Frigidaire 400 User Manual

Dishwasher

Use & Care Manual

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100 and 400 Series

Safety

Instructions ........................ 2

Features.............................. 3

Normal Operating

Sounds ............................. 4,6

Operating

Instructions ...................... 4-7

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ...............

8-9

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ..............10-11

Factors Affecting

Performance......................

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(United States)

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Care and

Cleaning ............................

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...13-15

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service............................... 16

Versión en español .............................4,6

READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS

P/N 154408001 (0105)

Important Safety Instructions

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury , b urns, fire and electrical shock.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

• 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. Use common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.

• This dishwasher is designed to operate on regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker . Use a 20 ampere fuse if dishwasher is connected with a food waste disposer.

• Do not operate dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in their proper place.

• To avoid entrapment and/or suff ocation, remove door or door latch mechanism from any dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.

• Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating.

• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishw asher.

• Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children.

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

• Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

• When loading items to be washed:

- Locate sharp items and knives so that they

are not likely to damage the door seal or tub.

- Load sharp items and knives with the

handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

SA VE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Printed in U.S.A.

Dishwasher Features

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spra y arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spra y arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean w ater. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used.

Tub Gasket

page 12

Middle Spray Arm

pages 8,9,13

Lower Spray Arm

pages 9,13

Overfill Protector

page 12

Prewash Detergent Cup

page 10

Funnel

pages 8,13

Nozzle

Top Rack

page 8

Serial Label

(located on right side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 9

Glass Trap

page 12

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 12

Detergent Dispenser

page 10

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 11

Vent

pages 4-7,14

Heating Element

page 12

Operating Instructions

Vent

V ery Important Information— Read Before

Operating Your Dishwasher!

Normal Operating Sounds

Latch

Appearance may vary from your model.

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).

This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER!

Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and dr ain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes. As each cycle begins, you may–or may not–hear the drain motor .

The next sound you will hear is the splashing water as it enters the tub . Then the lower arm rotates and circulates water. This is followed by a pause and a slightly different sound as the upper arm sprays water . If y ou listen closely, you will hear the change in sound as the wash action switches from one arm to the other.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this dishwasher to previous models, you may be surprised at what you DON’T hear!

4. Tur n dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Chart).

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options).

6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off .

7. To start, close door to latch.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 154285401, Spanish Use & Care

Manual, Electrolux Home Products North America, P.O. Box 212378, Augusta, GA 30917.

Operating Instructions (continued)

W ash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

100 Series

Cycle

Pots & Pans

Heavy Wash

Normal Wash

Light Wash

Rinse/ Hold

Plate Warmer

Description Time

For pots, pans, casseroles, and dinnerware with driedon or baked on soils.

For heavily soiled dishes and silverware.

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods.

To Select Cycle

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.

• Select HOT DRY option.

Water

(approx.)

gal. imp. gal.

6.0 liters

27.3 gal.

6.0

imp. gal.

27.3

liters

6.0

gal.

5.0

imp. gal.

22.7

liters gal.

imp. gal.

4.0 liters

18.2

1.2 imp. gal.

1.0 liters

4.5

(approx.)

89 min.*7.2

81 min.*

74 min.*4.8

14 min.

* Includes dry time.

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 3 rinses

1 wash 3 rinses

1 rinse6 min.gal.

Energy Options

Hot Dry Option

HOT DRY option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the cycle.

Cool Dry Option

COOL DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during the drying portion of the cycle. To speed drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is complete. Some water droplets may remain on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket and rack.

With either option, you may see water vapor coming from vent during the washing and/or drying portion of cycle. On some models , the vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying.

The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.

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