Frigidaire FFBD1821MW0A Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Dishwash_ FactoJ...
  • Page 2 Check with manufacturer for Serial number recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability hazard. to serve you. You can register online at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product •...
  • Page 3 Your d ishwasher, illustrated b elow, cleans b yspraying a mixture ofhot,clean water, a nddetergent against thesoiled surfaces ofyourdishes a ndtableware. Each cycle starts witha pre-drain. Next, t hedishwasher fillswithwatertoa level e ven withthe heating element. This waterisconstantly pumped t hrough t herotating spray armandsprayed o ntothedishes. S oiled w ateris pumped o utandreplaced iwthclean water d uring acylce.
  • Page 4 Getting Started 1. Check Filter (See Cleaning Filter) See page 11 for instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher. 2. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is 3. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & hot.
  • Page 5 Dish Preparation Energy Options It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them Hi-Ternp Wash Option into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F cups.
  • Page 6 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 saucers--Place dishes between middle two rows of pins. Plasticware--Load plasticware in the top rack to avoid melting.
  • Page 7 Filling the Detergent Dispenser • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. The detergent dispenser has one covered and one Other detergents will cause oversudsing. uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the • Add detergent just before starting cycle. dishwasher when the door is closed.
  • Page 8 Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces Water pressure should be between 20 and 120 pounds per water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes square inch. Low water pressure occurs most often during rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave periods of high water consumption, such as when laundry spots.
  • Page 9 Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected Burn Hazard from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following" Allow heatingelementto cool beforecleaningthe interior. To Disconnect Service: Failureto do socan result in 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply burns.
  • Page 10 Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may causewater lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. Failure to do so could result in property damage. Cleaning the Spray Arm The spray arm may need to be cleaned to insure that there are no clogs to the spray arm jets and bearings due to hard water chemicals.
  • Page 11 Theportable dishwasher mustbeconnected t oa faucet a ndelectrical outlet e ach timeit isused. F ollow directions o nthis page to properly c onnect dishwasher. Faucet Adapter Assembly IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. (FigureA) The power cord and faucet coupler with hoses are located in a compartment in back of dishwasher.
  • Page 12 Dishes not clean-check Chipped dishe s.and g!asses result pages 4 to 8 for _rom rough handling ana _mproper ioaang, uo not put information on correct wash cycle, proper loading, water glasses in direct contact with other items. Place glasses temperature, water pressure, hard water, amount of detergent, old and ineffective detergent, and dish securely against pins.
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting Do not place silver or touching next to Before calling for service, review this list. It may stainless steel utensils in dishwasher silverware basket. save you both time and expense. This list includes This can cause pitting of stainless steel blades. (Most common experiences that are not the result of silver knives have stainless steel blades.
  • Page 15 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 installed,...
  • Page 17 Dishwash_ FactoJ...
  • Page 18 Check with manufacturer for Serial number recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability hazard. to serve you. You can register online at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product •...
  • Page 19 Your d ishwasher, illustrated b elow, cleans b yspraying a mixture ofhot,clean water, a nddetergent against thesoiled surfaces ofyourdishes a ndtableware. Each cycle starts witha pre-drain. Next, t hedishwasher fillswithwatertoa level e ven withthe heating element. This waterisconstantly pumped t hrough t herotating spray armandsprayed o ntothedishes. S oiled w ateris pumped o utandreplaced iwthclean water d uring acylce.
  • Page 20 Getting Started 1. Check Filter (See Cleaning Filter) See page 11 for instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher. 2. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is 3. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & hot.
  • Page 21 Dish Preparation Energy Options It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them Hi-Ternp Wash Option into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F cups.
  • Page 22 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 saucers--Place dishes between middle two rows of pins. Plasticware--Load plasticware in the top rack to avoid melting.
  • Page 23 Filling the Detergent Dispenser • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. The detergent dispenser has one covered and one Other detergents will cause oversudsing. uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the • Add detergent just before starting cycle. dishwasher when the door is closed.
  • Page 24 Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces Water pressure should be between 20 and 120 pounds per water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes square inch. Low water pressure occurs most often during rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave periods of high water consumption, such as when laundry spots.
  • Page 25 Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected Burn Hazard from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following" Allow heatingelementto cool beforecleaningthe interior. To Disconnect Service: Failureto do socan result in 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply burns.
  • Page 26 Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may causewater lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. Failure to do so could result in property damage. Cleaning the Spray Arm The spray arm may need to be cleaned to insure that there are no clogs to the spray arm jets and bearings due to hard water chemicals.
  • Page 27 Theportable dishwasher mustbeconnected t oa faucet a ndelectrical outlet e ach timeit isused. F ollow directions o nthis page to properly c onnect dishwasher. Faucet Adapter Assembly IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. (FigureA) The power cord and faucet coupler with hoses are located in a compartment in back of dishwasher.
  • Page 28 Dishes not clean-check Chipped dishe s.and g!asses result pages 4 to 8 for _rom rough handling ana _mproper ioaang, uo not put information on correct wash cycle, proper loading, water glasses in direct contact with other items. Place glasses temperature, water pressure, hard water, amount of detergent, old and ineffective detergent, and dish securely against pins.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Do not place silver or touching next to Before calling for service, review this list. It may stainless steel utensils in dishwasher silverware basket. save you both time and expense. This list includes This can cause pitting of stainless steel blades. (Most common experiences that are not the result of silver knives have stainless steel blades.
  • Page 31 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 installed,...

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