Dishwasher Use & Care Manual - Frigidaire

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2 2 Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using yourdishwasher. Use your Dishwasher only as instructed in thisUse and Care Manual . This Manual does not cover every possiblecondition and situation that may occur. Usecommon sense and caution when installing,operating and maintaining any appliance. NSF certified residential dishwashers are notintended for licensed food establishments. Dishwasher MUST BE ELECTRICALLYGROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructionsfor details. This Dishwasher is designed to operate onregular house current (120 V, 60 Hz).

3 Use acircuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuitbreaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if Dishwasher isconnected with a food waste disposer. Do not operate Dishwasher unless all enclosurepanels are in their proper place. Remove the door to the washing compartmentwhen removing an old Dishwasher from serviceor discarding it. Keep young children and infants away fromdishwasher when it is operating. Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play ondoor or racks of a Dishwasher . Use only detergents and rinse agentsrecommended for use in a Dishwasher . Store Dishwasher detergent and rinse agentsout of the reach of children.

4 Do not wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Check withmanufacturer for recommendations, if notPrinted in 2003 Electrolux Major Appliances North America All rights Items that are not Dishwasher safemay melt and create a potential fire hazard. If the Dishwasher drains into a food disposer,make sure disposer is completely empty beforerunning Dishwasher . Disconnect electrical power to dishwasherbefore servicing. Repairs should be done by a qualifiedtechnician. Do not tamper with controls. Do not touch the heating element during orimmediately after use.

5 Use care unloading the dishware when theSANITIZE option has been selected. Contentsmay be hot to the touch immediately after theend of cycle. Water vapor from the vent may be hot to thetouch when the SANITIZE option has beenselected. Use care and do not let small childrenplay around or touch the vent area of thedishwasher. When loading items to be washed:- Locate sharp items and knives so that theyare not likely to damage the door seal Load sharp items and knives with thehandles up to reduce the risk of cut-typeinjuries. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may beproduced in a hot water system that has notbeen used for 2 weeks or more.

6 HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system hasnot been used for such a period, before usingdishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and letwater flow from each for several minutes. Thiswill release any accumulated hydrogen GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do notsmoke or use an open flame during this time. Do not store or use combustible materials,gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, orinjury when using your Dishwasher , followbasic precautions including the following:This symbol will help alert you to suchdangers as personal injury, burns, fire, andelectrical THESEINSTRUCTIONS3 Heating Elementpage 12 Glass Trappage 12 Self-CleaningFilterpage 12 Rinse AidDispenserpage 11 NozzleTub Gasketpage 14 Middle Spray Armpages 14 Lower Spray Armpages 14 Detergent Dispenserpage 10 Ventpages4,14 Top Rackpages 7,8 Serial Label(located on right side of tub)Bottom Rackpage 8 Your Dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms againstsoiled surfaces.

7 First, the Dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped throughthe filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with cleanwater. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being FeaturesSilverwareBasketpage 9 Cup Shelvespages 8 Overfill Protectorpage 12 Appearance may vary from your model.(on some models)4 Operating InstructionsWash Cycle SelectionsNote: Cycle times are approximate and will varywith options selected. Hot water is necessary toactivate Dishwasher detergent and melt fatty foodsoils. An automatic sensor will check the incomingwater temperature and, if it is not hot enough, thetimer will be delayed for automatic water heating inthe main wash of all cycles.

8 This happens evenwhen HI-TEMP WASH option has not beenselected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, aneven higher temperature will be guaranteed tohandle heavier soil Started1. Load Dishwasher (See Preparing and LoadingDishes).2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &Detergents).3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).4. Close door to Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). Theindicator light above the pad will glow Select desired OPTIONS (See EnergyOptions). The indicator light above the pad willglow when Run hot water faucet nearest Dishwasher untilwater is hot. Turn water To start, press START/CANCEL may vary from your ImportantInformation Read BeforeOperating Your Dishwasher !

9 Normal OperatingSoundsThis Dishwasher does not sound like mostdishwashers IT'S Precision Direct Wash System Dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for thewash and drain portions of the cycle you cycle has a series of water fills and drainsfor washing and rinsing dishes. As each cyclebegins, you may or may not hear the next sound you will hear is the splashingwater as it enters the tub. Then the lower armrotates and circulates water. This is followed bya pause and a slightly different sound as themiddle arm sprays water. If you listen closely,you will hear the change in sound as the washaction switches from one arm to the BE ADVISED: If you compare thisdishwasher to previous models, you may besurprised at what you DON'T hear!

10 5 Select POTS & PANS anddesired OPTIONS. HI-TEMPWASH and SANITIZE willautomatically be washes5 rinses104 For pots, pans, casserolesand dinnerware withdried-on or baked-on ChartTime*(minutes)Washes/RinsesWater(ap prox.)To Select CycleCyclePots & PansSelect NORMAL WASHand desired washes3 rinses89 For regularly soiled dishesand WashSelect ECO WASH anddesired UPPER RACKand desired wash1 rinses65 For lightly soiled or pre-rinseddishes and silverware whenyou do not have a full RackSelect RINSE NOT USE rinses18 For rinsing dishes that willbe washed Only* Includes drying lightly soiled andpre-rinsed dishes WashOperating Instructions (continued) wash2 to7.