Frigidaire FGCD2444SA, Use & Care Manual

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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES

Dish Preparation

Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, 

toothpicks, etc.  The continuously filtered wash 

fluid will remove remaining food particles.  

Burned-on foods should be loosened before 

loading.  Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, 

lemon juice and tomato based products may 

cause discoloration of stainless steel and 

plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of 

time.  Unless the dishwasher is to be operated 

at once, it is best to pre-rinse or use the rinse 

only cycle to rinse off these food soils.

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Load racks so that large items do not 

prevent the detergent dispenser from 

opening.

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Check manufacturer’s recommendations 

before washing items in question.

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If the dishwasher drains into a Food 

Disposer, 

be sure disposer is 

completely empty before starting 

dishwasher.

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 items with open ends facing down for 

better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch 

each other during dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be 

placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom 

of the rack to block rotation of middle spray 

arm.

10 place settings standard loading pattern 

12 place settings standard loading pattern 

Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or 

a cup shelf/stemware holder.  They can be 

used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, 

and other short items.  Stagger items on 

upper level so that water can reach all inside 

surfaces.  Fold up to load tall glasses.