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Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
18" Built-In and Portable
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Safety
Instructions ........................
Features ..............................
Instructions ......................
Loading Dishes ...............
and Detergents ..................
Performance .......................
Cleaning ..........................
Connecting Portable
Dishwasher .......................
Color Panels ......................
Solutions to Common
Troubleshooting ...............
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service ............................... 15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Serial #: (see Features page for location) 1-800-944-9044 Questions? (United States) 1-866-213-9397 (Canada) Visit our Web Site at www.frigidaire.com READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Product Registration Card Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! Safety Instructions ... Features ... Operating Instructions ... -
Page 2: Instructions
• Read all instructions before using your dishwasher. • 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. -
Page 3: Features
Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. Each cycle starts with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water to a level even with the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower and sprayed onto the dishes. -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
7. Open hot water faucet nearest dishwasher to clear cool water from water pipe. Turn off faucet. 8. To start, firmly close dishwasher door until it latches. The ON indicator light will glow throughout the wash, rinse and dry portions of cycle. - Page 5 Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils. • Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the water spray from the rotating spray arm and center wash tower can reach soiled surfaces.
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Page 6: Preparing And Loading Dishes
Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Top Rack Glasses and cups —Place glasses and cups against outside pins at an angle. Cups with a concave bottom will collect water. Small plates and saucers dishes between middle two rows of pins. Plasticware —Load plasticware in the top rack to avoid melting. -
Page 7: Loading Dishes
Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Silverware Basket Load sharp items with handles up. items do not protrude through the holes in the basket and stop the rotation of the spray arm. Load silverware so items are mixed in each section to prevent nesting. -
Page 8: Dishwasher Dispenser And Detergents
Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatically in the main wash. How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. -
Page 9: Factors Affecting Performance
If hard water causes lime deposit buildup, clean using the following instructions: 1. After dishwasher begins to fill, open door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into dishwasher. Do not add dishes or detergent. 2. Run through any full wash cycle. -
Page 10: Dishwasher
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. Drain air gaps are usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. - Page 11 Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/ Convertible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher.
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Page 12: Changing Color Panels
A panel of up to ” thickness may be used in place of the aluminum insert panels furnished with your dishwasher. A kit containing trim and instructions for adding decorative wood panels is available from your local dealer or distributor. -
Page 13: Dishwashing Problems
An early warning of this condition is a cloudy iridescent appearance on glasses. To prevent, be sure dishwasher is getting a full fill of water. Water should reach base of heating element. If water level is low, have water pressure checked by a plumber. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Be sure door is firmly closed. It is normal for dishwasher to pause between cycles. —Food eaking? Check for items sticking out of dishwasher that could prevent door from closing and sealing properly. Use only fresh dishwashing detergent to avoid oversudsing. -
Page 15: Warranty Information
USA 800•944•9044 Electrolux Home Products North America P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. - Page 16 Notes...