All about the Use & Care of your Dishwasher TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents.......... 13 Product Registration...................................3 Factors Affecting Performance................... 15 Features at a Glance...................................4 Care and Cleaning.................................... 16 Operating Instructions................................5 Before You Call........................................ 17 Preparing and Loading Dishes.................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • • For your Safety • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Frigidaire This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the 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.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Your dishwasher uses a DishSenseTM Technology to understand how much food is on the dishes and then adjusts the cycle accordingly. Wash Cycle Selections Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat Dry The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. HEAT DRY option is available on all cycles. The AIR DRY option will reduce temperature in the hot rinse of the selected wash cycle. This option will slightly decrease energy usage but will increase the likelihood that dishware will not be dry. My Favorite Cycle The MY FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to program your preferred cycle and options into one button.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Window The STATUS window, available on some models, indicates the following activity: 1-24 ������������� 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). PRESS START � Press start will scroll across the status window indicating the START/CANCEL pad needs to be pressed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Cycle Settings Water (approx.) Time * (Hours) Washes/ Rinses Heavy For pots, pans casseroles and dinnerware with driedon or baked-on soils, and silverware Default Surge, Hi-Temp, and Heat 7.0 - 7.9 gal. 26.6 - 29.9 liters 2 1/4 - 3 1/4 4 Washes 3 Rinses Normal For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. Default Surge, Normal, and Heat 2.9 - 7.3 gal. 11.0 - 27.7 liters 2 - 3 1/4 5 Washes 2 Rinses 30 Min Wash Default Scour, Normal and Heat Options Air 4.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES 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.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Adjustable Upper Rack The top rack height can be easily adjusted to accommodate loading taller dishes in either rack. To raise the rack to the upper position, lift rack until both sides are at the same height and the rack will secure in place. Ensure that the rack remains level from front to back with both sides at the same height. To lower rack lift the rack slightly then push down and release.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Bottom Rack 10 place settings standard loading pattern. Bottom Rack Cup Shelf/Stemware Holders 12 place settings standard loading pattern Fold-down Tines Bottom Rack The Cupshelf holder can be folded down to be used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items or fold down both and use for long items such as utensils and spatulas. Fold up to load tall glasses.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES 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. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Filling the Detergent Dispenser NOTE The detergent dispenser has a main wash cup where you will add your detergent or detergent tab. Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing instructions see “Removing Spots and film” detergent. Other detergents may cause section. oversudsing.
DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS 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) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) Hard Water (9-12 grains) Amount of detergent (teaspoons) 4 teaspoons 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons Dispenser cup level First Line Second Line Full NOTE For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough.
FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE 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.
CARE AND CLEANING Outside Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. 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 the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on the counter top and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty.
BEFORE YOU CALL Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following: 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. To Disconnect Service: Food Soils Left on Dishes 1.
BEFORE YOU CALL Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • • • • • • • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water, it may be necessary to install a water softener. (See Detergent Chart). Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low or high temperatures. (See Factors Affecting Performance. Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is ineffective. Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.
BEFORE YOU CALL Vapor at Vent • • • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. Water vapor escapes fromt he vent during the drying part of the cycle. This is normal. Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Installation Instructions). Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons.
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.
