Care And Cleaning; Winterizing - Frigidaire FGBD2431NB Use & Care Manual

WARNING
Allow heating element to cool before
cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Outside
—
Clean outer door with warm soapy water
and a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and a
dry cloth. Do not use harsh cleaners.
Inside
—
The inside of the dishwasher is self-
cleaning with normal use. If needed, clean around the
tub gasket area with a
damp cloth.
A glass trap located in
the center of the filter is
designed to collect
pieces of broken glass,
straws, bones and pits.
To remove items in
glass trap, grasp handle,
rotate, lift out, empty and replace.
NOTE
Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the
interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning instructions see
"Removing Spots and Film" section.
Overfill Protector
overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub.
• Clean occasionally with
household cleaner containing
vinegar or bleach to dissolve
any buildup.
• Overfill Protector should move
up and down freely about one
inch. If it does not move, lift
and clean underneath.
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. A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop
and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not
part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty.
Burn Hazard
—
keeps dishwasher from

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION
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 left in an unheated place should be
protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the
following:
To Disconnect Service:
1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the
supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit
breaker.
2. Shut off water supply.
3. Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water
line from inlet valve and drain into pan.
4. Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water
into pan.
To Restore Service:
1. Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical power
supply.
2. Turn on water and electrical power supply.
3. Fill both detergent cups and run dishwasher through
a HEAVY WASH cycle.
4. Check connections to make sure they do not leak.
NOTE
See Installation Instructions for more details on
disconnecting and restoring service to your dishwasher.
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