Comfee Dishwasher Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions

[Warning] When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Water supply temperature should be 120°F or 149°F.
• Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly.
• The dishwasher must be grounded or it can result in a risk of electric shock.
• If there is any damage to the dishwasher, please contact your dealer; do not attempt to repair or replace any part yourself.

[Warning] To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent damage, personal injury, observe the following:

• 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 its intended function as described in this manual.
• When loading items to be washed:
  • 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.
  • Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent; if not marked, check with the manufacturer.
  • If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure the disposer is completely empty before running.
  • Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in the properly place.
  • Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
  • Do not touch the HEATING ELEMENT during or immediately after use, especially if the sanitize option has been selected.
  • Do not abuse, sit, or stand on the door or dishracks of the dishwasher.
  • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a 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 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.
  • Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.
  • Keep young children and infants away from the dishwasher when it is operating.
• Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power line or plug, and do not plug the dishwasher into a damaged power outlet; failure to observe these instructions may result in electrical shock.
• Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
• Do not touch the STEAM on the panel during the washing, especially if sanitize has been selected.
• 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.

Dishwasher Features

Diagram of the Comfee dishwasher interior. Key components are labeled with numbers:

1. Top Spray Arm

2. Cup Shelf

3. Upper Spray Arm

4. Lower Spray Arm

5. Bottom Rack

6. Heating Element

7. Rinse Aid Dispenser

8. Detergent Dispenser

9. Tub Gasket

10. Adjustable Upper Rack

11. Silverware Basket

Operating Instructions

Diagram of the dishwasher control panel showing buttons and indicator lights. The main sections are PRO (for cycle selection), Options, and Delay Start/Child Lock.

Buttons include: Heavy, ECO, Normal, Glass, Light, Rinse (for wash cycles); Sanitize, Hi Temp, Child Lock, Heated Dry (for options); Delay Start, Start/Cancel.

Indicator lights: Sanitized-Clean, Child Lock, Delay, Start.

1 PRO: Cycle Selection

With the dishwasher door closed, you can press the PRO button to select the wash cycle. A light on the display will indicate which cycle has been selected.

Wash Cycle Selections

• Heavy wash: This cycle is for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, and dishes.
• Normal wash: This cycle is for regularly soiled dinner dishes or silverware.
• Light wash: This cycle is for lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.
• Eco: This cycle is for all items. It can determine the condition of soil on the dishes and initiate the optimal cycle to obtain the best cleaning performance.
• Glass: This cycle is for delicate dishes or glasses.
• Rinse wash: This cycle is for pre-rinsing dishes or glasses. This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load. Do not use detergent.

2 Options

When the wash cycle has been selected, you can choose options by pressing the Options button.

• Sanitize: To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the Sanitize option. When selected, the light above the pad will turn on and remain on until the end of the cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will be raised. The option is available in Heavy, Normal, Light, and Eco.
• Hi-Temp Wash: This option can increase the water temperature in 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 available in Heavy, Normal, Light, and Eco.
• Heated Dry: This option is available on all cycles except rinse only. The Heated Dry option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. You can turn off by pressing Heated Dry so that the light goes off during the period of the washing.

3 Delay Start

To delay the start of a selected cycle, press the Delay / Start pad until the desired delay time shows in the LED indicator. It allows you to automatically start your dishwasher for a 1 to 24-hour delay.

To cancel the Delay Start option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the Start/Cancel pad.

4 Start/Cancel

Push the 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 the Start/Cancel pad once, and the dishwasher will start a 60-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 is running, a safety mechanism is activated and stops the cycle.

5 Child Lock

You can lock all controls to prevent children from accidentally changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher.

Press and hold the Delay Start pad for 3 seconds; the lock graphic light will turn on.

To unlock the controls, press and hold the Heated Dry pad for 3 seconds; the lock graphic light will turn off.

Indicator Lights

• Sanitize: When "sanitize" option is selected, the temperature of the water will reach a maximum of 70°C (158°F). 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" cycles.
• Clean: The clean light will turn on at the end of the cycle.

Status Window

• 01-24: If the Delay Start option is selected, the number of delay start hours shows in the Status Window. If the dishwasher is working and the wash cycle time is more than an hour, the number of hours and minutes left shows alternately in the Status Window.
• CL: Flashes once the program has been entered and the Start/Cancel key is pressed. It also flashes if the door is opened during a wash cycle. Close the dishwasher door to begin or continue a wash cycle.
• MINUTES: Number of minutes left in a cycle (0-59 or 1H-2H). It shows hours and minutes alternately.

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.

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.

Preparing and Loading Dishes

Dish preparation

Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, 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.

If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure the disposer is completely empty before starting the dishwasher.

Loading the upper rack

The upper rack is designed for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls, and plastic items marked "dishwasher safe", etc.

For best results, place the bowls, cups, glasses, and sauce pans with soiled surfaces facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage.

Diagram showing standard loading pattern for 8 place settings. For best washing performance, the upper rack should be in the raised position.

Diagram showing standard loading pattern for 12 place settings.

Diagram showing standard loading pattern for 14 place settings.

[Warning] Make sure the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the middle spray arm, which is located at the bottom of the upper rack. (Check this by rotating the middle spray arm by hand.)

Loading the Bottom Rack

The bottom rack is designed to load plates, soup bowls, plates, saucers, and cookwares. The adjustable rack space will allow you to load maximum 13-inch items.

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

Large items should be turned so that the inside faces downward, and make sure these items do not interfere with the lower spray arm rotation.

The fold-down tines in the bottom rack make it easy to load 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.

Diagram showing standard loading pattern for 14 place settings.

Loading the Silverware Basket

The silverware basket can be divided into three separate modules that can be used in both upper and lower racks. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.

Diagram showing standard loading pattern for 8 place settings.

Diagram showing standard loading pattern for 12 place settings.

[Warning] Do not let any item extend through the bottom.

Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the basket or rack to block the lower spray arm.

Adding A Dish

To add or remove items after the wash cycle starts:

1. Open the door slightly and wait a few seconds until the wash action stops before completely opening.
2. Add the item.
3. Close the door firmly to latch, and the cycle will automatically resume.

Adjustable Upper Rack

The upper rack height can be easily adjusted to accommodate loading taller dishes in either rack. To accommodate taller dishes in the bottom rack, there are 2 positions available:

Diagram showing the upper rack in the 'Upper Rack Position'.

Diagram showing the upper rack in the 'Lower Rack Position'.

Note: Height should be adjusted without dishes in the racks.

Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents

Filling the rinse aid dispenser

Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic. 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 Detergent cup, automatically 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 liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aid greatly improves drying performance after the final rinse. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. Under normal conditions, the rinse aid will last approximately one month; try to keep it full, but do not overfill.

Filling the Dispenser

1. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.
2. Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
3. Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
5. Replace the dispenser cap.

Filling the detergent dispenser

1. Push the dispenser cover latch downwards and open it.

Diagram showing the detergent dispenser cover open, with an "Open cup" indicator.

2. Add the detergent to the main wash compartment.

Diagram showing detergent being poured into 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 you hear the click.

Diagram showing the sequence of closing the detergent dispenser lid.

Diagram of the rinse aid dispenser cap with a dial for adjusting the amount of rinse aid, labeled "Less" and "More".

Care and Cleaning

Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub

The tub is made of Stainless Steel; it will not rust or corrode if the dishwasher should be scratched or dented.

Clean the spots on the steel inner door and tub with a damp nonabrasive cloth.

Clean the Cylinder Filter

The Cylinder Filter is designed to collect some big items such as broken glass, bones, and pits. The Cylinder Filter needs to be cleaned to maximize wash performance.

Remove the lower rack, rotate the Cylinder Filter as shown, lift it out, empty, and clean it by rinsing it under running water and replace.

Diagram showing the cylinder filter being rotated and lifted out.

Because hard water chemicals will clog the 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 upper or middle spray arm, unscrew the nut clockwise.

To remove the lower spray arm, pull upward.

Diagram showing the lower spray arm being pulled out, labeled "Lower Arm [Pull Out]".

[Warning] Burn Hazard: Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns.

Clean 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.

Sequence of diagrams illustrating the process of cleaning the fine filter: removing the bottom spray arm, removing the cylinder filter, removing the fine filter, and rinsing it under running water.

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems

Error Codes

When some malfunctions come on, the appliance will display error codes to warn you:

[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.

Limited Warranty

MIDEA DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.

Please have the following information available when you call the Customer Service Center:

• Name, address, and telephone number
• Model number and serial number
• A clear, detailed description of the problem
• Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting section of the User Manual, or visit http://us.Midea.com/support
2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Midea Service Providers, in the U.S. and Canada.

Midea Customer Service

In the U.S.A. or Canada, call 1-866-646-4332.

If outside the 50 States of the United States or Canada, contact your authorized Midea dealer to determine whether another warranty applies.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

FIRST YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (PARTS AND LABOR)

For one year from the date of purchase, if this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Midea America Corporation (hereafter “Midea”) will pay for factory-specified replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased, or at its sole discretion, replace the product. In the event of product replacement, your appliance will be warranted for the remaining term of the original unit's warranty period.

SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PARTS ONLY - LABOR NOT INCLUDED

In the second through fifth years from the date of original purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Midea will pay for factory parts to correct non-cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship in these parts that prevent an essential function of this major appliance and that existed when this major appliance was purchased. This is a limited 5-year warranty on the parts only and does not include repair labor.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY (STAINLESS STEEL TUB AND INNER DOOR LINER ONLY)

For the lifetime of the product from the date of original purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Midea will pay for factory-specified parts and repair labor for the following components to correct non-cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased:

• Stainless steel tub
• Inner door liner

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must be provided by a Midea-designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the 50 States of the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. This limited warranty is effective from the date of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

1. Commercial, non-residential, or multiple-family use, or use inconsistent with published user, operator, or installation instructions.
2. In-home instruction on how to use your product.
3. Service to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of household electrical or plumbing (i.e. house wiring, fuses, plumbing, or water inlet hoses).
4. Consumable parts (i.e. light bulbs, batteries, air or water filters, etc.).
5. Defects or damage caused by the use of non-genuine Midea parts or accessories.
6. Damage from accident, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, electrical issues, acts of God, or use with products not approved by Midea.
7. Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service, alteration, or modification of the appliance.
8. Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to appliance finishes unless such damage results from defects in materials and workmanship and is reported to Midea within 30 days.
9. Routine maintenance of the product.
10. Discoloration, rust, or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic or corrosive environments, including but not limited to high salt concentrations, high moisture or humidity, or exposure to chemicals.
11. Pick-up or delivery. This product is intended for in-home repair.
12. Travel or transportation expenses for service in remote locations where an authorized Midea servicer is not available.
13. Removal or reinstallation of inaccessible appliances or built-in fixtures (i.e. trim, decorative panels, flooring, cabinetry, islands, countertops, drywall, etc.) that interfere with servicing, removal, or replacement of the product.
14. Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily identified.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY

Midea makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Midea or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. MIDEA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.