Frigidaire FDPC4221AB - User Manual

CAUTION Property Damage Hazard Before starting dishwasher be sure that the water is connected and turned on. Failure to do so may cause damage to the pump seal and result in water leakage. 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wash Cycle Selections Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected....

6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To Cancel a Cycle and Delay Start Both running cycle and delay countdown can be cancelled at any time. Open the dishwasher door and press the START/ CANCEL pad until you hear a tone. The running cycle or delay countdown is cancelled. If desired, a new cycle can now be select...

7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Window The STATUS window, available on some models, indicates the following activity: 1—24 Number of delay start hours. The last hour will count down in minutes. L0—L6 Level of Rinse Aid dosage. *In all Error Code instances, if Pressing the cancel button or turning po...

8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Cycle Settings Water (approx.) Time * (Hours) Washes/ Rinses Heavy For pots, pans casseroles and dinnerware with dried- on or baked-on soils, and silverware Default Surge, Hi-Temp, and Heat Options Sanitize, and Air 7.0 - 7.9 gal. 26.6 - 29.9 liters 2 1 / 4 - 3 1...

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, ma...

10 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. The bottom rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation. For best...

11 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. Adding an article To add or remove items after wash cycle starts: • Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before ...

CAUTION The use of industrial grade detergent can damage parts of the dishwasher leading to damage to the unit and surrounding property. Use only household grade automatic dishwasher detergents. How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is...

Detergent Usage Chart Dosage of Detergent Place a single detergent tablet or packet into the detergent dispenser compartment. 13 DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS Water Hardness Soft Water (0-3 grains) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) Hard Water (9-12 grains) Amount of detergent (teaspoons) 4 teas...

IMPORTANT Before starting a cycle, run hot water to clear cool water from pipe. 14 FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. If you experienc...

Clean the Coarse Filter Take out the Cylinder Fine Filter and remove the Coarse Filter from the dishwasher tub bottom. Flush the Coarse Filter by holding it under running water and replace. Clean the Cylinder Fine Filter The Cylinder Fine Filter is designed to collect some big items such as broken g...

Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following: To Disconnect Service: 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker. 2. Shut off water supply. 3. Place...

17 Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. Food Soils Left on Dishes • Choose another cycle for longer washing time. • Choose the Hi-Tem...

18 BEFORE YOU CALL Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section). To remove buildup, and film, clean using the following i...

19 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is i...