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 INFORMATION 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 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 soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying performance by adding additional rinse aid and increasing the water temperature. SANITIZE SPRAY Press SPRAY pad to select this option.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DELAY TIME The DELAY TIME option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours. Select your desired cycle and options, then press the DELAY TIME pad until the desired delay time displays in the status window. The LEDs of the selected cycle and options are illuminated. The status window displays the delay time and then displays ‘Press Start’. To start the delay countdown, press START/ CANCEL pad and close door immediately.
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 (1-99). 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 High Options Scour, Air Dry and Sanitize 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 None Available Options Spray, Scour, Air Dry, High and Sanitize 2.9 - 7.3 gal. 11.0 - 27.
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 Fold-down Tines Upper Rack Flex Wash The Flex Wash system gives you the ability to wash the inside areas of baby bottles, narrow glassware and other items. To turn this feature on turn these clips to have them pointing upward (B). To turn off just slide them back down toward the rack (A). See image below. The fold-down tines in the upper rack makes it easy to load those extra large and hard-to-fit items.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES 8 place settings standard loading pattern. 10 place settings standard loading pattern. Bottom Rack Bottom Rack Cup Shelf/Stemware Holders 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: 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. 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.
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 from the 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.