Frigidaire FGCD2444SA, Use & Care Manual

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.

Inside - 

Inside - 

The inside of the dishwasher and 

The inside of the dishwasher and 

filter are self-cleaning with normal use.  If 

filter are self-cleaning with normal use.  If 

needed, clean around the tub gasket area with 

needed, clean around the tub gasket area with 

a damp cloth.  The filter is self-cleaning.  A 

a damp cloth.  The filter is self-cleaning.  A 

glass trap located in the center of the filter 

glass trap located in the center of the filter 

is designed to collect pieces of broken glass, 

is designed to collect pieces of broken glass, 

straws, bones and pits.

straws, bones and pits.

NOTE

Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup 

on the interior of the dishwasher.  For 

cleaning instructions see “Removing Spots 

and film” section.

Overfill Protector- 

keeps dishwasher 

from overfilling and is located in the left front 

corner of the tub.
• 

Clean occasionally with household cleaner 

containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve 

any buildup.

• 

Overfill Protector should move up and 

down freely about one inch.  If it does not 

move, lift and clean underneath.



To empty the glass trap:

1.  Grasp the glass trap’s handle and rotate it 

90

0

 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 you, then 

up, then further toward you to slide it 

away from the rest of the assembly; 

empty it into an appropriate container; 

then slide the glass trap back into the 

assembly. 

4.  Place the assembly back into position, 

press down on the arm at the center 

and rotate the glass trap handle 90

0

counterclockwise being sure the glass 

trap ends in the orientation shown in the 

image above.  

To avoid damage to 

your unit make sure the spray arm 

and glass trap are fully snapped in 

place. 

Spray Arm varies 

by model

Glass Trap

Glass Trap Removal

(1)

(2)

(3)

WARNING

Burn Hazard

         Allow heating element to cool before 

cleaning the interior.

        Failure to do so can result in burns.

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CARE AND CLEANING