Frigidaire FGCD2456QB0A, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...tions 4 7 Preparing and Loading Dishes 8 11 www frigJdaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 OF CONTENTS Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 12 13 Factors Affecting Performance 14 Care and Cleaning 15 16 Before you Call 17 19 l 4ajor Apphance Warranty 20 www fngJdaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 3 Z Cb o 4_ o _b m ea g ...

Page 2: ...re when the SANITIZE Do not tamper with controls Use care unloading the dishware when the SANITIZE option has been selected Contents may be hot to the touch immediately after the end of cycle Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If hot water system has not been used for such a period before ...

Page 3: ...r Dishwasher Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers IT S QUIETER Your Direct Feed Wash System dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes As each cycle begins you may or may not hear the drain motor The next sound you will hear i...

Page 4: ...ording to model Upper Spray Arm Tub Gasket Cup Shelves Rack Middle Arm Silverware Basket Bottom Rack Lower Arm Filter Detergent Serial Dispenser i Label located on Rinse Aid right side of Dispenser door Operating Instructions Getting Started 1 Load Dishwasher See Preparing and Loading Dishes 2 Add detergent See Dishwasher Dispenser Detergents 3 Add Rinse Aid if needed See Rinse Aid 4 Close door to...

Page 5: ... and final rinse ofall cycles Thishappens even when HI TEMP WASH optionhas not be selected When HI TEMP WASH isselected an even highertemperaturewill be reachedto handleheavier soil loads Option Selections Hi Temp Wash Option HI TEMP WASH option is selected by pressing the WASH TEMP pad the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140 F 60 C This increase in water temperature helps...

Page 6: ...ions the indicator may display one of the following codes i10 refer to dishwasher won t run or fill and try to solve the problem i20 refer to dishwasher does not drain properly and try to solve the problem If after the check the problem remains or if the status window shows other error codes contact the Frigidaire Customer Care Center at 1 800 944 9044 They will be able to provide assistance in tr...

Page 7: ...itize and Air Dry and silverware Normal Wash Default 2 9 7 3 gal 2 3 i 4 5 Washes For regularly None Available 11 0 27 7 liters 2 Rinses soiled dishes and Options silverware Hi Temp Sanitize and Air Dry QuickWash Default 4 5 gal 1 2 3 Washes A fast wash for lightly Air Dry 17 1 liters 1 Rinses soiled dishes and Options silverware No Energy Saver Default 4 4 7 9 gal 1 1 4 1 3 4 5 Washes Forlightly ...

Page 8: ...ns before washing items in question If the dishwasher drains into a Food Disposer be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher 8 place settings standard loading pattern Loading the Upper 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...

Page 9: ...akes it easy to load those extra large and hard to fit items The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading Upper Rack Cup Shelf Stemware Holders The Cupshelf holder can be folded down to be used to load two levels of cups juice glasses and other short items or fold down both and use for long items such as utensils and spatulas Fold up to load tall glasses The Ste...

Page 10: ...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 12 place settings standard loading pattern Fold down Tines Bottom Rack The fold down tines in the bottom rack makes it easy to load those extra large and hard to fit items The tines may be left up for norma...

Page 11: ...se suggested loading patterns as shown to increase washability of the silverware Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish 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 few seconds to allow co...

Page 12: ...rdness is measured in grains per gallon Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting Using too much detergent in soft water can cause etching to some glassware which is surface damage that appears like a film but cannot be wiped off Your local water company water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area Cov...

Page 13: ...ns Dispenser cup First Line Second Line Full leveh For very hard water detergent alone may not be enough A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion of the cycle As a rule use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12 Unlatch the door open slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub Close th...

Page 14: ...eaches L6 the display will start back at level L0 Pressing the START button or just pausing for a few seconds confirms the rinse aid level setting the display shows the duration of the cycle 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 ...

Page 15: ...ean the Cylinder Fine Filter The Cylinder Fine Filter is designed to collect some big items such as broken glass bones and pits The Cylinder Fine Filter needs to be cleaned to maximize wash performance Remove the Cylinder Fine Filter as shown rotate it counterclockwise lift it out empty and clean it by rinsing under running water and replace Use a sponge or bottle brush may be necessary to remove ...

Page 16: ...line from pump and drain water into pan To Restore Service 1 Reconnect the water drain and electrical power supply 2 Turn on water and electrical power supply 3 Fill detergent cup and run the dishwasher through a POWER PLUS HEAVY WASH cycle 4 Check connections to make sure they do not leak Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture Be sure all supply lines to and...

Page 17: ...owel dried Cups with a concave bottom will collect water Load them at the far left of the upper rack so they will be held in a tilted position GlasswarelFlatware 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 Av...

Page 18: ... of detergent based on the water hardness Check Detergent Chart Lower the water temperature by selecting the Normal Cycle Detergent Left in Dispenser Cup 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 Vapor at V...

Page 19: ...asher 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 not add detergent 3 4 Select the NORMAL WASH cycle Press START pad Close and latch the door Allow dishwasher ...

Page 20: ... other than authorized service companies or external causessuch 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 INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ...