FGHD2491LW
All about the
Use & Care
of your
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2
Product Registration ........................................... 3
Dishwasher Features ......................................... 4
Operating Instructions ..................................... 5-8
Preparing and Loading Dishes ........................ 9-11
Dishwasher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............... 12
Factors Affecting Performance .......................... 13
Care and Cleaning ....................................... 14-15
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems .. 16-18
Warranty ........................................................ 19
675000607787 (March 2010)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
WARNING
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
when using your dishwasher, follow basic
precautions including the following:
• 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.
• NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended
for licensed food establishments.
• 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 suffocation, 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 dishwasher.
• 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.
• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
servicing.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure
disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.
• Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately
after use.
• Use care unloading the dishware when the SANITIZE
option has been selected. Contents may be hot to the
touch immediately after the end of cycle.
• Water vapor from the vent may be hot to the touch
when the SANITIZE option has been selected. Use care
and do not let small children play around or touch the
vent area of the dishwasher.
• 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.
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
NOTE
Very Important Information—
Read Before Operating Your
Dishwasher!
Normal Operating Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER.
Your Direct Feed Wash System dishwasher uses
energy efficient motors for the wash and drain
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.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this
dishwasher to previous models, you may be
surprised at what you DON'T hear!
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DISHWASHER FEATURES
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces.
Each cycle begins by filling with water covering the filter area. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter
area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped
out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used.
Tub Gasket
Middle Spray Arm
Adjustable Upper Rack
Lower Spray Arm
Detergent Dispenser
Cup Shelf
Upper Spray Arm
Top Rack
Bowl Tines
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
Silverware Basket
Glass Trap
Self-Cleaning Filter
Heating Element
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Rinse Aid
Dispenser
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading
Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &
Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid (See Rinse Aid).
4. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The
indicator light above the pad will glow when
selected.
5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The
indicator light above the pad will glow when
selected.
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water
is hot. Turn water off.
7. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
8. Close door to latch.
NOTE
The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle
so you do not have to reset each time. To start the
dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on
the previous wash, just press the START/CANCEL pad.
NOTE
Lights and Display on top of console will shut off when the
door is closed. They will light up when the door is opened
and display time remaining will be displayed for several
seconds. Then “Cd” will display flashing, informing you to
close the door so the cycle can continue.
Options Selections
Hi-Temp Wash
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher
heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F
(60°C).
This increase in water temperature helps
dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from
dishes more effectively and aids in drying. This option is
available in NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH. HI-TEMP
WASH is automatically provided when HEAVY WASH cycle is
selected.
Wash Cycle Selections
Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options
selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher
detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor
will check the incoming water temperature and, if it is
not hot enough, the timer will be delayed for automatic
water heating in the main wash of all cycles. This
happens even when HI-TEMP WASH option has not been
selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an even
higher temperature will be guaranteed to handle heavier
soil loads.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad
will come on. The water temperature in the final rinse
will be raised to 155°F (68°C) assuring bacteria is
destroyed. This option is available in HEAVY WASH,
NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH. Only these
sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF
requirements.
The cycle time will be extended until the proper water
temperature is reached.
during the water heating delay. For best results, the
incoming water temperature should be at least 120°F
(49°C).
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an
interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming
water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).
To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second
time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Washing action will continue
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press
START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 60
second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired
cycle.
Air Dry
The unit defaults to heated dry when it is started with any
cycle selected. This drying uses a combination of the
heated dry with rinse aid that achieves enhanced drying
performance. If you prefer to only have AIR DRY for dishes,
you will select AIR DRY and the unit will not energize the
heating element. This will reduce energy consumption, but
reduce drying perfomance.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay
starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours.
On models with 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY START
pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS
window. A light will come on indicating the delay start hours
and will remain on until cycle starts.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle
before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL
pad.
When an option is selected, the light above the pad will
come on and remain on until end of cycle. To turn off the
option, press the pad a second time. The light above the
pad will turn off.
Child Lock Controls
To prevent children from accidently changing the
dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the
dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the DELAY
START pad for 3 seconds. An indicator light on the lock
graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked
and no new selections can be made until the lock is
released. To unlock the controls, press the DELAY START
pad until the indicator light goes out.
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