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154881901 (January 2012)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Dishwasher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............... 13
Product Registration........................................... 3 Factors Affecting Performance .......................... 14
Dishwasher Features ......................................... 4 Care and Cleaning ........................................... 15
Operating Instructions .................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. WARNING • Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock. dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Frigidare. NOTE This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. Very Important Information— Read Before Operating Your We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To Dishwasher! ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information. Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like m
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DISHWASHER FEATURES Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used. Features may vary by Model. Top Rack Nozzle and Upper Spray
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wash Cycle Selections Heat Dry The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options enhance drying performance. The energy required to use selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle. You may detergent and melt fatty food soils. During the main wash choose not to select the HEAT DRY option; however you will and final rinse recirculating fluid returning from be
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Delay Start To Cancel a Cycle The DELAY START option allows you to automatically You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press delay starting your dishwasher from 1-10, 1-24 or 2-4-6 START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90 hours depending on your model. second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY cycle. START pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS window. A light will
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Heavy Wash, Normal Wash, and Light Wash Cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature. washing heavy normal top rinse air hi
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Indicator Lights Status Window The WASHING light (some models) comes on at the The STATUS window, available on some models, beginning of cycle and remains on until the end of the indicates the following activity: main wash. Whether heated or unheated dry is selected the DRYING light will come on during the drying portion of the cycle. When the SANITIZE option is selected, the SANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is finished. The light will remain on unt
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash fluid 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 o
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/ stemware holder. They can be used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold up to load tall glasses. Bowl Tines The bowl tines offer the ultimate in flexibility. When closed, load with saucers or small dishes. Open halfway and it is perfect for small casseroles. Open completely for those hard to fit items such
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Adjustable Upper Rack (available on select models) To raise the upper rack, refer to the figure below. A) Lift the rack straight upward. B) Pull rack slightly forward as the adjustable mechanism locks into place. 10 place settings standard loading pattern To lower the upper rack, lift the rack straight upward and push rack slightly towards the rear of the dishwasher as it is lowered. Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may v
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to increase washability of your silverware. 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 12 place settings standard loading pattern on silver finish. select models (Fixed Tines) The silverware basket can be separated and placed in several locations in the bottom rack. Load silverware in all sections or just one, depending on your load.
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DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one covered and one The amount of detergent to use depends on the water uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and cup opens automatically to release detergent. hard water filming or spotting. Usi
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FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide water spots and filming, and lubricates wash arm pressure between 20 and 120 psi. bearings for proper rotations. With it, water Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets are in operation. If you experience poor wash that cling and leave spots. perfomance you may need to wait un
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CARE AND CLEANING Care of Drain Air Gap WARNING If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the Burn Hazard dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually Allow heating element to cool before mounted on countertop and can be inspected by cleaning the interior. removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher Failure to do so can result in burns. and is not covered by warranty. CAUTION Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild Pr
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common Glassware/Flatware Spotted or experiences that are not the result of Cloudy defective workmanship or material in • Check water hardness and adjust amount of your dishwasher. detergent. For extremely hard water, it may be necessary to install a water softener. (See Detergent Chart.) • Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low Food Soils Le
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Vapor at Vent Dishware Stained or Discolored • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by • Water vapor escapes from the vent during the drying hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach part of cycle. This is normal. and one quart (1 L) of warm water. Rinse thoroughly. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown film. A special f
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Dishwasher Does Not Drain Stains on Tub Interior • Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato Properly based soil can cause a pink/orange appearance. This • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make will not affect performance and will gradually fade sure the disposer is empty. over time. Pre-rinsing or using the Rinse Only cycle • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed will reduce the chance of staining. Using no heat dry from in
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WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be re
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