Operating Instructions - Frigidaire FGID2466QF2A Use & Care Manual

Heat Dry/Air Dry
Use of the HEAT DRY option, especially in Use of the HEAT DRY option, especially in
combination with use of rinse agent, will combination with use of rinse agent, will
enhance drying. If AIR DRY is selected the enhance drying. If AIR DRY is selected the
heater will be de-activated during the drying heater will be de-activated during the drying
phase of the selected wash cycle. This will phase of the selected wash cycle. This will
slightly lower the energy use but will increase slightly lower the energy use but will increase
the likelihood that the dishware will not dry the likelihood that the dishware will not dry
completely. completely.
Sahara Dry
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When SAHARA DRY When SAHARA DRY
the dishwasher extends drying time by the dishwasher extends drying time by
approximately 20 minutes. The SAHARA DRY approximately 20 minutes. The SAHARA DRY
option can be used with all cycles except option can be used with all cycles except
CHINA CRYSTAL, ENERGY SAVER and RINSE CHINA CRYSTAL, ENERGY SAVER and RINSE
ONLY. For best drying performance, also apply ONLY. For best drying performance, also apply
an increased wash temperature by selecting an increased wash temperature by selecting
HI-TEMP WASH or even better, the SANITIZE HI-TEMP WASH or even better, the SANITIZE
option. option.
The energy required to use the SAHARA DRY The energy required to use the SAHARA DRY
option costs pennies per cycle. You may option costs pennies per cycle. You may
choose not to select the SAHARA DRY choose not to select the SAHARA DRY
however you may have items in your dish load however you may have items in your dish load
that will not be completely dry at the end of that will not be completely dry at the end of
the cycle. the cycle.
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select
the SANITIZE option. When selected, the the SANITIZE option. When selected, the
indicator light will come on and remain on until indicator light will come on and remain on until
the end of cycle. The water temperature in the the end of cycle. The water temperature in the
final rinse will be raised to 156 final rinse will be raised to 156
option is available in POWER PLUS, NORMAL option is available in POWER PLUS, NORMAL
WASH and TOP RACK Cycles. Only these WASH and TOP RACK Cycles. Only these
sanitization cycles have been designed to meet sanitization cycles have been designed to meet
NSF requirements. NSF requirements.
The cycle time will be extended until the proper The cycle time will be extended until the proper
water temperature is reached. Washing water temperature is reached.
action will continue during the water heating action will continue during the water heating
delay. For best results, the incoming water delay. For best results, the incoming water
temperature should be at least 120 temperature should be at least 120
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there
is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if
the incoming water temperature is below 120 the incoming water temperature is below 120
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To turn off the SANITIZE option, press To turn off the SANITIZE option, press
SANITIZE a second time. The indicator light will SANITIZE a second time. The indicator light will
turn off. turn off.
option is selected, option is selected,
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Favorite Cycle
The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to
program your preferred cycle and options into program your preferred cycle and options into
one button. Once Programmed, simply select one button. Once Programmed, simply select
FAVORITE CYCLE and then select START/ FAVORITE CYCLE and then select START/
CANCEL. CANCEL.
To Program the FAVORITE CYCLE: To Program the FAVORITE CYCLE:
1. 1. Select your preferred cycle and options Select your preferred cycle and options
2. 2. Press FAVORITE CYCLE for 3 seconds. Press FAVORITE CYCLE for 3 seconds.
The display will flash for 2 seconds indicating The display will flash for 2 seconds indicating
the FAVORITE CYCLE option has been the FAVORITE CYCLE option has been
programmed. To change the FAVORITE programmed. To change the FAVORITE
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CYCLE option simply repeat steps one and CYCLE option simply repeat steps one and
two above. two above.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to
automatically delay starting your dishwasher
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1-24 hours.
To start the DELAY START option, press DELAY
option; option;
START until the desired delay time shows in the
STATUS window. A light will come on indicating
the delay has been set and will remain on until
cycle starts. Press the START/CANCEL pad to
start the delay option. If the delay option is
interrupted, the START/CANCEL pad will have to
be pressed again to return to delay option.
To cancel the DELAY START option and to
begin the selected cycle before the delay
period is over, press and hold START/CANCEL
pad for 3 seconds.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the
cycle. Press and hold the START/CANCEL pad
for 3 seconds. The light above the cycle and
option selected will go out, and the START/
CANCEL light will remain illuminated, the
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end of the drain, select the next desired cycle.
Child Lock Controls
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To prevent children from accidently changing To prevent children from accidently changing
the dishwasher cycle or starting the the dishwasher cycle or starting the
dishwasher, to lock the dishwasher controls dishwasher, to lock the dishwasher controls
press and hold DELAY START for 3 seconds. press and hold DELAY START for 3 seconds.
An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will
illuminate when the controls are locked and no illuminate when the controls are locked and no
new selections can be made until the lock is new selections can be made until the lock is
released. To unlock the controls, press DELAY released. To unlock the controls, press DELAY
START again for 3 seconds, and the indicator START again for 3 seconds, and the indicator
light will go out. light will go out.
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