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154768501 (May 2009)
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 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. Blower Vent Top Rack Upper Spray Arm Assembly Remo
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1-24 hrs heavy sanitize power plus my power normal quick top energy rinse wash wash delay START favorite plus wash clean rack saver only pressure medium temp hi temp dry heat start cancel lite norm al air hold 3s add rinse aid hold to lock delay clean washing drying s Press the CIRCLE to activate Options Selections Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Wash Pressure Dishes). The WASH PRESSURE option allows you to select the 2. Add detergent (See Dis
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sanitize Option Heat Dry To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the The HEATED DRY option in combination with rinse aid will SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad enhance drying performance. HEATED DRY option is will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water available on all cycles except ENERGY SAVER & RINSE temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155°F ONLY. (68°C) assuring bacteria is destroyed. This option is You may see wat
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Smart Soil Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Power Plus, Quick Clean, Normal and Top Rack 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 Not all cycles available on all models. based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature. Cycl
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Indicator Lights PF……………… Appears in window when dishwasher is first installed, or when power has been interrupted. HI-TEMP WASH The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle and NO HEAT DRY indicator and remains on until the end of the main wash. lights will also flash. To clear, touch START/CANCEL pad. The DRYING light indicates the drying portion of the 1H-24H……….. Number of delay start hours. cycle. The light will come on when either drying option is The
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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 Upper Rack Option The bowl tines offer the ultimate in flexibility. When LIGHT WASH—UPPER RACK option can be used to wash closed, load with saucers or small dishes. Open halfway a wide assortment of items when you don't have a full and it is perfect for small casseroles. Open completely load. Also, when the upper rack fills up with glasses and for those hard to fit items such as coffee pots, food the lower rack is still empty, you don't have to wait proces
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Bottom Rack Removable High-Side Shelf Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket The removable high-side shelf can be used to hold may vary from your model. serving spoons, spatulas, or other small items. The shelf can also fold up or be removed for more space to load The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and large pots or pans. cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation. For
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob Versa-Tray holders, etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to The Versa-Tray can be used in the upper rack or lower hold small items in place. rack to hold large utensils, juice cups, baby bottles, long knives, etc. Fold-down Tines The fold-down tines in the lower rack make easy loading Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to increase for those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines washabili
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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 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 and is not covered by warranty. Failure to do so can result in burns. CAUTION Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild no
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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 experiences Dishware Stained or Discolored that are not the result of defective • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by workmanship or material in your hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of warm water. Rinse thoroughly. dishwasher. • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown film. A sp
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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 Stains on Tub Interior • Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based Properly soil can cause a pink/orange apperance. This will • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make not affect performance and will gradually fade over sure the disposer is empty. time. Pre-rinsing or using the Rinse & Hold cycle will • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed reduce the chance of staining. Using no heat dry
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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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