Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 640 Frigidaire
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READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS P/N 154403601 (0103) Visit our W eb Site at www .frigidaire.com Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 640 Series Record All Inf ormation For Future Reference Brand: Purch.
2 Impor tant Safety Instructions ©2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. • Read all instr uctions before using y our dishwasher . • Use your dishw asher only as instr ucted in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not cov er e very possible condition and situation that ma y occur .
3 Y our dishw asher cleans b y 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 er ing the filter area. W ater is then pumped through the filter and spra y ar ms.
4 Operating Instructions Vent Latch V er y Impor tant Inf ormation— Read Before Operating Y our Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound lik e most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER! Y our Precision W ash System® dishwasher uses energy efficient motors f or the wash and drain por tions of the cycle you select.
5 Operating Instructions (continued) The HEA T DR Y ON option will provide f aster dr ying since the heating element is on dur ing the dr ying por tion of cycle . HEA T DR Y OFF option sav es electr icity since the heating element is off dur ing the dr ying por tion of cycle.
6 Dish Preparation Scrape a wa y large pieces of food, bones , pits, toothpicks , etc. The continuous filtered wash 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 F eatures and appearance of racks and silverw are basket ma y v ar y from your model. Make sure tall items do not b lock spra y ar m rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch.
8 Dishwasher Dispenser & Deter gents • 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.
9 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly impr o ves drying and reduces water spots and filming. W ater “sheets” off dishes rather than f orming water droplets that cling and leav e spots.
10 Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed f or your b uilt-in dishwasher , check 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 .
11 Connecting and Disconnecting the P or table/ Con ver tible Dishwasher The por tab le/conv er tible dishw asher must be connected to a f aucet and electr ical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher .
12 Getting W ater While Dishwasher is Running Y ou can get w ater from the f aucet while the dishwasher is connected. How e ver , av oid getting water when the dishw asher is filling or draining. 1. Press red b utton on coupler to get the water y ou want.
13 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy • Chec k water hardness . F or extremely hard water , it may be necessary to install a water softener . (See Detergent Char t.) • W ater temperature ma y be low . A void e xtremely low or high temper atures.
14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers . Measure detergent carefully . T r y a different br and. • Spilled r inse aid can cause foam and lead to ov erflowing.
15 Dishwasher Does Not Drain Pr operly • If unit is hooked up to a f ood waste disposer , make sure the disposer is empty . • Chec k to see if the knock out plug has been remov ed from inside the food w aste disposer inlet. • Chec k to see if drain hose is kinked.
16 W arranty Information 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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