Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 400 Series Frigidaire
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READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS P/N 154408001 (0105) Visit our W eb Site at www .frigidaire .com Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 100 and 400 Series Record All Information For Future Reference Bran.
2 Impor tant Safety Instructions ©2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. • Read all instructions before using your dishw asher . • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that ma y occur.
3 Y our dishwasher cleans b y spra ying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spra y ar ms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water cov ering the filter area. W ater is then pumped through the filter and spra y ar ms.
4 Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started 1 . Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2 . Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3 . Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4 . T ur n dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Char t).
5 W ash Cyc le Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Operating Instructions (continued) Hot Dry Option HO T DR Y option provides f aster dr ying since the heating element is on during the drying por tion of the cycle.
6 Operating Instructions Vent Latch Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Char t).
7 W ash Cyc le Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models. Operating Instructions (continued) Hot Dry Option HO T DR Y option provides f aster dr ying since the heating element is on during the drying por tion of the cycle .
8 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks , etc. The continuous filtered w ash system will remov e remaining food par ticles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
9 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. For saf ety , load shar p kniv es and f orks 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 detergents 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 drying 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 , chec k to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly . A drain air gap is usually mounted on counter top and can be inspected by remo ving the cov er .
13 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water , it ma y be necessary to install a water softener . (See Detergent Char t.) • W ater temper ature ma y be lo w . A v oid extremely low or high temperatures.
14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored • T ea and coff ee can stain cups . Remo v e the stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quar t (1 L) of w ar m water . Rinse thoroughly .
15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hook ed up to a f ood w aste disposer , make sure the disposer is empty . • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer inlet.
16 W arranty Inf ormation This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1.
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