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154881701 (January 2012)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Dishwasher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............... 10
Product Registration........................................... 3 Factors Affecting Performance .......................... 11
Dishwasher Features ......................................... 4 Care and Cleaning ........................................... 12
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 Frigidaire. 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
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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. First, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the filters, and down the drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used. Top Rack Nozzle Tub Cup Shelves (on some mo
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Appearance may vary from your model. * Delay Start Options Selections (*available on The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay select models) starting your dishwasher from 1-10, 1-24 or 2-4-6 hours depending on your model. * Hi-Temp Wash On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher START pad until the desired delay time shows in the heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F STATUS wind
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart * Includes dry time Washes/ Cycle To Select Cycle Water Time* Rinses (approx.) (Hours) Heavy Wash/Pots & Pans Select HEAVY WASH/POTS & 9.1 gal. 4 washes PANS and desired OPTIONS. 2 1/4 to For pots, pans, casseroles and 7.6 imp. gal. 4 rinses HI-TEMP WASH will dinnerware with 2 1/2 34.6 liters automatically be provided, dried-on or baked-on soils. SANITIZE optional. Normal Wash Hi-Temp and 5 washes 8.0 gal. 2 Select NORMAL WASH and Sanitize 2 rinses 6.7 imp. gal
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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 Loading the Bottom Rack Upper Rack Cycle Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket The UPPER RACK option can be used to wash a wide may vary from your model. assortment of items when you don't have a full load. Also, when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and lower rack is still empty, you don't have to wait anymore cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge for clean glasses. so th
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Silverware Basket When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid CAUTION nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on
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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 openslater automatically to release detergent. hard water filming or spotting
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FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water spots, filming, and lubricates wash arm bearings pressure between 20 and 120 psi. for proper rotations. With it water "sheets" off dishes Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave are in operation. If you experience poor wash performance spots. you may need to wait until wate
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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 • Check to see that proper amount of detergent is being Before calling for service, review this list. It used for cycle selected. (See Detergent Dispenser.) may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the • Home water pressure may be too low—it should be result of defective workmanship or material in 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi). your dishwasher. Dishware Chipped Food Soils Left on Dishes • Load with ca
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS • Be sure the dish load doesn’t block spray from entering Dishwasher Does Not Drain the detergent cup. • Check to see if cycle has been completed. Properly • Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make from opening. sure the disposer is empty. Dishwasher Leaks • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic from inside the food waste dis
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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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