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Features may vary according to model

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select 

SANITIZE option.  When selected, the light 

above the pad will come on and remain on until 

end of cycle.  The water temperature in the 

final rinse will be raised to 155

o

F (68

o

C) and will 

maintain that temperature for 9 minutes.  This 

option is available in Heavy and Normal Clean 

Cycles.  Only these sanitization cycles have 

been designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper 

water temperature is reached.   Washing 

action will continue during the water heating 

delay.  For best results, the incoming water 

temperature should be at least 120

o

F (49

o

C).

The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there 

is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if 

the incoming water temperature is below 120

o

(49

o

C).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad 

a second time.  The light above the pad will 

turn off.

Delay Start

Heat Dry/Air Dry

Use the HEAT DRY option, especially in 

combination with use of rinse agent, will 

enhance drying.  If AIR DRY is selected the 

heater will be de-activated during the drying 

phase of the selected wash cycle.  This will 

slightly lower the energy use but will increase 

the likelihood that the dishware will not dry 

completely.

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from accidently changing 

the dishwasher cycle or starting the 

dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls 

by pressing and releasing the AIR DRY pad 

for 3 seconds while the door is latched.  An 

indicator light on the lock graphic pad will 

illuminate when the controls are locked and 

no new selections can be made until the lock 

is released.  To unlock the controls, press the 

same pad, AIR DRY, until the indicator light 

goes out.

To 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 140

o

F (60

o

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 provided when the 

HEAVY CLEAN cycle is selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the 

light above the pad will come on and remain 

on until end of cycle.  To turn off the HI-TEMP 

WASH option, press the pad a second time.  

The light above the pad will turn off.

The DELAY START option allows you to 

automatically delay starting your dishwasher 

for either 2-4-6 hours.
To activate delay start option for 2-4-6 hour 

delay, press the pad once for a 2 hour delay, 

twice for 4 hours and three times for 6 hours.  

A light will come on indicating the delay start 

hours and will remain on until cycle starts.  

Press the START/PAUSE pad to start the delay 

option.  If the delay option is interrupted, the 

START/PAUSE pad will have to be pressed 

again to return to delay option.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin 

the cycle before the delay period is over, press 

the CANCEL pad.

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle.  

Press the CANCEL pad and dishwasher will start 

a 90 second drain.  At the end of the drain, 

select the next desired cycle.

Status Indicator Lights

When the SANITIZE option is selected, the 

SANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZE 

cycle is finished.  If the dishwasher did not 

properly sanitize the dishes, the light will not 

come on.  This can happen if the cycle is 

interrupted.  The light will remain on until the 

door is opened.
The CLEAN light will come on at the end of 

cycle and remain on until the door is opened.

The WASHING light comes on at the beginning 

of the cycle and remains on until the end of 

the main wash.

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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