Frigidaire 3000 - Manual

5 On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Ultimate Scrub, Normal andEcono Wash cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed toclean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will var...

6 Options Selections Favorite Cycle The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you toprogram your preferred cycle and options into onebutton. Once programmed, simply press theFAVORITE CYCLE button followed by theSTART/CANCEL pad. To program the FAVORITE CYCLE button: 1) Select your preferred cycle and options...

7 Delay Start The DELAY START option allows you toautomatically delay starting your dishwasher from1-10 or 1-24 hours depending on your model. On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press theDELAY START pad until the desired delay timeshows in the STATUS window. A light will comeon indicating the d...

8 Status Indicator Lights Operating Instructions (continued) The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle andremain on until door is opened. When the SANITIZE option is selected, theSANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZEcycle is finished. If the dishwasher did not properlysanitize the dishes, t...

9 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits,toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered washsystem will remove remaining food particles.Burned-on foods should be loosened beforeloading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, mayonna...

10 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Bowl Tines The bowl tines offer the ultimate in flexibility. Whenclosed, load with saucers or small dishes. Openhalfway and it is perfect for small casseroles.Open completely for those hard to fit items suchas coffee pots, food processors, etc. As you load...

11 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverwarebasket may vary from your model. The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls,and cookware. Large items should be placed alongthe edge so they do not block the spray armrotation. F...

13 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket 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 dishwa...

14 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one main wash and onepre wash cup. The covered cups open automaticallyto release detergent. • Use only fresh automatic dishwashingdetergent. Other detergents will causeoversudsing. • When using autom...

15 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduceswater spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that clingand leave spots. A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup,automatically releases a...

16 Overfill Protector —keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner ofthe tub.• Clean occasionally with household cleanercontaining vinegar orbleach to dissolve anybuildup. • Overfill Protector should move up anddown freely about oneinch. If it does notmove, lift and cle...

17 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Glassware/Flatware Spotted orCloudy • Check water hardness. For extremely hard water, it may be necessary to install a watersoftener. (See Detergent Chart.) • Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low or high temperatures. (SeeFactors Affecting Per...

20 Warranty Information This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for theitems listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product. 2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordanc...