Frigidaire FGBD2431NW manual

All about the Use & Care of your T ABLE OF CONTENTS www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 Dish w asher 154889301 (March 2012) Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2 Product Registration ........................................... 3 Dishwasher Features ..............................[...]

2 Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. ©2009 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation t[...]

3 Thank you for choosing Frigidare . This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. W e view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. T o ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product informati[...]

4 DISHWASHER FEATURES 1. Load dishwasher 2. Add detergent 3 . Add rinse aid 4 . Select desired CYCLE. The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected. Heating Element Your 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 dishwas[...]

5 NOTE The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle so you do not have to reset each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash, just press the START/CANCEL pad. Heated Dry/Air Dry Use of the Heated Dry option, especially in combination with use of a rinse agent, will enhance drying. If [...]

6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS air dry hi temp wash delay start sanitize top rack rinse only 2 4 6 START cancel washing drying clean sanitized hold to lock normal wash power plus * Includes dry time Select HEAVY WASH and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH will automatically be provided, SANITIZE. 4 washes 4 rinses 2 1/4 For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerwa[...]

7 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash fluid will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, may onnaise, vinegar , lemon juice and tomato based [...]

8 Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/ stemware holder. They can be used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold cupshelves up and out of the way unless needed. Bowl Tines The bowl tines offer the ultimate in flexibility. When [...]

9 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware. Large items should be placed along the outer edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation. For best results, place bowls, casseroles, and sauce p[...]

10 Fold-down Tines (available select models) The fold-down tines in the lower rack make easy loading for those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading. Fold down for more space to load large pots or pans. PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Silverware Basket Adding a D[...]

11 Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatically to release detergent. • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents may cause oversudsing. • If detergent pac[...]

12 FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water spots and filming, and lubricates wash arm bearings for proper rotations. With it, water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser , located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a me[...]

13 Overfill Protector — keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub. • Clean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup. • Overfill Protector should move up and down freely about one inch. If it does not move, lift and clean underneath. Care of Drain Air Ga[...]

14 • Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled. • Check to see that proper amount of detergent is being used for cycle selected. (See Detergent Usage Guide. ) • Home water pressure may be too low—it should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi). Dishware Chipped • Load with care and do not overload. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes. ) ?[...]

15 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS Normal Sounds You Will Hear • Normal sounds include water fill, water circulation and motor sounds. • There is a noticeable change in sound when the wash action switches between the lower and middle spray arm. This is normal since each spray arm has its own sound. • It is normal for the dishwasher t[...]

16 WARRANTY Canada 1.800.265.8352 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 T erry F ox W ay Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5V 3E4 USA 1.800.944.9044 Electrolux Major Appliances North America 10200 David T aylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warrant y . For one year fr om your original date of purchase, Electrolux wil[...]