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Important Safety Instructions ......................2
Product Registration ...................................3
Features at a Glance ...................................4
Operating Instructions .............................4-8
Preparing and Loading Dishes ................9-12
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Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .. 13-14
Factors Affecting Performance ...................15
Care and Cleaning ............................... 16-17
Before you Call .................................... 17-19
Major Appliance Warranty .........................20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Product Registration ........3 Factors Affecting Performance ....15 Features at a Glance ........4 Care and Cleaning ....... 16-17 Operating Instructions ......4-8 Before you Call ........17-19 Preparing and Loading Dishes ....9-12 Major Appliance Warranty ......20 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • When loading items to be washed: WARNING -Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal or tub. When using your dishwasher, follow basic -Load sharp items and knives with precautions, including the following: the handles up to reduce the risk of cut- type injuries. -
Page 3: Product Registration
Serial Number tub. Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this our ability to serve you. You can register online dishwasher to previous models, you may be at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your... -
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 drains for a few seconds to remove soils dropped while loading, then 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... -
Page 5: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Your dishwasher uses a DishSense Technology to understand how much food is on the dishes and then adjusts the cycle accordingly. Wash Temp CAUTION The programmed cycles default to the “normal” temperature option, to choose HI-TEMP or SANITIZE press WASH TEMP pad again. - Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat Dry Delay Start The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse The DELAY START option allows you to aid will enhance drying performance. HEAT DRY automatically delay starting your dishwasher from option is available on all cycles. 1-24 hours.
- Page 7 *In all Error Code instances, if Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 min. does not resolve the problem, contact the Frigidaire Customer Care Center at 1-800-944-9044.
- Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Time * Water Washes/ Cycle Settings (Hours) (approx.) Rinses Heavy Default 7.0 - 7.9 gal. 4 Washes For pots, pans Surge, Hi-Temp and Heat 26.6 - 29.9 liters 3 Rinses casseroles and Options dinnerware with dried- Scour, Sanitize and Air on or baked-on soils, and silverware...
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Page 9: Preparing And Loading Dishes
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously fi ltered wash fl uid 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... - Page 10 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Adjustable Upper Rack The top rack height can be easily adjusted to accommodate loading taller dishes in either rack. To raise the rack to the upper position, lift rack until both sides are at the same height and the rack will secure in place.
- Page 11 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Bottom Rack 10 place settings standard loading pattern. 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 12 place settings standard loading pattern long items such as utensils and spatulas.
- Page 12 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Features and appearance of racks and silverware The Stemware holder is used to securely hold basket may vary from your model. your wine glasses in place for the best wash. To properly secure you glass simply press the stem Load the silverware basket while it is in the of the glass into the center of the Cupshelf the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on...
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Page 13: Dishwasher Dispenser And Detergents
DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the The detergent dispenser has a main wash cup water hardness. Water hardness is measured in where you will add your detergent or detergent grains per gallon. - Page 14 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 Medium Hard Water Hard Water (0-3 grains) (4-8 grains) (9-12 grains) 4 teaspoons 6 teaspoons Amount 8 teaspoons (teaspoons)
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Page 15: Factors Affecting Performance
FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid How to adjust the rinse aid dosage Press and hold the RINSE ONLY and DELAY START Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces pad for 5 seconds until the status window shows water spots, fi lming. With it water “sheets” rinse aid level. -
Page 16: Care And Cleaning
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. -
Page 17: Before You Call
BEFORE YOU CALL Before calling for service, review this list. Winterizing It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be are not the result of defective workmanship protected from freezing. - Page 18 BEFORE YOU CALL Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown fi lm. A special fi lter installed in the • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water supply line will correct this problem. water, it may be necessary to install a water (See Removing Spots and Film).
- Page 19 BEFORE YOU CALL Vapor at Vent Opening the door during cycle • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to • If the dishwasher door is opened while the overfl owing. Wipe up any spills with a damp unit is running, the START/CANCEL pad must cloth.
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Page 20: 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 1.800.265.8352 1.800.944.9044 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...