Frigidaire FDFE12GFAS6, User Manual

Page 1: ...ructions 3 Control panel 5 Programmes 6 Settings 7 Before first use 9 Daily use 10 Hints and tips 11 Care and cleaning 13 Troubleshooting 15 Technical information 17 FDFE12GFAW6 FDFE12GFAS6 www frigidaire intl com User Manual CONTENTS ...

Page 2: ...imum must be between 0 5 0 05 8 0 8 bar Mpa Obey the maximum number of 13 place settings If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Put knives and cutlery with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points down or in a horizontal position Do not keep the appliance door open witho...

Page 3: ...d knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Do not let children play with the appliance Keep all detergents away from children Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision 3 SAFETY INFORMATION ...

Page 4: ...s plug If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug use fuse 13 amp ASTA BS 1362 Water connection Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time let the water flow until it is clean The first time you use the appliance make sure that there is no leakage The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath ...

Page 5: ...hat is available on the rating plate Model PNC Serial Number Disposal WARNING Risk of injury or suffocation Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply Cut off the mains cable and discard it Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 6: ...nob Indicators INDICATOR DESCRIPTION Washing phase It comes on when the washing phase operates Drying phase It comes on when the drying phase operates End indicator Salt indicator It is always off while the programme operates Rinse aid indicator It is always off while the programme operates 6 CONTROL PANEL ...

Page 7: ...the mains supply the options and the quantity of dishes can change the values 2 With this programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil This is the standard programme for test institutes 3 This programme has a high temperature rinsing phase for better hygiene results During the rinsing phase the temperature stays at 70 for at le...

Page 8: ...the start indicator start to flash The water hardness table GERMAN DE GREES DH FRENCH DE GREES FH MMOL L CLARKE DE GREES WATER SOFT ENER LEVEL 47 50 84 90 8 4 9 0 58 63 10 43 46 76 83 7 6 8 3 53 57 9 37 42 65 75 6 5 7 5 46 52 8 29 36 51 64 5 1 6 4 36 45 7 23 28 40 50 4 0 5 0 28 35 6 19 22 33 39 3 3 3 9 23 27 5 1 15 18 26 32 2 6 3 2 18 22 4 11 14 19 25 1 9 2 5 13 17 3 4 10 7 18 0 7 1 8 5 12 2 4 7 0...

Page 9: ... off indicator 1 Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply If not adjust the level of the water softener Contact your local water authority to know the water hardness in your area 2 Fill the salt container with special salt for dishwasher 3 Fill the rinse aid dispenser with special rinse aid for dishwasher 4 Open the water tap 5 Start a pro...

Page 10: ...amme Adding detergent 2 1 20 30 A B If the programme has a prewash phase put a small quantity of detergent also in compartment B Adding multi tablets 2 1 20 30 Do not fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser Adjust the water softener to the lowest level Set the rinse aid dispenser to the lowest position Starting a programme 1 Open the water tap 2 Close the appliance door 3 Turn the knob...

Page 11: ...ning the door while the appliance operates If you open the door while a programme is running the appliance stops When you close the door the appliance continues from the point of interruption At the end of the programme When the programme is completed the indicator comes on If you do not deactivate the appliance within 5 minutes all indicators goes off This helps to decrease energy consumption Tur...

Page 12: ... your area It is important to set the right level of the water softener to assure good washing results Using salt rinse aid and detergent Only use salt rinse aid and detergent for dishwasher Other products can cause damage to the appliance Multi tablets are usually suitable in areas with a water hardness up to 21 dH In areas exceeding this limit rinse aid and salt must be used in addition to the m...

Page 13: ...e that the items do not move Make sure that the spray arm can move freely before you start a programme Before starting a programme Make sure that The filters are clean and correctly installed The cap of the salt container is tight The spray arms are not clogged There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid unless you use multi tablets The position of the items in the baskets is correct The programme is a...

Page 14: ... Turn it clockwise until it locks An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance Cleaning the spray arms Do not remove the spray arms If the holes in the spray arms are clogged remove remaining parts of soil with a thin pointed object External cleaning Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth Only use neutral detergents Do not use abrasive product...

Page 15: ...recommend to run long duration programmes at least 2 times per month 15 CARE AND CLEANING ...

Page 16: ...es The appliance does not fill with water The indicator flashes 1 time intermittently The indicator Start flashes continuously Make sure that the water tap is open Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low For this information contact your local water authority Make sure that the water tap is not clogged Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clog ged Make sure tha...

Page 17: ...oo much There are stains and dry wa ter drops on glasses and dishes The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient Ad just the rinse aid selector to a higher position The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause The dishes are wet The programme does not have a drying phase or has a drying phase with low temperature The rinse aid dispenser is empty The quality of the rinse aid can be the cau...

Page 18: ...onsumption Off mode W 0 50 1 Refer to the rating plate for other values 2 If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy e g solar panels aeolian energy use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption Rating Plate Mod Prod No Ser No Information for test institutes For all the necessary information for test performance send an email to info test dishwasher production com Write dow...

Page 19: ... it Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office 19 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS ...

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