Frigidaire LFID2422RF4B, LFID2422RF3B, LFID2422RF2A, LFID2422RF0A, LFID2422RF1A Owner’s Manual

FRIGIDAIR

TABLE OF

Important Safety Instructions ...................... 2

Product Registration ................................... 3

Features at a Glance ................................... 4

Operating Instructions ............................. 4-6

Preparing and Loading Dishes .................. 6-8

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CONTENTS

Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ......... 9

Factors Affecting Performance ................... 10

Care and Cleaning ............................... 11-12

Before you Call.................................... 13-15

Major Appliance Warranty ......................... 16

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Please read all instructions before using this

dishwasher,

For your Safety

• 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 (120V, 60Hz). Use
a circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse
or circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse

if dishwasher is connected with a food
disposer.

Do no 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 fo the reach of children.

Do not wash plastic items unless marked:

"Dishwasher Safe" or equivalent. Check

with manufacturer for recommendations,
if not marked. Items that are not marked

dishwasher safe may melt and creat 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 no tamper with controls.

• Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after

Use care unloading the dishwasher 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 for several minutes This will

release any accumulated hydrogen gas.

HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE, Do no
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.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or

injury when using your dishwasher, follow

the ab°ve bas!c precauti°ns •:..............................................................

This symbols will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and

electrical shock..

ThankyouforchoosingFrigidaire

This Use & Care Guide is part of our
commitment to customer satisfaction and

product quality throughout ther service life of
your new appliance.

We view your purchase as the beginning of a
relationship. To ensure our ability to continue
serving you, please use this page to record
important product information.

Purchase Date

Model Number

Serial Number
Registering your product with Frigidaire

enhances our ability to serve you. You can
register online at www,frigidaire,com or by
dropping your Product Registration Card in the

mail.

Why Energy Efficient Units run long cycles:
Several factors are important to washing PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare

dlshware The energy use of the dishwasher

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Very Important Information - Read

Before Operating Your Dishwasher!

Normal Operating Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers - IT'S QUIETER.

Your dishwasher with it's Precision Direct
Wash System has many enhancements to

reduce it's sound level. Still, it is normal to

hear some of what is going on inside. The
wash cycles include several instances of
water entering the unit (splashing), the wash

pump running to spray water on the dishware

(motor & splashing) and the drain pump

running to discharge the dirty water and soils.
Variations in the pumping/spraying sounds are

normal. During a cycle the pump switches on
and off many times, and operation switches

back and forth between wash arms to provide
the best cleaning performance.

may De surprlsea at wnat you UUl_l /

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

Not all cycles and options available on all

mode s

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms
against soiled surfaces. First, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is
then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the filter and down the
drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of
water fills vary with the cycle being used.

Nozzle or Spray Arm

Rack

Middle Spray Arm

Lower Spray Arm

Overfill

Deter(

Features may vary according to model

Operating Instructions

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. Close door to latch.

5. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart).
The indicator light above the pad will glow

when selected.

6. Select desired OPTION (See Energy
Options). The indicator light above the pad

will glow when selected.

7, Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot, Turn water off.

8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

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Silverware Basket

Glass Trap

Heating Element

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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 cycle will be lengthend
for automatic water heating in the main wash

and final rinse of all cycles. This happens
even when HI-TEMP WASH option has not be

selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected,
an even higher temperature will be reached to

handle heavier soil loads.

Option Selections

Hi-Temp Wash Option

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 the

dishwasher detergent remove food grease and
soil from dishes more effectively and aids in

drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with
all cycles except RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH

isautomatically provided when the HEAVY

WASH cycle is selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the

light above the pad will come on and remian
on until end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP
WASH option, press the pad a second time.
The light above the pad will turn off.

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select
SANITIZE option. When selected, the light
above the pad will come on and reamin on until
end of cycle. The water temperature inthe
final rinse will be raised to 155°F (68°C) and
will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes.
This option is available in Heavy and Normal
Cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have ben
designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper

water temperature is reached. Washing

action will continue 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

isan 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.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to
automatically delay starting your dishwasher

from 2-4-6 hours.
To activate delay start option, press the pad

once for a 2 hour delay, twice for 4 hours and
three times for 6 hours. A light will come on

indicating the delay start hours and will remain
on until cycle starts.

To cancel the DELAYSTART option and begin
the cycle before the delay period is over, press
the START/CANCEL pad.

Air Dry

When AIR DRY is selected the heater will be
de-activated during the drying phase of the

selected wash cycle. This will slightly lower
the energy use but will increase the likelihood
that the dishware will not dry completely. If

AIR DRY is not selected the heater will be
activated during the drying phase of the

selected wash cycle.

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 AIR DRY pad
for 8 seconds while the door is open. 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 AIR
DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the
cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the

dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the
end of the drain, select the next desired cycle.

Status Indicator Lights

The WASHING light comes on at the beginning
of the cycle and remains on until the end of

the main wash.
Whether heated or unheated dry is selected

the DRYING light will come on during the
drying portion of the cycle.

When the SANITIZE option is selected, the
SANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZE
cycle is finished. If the dishwasher did not

properly sanitize the dishes, the light will not

come on. This can happen if the cycle is

interrupted. The light will remain on until the

door is opened.
The CLEAN light will come on at the end of

cycle and remain on until the door is opened.

The DishSense TMTechnology checks the soil

level on your dishes in the HEAVY WASH,
NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK cycles.
Depending on soil level, the sensor will

determine if additional water fills are needed
to clean the dishes or if water fills can be
deleted. Cycle time and water usage will

vary based on the amount of soil on the
dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on
the options selected and the incoming water
temperature.