All about the Use & Care of your Dishwasher TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser..............9 Product Registration...................................3 Care and Cleaning.................................... 11 Features at a Glance...................................4 Before You Call........................................ 13 Operating Instructions................................5 Major Appliance Warranty......................... 16 Preparing and Loading Dishes.............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety, please follow the information in this manual to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to help prevent property damage or personal injury. Proper Installation Please read the Installation Instructions carefully and follow all instructions when installing the dishwasher. • This manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout there service life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information. _________________________________ Purchase Date NOTE Not all cycles and options available on all models.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. The dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the multiple filter and spray arms. Separated 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wash Cycles Wash Options Wash Cycle Selections Cycle times are approximate and will vary with the options selected. Hot water is necessary to activate the detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature. If it is not at the appropriate temperature the timer will delay the cycle to allow automatic water heating during the main wash.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Display window This LED screen displays the minutes remaining in a running cycle, hours of delay before the unit is set to start, error codes, etc. • If the machine is in operation, the remaining time (mins) of the selected cycle will be shown in the display window. • If the Delay option is selected, the number of hours of delay (1h-24h) will be shown in the display window.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously 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.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Large items should be turned so that the inside faces downward. Load large items such as pans and pots into the dishwasher so their open sides face downwards. We recommend loading cups, stemware, and small plates into the upper basket. Larger items should be placed along the edge so they do not interfere with the spray arm rotation. Check to ensure that they do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.
DETERGENT AND RINSE AID DISPENSER The detergent and rinse aid dispenser will 2. automatically release the measured amount of detergent and rinse aid at the appropriate time during the dishwasher cycles. Add the recommended amount of detergent to the detergent compartment. Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The Heat Dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.
DETERGENT AND RINSE AID DISPENSER NOTE Visually check viewing port to determine if rinse aid is low. Fill as needed. To refill the rinse aid dispenser: 1. Lift up the end tab of rinse aid cover to open. 2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with liquid rinse aid until full. DO NOT overfill. NOTE Use the viewing port when filling the rinse aid reservoir. 10 WARNING Do not fill the reservoir above the full level indicator. Excess rinse aid can overflow during the wash cycle. 3.
CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Dishwasher Keeping your dishwasher clean improves its performance, reduces unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. Cleaning the Exterior WARNING Do not remove the tub front seal (the long rubber seal enclosing the opening of the dishwasher). 1. Turn off the dishwasher. 2. Rotate the filter insert counterclockwise to unfasten and then detach the filter insert. 3. Remove the fine filter (flat, rectangular).
CARE AND CLEANING 4. Remove any dirt or other remains from the Cleaning the Lower Spray Arm filters, and then rinse them under running If your dishwasher does not seem to be cleanwater. ing adequately or the spray arm nozzles seem clogged, the lower spray arm can be removed and cleaned. Remove spray arm carefully to avoid damage. Remove lower spray arm 5. 1. Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles. 2. If cleaning is needed, remove the spray arm by pulling it upwards. 3.
BEFORE YOU CALL Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. PROBLEM Dishwasher won’t start Dishwasher beeps at the end of the cycle Dishwasher operates too long POSSIBLE CAUSES • Dishwasher won’t start. • Power supply or power line is not connected. • Delay option has been selected. • Control Lock activated (select models).
BEFORE YOU CALL PROBLEM Etching Detergent left in dispenser cup Detergent dispenser will not shut Water remains in the dishwasher Dishwasher does not drain properly POSSIBLE CAUSES • Previous cycle has not finished or has been interrupted. • Drain is clogged. • Drain hose is kinked. Suds in the tub Dishwasher leaks Black or gray marks on dishes Stained tub interior • Improper detergent is used. • Excessive suds caused by using the improper detergent. • Dishwasher is not level.
BEFORE YOU CALL Error Codes Error codes will display on the display window when the following errors occur: Code Meaning Possible Causes i1 Longer inlet time Faucets is not opened, or water intake is restricted, or water pressure is too low. i4 Unit leaking Some element of dishwasher leaks. WARNING • If overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling a service provider.
MAJOR APPLIANCE 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.