Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 200 SERIES Frigidaire
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READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 154350101 (9808) Recor d All Information F or F uture Reference Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: (see Features page for location) Questions? 1-800-944-904.
2 Important Safety Instructions ©1998 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Read all instructions before using your dishwasher . Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur .
3 Y our 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 dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. W ater is then pumped through the filter and spray arms.
4 Operating Instructions Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See P reparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. T urn dial clockwise to select cycle (See W ash Cycle Selections).
5 Operating Instructions (continued) The HEA T DRY ON option will provide faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle. HEA T DRY OFF option saves electricity since heating element is off during the drying portion of cycle.
6 Before Operating Y our Dishwasher Please Read Normal Operating Sounds on page 4! Delay Start/Status Lights Delay Start (available on select models) Allows you to delay starting the POTS & P ANS cycle up to 6 hours. T urn dial to select number of hours.
7 Operating Instructions (continued) The HEA T DRY ON option will provide faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle. HEA T DRY OFF option saves electricity since heating element is off during the drying portion of cycle.
8 P reparing and Loading Dishes Dish P reparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
9 P reparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. For safety , load sharp knives and forks with handles up. Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm.
10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause oversudsing. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly .
11 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves dr ying and reduces water spots and filming. W ater sheets off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots.
12 Care and Cleaning 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 . A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover .
13 Changing Color P anels Some models come with reversible door panel inserts. T o change the color panel: 1. Remove snap-on bottom trim by pulling forward. Support color panel(s) at bottom while removing trim. Slide color panel(s) downward 1/2. 2.
14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing P roblems Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Check water hardness. F or extremely hard water , it may be necessary to install a water softener . (See Detergent Chart.) W ater temperature may be low . A void extremely low or high temperatures.
15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (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 overflowing.
16 Dishwasher Does Not Drain P roperly If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer , make 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.
17 Dishwasher W arranty Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Covered Full One Year Parts and Labor Warrant y For one year from date of purchase, Frigidaire Company will repair or replace any part of the appliance that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship.
18 WARRANTY APPLIES TO: a) Products purchased and installed in Canada for personal single family household use. b) Defects resulting or arising out of the manufacturing process. c) Products bearing legible manufacturers model and serial numbers. d) Replacement parts only for the remainder of the original warranty.
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