DISHWASHER use & care Introduction........................................................2 Operating Instructions...................................8 Important Safety information.....................3 Care and Cleaning.......................................... 11 Features...............................................................5 Troubleshooting.............................................. 19 Controls And Settings....................................6 Limited Warranty.........................
INTRODUCTION Welcome to our family Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues. FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING • Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. • If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher. • Do not wash plastic items unless marked: “Dishwasher Safe” or equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not marked dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your dishwasher, follow the previous basic precautions . WARNING Please read all instructions before using this appliance. Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the dishwasher is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play.
FEATURES Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. First, the dishwasher drains for a few seconds to remove soils dropped while loading, then fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of water fills varies with the cycle being used.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 1 2 3 1 4 5 2 6 7 3 4 8 5 NOTE Your dishwasher uses a DishSenseTM Technology to understand how much food is on the dishes and then adjusts the cycle accordingly. CAUTION 6 9 1 Wash Cycle Selections: Favorite Cycle The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to program your preferred cycle and options into one button. Once saved, simply press the FAVORITE CYCLE button to select the saved cycle and options.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Sanitize Option To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option by pressing the WASH TEMP pad. When selected, the light will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155oF (68oC) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in Heavy and Normal Cycles. Only these sanitize cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.
8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Start Button When cycle and options are selected, LEDs of selected cycle and options are illuminated. The status window displays the cycle time. To start the cycle, press START pad and close the dishwasher door immediately. The status window displays ‘Close’ after the START pad is pressed. A tone will sound indicating the cycle is successfully started after door is closed. 9 Cancel Button Press the CANCEL button if you have selected your cycle and options and decide to cancel.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Status Window The STATUS window, available on some models, indicates the following activity: 1-24h Number of delay start hours. The last hour will count down in minutes. CLOSE Close will scroll across the status window indicating the door needs to be closed. MINUTES Number of minutes left in cycle (1-199). L0–L6. Level of Rinse Aid dosage.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Cycle Settings Heavy Default Surge, Hi-Temp and Heat Options Scour, Sanitize and Air For pots, pans casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or bakedon soils, and silverware Normal For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.
CARE AND CLEANING 11 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.
CARE AND CLEANING Fold-down Tines Upper Rack The fold-down tines in the upper rack makes it easy to load those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading. 10 place settings standard loading pattern Upper Rack 12 place settings standard loading pattern Adjustable Upper Rack The top rack height can be easily adjusted to accommodate loading taller dishes in either rack.
CARE AND CLEANING Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation. 8 place settings standard loading pattern. 10 place settings standard loading pattern. 13 Fold-down Tines Bottom Rack The fold-down tines in the lower and upper rack make it easy to load those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading.
CARE AND CLEANING Loading the Silverware Basket CAUTION Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. The Stemware holder is used to securely hold your wine glasses in place for the best wash. To properly secure you glass simply press the stem of the glass into the center of the Cupshelf the rubber pieces will secure around the stem to hold the glass in place. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
CARE AND CLEANING To add or remove items after wash cycle starts: • • • 15 How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning Add the item and wait a few seconds and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can to allow cold air to slowly expand cause etching to some glassware which inside dishwasher.
CARE AND CLEANING Dosage of Detergent Place a single detergent tablet or packet into the detergent dispenser compartment. Detergent Usage Chart Water Hardness Soft Water (0-3 grains) Amount Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) Hard Water (9-12 grains) 4 teaspoons 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons First Line Second Line Full (teaspoons) Dispenser cup level: NOTE For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough.
CARE AND CLEANING 17 Recommended Frequency to Clean Your Filters Loads per week If you scrape your dishes before loading: If you scrape and rinse your dishes before loading: If you wash your dishes before loading: 8 - 12 Monthly Every two months Once a Year Once a Year Once a Year Once a Year Once a Year 4-7 1-3 Every two months Once a Year Fine Filter The Fine Filter is designed to collect big items such as broken glass, bones and pits.
CARE AND CLEANING Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water spots, filming. With it water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed. The indicator will be dark when full and will show clear when it is time to refill.
TROUBLESHOOTING Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following: To Disconnect Service: 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker. 2. Shut off water supply. 3. 4. 19 Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
TROUBLESHOOTING Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Dishware Stained or Discolored • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1L) of warm water. Rinse thoroughly. Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown film. A special filter installed in the water supply line will correct this problem. (See Removing Spots and Film). • Check water hardness.
TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Detergent Left in Dispenser Cup Dishwasher has an Odor • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh detergent. • • Be sure the dish load doesn’t block spray from entering the detergent cup. Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can create an odor. Use Rinse Only cycle. • There will be a “new” smell when first installed. This is normal. • Check to see if cycle has been completed. • • Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.
LIMITED 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.
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