Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 500 Series Frigidaire
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Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 500 Series Record All Inf ormation For Future Reference Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: (see Features page f or location) Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-661-9913 (Canada) Visit F rigidaire Company's W eb Site at http://www.
2 This symbol will help aler t you to such dangers as personal injur y , burns, fire and electr ical shoc k. T o reduce the r isk of fire, electrical shoc k, or injur y when using your dishw asher , f ollow basic precautions including the f ollowing: • Read all instr uctions before using y our dishwasher .
3 Y our dishw asher cleans by spra ying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spra y ar ms against soiled surf aces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishw asher fills with water cov ering the filter area. W ater is then pumped through the filter and spra y ar ms.
4 Operating Instructions V er y Impor tant Inf ormation— Read Bef ore Operating Y our Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound lik e most dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER! The ne w wash system uses energy efficient motors f or the wash and dr ain por tions of the cycle you select.
5 W ash Cyc le Selections Note: Cycle times are appro ximate and will v ar y with model. P ots & Pans * (81 minutes) (2 w ashes, 4 rinses, dr y) (7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp . gallons) (27.3 liters) F or pots, pans , casseroles and dinnerware with dr ied-on or baked-on soils: • Press PO TS & P ANS button.
6 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape a wa y large pieces of f ood, bones, pits , toothpicks , etc. The continuous filtered w ash system will remov e remaining f ood par ticles. Bur ned-on foods should be loosened bef ore loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
7 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rac k Make sure tall items do not b loc k spra y ar m rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls , casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surf ace f acing down or tow ard the center .
8 Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter g ents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause ov ersudsing. • Add detergent just bef ore star ting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dr y location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolv e proper ly .
9 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly impr oves drying and reduces water spots and filming. W ater "sheets" off dishes rather than f or ming water droplets that cling and leav e spots .
10 Care and Cleaning Overfill Pr otector — keeps dishw asher from ov erfilling and is located in the left front cor ner of the tub . • Clean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolv e any b uildup . • Ov erfill Protector should move up and down freely about one inch.
11 Care and Cleaning (continued) Property Damage Hazard F reezing temperatures ma y cause w ater lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. F ailure to do so could result in proper ty damage. Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing.
12 Connecting and Disconnecting the P or table/ Con ver tible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher.
13 Getting W ater While Dishwasher is Running You can get water from the faucet while the dishwasher is connected. However, avoid getting water when the dishwasher is filling or draining. 1. Press red button on coupler to get the water you want. The faucet is set on hot, adjust faucet if you want cold.
14 Changing Color P anels Cut Hazar d Metal door panels are sharp and should be handled with care. Wear gloves to protect hands. Failure to do so can result in injury. 3. Grasp top of upper panel(s) and pull up until clear of divider trim str ip . Then bow panel(s) until clear of side trim.
15 Changing Color P anels (contin ued) 5. Arrange panel(s) so the desired color is f acing out. Place one side of panel(s) under side trim and bow slightly until other side fits under opposite trim. Push do wn to make sure panel(s) and spacer are in channel of divider tr im str ip .
16 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems • A v oid ov erloading and improper loading. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is ineff ective . • Mak e sure r inse aid dispenser is filled. • Check to see that proper amount of detergent is being used f or cycle selected.
17 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) V apor at V ent • W ater vapor escapes from the v ent when the dishwasher goes into the dr ying par t of cycle. This is nor mal. Dishwasher W on't Run • Chec k to see if circuit break er is tr ipped or if a fuse is bl own.
18 Remo ving Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit b uildup on the interior of the dishwasher . Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film f or a number of reasons . (See Glass w are/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) T o remo ve b uildup , spots and film, clean using the f ollowing instructions: 1.
19 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.
20 WARRANTOR: Frigidaire Canada 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire Canada. WARRANTY PERIOD: For the first year after purchase by the original.
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