Care And Cleaning - Frigidaire 900 Series Use & Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

Allow heating element to cool
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in
burns.
Outside
—Occasionally wipe with a mild
nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and
dry.
Models with Stainless Steel Door
Clean stainless steel door and handle with
Stainless Steel Magic, trademark of Magic
American Corp., or similar product using a
clean, soft cloth. Avoid harsh or gritty cleaners
or scouring pads which may scratch the finish.
Inside
The inside of the dishwasher is self-
—
cleaning with normal use. If needed, clean
around the tub
gasket area with
a damp cloth.
The filter is self-
cleaning. 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, 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.
Burn Hazard
—
keeps dishwasher from
—
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.
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 POTS PANS cycle.
4. Check connections to make sure they do
not leak.
Note: See Installation Instructions for more
details.
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