Frigidaire 400 SERIES manual

READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 154350101 (9808) Recor d All Information F or F uture Reference Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: (see Features page for location) Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-661-9913 (Canada) Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 200 & 400 Series Visit Frigidaire Company s W eb Site at http://www [...]

2 Important Safety Instructions ©1998 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.  Read all instructions before using your dishwasher .  Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual.  This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur . Use common sense and caution when inst[...]

3 Y our dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. W ater is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replac[...]

4 Operating Instructions Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See P reparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. T urn dial clockwise to select cycle (See W ash Cycle Selections). 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The indicator will sh[...]

5 Operating Instructions (continued) The HEA T DRY ON option will provide faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle. HEA T DRY OFF option saves electricity since heating element is off during the drying portion of cycle. T o speed the drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is complete. Some wat[...]

6 Before Operating Y our Dishwasher Please Read Normal Operating Sounds on page 4! Delay Start/Status Lights Delay Start (available on select models) Allows you to delay starting the POTS & P ANS cycle up to 6 hours.  T urn dial to select number of hours.  P ress POTS & P ANS pad.  Select desired OPTIONS.  The DELA Y ST ART indi[...]

7 Operating Instructions (continued) The HEA T DRY ON option will provide faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle. HEA T DRY OFF option saves electricity since heating element is off during the drying portion of cycle. T o speed the drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is complete. Some wat[...]

8 P reparing and Loading Dishes Dish P reparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar , lemon juice and tomato based [...]

9 P reparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. For safety , load sharp knives and forks 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 avoi[...]

10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents  Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types 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 and [...]

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

12 Care and Cleaning 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 . Note: Har[...]

13 Changing Color P anels Some models come with reversible door panel inserts. T o change the color panel: 1. Remove snap-on bottom trim by pulling forward. Support color panel(s) at bottom while removing trim. Slide color panel(s) downward 1/2. 2. Grasp top and bottom of panel(s) and bow slightly until they are clear of trim. DO NOT REMO VE SP [...]

14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing P roblems Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy  Check water hardness. F or extremely hard water , it may be necessary to install a water softener . (See Detergent Chart.)  W ater temperature may be low . A void extremely low or high temperatures. (See Factors A ffecting P erformance.)  A void overloading [...]

15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks  Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent carefully . T ry a different brand.  Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. W ipe up any spills with a damp cloth.  Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Installat[...]

16 Dishwasher Does Not Drain P roperly  If unit is hooked up to a food waste 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 complete, not in a pause. Cycle T akes a Long Time  Is cycl[...]

17 Dishwasher W arranty Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Covered Full One Year Parts and Labor Warrant y For one year from date of purchase, Frigidaire Company will repair or replace any part of the appliance that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. Limited One Year Parts and Labor War[...]

18 WARRANTY APPLIES TO: a) Products purchased and installed in Canada for personal single family household use. b) Defects resulting or arising out of the manufacturing process. c) Products bearing legible manufacturers model and serial numbers. d) Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty. WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: a) [...]