Frigidaire 18 inch built in and portable manual

READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS P/N 154418701 (0201) Visit our W eb Site at www .frigidaire .com Dishwasher Use & Care Manual 18" Built-In and P ortable 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) V[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instructions • 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 and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance. • DISHW ASH[...]

3 Door Spring Motor Bottom Rack page 6 Dishwasher Features Serial label (located on right side of tub) Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. Each cycle starts with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water to a level even[...]

4 Operating Instructions Appearance may vary from your model. Energy Options W ater Heat Option When WATER HEATER option is selected, the heating element in bottom of tub will raise the main wash water temperature to approximately 140°F. Wash action will continue but timer will not advance until this water temperature has been reached. The hotter [...]

5 Operating Instructions continued Dish Preparation It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and cups. It may be necessary to presoak or lightly scour firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, le[...]

6 Adding a Dish 1. Make sure there is a full wash cycle yet to be completed so that any added items are thoroughly washed and rinsed. 2. Unlatch door and wait for water action to stop. 3. Open door and add dish. 4. Firmly close door to latch and resume cycle. Loading the Silverware Basket Load sharp items with handles up. Be sure items do not protr[...]

7 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents will cause oversudsing. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. Filling the Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered a[...]

8 F actor s Affecting P erformance W ater Pressure Water pressure should be between 20 and 120 pounds per square inch. Low water pressure occurs most often during periods of high water consumption, such as when laundry or showers are being done. To determine if you have enough water pressure, put a 2 quart container under fully opened hot water fau[...]

9 Outside —Occasionally wash with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. Inside —The inside of the dishwasher is self- cleaning with normal use. If hard water causes lime deposit buildup, clean using the following instructions: 1. After dishwasher begins to fill, open door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into dishwasher. Do not[...]

10 Care and Cleaning continued Property Damage Hazard F reezing temper atures ma y cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. F ailure to do so could result in proper ty damage. Winterizing A dishwasher that will not be used for an extended length of time or is located where temp[...]

11 Connecting and Disconnecting the P or table/ Con ver tible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. IMPORTANT: Make sure door is latched before moving dishwasher. The power cord, faucet coupler and hoses [...]

12 Common Dishwashing Pr oblems and Solutions Dishes not clean —Check pages 4 to 8 for information on correct wash cycle, proper loading, water temperature, water pressure, hard water, amount of detergent, old and ineffective detergent, and dish placement. Dishes not drying can be greatly improved by using a rinse aid and hot water. Hot water rai[...]

13 Do not place silver next to or touching stainless steel utensils in dishwasher silverware basket. This can cause pitting of stainless steel blades. (Most silver knives have stainless steel blades. Do not let blades touch other stainless steel utensils during wash cycle.) T arnish on silver plate occurs when wor n down to the base metal and turns[...]

14 W arranty Inf ormation 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[...]