Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. ©2009 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not c...
Page 3 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; NOTE
3 Thank you for choosing Frigidare. 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 purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use ...
Page 5 - Options Selections; Sanitize Option
5 Heat Dry The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. The energy required to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle. You may choose not to select the HEAT DRY option; however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the...
Page 6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Cycle Chart - Models without Smart Sensor; Soil Level; Delay Start
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS air dry hi temp wash delay start sanitize top rack rinse only 2 4 6 START cancel washingdryingclean sanitized hold to lock normal wash heavy wash FGBD2431 * Includes dry time Select HEAVY WASH and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH will automatically be provided, SANITIZE optiona...
Page 7 - Cycle Chart - Smart Sensor Models
7 On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Heavy Wash, Normal Wash, and Light Wash 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...
Page 8 - Status Indicator Lights; Status Window
8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Indicator Lights The WASHING light (some models) comes on at the beginning of 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 i...
Page 9 - PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES; Dish Preparation; Loading the Top Rack
9 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash fluid will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.Foods such as mustard, may...
Page 11 - Adjustable Upper Rack (available; Loading the Bottom Rack
11 Adjustable Upper Rack (available on select models) To raise the upper rack, refer to the figure below. A) Lift the rack straight upward. B) Pull rack slightly forward as the adjustable mechanismlocks into place. To lower the upper rack, lift the rack straight upwardand push rack slightly towards ...
Page 12 - Loading the Silverware Basket; Adding a Dish; CAUTION
12 Fold-down Tines (available select models) The fold-down tines in the lower rack make easy loading for those extra large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading. Fold down for more space to load largepots or pans. PREPARING AND LOADIN...
Page 13 - Filling the Detergent Dispenser; or; Normal Wash; Detergent Usage Guide; Top Rack; How much Detergent to use
13 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. The covered cup opens automatically to release detergent.• Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other deterge...
Page 14 - More; Water Pressure
14 FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water spots and filming, and lubricates wash arm bearings for proper rotations. With it, water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser, located next to...
Page 15 - Winterizing; Burn Hazard; WARNING
15 Overfill Protector — keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub.• Clean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup. • Overfill Protector should move up and down freely about one inch. If it does notmove, lift ...
Page 19 - WARRANTY
19 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...