Frigidaire 740 Series manual

READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS P/N 154395201 (0012) Visit our W eb Site at www .frigidaire .com Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 740 and 750 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 ©2000 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 i[...]

3 Y our dishwasher cleans b y spra ying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spr a y arms 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 V er y Impor tant Information— Read Before Operating Y our Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER! Y our dishwasher uses energy efficient motors f or the w ash and dr ain por tions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing[...]

5 Operating Instructions (continued) 740 Series The HEA T DR Y ON option will provide f aster drying since the heating element is on during the dr ying por tion of cycle. HEA T DR Y OFF option sav es electr icity since the heating element is off during the drying por tion of cycle. T o speed the dr ying process, open the door slightly after the cyc[...]

6 V er y Impor tant Information— Read Before Operating Y our Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER! Y our dishwasher uses energy efficient motors f or the w ash and drain por tions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing [...]

7 750 Series Operating Instructions (continued) W ash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hi-T emp W ash Option When HI-TEMP W ASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the main w ash to approximately 140°F (60°C). W ash action will continue but timer will not advance until pr[...]

8 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks , etc. The continuous filtered wash 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 bas[...]

9 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 avoid damaging the silver finish. Loading[...]

10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent just bef ore star ting 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 an[...]

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 , check to mak e 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 your dishw asher and is not covered b y warr anty . N[...]

13 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water , it may 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 or mance.) • A v oid ov er[...]

14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent carefully . T r y a diff erent brand. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to ov erflowing. Wipe up an y spills with a damp cloth. • Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Insta[...]

15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer , mak e 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[...]

16 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 and in accordance with[...]

17 Canada 866•213•9397 Electrolux Home Products North America 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2 W arranty Information (Canada Only) 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 [...]

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