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Use & Care Manual
Safety
100 and 400 Series
Instructions............................2
Features .................................3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................ 4,6
Operating
Instructions........................ 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes................... 8-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents................10-11
Factors Affecting
Performance........................ 11
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Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 1-800-444-4944 1-800-661-9913
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Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 1-800-444-4944 1-800-661-9913
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Important Safety Instructions Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. Do not wash plastic items unless marked This symbol will help alert you to such dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Check dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and with manufacturer for recommendations, if electrical shock. not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, To reduce the risk of
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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. Nozzle Funnel pages Tub Gasket 8,14 Top Rack page
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Operating Instructions Latch Vent Getting Started Very Important Information 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Read Before Operating Your Loading Dishes). Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Normal Operating 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Sounds 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See This dishwasher does not sound like most Cycle Chart). dishwashersITS QUIETER! 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See The new wash system uses energy effic
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100 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, Turn dial to POTS & PANS. 7.2 gal. 89 min.* 2 washes Select desired OPTIONS. casseroles, and 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Pans dinnerware with dried- 27.3 liters on or baked on soils. Heavy For heavily soiled Turn dial to HEAVY WASH. 7.2 g
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Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started Very Important Information 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Read Before Operating Your Loading Dishes). Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Normal Operating Sounds 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). This dishwasher does not sound like most 4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart). dishwashersITS QUIETER! 5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle. The new wash system uses energy efficient moto
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400 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, Press POTS & PANS button. 7.2 gal. 89 min.** 2 washes casseroles, and Turn dial to POTS & PANS/ 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Pans* HEAVY WASH. dinnerware with 27.3 liters Select desired OPTIONS. dried-on or baked * The timer may be delayed
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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 (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage. Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation. Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items giv
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Filling the Detergent Dispenser detergent. Other types will cause The detergent dispenser has one covered and oversudsing. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the Add detergent just before starting cycle. uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens Store detergent in a cool, dry location. automatically in the main wash. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. Fill to s
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Dishwasher Dispenser Factors Affecting & Detergents (continued) Performance Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and The hot water line to dishwasher must provide reduces water spots and filming. Water water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. sheets off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry or droplets that cling and leave spots. showers are in operation. Wait until water use A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, is reduced bef
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Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and before cleaning the interior. can be inspected by removing the cover. This is Failure to do so can result in not part of your dishwasher and is not covered burns. by warranty. OutsideOccasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Changing Color Panels STEP 1 Cut Hazard Metal door panels are sharp and should be handled with Color care. Wear gloves to protect Panel(s) hands. Failure to do so can result in injury. Bottom Some models come with reversible door panel Trim inserts. STEP 2 To change the color panel: Spacer 1. Remove snap-on bottom trim by pulling forward. Support color panel(s) at bottom while removing trim. Slide color panel(s) Color Panel(s) downward 1/2. Side 2. Grasp top and bottom of panel(s) and bow Tr
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy It may save you both time and expense. Check water hardness. For extremely hard This list includes common experiences water, it may be necessary to install a water that are not the result of defective softener. (See Detergent Chart.) workmanship or material in your Water temperature may be low. Avoid dishwasher. extremely low or high temperatures. (See Factors Affecting
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the Use only fresh detergent designed for stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully. Try a different brand. warm water. Rinse thoroughly. Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or overflowing. Wipe up any spil
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly Removing Spots and Film If unit is hooked up to a food waste Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a Check to see if the knockout plug has been number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware removed from inside the food waste Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove disposer inlet.
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Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate Consumer Services payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. Dishwasher Warranty Warranty (continued) Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Conditions 1. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you Covered may have other rights, which vary from state-to- Full One Year Parts and Labor Warranty state. We authorize no one to change o
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Consumer Services Dishwasher Warranty Canada WARRANTOR: For service under this warranty, contact your local Frigidaire Home Products dealer/retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND 7075 Ordan Drive SERVICE depot, or: Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE 7075 Ordan Drive This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire Mississauga, Ontario Home Products. L5T 1K6 Tel.: (905) 565-9200 Fax: (905) 565-0937 WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PERIOD: SERVICE DEPOT:
