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BEFORE YOU CALL

Dishware Stained or Discolored

• 

Tea and coffee can stain cups.  

Remove the stains by hand washing in 

a solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach 

and one quart (1L) of warm water.  

Rinse thoroughly.

• 

Iron deposits in water can cause a 

yellow or brown film.  A special filter 

installed in the water supply line will 

correct this problem. (See Removing 

Spots and Film).

• 

Aluminum utensils can leave gray/

black marks when they rub against 

other items.  Load Properly.

• 

Certain high acid foods can cause 

discoloration of stainless steel and 

plastics if allowed to sit for a long 

period.  Use the Rinse Only cycle 

or rinse by hand if not operating 

dishwasher at once.

• 

Mixing stainless steel and silver 

utensils in silverware basket can cause 

pitting of the stainless steel blades.  

Avoid mixing stainless steel and silver.

Etching

• 

Using too much detergent especially 

in soft or softened water causes 

damage that looks like a film but 

cannot be removed.

• 

Adjust the amount of detergent 

based on the water hardness. (Check 

Detergent Chart).

• 

Lower the water temperature 

by selecting one of the lower 

temperature options.

Detergent Left in Cups

• 

Detergent may be old.  Discard and 

use fresh detergent.

• 

Be sure the dish load doesn’t block 

spray from entering the detergent 

cup.

• 

Check to see if cycle has been 

completed.

• 

Make sure items do not prevent the 

detergent dispenser from opening.

Dishwasher Leaks

• 

Check that the door 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 automatic dishwashers.

• 

Check to see that dishwasher is level. 

(See Installation Instructions).

Water in Bottom of Tub

• 

Water left in the tub bottom after 

the cycle is complete is not normal.  

If water remains in the bottom of 

the tub, the dishwasher may not be 

draining properly. (See Dishwasher 

Does not Drain Properly).

Cycle Takes a Long Time

• 

The cycle may have been automatically 

lengthened to reach key temperatures 

due to some factor such as a cool water 

supply or a large load of dishes.

• 

Delay Start option may have been 

selected.

• 

Choose lower temperature options to 

shorten the cycle.

• 

Cycles that are soil-sensing adjust 

automatically to assure a good wash 

- heavier soils will elicit a longer cycle 

response.

Vapor at Vent

• 

Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and 

lead to overflowing.  Wipe up any spills 

with a damp cloth.

Normal Sounds You Will Hear

• 

Normal sounds include water fill, 

water spray, draining and motor 

sounds.

• 

There is a noticeable change in 

sound when the wash action switches 

between the lower and middle spray 

arm.  This is normal since each spray 

arm has its own sound.

• 

It is normal for the dishwasher to 

pause (no sound) when the wash 

action is switching between the lower 

and middle spray arms.

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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