Frigidaire FGID2466QF manual

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS www .frigidaire.com USA 1 -800-944-9044 www .frigidaire.ca Canada 1 -800-265-8352 All a bout th e Us e & Ca r e of y ou r Dishwasher Important Safety Instructions ...................... 2 Product Registr ation ...................................3 Features at a Glance ...................................4 Operating Instructions[...]

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    WARNING This symbols will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury , burns, fi re and electrical shock. WARNING T o reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock or injury when using your dishwasher , follow the above basic precautions. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your Safety • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use an[...]

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    3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Frigidaire This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout there service life of your new appliance. W e view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. T o ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record impor[...]

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    4 FEATURES AT A GLANCE Features may vary according to model Heating Element Glass T rap Detergent Dispenser Over fi ll Protector Silverware Basket Lower Rack Serial Label (Located on Right) T op Rack Nozzle or Spray Arm (located inside the unit) Cup Shelves Middle Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Rinse Aid Y our dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of[...]

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    5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sanitize Option T o sanit ize y our dishes and gl assw are, sele ct T o sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITI ZE opti on. W hen selecte d, the the SANITIZE option. When selected, the indi cator l ight w ill com e on and r ema in on u ntil indicator light will come on and remain on until the end of cycle. The[...]

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    6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Status Indicator Lights Status Window The ST A TUS window, av ailable on some models, indicates the following activity: 1H-24H............. Number of delay start hours. The last hour will count down in minutes. CD.................... Close dishwasher door . The status indicator lights will also fl ash to indicate current c[...]

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    7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The DishSense The DishSense TM TM T echnology checks the soil level on your dishes in the POWER PLUS, NORMAL T echnology checks the soil level on your dishes in the POWER PLUS, NORMAL WASH T OP RACK and ENERGY SAVER cycles. In r esponse, automatic cycle adjustments are WASH T OP RACK and ENERGY SAVER cycles. In response, au[...]

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    8 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Dish Preparation Scrape awa y large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously fi ltered wash fl uid will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, may onnaise, vinegar , lemon juice and tomato b[...]

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    9 Upper Rack The UPPER RACK cycle directs cleaning only to items in the upper rack and can be used to wash a wide assortment of items. It is useful for washing partial loads - especially when the upper rack fi lls up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty . STEMWARE HOLDER/CUFSHELF not available on all models. PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES [...]

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    10 PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket as shown may vary from your model. The lower 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 results, place For best results, place bowls, casseroles, and sau[...]

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    11 CAUTION Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc. ) pointing down. F ailure to do so may result in injury . Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket as shown may vary from your model. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or tak e the basket out for loading on a counter or table. For bask ets with lids, small item[...]

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    Detergent Usage Chart Cycle Soft Water (0-3 grains) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) Hard Water (9-12 grains) Very Hard Water (Over 12 grains) Top Rack, Quick Wash, China Crystal or Energy Saver Rinse Only 2 teaspoons (each cup- 1/4 full) 2 teaspoons (Main W ash cup- 1/4 full) No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent (water softener recomm[...]

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    IMPORTANT Before starting a cycle, run hot water to clear cool water from pipe. 13 FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots. reduces water spots. With it water “sheets” off dishes rather than f orming water droplets that cling and leave spots. A dispe[...]

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    Outer Door - Clean outer door with warm soapy water and a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and a dry cloth. Do not use harsh cleaners. 14 CARE AND CLEANING Inside - Inside - The inside of the dishwasher and The inside of the dishwasher and fi lter are self -cleaning with normal use. If fi lter are self -cleaning with normal use. If nee[...]

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    CAUTION 15 Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed f or your built-in dishwasher , check to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly . A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover . This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warrant y . Property Damage H[...]

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    16 BEFORE YOU CALL • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is ineffective. • Make sure rinse aid dispenser is fi lled. • Check to see that proper amount of detergent is being used for cycle selected. (See Detergent Dispenser). • Home water pressure may be too low -it should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi). Before calling for service[...]

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    17 Dishware Stained or Discolored • T ea and coffee can stain cups. Remov e the stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1L) of warm water . Rinse thoroughly . • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown fi lm. A special fi lter installed in the water supply line will correct this problem. (See R[...]

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    18 BEFORE YOU CALL Dishwasher Won’t Run • Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if a fuse is blown. • Make sure water supply is turned on. • Check to see if cycle is set correctly . (See Operating Instructions). • Is dishwasher set f or Delay Start Option? • Make sure door is closed and latched. Dishwasher Won’t Fill • Assur[...]

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    19 MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY Y our appliance is covered by a one year limited warrant y . For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for r epairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that pro ve to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance w[...]

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