User manual FRIGIDAIRE FGBD2451KF

[. . . ] Use & Care of your Dishwasher TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 -18 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 154768601 (August 2010) All about the www. frigidaire. com USA 1-800-944-9044 www. frigidaire. ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 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. · Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. [. . . ] Fold down for more space to load large pots or pans. Adding a Dish To add or remove items after wash cycle starts: · Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before opening. · Add the item and wait a few seconds to allow cold air to slowly expand inside dishwasher. · Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle. Loading the Silverware Basket Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob holders, etc. , in a covered section. Close the cover to hold small items in place. CAUTION Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc. ) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. 12 DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. · · · · Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, place one tab in main wash cup and close. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can cause a permanent film called etching. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area. Cover Main Wash Cup CAUTION The use of industrial grade detergent can damage the heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher leading to damage to the unit and surrounding property. Use only household grade automatic dishwasher detergents. Cover Latch Pre Wash Cup If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open by pressing the cover latch. Detergent Usage Guide Cycle Soft Water (0-3 grains) 2 teaspoons (each cup­ 1/4 full) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) 5 teaspoons (each cup­fill to line above "Regular") Hard Water (9-12 grains) 8 teaspoons (each cup­ completely full) Very Hard Water* (over 12 grains) Each Cup­ Completely Full (water softener recommended) Main Wash Cup­ Completely Full (water softener recommended) No Detergent (water softener recommended) Heavy Wash or Normal Wash Top Rack 2 teaspoons (Main Wash cup­ 1/4 full) 5 teaspoons (Main Wash cup­fill to line above "Regular") No Detergent 8 teaspoons (Main Wash cup­ completely full) No Detergent Rinse Only No Detergent For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle. NOTE 13 FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a higher number. [. . . ] (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly. ) NOTE If these conditions persist, a home water softener should be considered. To customize your dishwasher to match your cabinets: · · You will need a trim kit. See Step 10 of Installation Instructions that came with your dishwasher for more information. 18 WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined. [. . . ]