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Frigidaire FDSP4401AS Use & Care Manual
Frigidaire FDSP4401AS Use & Care Manual

Frigidaire FDSP4401AS Use & Care Manual

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Important Safety Information ....................2
Introduction .......................................................3
Operating Instructions ..................................5
Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432
Dishwasher
use
&
Care and Cleaning ........................................ 15
Troubleshooting ............................................. 17
Limited Warranty .......................................... 19
117833040 Rev A (July 2023)
Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
care

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Dishwasher & care Important Safety Information ....2 Care and Cleaning ........15 Introduction ............3 Troubleshooting ..........17 Operating Instructions ........5 Limited Warranty .......... 19 117833040 Rev A (July 2023) Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • When loading items to be washed: WARNING - Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal or tub. When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: - Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries.
  • Page 3: Introduction

     family NOTE Very Important Information - Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher! Thank you for choosing Frigidaire Normal Operating Sounds This Use & Care Guide is part of our This dishwasher does not sound like commitment to customer satisfaction and most dishwashers - IT’S QUIETER.
  • Page 4 FEATURES Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. First, the dishwasher drains for a few seconds to remove soils dropped while loading, then fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms.
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  NOTE Your dishwasher uses a DishSense Technology to understand how much food is on the dishes and then adjusts the cycle accordingly. Wash Temp CAUTION The programmed cycles default to the “normal” temperature option, to choose HI-TEMP or SANITIZE press WASH TEMP Property Damage Hazard pad again.
  • Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Delay Start Heat Dry The HEAT DRY option in combination The DELAY START option allows you with rinse aid will enhance drying to automatically delay starting your performance. HEAT DRY option is dishwasher from 1-24 hours. available on all cycles. Select your desired cycle and options, then press the DELAY START pad until Air Dry...
  • Page 7 A problem has been detected with the electronic control system. *In all Error Code instances, if Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 min. does not resolve the problem, contact the Frigidaire Customer Care Center at 1-800-944-9044.
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Time * Washes/ Cycle Settings Water (Hours) Rinses (approx.) Heavy Default 7.0 - 7.9 gal. 4 Wash- For pots, pans Surge, Hi-Temp, 26.6 - 29.9 casseroles and and Heat liters 3 Rinses dinnerware with Options dried-on or baked-on Sanitize, and Air soils, and silverware Normal...
  • Page 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to...
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. The bottom rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation. For best results, place bowls, casseroles, and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mix items in each section of the basket Loading the Silverware Basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach CAUTION nested items. Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
  • Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Filling the Detergent Dispenser CAUTION The detergent dispenser has a main wash cup where you will add your detergent or detergent tab. The use of industrial grade detergent can damage parts of the dishwasher • Use only fresh automatic leading to damage to the unit and dishwashing detergent.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dosage of Detergent Place a single detergent tablet or packet into the detergent dispenser compartment. Detergent Usage Chart Medium Hard Water Hard Water Water Hardness Soft Water (0-3 grains) (4-8 grains) (9-12 grains) Amount of deter- 4 teaspoons 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons gent...
  • Page 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rinse Aid  NOTE Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water spots, filming. With it The HEAT DRY option in combination water “sheets” off dishes rather than with rinse aid will enhance drying per- forming water droplets that cling and formance.
  • Page 15: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Outside Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. 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.
  • Page 16 CARE AND CLEANING Winterizing CAUTION A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a Property Damage Hazard qualified person do the following: Freezing temperatures may cause To Disconnect Service: water lines to rupture. Be sure all Turn off electrical power to the supply lines to and circulating lines dishwasher at the supply source by...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It • Home water pressure may be too low - it should be 20 to 120 pounds per may save you both time and expense. This square inch (psi). list includes common experiences that are Dishware Chipped not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Dishwasher Leaks Dishwasher has an Odor • Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too • Use only fresh detergent designed long can create an odor. Use Rinse for automatic dishwashers. Measure Only cycle. detergent carefully. Try a different brand. • There will be a “new”...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.265.8352 1-800-374-4432 Electrolux Canada Corp. Frigidaire 5855 Terry Fox Way 10200 David Taylor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Charlotte, NC 28262 L5V 3E4...
  • Page 20 Our home is your home. Visit us if you need help with any of these things: owner support accessories service registration (See your registration card for more information.) Frigidaire.com 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca 1-800-265-8352...