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BEFORE YOU CALL

• 

Use fresh detergent.  Old detergent is 

ineffective.

• 

Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.

• 

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, review this 

list.  It may save you both time and 

expense.  This list includes common 

experiences that are not the result of 

defective workmanship or material in 

your dishwasher.

Food Soils Left on Dishes

• 

Choose another cycle for longer 

washing time.

• 

Check rack loading section for proper 

loading-avoid nesting items.

• 

Home water pressure may be too 

low-should be 20 to 120 pounds per 

square inch (psi).

• 

Check incoming water temperature.  

It should be about 120

o

F (49

o

C). (See 

Factors Affecting Performance.)

• 

Check water hardness.  For extremely 

hard water, it may be necessary to 

install a water softener. (See Detergent 

Chart).

• 

Use Fresh Detergent.

• 

Make sure items are not blocking the 

spray arms, preventing them from 

rotating.

• 

Do not overload the dishwasher (See 

Preparing and Loading Dishes).

• 

Check to verify 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 

filled.

• 

Increase the discharge setting of rinse 

aid. (See Rinse Aid).

• 

Check the incoming water temperature.  

Be sure it is at least 120

o

F (49

o

C).

• 

Check for proper loading-avoid nesting 

items.

Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy

• 

Check water hardness.  For extremely 

hard water, it may be necessary to 

install a water softener. (See Detergent 

Chart).

• 

Water temperature may be low.  Avoid 

extremely low or high temperatures. 

(See Factors Affecting Performance.

• 

Avoid overloading and improper 

loading. (See Preparing and Loading 

Dishes).

• 

Containers, bowls, pots/pans, and any 

dishware with concave surfaces that 

can collect water should be placed in 

the rack facing or angled down so that 

water is able to drain even from the 

lowest point.

• 

Plastic items may need to be towel 

dried.

Dishware Chipped

• 

Load with care and do not overload. 

(See Preparing and Loading Dishes).

• 

Place delicate items in top rack.

• 

Place glasses securely against pins and 

not over pins.

• 

Load items so they are secure and 

don’t jar loose when moving racks in 

and out.  Move racks in and out slowly.

• 

Make sure tall glasses and stemware 

will clear top of tub when rack is 

pushed in.

• 

Fine antique china and crystal should 

be hand-washed.

• 

Cups with a concave bottom will collect 

water.  Load them at the far left and 

right of the upper rack so they will be 

held in a tilted position.

Summary of Contents for FGCD2444SA

Page 1: ...tant Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 4 6 Preparing and Loading Dishes 7 10 P N A05272501RevC Artwork A05272501Rev005 December 2019 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: ...t 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 fire hazard Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer make sure disposer is completely ...

Page 3: ... normal 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 an...

Page 4: ...check 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 final 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 Prepar...

Page 5: ...Cancel 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: ... option 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...

Page 7: ...washer Loading the Top Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model The upper rack is designed for flexibility 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 ite...

Page 8: ... up on the rack Lever To lower the upper rack press the lever and push down on the rack Place the clips of the cup shelf over the horizontal rack wires and push down to attach the cup shelf onto the second wire of the upper rack Bowl Tines available on select models The bowl times offer the ultimate in flexibility When closed load with saucers or small dishes Open halfway and it is perfect for sma...

Page 9: ...owls casseroles and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center Tilt slightly for better drainage Make sure tall items 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 Fi...

Page 10: ...ket or rack to block the spray arm Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish 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 remove items after wash cycle starts Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before opening Add the item and wait a f...

Page 11: ...gent water softener recommended 5 teaspoons each cup fill to line above Regular 5 teaspoons each cup fill 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 u...

Page 12: ...35 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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 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...

Page 14: ...connecting and restoring service to your dishwasher Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing Have a qualified 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: ...ng Dishes not Dry Select heat dry option Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled 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 Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Check water hardness For extremely hard water it may be necessary to install a water softener See Dete...

Page 16: ...or 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 overflowing 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 autom...

Page 17: ...ain 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 film for a number of reasons See Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section To remove buildup and film clean using the following instructions 1 Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner Do not load any metal utensils or silverware 2 Do no...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES ...

Page 19: ...ectrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires 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 INCLU...

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