Frigidaire 650 Series manual

READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS P/N 154436501 (0502) Care and Cleaning ............................. 11 F actors Affecting P erf ormance ...................... 10 Dishwasher Dispenser and Deterg ents ................ 9-10 Preparing and Loading Dishes ................. 6-8 Operating Instructions ....................... 4-6 Normal Operating Sounds[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instructions ©2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. • Read all instructions before using y our dishwasher . • Use your dishw asher only as instr ucted in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not cov er e v er y possibl e condition and situation that ma y occur . Use common sense and caution when[...]

3 Y our dishwasher cleans b y spra ying a mixture of hot w ater and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surf aces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishw asher fills with water cov e ring the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spr a y ar ms. Soil par ticles go down the drain as the w ater is pumped out[...]

4 V er y Impor tant Inf ormation— Read Before Operating Y our Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound lik e most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER. Y our Precision Wash System® dishw asher uses energy efficient motors f or the wash and drain por tions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drain[...]

5 Operating Instructions (continued) Hi-T emp W ash Option When HI-TEMP W ASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the w ater in the main w ash to approximately 140°F (60°C). W ash action will continue b ut timer will not advance until proper temperature is reached. The hotter w ater provided by this option helps activ ate dishwasher deter[...]

6 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape a wa y large pieces of f ood, bones, pits, toothpicks , etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remov e remaining food par ticles. Bur ned-on foods should be loosened bef ore loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. F oods such as mustard, may onnaise, vinegar , lemon juice and tomat[...]

7 Do not cover funnel Loading the T op Rack F eatures and appearance of rac ks and silverw are basket may v ar y from y our model. Important: Do not cover the funnel when loading. The top rac k is designed f or cups, glasses small plates, saucers and bo wls. Load glasses in top rac k. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rac k. Load plastic items i[...]

8 Preparing and Loading Dishes (contin ued) Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, f or ks and kniv es to prev ent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and dr ying. F or saf ety , load shar p knives and f or ks with handles up . Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of bask et or rack to b lock the spr ay arm. Do not mix silv er and st[...]

9 Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter g ents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents will cause ov ersudsing. • Add detergent just bef ore star ting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dr y location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolv e proper ly . Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one [...]

10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly impr oves drying and reduces water spots and filming. W ater “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leav e spots. A dispenser , located next to the detergent cup , automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid dur ing the last[...]

11 Care and Cleaning Outside —Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and w ater . Rinse and dr y . Models with Stainless Steel Door — Clean stainless steel door with Stainless Steel Magic, trademark of Magic Amer ican Cor p ., or similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Av oid harsh or gritty cleaners or scour ing pads which may [...]

12 Connecting and Disconnecting the P or table/ Con ver tible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. Faucet Adapter Assembly For Outside Threaded Faucet For Inside Threaded Faucet Use Thin Washer Only Use [...]

13 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • Check w ater hardness. F or extremely hard water , it may be necessary to install a water softener . (See Detergent Char t.) • W ater temperature ma y be low . A void e xtremely low or high temperatures . (See F actors Aff ecting P erf or mance.) • A v oid ov [...]

14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (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 ov erflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. • Check to see that dishw asher is lev el. (See Insta[...]

15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Pr operly • If unit is hooked up to a f ood waste disposer , make sure the disposer is empty . • Check to see if the knoc kout plug has been remov ed from inside the food w aste disposer inlet. • Check to see if drain hose is kink ed. • Make sure cycle is com[...]

16 W arranty Information 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 [...]