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675000607787 (March 2010)
All about the
Use & Care
of your Dishwasher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............... 12
Product Registration........................................... 3 Factors Affecting Performance .......................... 13
Dishwasher Features ......................................... 4 Care and Cleaning .......................................14-15
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 by filling with water covering the filter area. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and 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. Upper Spray Arm Cup
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Getting Started NOTE 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Lights and Display on top of console will shut off when the Dishes). door is closed. They will light up when the door is opened 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & and display time remaining will be displayed for several Detergents). seconds. Then “Cd” will display flashing, informing you to 3. Add rinse aid (See Rinse Aid). close the door so the cycle can continue. 4. Select desired CYCLE (See C
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sanitize Option Air Dry To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the The unit defaults to heated dry when it is started with any SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad cycle selected. This drying uses a combination of the will come on. The water temperature in the final rinse heated dry with rinse aid that achieves enhanced drying will be raised to 155°F (68°C) assuring bacteria is performance. If you prefer to only have AIR DRY for dishes, destroy
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Smart Soil Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Heavy Wash, Light Wash, and Normal 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. Not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Ch
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Indicator Lights sanitized PF……………… Appears in window when dishwasher is first installed, or when power has been interrupted. HI- TEMP WASH and NO HEAT DRY indicator lights will also flash. To clear, When the SANITIZE option is selected, the SANITIZED light touch START/CANCEL will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is finished and remain pad. on for 30 seconds after the door is opened. If the 1H-24H……….. Number of delay start dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishe
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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 on
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Bowl Tines To raise the rack to the middle or upper position, simply The bowl tines offer the ultimate in flexibility. When lift the rack. The lever is spring loaded to engage the closed, load with saucers or small dishes. Open halfway upper position. To lower the rack to the lower position, and it is perfect for small casseroles. Open completely push lever with thumbs and push downward for those hard to fit items such as coffee pots, food simutaneously. To ensur
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Basket Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. may vary from your model. The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. they do not block the spray
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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. Using too little detergent can result in poor the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too cup opens automatically to release dete
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FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes pressure between 20 and 120 psi. rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers spots. are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, starting dishwasher. automatically release
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CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. 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. Winterizing Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in A dishwasher left in an unheated pl
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CARE AND CLEANING 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. 15
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Before calling for service, review this list. Dishes not Dry • Select heat dry option. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences • Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled. that are not the result of defective • Increase the amount of rinse aid. (See Rinse Aid.) workmanship or material in your • Check the incoming water temperature. Be sure it is at least 120°F (49°C). dishwasher. • Check for proper loading—avoid nest
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Dishwasher Leaks Water in Bottom of Tub • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic • Water left in bottom of tub after cycle is complete is dishwashers. Measure detergent carefully. Try a not normal. If water remains in the bottom of the tub, different brand. dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly.) overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. • Check to
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Dishwasher Does Not Drain Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the Properly interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See sure the disposer is empty. Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following fro
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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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