Frigidaire 740 manual

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    READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS P/N 154455301 (0211) Visit our Web Site at www .frigidaire .com Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 740 and 750 Series Record All Information For Future Reference Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #: (see Features page for location) Questions? 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-866-213-9397 (Canada) Consumer Servic[...]

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    2 Impor tant Safety Instructions ©2002 White Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. • Read all instructions before using your dishwasher . • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that ma y occur . Use common sense a[...]

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    3 Y our dishwasher cleans b y spraying a mixture of hot w ater and detergent through the spra y ar ms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water cov er ing the filter area. W ater is then pumped through the filter and spra y ar ms. Soil par ticles go down the dr ain as the water is pumped out [...]

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    4 V er y Impor tant Information— Read Before Operating Y our Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER! Y our dishwasher uses energy efficient motors f or the wash and drain por tions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing d[...]

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    5 Operating Instructions (continued) 740 Series Energy Options W ash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Heat Dry Option * Includes dry time. • DO NOT USE detergent. • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. • Press NORMAL & SHORT pad. • Turn dial to SHORT WASH. • Select desired OPTIONS. • Press [...]

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    6 V er y Impor tant Information— Read Before Operating Y our Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER! Y our dishwasher uses energy efficient motors f or the wash and drain por tions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing d[...]

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    7 750 Series Operating Instructions (continued) W ash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hi-T emp W ash Option When HI-TEMP W ASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the main w ash to approximately 140°F (60°C). W ash action will continue but timer will not advance until pr[...]

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    8 Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks , etc. The continuous filtered w ash system will remov e remaining food par ticles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. F oods such as mustard, ma yonnaise , vinegar , lemon juice and tomato b[...]

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    9 Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. For saf ety , load shar p knives and f or ks with handles up . Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm. Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish. Loading[...]

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    10 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents 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 detergents will [...]

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    11 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. W ater “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispenser , located ne xt to the detergent cup , automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last r[...]

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    12 Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher , check to mak e sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly . A drain air gap is usually mounted on counter top and can be inspected by remo ving the cov e r . This is not par t of your dishw asher and is not covered b y warr anty . [...]

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    13 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems Dishware Chipped • Load with care and do not overload. (See Preparing and Loading dishes.) • Place delicate items in top rack. • Place glasses securely against pins and not over pins. • Load items so they are secure and don’t jar loose when moving racks in and out. Move racks in and out slowly.[...]

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    14 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Pr oblems (continued) Dishwasher Leaks • Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent carefully. Try a different brand. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. • Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Installatio[...]

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

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    16 Canada 866•294•9911 Electrolux Canada Corp. 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2 W arranty Information (Canada Only) This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below: 1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the produc[...]