Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 154357201, Spanish Use & Care Visit our Web Site at Manual, Electrolux Home Products North America, www.frigidaire.com P.O. Box 212378, Augusta, GA 30917. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 154395001 (0012)
Important Safety Instructions • Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. • Do not wash plastic items unless marked This symbol will help alert you to such “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and with manufacturer for recommendations, if electrical shock.
Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray 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 spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water.
Operating Instructions Latch Vent Appearance may vary from your model. Getting Started Very Important 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Information— Read Before Loading Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser Operating Your Dishwasher! & Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Normal Operating 4.
Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY gal.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Loading the Top Rack Features and appearance of racks and Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, silverware basket may vary from your model. toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Important: Do not cover the funnel when Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading.
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the Silverware Features and appearance of racks and Basket silverware basket may vary from your model. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent Make sure tall items do not block spray arm nesting.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Filling the Detergent Dispenser detergent. Other types will cause The detergent dispenser has one covered and oversudsing. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when •...
Factors Affecting Dishwasher Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. reduces water spots and filming. Water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry droplets that cling and leave spots.
Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and can before cleaning the interior.
Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/ Convertible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. The power cord, faucet coupler and hoses are Faucet Adapter Assembly located in a compartment in back of...
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Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible Dishwasher (continued) Getting Water While Dishwasher is Running You can get water from the faucet while the Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do dishwasher is connected. However, avoid not use an adapter plug, extension cord or getting water when the dishwasher is filling or remove grounding prong from electrical draining.
Changing Color Panels STEP 1 Cut Hazard Metal door panels are sharp and should be handled with Color care. Wear gloves to protect Panel(s) hands. Failure to do so can result in injury. Bottom Some models come with reversible door panel Trim inserts.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy may save you both time and expense. This • Check water hardness. For extremely hard list includes common experiences that are water, it may be necessary to install a water not the result of defective workmanship or softener.
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Detergent Left in Cups Properly • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh detergent. • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, • Be sure water action can reach the make sure the disposer is empty.•...
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GIBSON DISHWASHER PLATINUM ADVANTAGE WARRANTY (USA Only) Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THE CONSUMER WILL BE WARRANTY THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: RESPONSIBLE FOR: PERIOD Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this Costs of service calls that are listed under FULL TWO-YEAR Two years from WARRANTY...