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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 installed, used and maintained 
in accordance with the provided instructions.

Exclusions

If You Need Service

This warranty does not cover the following:

  1.  Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
  2.  Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside 

the USA or Canada.

  3.  Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
  4.  Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.
  5.  Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
  6.  Products used in a commercial setting.
  7.  Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances 

not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

  8.  Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
  9.  Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, 

shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

 10.  Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air ! lters, water ! lters, other 

consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

  11.  Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry 

trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

 12.  Damages to the ! nish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not 

limited to " oors, cabinets, walls, etc.

  13.  Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than 

genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or 
external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, ! res, or acts of God.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT 
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE 
LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE 
YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH 
AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS 
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO 
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 
OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR 
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL 
RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted 
by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In 
Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to 
change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this 
warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or 
speci! cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty 
period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and 
keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the 
addresses or phone numbers below.

USA
1.800.944.9044

Frigidaire
10200 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte, NC  28262

Canada

1.800.265.8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

Summary of Contents for DGCD2444SA

Page 1: ...ortant Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 4 6 Preparing and Loading Dishes 7 10 P N A05272501RevA Artwork A05272501Rev001 July 2016 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 11 Factors Affecting Performance 12 Care and Cleaning 13 14 Before you Call 15 17 Notes 18 Major Appliance Warranty 19 ...

Page 2: ...nt and rinse agents out fo the reach of children Do not wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher Safe or equivalent Check with manufacturer for recommendations if not marked Items that are not marked dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential re hazard Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer make sure disposer is completely e...

Page 3: ...mal to hear some of what is going on inside The wash cycles include several instances of water entering the unit splashing the wash pump running to spray water on the dishware motor splashing and the drain pump running to discharge the dirty water and soils Variations in the pumping spraying sounds are normal During a cycle the pump switches on and off many times and operation switches back and fo...

Page 4: ...k the incoming water temperature and if it is not hot enough the cycle will be lengthend for automatic water heating in the main wash and nal rinse of all cycles This happens even when HI TEMP WASH option has not be selected When HI TEMP WASH is selected an even higher temperature will be reached to handle heavier soil loads Operating Instructions Getting Started 1 Load Dishwasher See Preparing an...

Page 5: ...ancel a Cycle Option Selections Hi Temp Wash Option When HI TEMP WASH option is selected the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140o F 60o C This increase in water temperature helps the dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying HI TEMP WASH option can be used with HEAVY and NORMAL CLEAN only HI TEMP WASH is automatically ...

Page 6: ...ption 2 4 6 Cycle and intended use Water per Cycle Heavy Clean Recommended for pots pans casseroles and dinnerware having light to heavily soiled loads 5 5 8 9 gal 21 34 L 1 3 4 2 1 4 Hours Duration approx Normal Clean Recommended for lightly to heavily soiled loads Quick Clean Recommended for lightly soiled loads only Top Rack Recommended for small loads in the upper rack only that are light to h...

Page 7: ...asher Loading the Top Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model The upper rack is designed for exibility in loading a wide variety of items including cups glasses stemware small plates bowls etc Load glasses in top rack only Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack Load plastic items in top rack only Melting may occur if placed in bottom rack Load items ...

Page 8: ...ack available on select models To raise the upper rack refer to the gure below Press the lever toward the center of the rack and pull straight up on the rack Lever To lower the upper rack press the lever and push down on the rack Bowl Tines available on select models The bowl times offer the ultimate in exibility When closed load with saucers or small dishes Open halfway and it is perfect for smal...

Page 9: ...ems do not block spray arm rotation Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation Loading the Bottom Rack 10 place settings standard loading pattern 12 place settings standard loading pattern on select models Fixed Tines 12 place settings standard loading pattern on select models Fold down tines Fold down Tines available on select models The fo...

Page 10: ...s in place Use suggested loading patterns as shown to increase washability of the silverware 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 nish When covers are up mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting Water spray cannot reach nested items To add or...

Page 11: ...gent water softener recommended 5 teaspoons each cup ll to line above Regular 5 teaspoons each cup ll to line above Regular 8 teaspoons each cup completely full 8 teaspoons Main Wash cup completely full Each Cup Completely Full water softener recommended Main Wash Cup Completely Full water softener recommended 11 DISHWASHER DISPENSER DETERGENTS The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncov...

Page 12: ...to 140 washes depending on setting 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 experience poor wash performance you may need to wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher Water Temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results Wat...

Page 13: ...ath ë To empty the glass trap 1 Grasp the glass trap s handle and rotate it 900 clockwise while pressing down on the center of the wash arm 2 Grab the spray arm in the center and lift the spray arm and glass trap assembly up and out from the dishwasher 3 Tip the assembly over an appropriate container and tap it to empty the glass trap OR separate the glass trap pull the glass trap handle toward yo...

Page 14: ...connecting and restoring service to your dishwasher ë Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing Have a quali ed 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 a pan under the inlet valve Disconnect water line from...

Page 15: ...ify that the glass trap is maintained and installed properly See Care and Cleaning Dishes not Dry Select heat dry option Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is lled Increase the discharge setting of rinse aid See Rinse Aid Check the incoming water temperature Be sure it is at least 120o F 49o C Check for proper loading avoid nesting items ë Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Check water hardness F...

Page 16: ...r gasket is pressed into its mounting channel reaches to the bottom of the tub and does not extend beyond the end rib so as to interfere with door closure Spilled rinse aide can cause foam and lead to over owing Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth Check to see that the dishwasher is level See Installation Instructions Avoid oversudsing by using the correct amount of detergent designed for automat...

Page 17: ...Drain Properly 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 lm for a number of reasons See Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section To remove buildup and lm clean using the following instructions 1 Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner Do not load any metal utensils or silverware 2 Do not ...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES ...

Page 19: ...rolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents res or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ...

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