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Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; SAVE THESE

2 Important Safety Instructions ©1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. This symbol will help alert you to suchdangers as personal injury, burns, fire andelectrical shock. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,or injury when using your dishwasher,follow basic precaution...

Page 3 - Dishwasher Features

3 Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray armsagainst soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with watercovering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles godown th...

Page 4 - Wash Cycle Selections; Operating Instructions; Read Before; Getting Started

4 Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and willvary with options selected. Hot water isnecessary to activate dishwasher detergentand melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensorwill check the incoming water temperature and,if it is not hot enough, the timer will be delayedfor automa...

Page 5 - Pots Pans; Options Selections; No Heat Dry

5 Operating Instructions (continued) Pots Pans (106 minutes) (2 washes, 5 rinses, dry)(8.4 gallons) (7.0 imp. gallons) (31.8 liters)For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerwarewith dried-on or baked-on soils:• Select HI-TEMP WASH and other desiredOPTIONS. Normal Wash (94 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, d...

Page 7 - Preparing and Loading Dishes; Loading the Top Rack; Upper Rack Option

7 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Top Rack Important: Do not cover the funnel whenloading. The upper rack is designed for flexibility inloading a wide variety of items including cups,glasses, stemware, small plates, bowls, etc. Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting mayocc...

Page 8 - Utility Basket; Loading the Bottom Rack

8 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Utility Basket The utility basket has two dividers that can beopened to hold longer items or closed for smallitems like measuring spoons, bottle stoppers,etc. The covers on each end can be foldeddown out of the way or closed to keep smallitems inside. The u...

Page 9 - Adding a Dish

9 Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the SilverwareBasket Mix spoons, forks and knives to preventnesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning anddrying. For safety, load sharp knives and forks withhandles up. Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom ofbasket or rack to block the spray a...

Page 10 - Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents; Filling the Detergent Dispenser; How much Detergent to use

10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashingdetergent. Other types will causeoversudsing. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moistor caked detergent will not dissolveproperly. Filling the Detergent Dispenser The d...

Page 11 - Rinse Aid; Water Pressure

11 DishwasherDispenser &Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying andreduces water spots and filming. Water"sheets" off dishes rather than forming waterdroplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup,automatically releases a me...

Page 12 - Care and Cleaning; Overfill Protector; Outside; Inside; Care of Drain Air Gap

12 Care and Cleaning Overfill Protector — keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left frontcorner of the tub.• Clean occasionally with household cleanercontaining vinegar or bleach to dissolveany buildup. • Overfill Protector should move up anddown freely about one inch. If it does ...

Page 13 - Property Damage Hazard; Winterizing; To Disconnect Service:

13 Care and Cleaning (continued) Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause waterlines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines toand circulating lines within dishwasher areprotected. Failure to do so could result in proper tydamage. Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place shouldb...

Page 14 - Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems; Dishware Chipped

14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Factors Affecting Performance.) • Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is ineffective. • Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.• Check to see that proper amount of detergent is b...

Page 16 - Removing Spots and Film

16 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup onthe interior of the dishwasher. Dishes andglasses may also get spots and film for anumber of reasons. (See Glassware/FlatwareSpotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup,spots...

Page 17 - Consumer Services; For Parts and Service; Warranty

17 Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some otherappropriate payment record. The date on the billestablishes the warranty period should service berequired. Consumer Services For Parts and Service Contact Frigidaire Home Products at: 800•944•9044Frigidaire Home ProductsP.O. Box 7181Dublin, OH 43...

Page 19 - Notes

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