FRIGIDAIRE Use & Care TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions... Product Registration Features at a Glance... Operating Instructions, Preparing and Loading Dishes www. frigidness USA 1-800-944-9044 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents. 13-14 Factors Affecting Performance... Care and Cleaning... Before you Call. Major Appliance Warranty. www.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 WARNING When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: For your Safety 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. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED.
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FEATURES Al A GLANCE Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray ams 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 thru steps are repeat Tub Gasket seg hand across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out, This series of as needed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your dishwasher uses a DishSensé™ Technology to understand how much food is on the dishes and then adjusts the cycle accordingly. MN CAUTION Property Damage Hazard Before starting dishwasher be sure that the water is connected and turned on. Failure to do so may cause damage to the pump seal and result in water leakage.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sanitize Option To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select SANITIZE option, by pressing 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 155°F (68°C) and will maintain that temperature for 9 inmates. This option is available in Heavy Wash/Power Plus and Normal Wash Cycles. Only these sanitation cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.
Status Window OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The STATUS window, available on some models, indicates the following activity: 1-24 MINUTES... Number of delay start hours. The last our wilt count down in minutes. Number of minutes left in cycle (1-199). Level of Rinse Aid dosage. CLOSE door wil scroll across the status window indicating the door needs to be closed. The status indicator lights will flash to indicate the current cycle Status.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Cycle Settings Water Time © | Washes] (approx. (Hours) | Rinses Joan Wash/ Power peaceful . on 70-79 gal | 2%, -3Y, | 4 Washes urge, Hi-Temp and Heat ~ i) For pots, pans anon 26.6 29.9 tees 3 Rinses casseroles and i dinnerware with dried-| Scour, Sanitize and Air on or baked-o soils, and silverware Normal Wash Default 29-73 gal 2-31, |5 Washes For regularly Surge, Normal and Est | 11,0 27.7 liters 2 Rinses soiled dishes and options silverware.
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-an foods should be coarsened 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 I = AEE 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, Ta raise the rack to the upper position, ft rack until both sides are at the same height and the rack will secure in place, Ensure that the Mack 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, Fold-down Tines Upper Rack The fled
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Bottom Rack 12 place settings standard loading pattern Fold-down Tines Bottom Rack The fold-down tines in the lower and upper rack make it easy to load those extra large and hardtop-fit items.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES The Stemware haler is used to securely hold your wine glasses In place for the best wash.
DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has a main wash cup where you will add your detergent or detergent tab. = Use only fresh automatic dish washing detergent. Other detergents may cause overdressing. «When using automatic dish washing detergent tablet, place one tablet in main wash cup and close. + Add detergent just before starting cycle. + Sere detergent in a cool, dry location, Moist or caked detergent may nat dissolve properly. /1\, caution The use o
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 Medium Hard Water Hard Water (0-3 grains) (8-8 grains) (3-12 grains) Amount 4 teaspoons. 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons (teaspoons) Dispenser cup First Line Second Line Full level: L bore 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 Shaw clear when iris time to refill.
CARE AND CLEANING Recommended Frequency to Clean Your Filters Loads per week | If you scrape your If you scrape and rinse your | If you wash your dishes dishes before loading: | dishes before loading: before fading: 8-12 Monthly Every two months Once a Year 4-7 Every bwo months Once a Year Once a Year 1-3 Once a Year Once a Year Once a Year Fine Filter The Fine Filter is designed to collect big items such as broken glass, bones and pits.
Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing, Have a qualified person da the following: To Disconnect Service: 1. Turn off electrical power ta the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker 2 Shut off water supply. 3, Place a pan under the inlet valve, Disconnect water line from the inlet valve and drain into pan, 4, Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into pan, To Restore Service: 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.
Vapor at Vent = Spiffed rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing, Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. + Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Installation Instructions), Dishwasher Won't Run + Check to see if Circuit breaker is tripped or if a fuse is blown. ake sure water supply is turned an, » Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See Operating Instructions). = Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option? = Make sure door is closed and latched.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a ane year limited warranty, For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolyte wil pay afl 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.