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Important Safety Instructions .....................2
Product Registration ..................................3
Features at a Glance ..................................4
Operating Instructions ...............................5
Preparing and Loading Dishes ....................9
Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432
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Factors Affecting Performance .................. 14
Care and Cleaning ................................... 15
Before You Call ....................................... 17
Major Appliance Warranty ........................ 19
Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Product Registration ........3 Factors Affecting Performance ....14 Features at a Glance ........4 Care and Cleaning ........15 Operating Instructions .......5 Before You Call ........17 Preparing and Loading Dishes ....9 Major Appliance Warranty ......19 Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432 Frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    Serial Number enters the tub. Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this our ability to serve you. You can register online dishwasher to previous models, you may be at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your...

  • Page 4: Features At A Glance

    FEATURES AT A GLANCE 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. Soil particles go through and across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out.

  • 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 pad again.
  • Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat Dry Delay Start The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse The DELAY START option allows you to aid will enhance drying performance. HEAT DRY automatically delay starting your dishwasher from option is available on all cycles. 1-24 hours.
  • 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 Cycle Settings Water Time * Washes/ (approx.) (Hours) Rinses Heavy Default 7.0 - 7.9 gal. 4 Washes For pots, pans cas- Surge, Hi-Temp, and Heat 26.6 - 29.9 liters 3 Rinses seroles and dinnerware Options with dried-on or baked- Sanitize, and Air on soils, and silverware Normal...

  • Page 9: Preparing And Loading Dishes

    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, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time.
  • Page 10 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES 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.
  • Page 11 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Silverware Basket Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. CAUTION Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury.

  • Page 12: Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents

    DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS 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 • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing damage parts of the dishwasher leading to detergent.
  • Page 13 DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Dosage of Detergent Place a single detergent tablet or packet into the detergent dispenser compartment. Detergent Usage Chart Water Hardness Soft Water Medium Hard Water Hard Water (0-3 grains) (4-8 grains) (9-12 grains) Amount of detergent 4 teaspoons 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons...

  • Page 14: Factors Affecting Performance

    FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid  NOTE Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water spots, filming. With it water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse cling and leave spots. aid will enhance drying performance.

  • 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 qualified person do the following: Property Damage Hazard To Disconnect Service: Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to 1.

  • Page 17: Before You Call

    BEFORE YOU CALL Before calling for service, review this list. It • Home water pressure may be too low - it may save you both time and expense. This should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch list includes common experiences that are (psi).
  • Page 18 BEFORE YOU CALL Dishwasher Leaks Dishwasher has an Odor • Use only fresh detergent designed for • Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent create an odor. Use Rinse Only cycle. carefully. Try a different brand. •...
  • Page 19 NOTES...

  • Page 20: Major Appliance Warranty

    Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Canada 1.800.374.4432 1.800.265.8352 Frigidaire Electrolux Canada Corp. 10200 David Taylor Drive 5855 Terry Fox Way Charlotte, NC 28262 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada...

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