Frigidaire FFBD1821MS - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Product Registration

2 Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view your purch...

Page 3 - DISHWASHER FEATURES

3 DISHWASHER FEATURES Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. Each cycle starts with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water to a level even with the heating element. This...

Page 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Cycle Chart; Rinses; Getting Started

4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Select HEAVY WASH and select desired OPTIONS. 2 washes 5 rinses 125 min. * For heavily soiled dishes and silverware. Cycle Chart Time* (approx.) Washes/ Rinses Water (approx.) To Select Cycle Cycle Heavy Wash Select NORMAL WASH and select desired OPTIONS. 2 washes 4 rinses 9...

Page 5 - Dish Preparation; Energy Options; Air Dry Option

5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dish Preparation It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and cups. It may be necessary to presoak or lightly scour firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods.Foods s...

Page 6 - Load sharp items with handles up; Loading the Bottom Rack

6 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Adding a Dish 1. Make sure there is a full wash cycle yet to be completed so that any added items are thoroughly washed andrinsed. 2. Unlatch door and wait for water action to stop.3. Open door and add dish.4. Firmly close door to latch and resume cycle. Loading the Si...

Page 7 - DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS; Filling the Detergent Dispenser; CAUTION

7 DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent.Other detergents will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. Filling the Detergent Dispense...

Page 8 - Water Temperature

8 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 a...

Page 9 - Burn Hazard; WARNING; Winterizing

9 CARE AND CLEANING Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Burn Hazard WARNING NOTE See Installation Instructions for more details on disconnecting and restoring service to your dishwasher. Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the in...

Page 10 - CARE AND CLEANING; Cleaning the Filter; Cleaning the Spray Arm

10 CARE AND CLEANING For optimum performance, your dishwasher is equipped with a filter assembly featuring a main filter, cup and fine filter as shown in the drawing above. All food fragments are removed from the dishwasher as water passes through the filter assembly. Each part of the assembly shoul...

Page 11 - IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher.; Connecting the Portable Dishwasher; IMPORTANT: A sink spray hose can burst due to constant water; Electrical Connection for a Portable Dishwasher; CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE PORTABLE DISHWASHER

11 The portable dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on thispage to properly connect dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. The power cord and faucet coupler with hoses are located in a compartment ...

Page 13 - Troubleshooting

13 Do not place silver next to or touching stainless steel utensils in dishwasher silverware basket. This can cause pitting of stainless steel blades. (Most silver knives have stainless steel blades. Do not let blades touch other stainless steel utensils during wash cycle.) Tarnish on silver plate o...

Page 14 - NOTES

Page 15 - WARRANTY

15 WARRANTY Canada 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 6 5 . 8 3 5 2 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5V 3E4 U S A 1 . 8 0 0 . 9 4 4 . 9 0 4 4 Electrolux Major Appliances North America 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warr...