Product Registration ........3 Factors Affecting Performance ....11 Features at a Glance ........4 Care and Cleaning ....... 12-13 Operating Instructions ......5-6 Before you Call ........13-15 Preparing and Loading Dishes ....7-9 Major Appliance Warranty ......16 www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Repairs should be done by a qualifi ed technician. WARNING • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not touch the heating element during or lease read all instructions before using this immediately after wash has completed. dishwasher.
Then the lower arm enhances our ability to serve you. You can rotates and circulates water. This is followed register online at www.frigidaire.com or by by a pause and a slightly different sound as the dropping your Product Registration Card in the upper arms spray water.
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 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 lter and down the drain as the water is pumped out.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS *Delay Start Option Selections (*available on select Models) The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher *Sanitize Option for either 2-4-6 hours. To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select To activate delay start option for 2-4-6 hour SANITIZE option.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model FFBD2406 Model FFBD2408 Model FFBD2404 Cycle and Option Chart Available Options Duration* Cycle and intended use Water per Temperature; (approx.) Cycle Drying (approx.) Heavy Wash 9 gal. Hours Sanitize, Hi-Temp; Heat Dry, Air Dry Recommended for pots, pans, 34 L.
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...
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Top Rack Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and The TOP RACK option can be used to wash silverware basket may vary from your a wide assortment of items when you don’t model. have a full load.
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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Silverware Basket Adding a Dish To add or remove items after wash cycle starts: CAUTION • Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before opening. Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down.
DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS CAUTION Cover Main Wash The use of industrial grade detergent can damage the heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher leading to damage to the unit and surrounding property. Use only Cover household grade automatic dishwasher Latch detergents.
FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying, water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. reduces water spots, fi lming, and lubricates wash arm bearing for proper Low Water pressure may occur when laundry rotation.
CARE AND CLEANING Spray Arm varies WARNING by model Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Glass Trap Outer Door - Clean outer door with warm soapy water and a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and a dry cloth.
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CARE AND CLEANING Winterizing • Home water pressure may be too low- should be 20 to 120 pounds per square A dishwasher left in an unheated place should inch (psi). be protected from freezing. Have a qualifi ed person do the following: •...
BEFORE YOU CALL Dishware Chipped Detergent Left in Cups • Load with care and do not overload. (See • Detergent may be old. Discard and use Preparing and Loading Dishes). fresh detergent. • Place delicate items in top rack. • Be sure the dish load doesn’t spray from entering the detergent cup.
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BEFORE YOU CALL Dishwasher Won’t Run Stains on Tub Interior • Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped • Washing large amounts of dishware with or if a fuse is blown. tomato based soil can cause a pink/ orange appearance. This will not affect •...
Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifi cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.944.9044 1.800.265.8352 Frigidaire Electrolux Canada Corp. 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte, NC 28262...