FRIGIDAIRE Use & Care TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions... Product Registration .. Features at a Glance... Operating Instructions, Preparing and Loading Dishes Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents. 12-13 www. frigidness USA 1-800-944-9044 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 hand across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out, This series of as needed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Option Selections High HIGH option is selected, by pressing the HIGH pad. The dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C) and increases the temperature higher in the final rinse to help with the drying stage. This helps dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soi from dishes more effectively and aids in dry na performance by adding additional rinse aid and increasing the water temperature.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Window The STATUS window indicates the following activity: MINUTES. L114... Bite Light Number of minutes heftiness cycle Level of Rinse Aid dosage. Number of delay start hours. The last hour will count down in minutes. CLOSE DOOR, Close door will sore accosts 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 power Plus Pete an A 70-79 gal. | 2%, -39, | 4 Washes or pots, pans pray, High and Air Dry 29.01 i Assam Pre organs 26.6 29.9 liters 3 Rinses dinnerware with dried i" on or baked-on soils, |Scour and Sanitize and silverware Normal Wash Default 29-75 gal. | 2-3, | 5 Washes For regularly Spray and Al Ory 11.0 27.7 fairs 2 Rinses soiled dishes and Options i . silverware.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, eto, 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, lean 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 Flex Wash The Flex Wash system gives you the ability to wash the inside areas of baby bottles, narrow glassware and other items. Ta turn this feature on turn these clips to have them painting upward {8}. To turn off just slide them back down toward the rack (A). See image below. Fold-down Tines Upper Rack The fold-down tines in the upper rack makes it easy ta load those extra large and hard-to-fit ems.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES @ 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 holder is used to securely hold your wine glasses in place for the best wash, Ta properly secure you glass simply press the stem of the glass anti the center of the Cup shelf the rubber pieces will secure around the stem to hold the glass in place, Soft Grip Rack The Soft Grip Rack is used to secure in place glassware and those plastic items that may move around with the water from the spray arm.
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. «Store detergent in a coal, dry location. Moist or caked detergent may not dissolve property. /1\, caution The use
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) (4-8 grains) (9-12 grains) Amount 4 teaspoons & teaspoons 8 teaspoons {teaspoons} Dispenser cup First Line Second Line Full level L none For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough.
FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water spats, filming, With it water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser, located next ta 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.
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 ta make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly.
WINTERIZING 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, Shut off water supply. Place a pan under the inlet naive, Disconnect water line from the inlet valve and drain into pan. Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into pan.
L noe Ta achieve the best results from your dishwasher, visit www. dishwashingexpert.oom for general tps regarding the performance and operation of your dishwasher. 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, Food Coifs Left on Dishes + Chose another cycle for longer washing time. + Choose the HIGH option.
BEFORE YOU CALL Dishware Stained or Discolored Tea and coffee can stain cups, Remove the stains by hand washing In a solution of 1/2 cup (120 mi} bleach and one quart (IL) of warm water Rinse thoroughly, Tron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown film. A special fitter installed in the water supply line will correct this problem. {See Removing Spots and Film). Aluminum utensils can leave gray black marks when they rub against other items, Load Property.
Dishwasher has an Odor 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 ta see if unit is draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly. Stains on Tuk Interior Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange appearance. This will not affect performance and will gradually fade aver time.
MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance Js covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolyte will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when stitch appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.