Frigidaire MDS251RHR0 Use & Care Manual page 10

Care and Cleaning
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. Drain air gaps are
usually mounted on countertop and can be
inspected by removing the cover. A drain air gap is
not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by
this warranty.
Float
—is used to measure water level in
dishwasher. Refer to Dishwasher Features on
page 3 for exact location.
• Clean float with household cleanser containing
vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup.
Cleaning will prevent float from sticking and
stopping a water fill or allowing dishwasher to
overflow.
• Pull up firmly to
lift float out.
Clean around
areas shown in
illustration.
• To replace float,
push down until
float locks into
place.
• Float should
move up and
down freely
about one inch
when replaced
on tube.
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 that will not be used for an extended
length of time or is located where temperatures
may fall below freezing must be winterized.
continued
Winterizing the Built-in Dishwasher
1. Turn off water supply.
2. Pour one gallon of nontoxic RV or Marine water
system antifreeze (available from a hardware
or recreational vehicle store) into bottom of tub.
3. Set for any wash cycle. Close door. Allow
dishwasher to run for 3 minutes to distribute
antifreeze into dishwasher's water system.
Before unit is put back into use, antifreeze must be
removed. To remove, fill both detergent cups with
dishwasher detergent and operate through a
complete normal cycle without dishes.
Winterizing the Portable/Convertible
Dishwasher
1. Connect coupler and hose assembly to faucet.
Do not turn on water.
2. Plug the electrical cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
3. Pour one gallon of nontoxic RV or Marine water
system antifreeze (available from a hardware
or recreational vehicle store) into bottom of tub.
4. Set for any wash cycle. Close door. Allow
dishwasher to run for 3 minutes. This will
distribute antifreeze into dishwasher's water
system.
5. Unplug the electrical cord.
6. Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain
water from hoses. Return hoses to storage
compartment.
Before unit is put back into use, antifreeze must be
removed. To remove, fill both detergent cups with
dishwasher detergent and operate through a
complete normal cycle without dishes.
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