USER MANUAL Top Control Dishwasher F24DWS650PR
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Installing and setting up your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your dishwasher. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your dishwasher. WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death. 1 WARNING-DANGER play with, operate, or crawl inside the dishwasher. Never allow children to 2 Turn off the dishwasher before carrying out user maintenance on it. 3 If a component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• • • • • • Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating.
Package contents • • • • • Dishwasher Hose Installation kits User Guide Installation Guide Main components Top light Top rack Upper spray arm Cup shelf Adjustable upper rack Tub gasket Middle spray arm Silverware basket Bottom rack Vortex wash arm (left side) Lower spray arm Heating element Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser 6
Installing and setting up your dishwasher 1 Water supply temperature should be between 120° F and 149° F (49° C and 65° C). 2 Dispose of the discarded appliance and packing material properly. 3 The dishwasher must be grounded or it can result in a risk of electric shock. If there is any damage of the contact to the dishwasher, please contact 4 Customer Service. Do to attempt to repair or replace any part by yourself.
Filter system Your dishwasher has a multiple filter system which includes four separate filter meshes. It separates dirty water and clean water into different chambers.The multiple filter system helps your dishwasher to get better performance with less water and less energy. Smart wash system Your dishwasher has a smart wash system under the normal wash program which selects the wash cycle based on how large and how soiled the load, permitting your dishwasher to clean more efficiently every time.
Using your dishwasher Using the control panel Your dishwasher's control panel is located on the top edge of the door. The door must be opened to make settings and operate the dishwasher. Cycles Select a cycle based on the type of dishes to be washed and the level of soil on the dishes. Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. The timer will be delayed to allow for the water to heat for the main wash of all cycles if the sensor detects the water is not hot enough.
Controls and indicators Options can add enhancements to the cycle selected. 7 - DISPLAYShows the remaining hours and minutes of the current cycle, delay hours remaining, and error codes (see Error codes on page 26). 8 - Rinse AidTurns on when you need to add rinse aid. 9 - SanitizedTurns on when a sanitized cycle is finished. Turns off after 30 seconds, when the door is opened. 10 - CleanTurns on after a cycle finished. Turns off after 30 seconds when the door is opened.
Options 12 - HEATED DRYUse to heat-dry your dishes. This function is not available for rinse only cycle. 13 - SANITIZEUse to sanitize your dishes and glassware. Maintains the water temperature at158° F (70° C) max., and is available with the AUTO, NORMAL, and HEAVY cycles. Notes • Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. • The sanitize cycle is NSF certified. 14 - HI TEMP WASHUse to maintain the water temperature at140° F (60° C) max.
Preparing and loading dishes Preparing dishes for washing • Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, and similar items. The continuous filtered wash system will remove the 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.
Adjusting the top rack This dishwasher has a convenient top rack for silverware, cutlery, and small items. This rack can be adjusted to accommodate varying loads, as shown below.
Adjusting the upper rack The height of the upper rack can be adjusted to accommodate loading taller dishes in either rack. 1 Lift the rack to move it to the upper position. Upper rack in the upper position 2 Press the handle to move it to the lower position. Upper rack in the Lower position Loading the upper rack The upper rack is designed for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls, and plastic items marked dishwasher-safe.
Loading the top rack You can place the items in the top rack randomly or in an orderly fashion.
Loading suggestions are shown below: 8 place settings 12 place settings 14 place settings 16 place settings 16
Loading the bottom rack The bottom rack is designed to accommodate plates, bowls, saucers, and cookware. The adjustable rack lets you load items up to 13 inches high. Large items should be placed along the edge, with the inside faces down, so they do not interfere with the middle or lower spray arms or prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. The fold-down tines on the bottom rack are provided to support extra large and hard-to-f it items.
Loading the silverware basket The silverware basket is divided into three separate sections, which can be placed in either the upper or lower racks. Spoons Forks and salad forks Knives Large forks Large spoons Forks and salad forks Large forks Knives Caution Make sure that nothing protrudes through the bottom of the silverware basket to block the lower spray arm. Adding a dish Caution TO AVOID BURN INJURY: Open the door slowly and wait until the spray arms and wash action stop.
Filling the detergent dispenser 1 Push the detergent dispenser cover latch downwards to open the detergent cup. Open detergent cup 2 Add detergent (dry powder, liquid, or packets) to the cup. 3 Close the detergent dispenser cover. The amount of detergent required depends on the cycle selected and the soil level on the dishes. Refer to the following table for the recommended amount.
Filling the rinse aid dispenser Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aid greatly improves drying performance after the final rinse. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. Under normal conditions, the rinse aid will last approximately one month. Try to keep the dispenser full, but do not over fill it. 1 Turn rinse aid dispenser cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise and lift it out. 2 Add rinse aid until liquid touches the indicated fill level.
Factors affecting performance Using rinse aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. In addition, the heated dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse.
Factors affecting performance Caution TO AVOID BURN INJURY: Allow the heating element to cool before attempting to clean the interior of your dishwasher. Cleaning the stainless steel panel Clean the stainless steel door and handle regularly with a soft cloth and standard household cleaner to remove the debris Caution Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine to clean the stainless steel door.
2 Rotate the cylinder filter, then lift it out. Loc k 3 Lift the fine filter from the bottom of the tub. 4 Take out the fabric filter.
5 Flush the filters by holding them under running water. 6 7 8 9 Replace the fabric filter. Replace the fine filter. Replace the cylinder filter. Replace the bottom rack. Cleaning the door and tub gaskets Clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles regularly.
The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning under normal use. If needed, the tub gasket can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use a brush to clean the opening in the end of the gasket. Cleaning the air gap If there is an air gap installed with your dishwasher, make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly. Air gap is not part of your dishwasher. Before you clean the air gap, turn off the dishwasher, then remove the plastic air gap cover and clean with a toothpick.
3 Place a pan under the inlet valve, then disconnect water line from the inlet valve and drain it into a pan. 4 Disconnect drain line from pump and drain the water into a pan. To restore service: 1 Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical power. 2 Turn on water and electrical power supply. 3 Fill the detergent cup and the rinse aid cup and run the dishwasher through a heated-wash cycle. 4 Check all connections to make sure they do not leak.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The dishwasher won’t start The door may not be closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed and latched. The power is off or not connected. Make sure that the power is connected and turned on. The delay start option is selected. Refer to the “Delay” section under “Controls and indicators” on page 10. The child lock is activated. Deactivate the child lock. Refer to the “Child lock” section under “Functions” on page 10.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Spots and filming on dishes Water hardness is too high For extremely hard water, install a water softener. Dishes are loaded improperly. Reload the dishwasher as shown in “Preparing and loading dishes” on page 12. Old or damp rinse aid power is used. Use fresh, liquid rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser is empty Fill the rinse aid dispenser. Increase the rinse aid setting. or the setting is too low. Etching Using too much detergent.
Specifications Specifications Capacity Max 16 place settings Dimensions (WxDxH) unit with decorated door and handle 23.9 x 26.5 x 33.7 in. (606 x 674 x 857 mm) unit without decorated door and handle 23.9 x 24 x 33.7 in. (606 x 610 x 857 mm) Power requirements 120 V~60 Hz Current 8.
Dishwasher Warranty What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided by FORTÉ in this Statement of Limited Dishwasher Warranty applies only to the FORTÉ appliance sold to you (“Dishwasher“), provided that the Dishwasher was purchased: ■ For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes. ■ New at retail (not a display, "as is", or previously returned model), and not for resale, or commercial use.
■ Use of the Dishwasher in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor Dishwasher outdoors, use of the Dishwasher in conjunction with air or water-going vessels).
