unless marked or the equivalent if not marked check with ,,“dishwasher safe” Do not abuse sit or stand on door or dish, racks of the dishwasher. a hcus rof desu neeb ton sah metsys retaw tohehtfIerom ro skeew .. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE period before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several, minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable,do not smoke or use an.. Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced inahot water system that has not been used for two, open flame during this time. .or any other appliance Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline, or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this reach of children

Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use inadishwasher and keep them out of the Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating

After unpacking the dishwasher keep the packaging out of the reach of children., Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electric shock, , : Electrically ground the dishwasher. Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the junction box. Do not use an extension cord. ,outlet failure to observe these instructions may result in electrical shock.damage d Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power line or plug and do not plug the dishwasher into a, Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. Do not touch the on the pannel during the washingSTEAM , especially if sanitize has been selected.4 DISHWASHER FEATURES Top Spray Arm Upper Spray Arm Heating Element Bottom Rack Detergen t Dispenser Rinse Aid Dispenser Top Rack Cup Shelf Adjustable Upper Rack Silverware Basket Capacity Dimension Weight Power Supply Rated power usage Water Feed Pressure 14 place settings

for all items. It can determine the condition

the dishes and initiate the optimal cycle

obtain the best cleaning performance.

Heavy wash This cycle

for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans and dishes.

Normal wash This cycle

for regularly soiled dinner dishes

Light wash This cycle

for lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

for pre-rinsing dishes

rinse that keeps food from drying

your dishes and reduces odor buildup

your dishwasher until you are ready

Heated Dry This option

all cycles except rinse only. The Heated Dry option

combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. You can turn off by pressing Heated Dry

that the light goes off during the period

Hi-Temp Wash This option can increase the water temperature

the main wash and rinse. This increase in water temperature helps the dishwasher detergent remove food, grease and soil from dishes more effectively . The option is Sanitize

sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the Sanitize option. When selected, the light above the pad will turn

cycle. The water temperature

Heavy and Normal Wash. available in Heavy and Normal Wash. This cycle

glasses. PRO With the dishwasher door close, you can press the PRO button to select the wash cycle. A light on the display will indicate which cycle has been selected. Options When the wash cycle has been selected, you can choose options by pressing the "Options" button.6

selected cycle, press Delay

pad until the desired delay time shows

the LED indicator. It allows you to automatically start your dishwasher for a 1 to 24 hour delay.

cancel the Delay Start option and begin the cycle before the delay period

You can lock all controls

prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle

starting the dishwasher. Press and hold the Delay Start pad for

Seconds the lock graphic light will turn on.

unlock the control press and hold the Heated Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired, the indicator light above the pad will turn on. To start press the Start/Cancel pad once, the light will flash and the wash action begins. To cancel when a cycle is running, press Start/Cancel pad once and the dishwasher will start a

second drain and then shut off. At the end of the drain, you can select the desired cycle. When you want to load more dishes or pause the dishwasher while it is already running, make sure to open the door slowly and carefully as there is a possibility of injury from the hot steam inside the dishwasher. You can add more dishes before the main wash starts. Open the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the main wash section of the detergent dispenser is still closed, you can add items. If the door is opened while the dishwasher

activated and stops the cycle. Dry pad for

seconds, the lock graphic light will turn off.

Sanitize When "sanitize" option is selected, the temperature Child Lock of the water will reach a maximum of 70°C (158°F). The clean light will turn on at the end of the cycle. Clean Status Window 01-24

selected, the number

delay start hours shows

working and the wash cycle time

hours and minutes left shows alternately

Flashes once the program has been entered and the Start/Cancel key

pressed. It also flashes

wash cycle. Close the dishwasher door

wash cycle. MINUTES Number

shows hours and minutes alternately.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. The sanitize cycle is NSF certified.

Warning: The sanitize option is available

with " Heavy" " Normal" " Light" and " ECO" cycle.7 NOTE The remaining time could suddenly increase or decrease by several minutes. This means the Smart Sensor has checked the soil level and adjusted for the appropriate water fill level. Running timePre WashPre WashWash(48℃)RinseRinseRinse(58℃)DryingPre WashAuto(42~48℃)Rinse(50~58℃)DryingPre WashAuto(42℃)Rinse(58℃)DryingPre WashPre WashWash(40℃)RinseRinse(50℃)DryingPre WashPre WashWash(48℃)RinseRinse(58℃)DryingRinseLightHeavy Normal ECO GlassProgram Description of Cycle Detergent(g)Water(L)NOTE: The NSF certified is Normal/Auto Cycle with the sanitize option selected. The CU test is Normal Cycle with the hi temp option selected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AHAM/CU Test : 0/19.9DOE Test : 0/9.9CU Test : 15/15Running time with Hi temp(min) (min)Running time with (min)Sanitize15014022.8 0/9.9 0/9.9 0/9.9 0/9.9 10.8~23.011.4~19.3

/Dish preparation Loading the upper rack food, bones, pits, ,(For best washing performance the upper rack should be in the raised position

Scrape away large pieces

toothpicks, etc. The continuous 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.

the dishwasher drains into

food disposer, be sure disposer

completely empty before starting dishwasher. The upper rack

designed for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls and plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” etc. For best results, place the bowls, cups, glasses, sauce pans with soiled surface facing down

toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage. Make sure the loaded dishes

not interfere with the rotation

the middle spray arm, which

the upper rack. (Check this

load plates, soup bowls, plates, saucers and cookwares. The adjustable rack space will allow you

placed along the edge

not interfere with the middle spray arm rotation, and make sure they do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. Large items should

that the inside faces downward, and make sure these items

not interfere with the lower spray arm rotation.

the bottom rack make it easy to load those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may

folded down for more flexible loading. Fold down for more space

14 place settings standard loading pattern12 place settings standard loading pattern8 place settings standard loading pattern Loading the Silverware Basket The silverware basket could

divided into three separate modules that can

both upper and lower racks

sure nothing protrudes though bottom

block the lower spray arm. Do not let any item extend through bottom. WARNING!

spoons KKknives KKsalad forks forks large forks large spoons Adding A Dish

remove items after wash cycle starts:

Open door slightly and wait

few seconds until wash action stops before completely opening.

latch and cycle will automatically resume.

PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES

1Adjusting the top rack This dishwasher has a convenient top rack for silverware, cutlery, and small items. This rack can be adjusted to accommodate varying loads, as shown below. Left and right racks alignedLeft rack adjusted to lower position and right rack angled Left rack adjusted to lower position and right rack to upper position Left rack adjusted to lower position and right rack moved to the leftLeft rack adjusted to lower position and right rack removed

PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES

Loading the top rack You can place the items in the top rack randomly or in an orderly fashion. The image below shows how to load the top rack for 16 place settings: Large spoons Large spoons Large forks Knives Knives Small forks Spoons Small spoons Forks 10Upper Rack Lower Rack The fold-down tines in the rack make easy loading Fold-down Tines Adjustable Upper Rack

The upper rack height can

accommodate loading taller dishes

accommodate taller dishes

the bottom rack, there are

adjusted without dishes

the racks. Lower Rack Position for 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. Upper Rack Position

PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES

11Filling the rinse aid dispenser Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The Heated Dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the automatically Detergent cup, releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying is a problem, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a higher number. The dial is located under the dispenser cap. If the rinse aid is low, the Rinse Aid light is illuminated at the beginning and end of the cycle indicating that it is time to refill. Your dishwasher is designed to use liquidrinse aid. The use of rinse greatly improvesdrying performance after the final rinse. Donot use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. Under normalconditions, the rinse aid will last approximatelyone month, try to keep it full, but do not over fill. Filling the Dispenser

Try to keep it full, but do not over fill. Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out. Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth. Replace the dispenser cap. Dispenser CapMore Less

1. Push the dispenser cover latch downwards and

2. Add the detergent to the main wash compartment.

3. After pouring the detergent into the container,

close the lid, first pushing (1) and then pressing on it (2) until hear the click.

Rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film build up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub Clean the Cylinder Filter The Cylinder Filter is designed to collect some big itemssuch as broken glass, bones and pits. The Cylinder Filterneeds to be cleaned to maximize wash performance.Removethelowerrack,rotatetheCylinderFilterasshown, lift it out, empty and clean it by rinsingit under running water and replace. The tub is made of Stainless Steel, it will not rust or corrode if the dishwasher should be scratched or dented. Because hard water chemicals will clog the upper or middle spray arm,lower spray armPULL OUTLower Arm spray arm jets and bearings, it is necessary to clean the spray arms regularly. Wash the arms in soapy, warm water and use a soft brush to clean the jets. Replace them after rinsing thoroughly. To remove the unscrew the nut clockwise. To remove the , pull upward. Clean the spots

the steel inner door and tub with

damp nonabrasive cloth. WARNING

Allow heating element

cool before cleaning the interior. Failure

13Clean the Fine Filter Take out the Cylinder Filter and remove the Fine Filter from the dishwasher tub bottom. To remove the Fine Filter you must first remove the bottom spray arm as shown below. Flush the Fine Filter by holding it under running water and replace.

Problem Possible cause Solution Door may not be closed properly Power supply or power line is not connected Dishwasher won’t start Dishwasher beeps at the end of the cycle Rinse Aid light on Dishwasher operates too long Dishes are not clean enough Dishes not drying enough Spots and filming on dishes Etching Detergent left in dispenser cup Possible cause Solution Door

not connected Delay Start option has been selected Child Lock activated(selected models) Shut the door compllete

latched Check and connect the power supply Refer

rese Deactivate the child lock, refer

indicates the wash cycle finished, the dishwasher will beep The rinse aid level

cold water The cycle time will vary due

the soil The sanitize option

selected Check the dishwasher,make sure

the hot water supply When heavy soil

selected, the cycle time will

meet the sanitized temperature request Water pressure

temporarily low Use you dishwasher when the water pressure

normal The inlet water

low Make sure the dishwasher

the hot water supply Try not use your dishwasher when hot water

the house Dishes are loaded too close together improper use

the manual introduced Add detergent depending

the water hardness and the cle

chose. Use fresh deter ent.

cy yo The selected cycle

not suitable for food soil condition Choose anther

some items Make sure the spay arm

increase the amount of rinse aid. Improper loading

dishes Load the dishes again

the manual introduction The cycle you chose did not included the drying. Choose the proper cycle with drying Water hardness

too high For extremely hard water install a water softener Improper loading

dishes Load the dishes again

the manual indicates Old

the dispenser Using too much detergent The inlet water temperature exceeds

blocked Use less detergent

you have soft water Lower the inlet water temperature Use fresh detergent Load the dishes, making sure the spray arms are not blocked. 15Problem Possible causeSolution Detergent dispenser will not shut Water remains in the dishwasher Dishwasher does not drain properly Suds in the tub Dishwasher leaks Black or gray marks on dishes Stained tub interior Noises Dishwasher won’t fill

Error Codes When some malfunctions come on, the appliance will display error codes to warn you: Overflow. Codes Meanings Possible Causes Longer inlet time. Faucets is not opened, or water intake is restricted,or water pressure is too low. Some element of dishwasher leaks .

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

the detergent cover Add the detergent and rinse aid

the manual Previous cycle has not finished or has been interrupted Select the proper cycle

clogged Check the air gap

you have Make sure the disposer

the disposer Drain hose

kinked Make sure the drain hose

use only the automatic dishwasher detergent Excessive suds caused

using the improper detergent Make sure

not level Leveling the dishwasher (see the installation manual) Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes Chose a higher cycle Make sure the inlet water

Coffee and tea soil Using a spot cleaner

remove the soil Reddish stain Some tomato food will cause this, use

the rinse only cycle right after loading this will decrease the staining Detergent cup opening\ Drain pump sound

A hard object has entered the wash module. When the object

ground up,the sound should stop. Water valve

turn off Door latch may not

properly seated This

the noise persists after a complete cycle, call for service. Check

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