Frigidaire 400 Series manual

READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS P/N 154408001 (0105) Visit our W eb Site at www .frigidaire .com Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 100 and 400 Series Record All Information For Future Reference Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: (see Features page for location) Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-866-213-9397 (Canada) Consumer Servi[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instructions ©2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. • Read all instructions before using your dishw asher . • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that ma y occur. Use common sense and caution when in[...]

3 Y our dishwasher cleans b y spra ying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spra y ar ms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water cov ering the filter area. W ater is then pumped through the filter and spra y ar ms. Soil par ticles go down the dr ain as the w ater is pumped out [...]

4 Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started 1 . Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2 . Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3 . Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4 . T ur n dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Char t). 5 . Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). 6 . Run hot wat[...]

5 W ash Cyc le Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Operating Instructions (continued) Hot Dry Option HO T DR Y option provides f aster dr ying since the heating element is on during the drying por tion of the cycle. Cool Dry Option COOL DR Y option sav es electr icity since the heating element is[...]

6 Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Char t). 5. T ur n dial clockwise to select cycle . 6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Opti[...]

7 W ash Cyc le Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Operating Instructions (continued) Hot Dry Option HO T DR Y option provides f aster dr ying since the heating element is on during the drying por tion of the cycle . Cool Dry Option COOL DR Y option sav es electr icity since the heating element i[...]

8 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks , etc. The continuous filtered w ash system will remov e remaining food par ticles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. F oods such as mustard, ma yonnaise, vinegar , lemon juice and tomato ba[...]

9 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. For saf ety , load shar p kniv es and f orks with handles up . Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm. Do not mix silver and stainless to [...]

10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered [...]

11 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. W ater “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser , located ne xt to the detergent cup , automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last r[...]

12 Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher , chec k to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly . A drain air gap is usually mounted on counter top and can be inspected by remo ving the cov er . This is not par t of y our dishw asher and is not cov ered by warr anty . [...]

13 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water , it ma y be necessary to install a water softener . (See Detergent Char t.) • W ater temper ature ma y be lo w . A v oid extremely low or high temperatures. (See F actors Affecting P erf ormance.) • A void o v er[...]

14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored • T ea and coff ee can stain cups . Remo v e the stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quar t (1 L) of w ar m water . Rinse thoroughly . • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown film. A special filter installed i[...]

15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hook ed up to a f ood w aste disposer , make sure the disposer is empty . • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer inlet. • Check to see if drain hose is kinked. • Make sure cycle is comple[...]

16 W arranty Inf ormation This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product. 2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance[...]