Frigidaire FGHD2472PB, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... Dishwasher 675000607787 March 2010 Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Dishwasher Features 4 Operating Instructions 5 8 Preparing and Loading Dishes 9 11 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 12 Factors Affecting Performance 13 Care and Cleaning 14 15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 16 18 Warranty 19 ...

Page 2: ...y 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 empty before running dishwasher Repairs should be done by a qualified technician Do not tamper with controls Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Use care unloading the dishware when the SANIT...

Page 3: ... online at www frigidaire com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail NOTE Very Important Information Read Before Operating Your 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 ...

Page 4: ...r is then pumped through the filter and spray arms Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used Heating Element Glass Trap Self Cleaning Filter Rinse Aid Dispenser Upper Spray Arm Tub Gasket Middle Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Detergent Dispenser Top Rack Serial Label located on right side of tu...

Page 5: ...omatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature and if it is not hot enough the timer will be delayed for automatic water heating in the main wash of all cycles This happens even when HI TEMP WASH option has not been selected When HI TEMP WASH is selected an even higher temperature will be guaranteed to handle heavier soil loads OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Options Selections Getting Started Hi ...

Page 6: ...r temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155 F 68 C assuring bacteria is destroyed This option is available in HEAVY WASH NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH 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 incomin...

Page 7: ... Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS 4 washes 2 rinses 130 For regularly soiled dishes and silverware Normal Wash Heavy Medium Light Select CHINA CRYSTAL and desired OPTIONS For lightly soiled china and crystal China Crystal Select RINSE ONLY DO NOT USE detergent 2 rinses 19 For rinsing dishes that will be washed later Rinse Only Select ENERGY SAVER and desired OPTIONS 4 washes 1 rinse 100 For ...

Page 8: ... down are in hours Cd Close dishwasher door The status indicator lights will also flash to indicate current cycle status MINUTES Number of minutes left in cycle 1 200 The add RINSE AID light Located near the Rinse Only Pad comes on at the end of a cleaning cycle when the rinse agent reservoir is low The light will remain on through 5 successive cycles or until the reservoir is filled In the unlike...

Page 9: ...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 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...

Page 10: ...push downward simutaneously To ensure ease of adjustment when adjusting the rack ensure that the rack remains level from front to back with both sides at the same height PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Fold down Tines The fold down tines in the lower rack make easy loading for those extra large and hard to fit items The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading Fold...

Page 11: ... model Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table Place small items like baby bottle caps jar lids corn cob holders etc in a covered section Close the cover to hold small items in place Use suggested loading patterns as shown to increase washability of your silverware Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack ...

Page 12: ...nt No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent water softener recommended Cover Main Wash Cup Pre Wash Cup Cover Latch If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup open by pressing the cover latch How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water film...

Page 13: ...ending on setting Adjustable setting DispenserOpening DispenserCap Indicator More Less 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 Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher Water Temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results Water e...

Page 14: ...drain into pan 4 Disconnect drain 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 both detergent cups and run dishwasher through a HEAVY WASH cycle 4 Check connections to make sure they do not leak Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior Failure to do so can resu...

Page 15: ...linder Filter and remove the Fine Filter from the dishwasher tub bottom To remove the Fine Filter you must first remove the bottom spray arm as shown below Flush the Fine Filter by holding it under running water and replace CARE AND CLEANING ...

Page 16: ...stainless steel blades Avoid mixing stainless steel and silver 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 Use fresh ...

Page 17: ...etergent dispenser from opening Etching Using too much detergent in soft or softened water causes this film that cannot be removed Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness Check Detergent Chart Lower the water temperature Use no heat dry option Water in Bottom of Tub Water left in bottom of tub after cycle is complete is not normal If water remains in the bottom of the tub dishwa...

Page 18: ...l Check to see if unit is draining properly See Dishwasher Does Not Drain 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 spots and film clean using the following instructions 1 Load clean dishes and g...

Page 19: ...not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux 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 SOL...

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