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Important Safety Instructions .....................2
Product Registration ..................................3
Features at a Glance ..................................4
Operating Instructions ...............................5
Preparing and Loading Dishes ....................9
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Factors Affecting Performance .................. 15
Care and Cleaning ................................... 16
Before You Call ....................................... 17
Major Appliance Warranty ........................ 20
www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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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 Operating Instructions .......5 Before You Call ........17 Preparing and Loading Dishes ....9 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 ― Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut WARNING type injuries. • Do not tamper with controls. When using your dishwasher, follow basic • Use care unloading the dishware when the precautions, including the following: SANITIZE option has been selected.
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    Serial Number enters the 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 fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out.
  • 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 Cycle Selections Wash Temp Cycle times are approximate and will vary with The programmed cycles default to the “normal” temperature option, to choose HI-TEMP or options selected.
  • Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat Dry Delay Start The DELAY START option allows you to The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse automatically delay starting your dishwasher from aid will enhance drying performance. HEAT DRY 1-24 hours. option is available on all cycles. Select your desired cycle and options, then press Air Dry the DELAY START pad until the desired delay time...
  • Page 7 A problem has been detected with the electronic control system. *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 Cycle Settings Water Time * Washes/ (approx.) (Hours) 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...
  • Page 9: Preparing And Loading Dishes

    PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Load items with open end facing down for better cleaning and draining. Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, Damage may occur if delicate items touch each toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash other during dishwasher operation.
  • 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 12 place settings standard loading pattern used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items or fold down both and use for long items such as utensils and spatulas.
  • Page 12 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES The Stemware holder is used to securely hold Features and appearance of racks and silverware your wine glasses in place for the best wash. To basket may vary from your model. 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...
  • Page 13: Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents

    DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Filling the Detergent Dispenser  NOTE The detergent dispenser has a main wash cup where you will add your detergent or detergent tab. Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing on the interior of the dishwasher.
  • Page 14 DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Dosage of detergent Place a single detergent tablet or packet into the detergent dispenser compartment. Water Hardness Soft Water Medium Hard Water Hard Water (0-3 grains) (4-8 grains) (9-12 grains) Amount of detergent 4 teaspoons 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons (teaspoons) Dispenser cup level...
  • Page 15: Factors Affecting Performance

    FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces How to adjust the rinse aid dosage water spots, filming. With it water “sheets” off Press and hold the RINSE ONLY and DELAY START dishes rather than forming water droplets that pad for 5 seconds until the status window shows cling and leave spots.
  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Recommended Frequency to Clean Your Filters Loads per week If you scrape your If you scrape and rinse If you wash your dishes before your dishes before dishes before loading: loading: loading: 8 - 12 Monthly Every two months Once a Year 4 - 7 Every two months...
  • Page 17: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL Before calling for service, review this list. It Winterizing may save you both time and expense. This A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be list includes common experiences that are protected from freezing. Have a qualified person not the result of defective workmanship or do the following: material in your dishwasher.
  • Page 18 BEFORE YOU CALL Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Dishware Stained or Discolored • Check water hardness. For extremely hard • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the water, it may be necessary to install a water stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 softener.
  • Page 19 BEFORE YOU CALL Removing Spots and Film Vapor at Vent • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may cloth.
  • Page 20: Major Appliance Warranty

    Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications 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...

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