All about the
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of your
Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Product Registration ...................................3
Features at a Glance ...................................4
Operating Instructions .............................5-6
Preparing and Loading Dishes ..................6-8
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Factors Affecting Performance ...................10
Care and Cleaning ............................... 11-12
Before you Call .................................... 12-14
Notes ......................................................15
Major Appliance Warranty .........................16
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Product Registration ........3 Factors Affecting Performance ....10 Features at a Glance ........4 Care and Cleaning ....... 11-12 Operating Instructions ......5-6 Before you Call ........12-14 Preparing and Loading Dishes ....6-8 Notes ............15 Major Appliance Warranty ......16 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Repairs should be done by a qualifi ed technician. WARNING • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not touch the heating element during or lease read all instructions before using this immediately after wash has completed. dishwasher.
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    Then the lower arm enhances our ability to serve you. You can rotates and circulates water. This is followed register online at www.frigidaire.com or by by a pause and a slightly different sound as dropping your Product Registration Card in the the upper arms spray water.
  • Page 4: Features At A Glance

    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 fi lls with water covering the fi lter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the fi lter and down the drain as the water is pumped out.
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Option Selections Wash Cycle Selections Heavy Wash Heat Dry For heavily soiled dishware, pots, pans casserole The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse and dinnerware with dried-on or baked on soils: aid will enhance drying performance. The energy required to use the HEAT DRY option •...
  • Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Time (approx.) Water (approx.) Washes/Rinses Cycle and intended use Heavy Wash Recommended for pots, pans, 7.5 Gallons 190 minutes 5 Washes casseroles and dinnerware 28 Liters 3 Rinses having light to heavily soiled loads. Normal Wash 151 minutes 4.5 Gallons 3 Washes...
  • Page 7: Preparing And Loading Dishes

    PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES 10 place settings standard loading pattern 10 place settings standard loading pattern. 12 place settings standard loading pattern 12 place settings standard loading pattern. Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
  • Page 8 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Silverware Basket Adding a Dish To add or remove items after wash cycle CAUTION starts: • Unlatch door and wait a few seconds Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) until wash action stops before opening. pointing down.
  • Page 9: Dishwasher Dispenser And Detergents

    DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS CAUTION Cover Main Wash The use of industrial grade detergent can damage the heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher leading to damage to the unit and surrounding property. Use only Cover household grade automatic dishwasher Latch detergents.
  • Page 10: Factors Affecting Performance

    FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying, water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. reduces water spots, fi lming, and lubricates wash arm bearing for proper Low Water pressure may occur when laundry rotation.
  • Page 11: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Spray Arm varies WARNING by model Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Glass Trap Outer Door - Clean outer door with warm soapy water and a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and a dry cloth.
  • Page 12 CARE AND CLEANING Winterizing • Home water pressure may be too low- should be 20 to 120 pounds per square A dishwasher left in an unheated place should inch (psi). be protected from freezing. Have a qualifi ed • Check incoming water temperature. It person do the following: should be about 120 F (49...
  • Page 13: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL Dishware Chipped Detergent Left in Cups • Load with care and do not overload. (See • Detergent may be old. Discard and use Preparing and Loading Dishes). fresh detergent. • Place delicate items in top rack. • Be sure the dish load doesn’t spray from entering the detergent cup.
  • Page 14 BEFORE YOU CALL Dishwasher Won’t Run Stains on Tub Interior • Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped • Washing large amounts of dishware with or if a fuse is blown. tomato based soil can cause a pink/ orange appearance. This will not affect •...
  • Page 15: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 16: Major Appliance Warranty

    Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifi cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.944.9044 1.800.265.8352 Frigidaire Electrolux Canada Corp. 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte, NC 28262...

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