Dishwasher use & care manual 400 series product registration card please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! Safety instructions ......................... 2 features .............................. 3 normal operating sounds ................................ 4 operating instructions ............
2 important safety instructions printed in u.S.A. This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: • read all ins...
3 your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down...
4 operating instructions vent very important information— read before operating your dishwasher! Normal operating sounds this dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—it's quieter! The new wash system uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each c...
5 wash cycle selections note: cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Pots & pans * (89 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry) (7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. Gallons) (27.3 liters) for pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils: • press pots & pans but...
6 preparing and loading dishes dish preparation scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, may...
7 preparing and loading dishes (continued) loading the bottom rack make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drai...
8 dishwasher dispenser & detergents • use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause oversudsing. • add detergent just before starting cycle. • store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. Filling the detergent dispenser the de...
9 dishwasher dispenser & detergents (continued) rinse aid rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. 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 ...
10 care and cleaning overfill protector — keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub. • clean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup. • overfill protector should move up and down freely about one inch. If it ...
11 care and cleaning (continued) property damage hazard freezing temperatures may cause water 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. Winterizing a dishwasher left in an unheated place shou...
12 changing color panels cut hazard metal door panels are sharp and should be handled with care. Wear gloves to protect hands. Failure to do so can result in injury. Some models come with reversible door panel inserts which offer three decorative colors. The panels are separated by a divider trim st...
13 changing color panels (continued) 5. Arrange panel(s) so the desired color is facing out. Place one side of panel(s) under side trim and bow slightly until other side fits under opposite trim. Push down to make sure panel(s) and spacer are in channel of divider trim strip. 6. Move complete panel ...
14 solutions to common dishwashing problems • avoid overloading and improper loading. (see preparing and loading dishes.) • use fresh detergent. Old detergent is ineffective. • make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled. • check to see that proper amount of detergent is being used for cycle selected. A...
15 solutions to common dishwashing problems (continued) vapor at vent •water vapor escapes from the vent when the dishwasher goes into the drying part of cycle. This is normal. Dishwasher won't run •check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if a fuse is blown. •make sure water supply is turned o...
16 solutions to common dishwashing problems (continued) 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. (see glassware/flatware spotted or cloudy section.) to remove buildup, ...
17 dishwasher warranty warrantor: frigidaire company, a division of white consolidated industries, inc. Covered full one year parts and labor warranty for one year from date of purchase, frigidaire company will repair or replace any part of the appliance that proves to be defective in materials or w...
18 warrantor: frigidaire canada 866 langs drive cambridge, ontario n3h 2n7 this dishwasher is a branded product of frigidaire canada. Warranty period: for the first year after purchase by the original consumer/ owner: for the second and third year after purchase by the original consumer/owner: for t...
