Frigidaire FGID2479SD, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ishwasher Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 4 8 Preparing and Loading Dishes 9 12 ANC 117886652 RevA January 2018 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 13 14 Factors Affecting Performance 15 Care and Cleaning 16 17 Before you Call 17 19 Major Appliance Warranty 20 ...

Page 2: ...the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries For your Safety Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Use common sense and caution when installing operating and maintaining any appliance NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments DISHWASH...

Page 3: ...s a result you will see that the wash cycles take longer NOTE Not all cycles and options available on all models ë NOTE The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle so you do not have to reset each time To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash just press the START CANCEL pad ë Very Important Information Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher...

Page 4: ...per Rack Silverware Basket Filter Serial Label located on right side of door Soft Grip Rack Cutlery Tray 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 Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot Turn water off 5 Select desired CYCLE See Cycle Chart 6 Select desired OPTI...

Page 5: ...le for typical use The Normal cycle with its factory default options of normal temperature and heated dry together provide the best all around performance This cycle selection is recommended for everyday use and is suitable for a large range of both dish load sizes and food quantities remaining on those dishes HI TEMP WASH option is selected by pressing the WASH TEMP pad The dishwasher heats water...

Page 6: ...s completed Child Lock Controls To prevent children from accidentally changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher lock the dishwasher controls by pressing the DELAY START pad until the status window displays loc To unlock the controls press the DELAY START pad until loc is no longer displayed in the status window Heat Dry The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance ...

Page 7: ...s been detected with the water heating system iC0 A problem has been detected with the electronic control system Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 min should clear this error code and the unit can be restarted If this does not resolve the problem service will need to be called In all Error Code instances if Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the b...

Page 8: ...s 2 Rinses China Crystal For lightly soiled China and Crystal NOTE The time remaining may suddenly increase or drop several minutes This means that the dishwasher received input from the Smart Sensor concerning the soil load and has automatically adjusted the cycle length ë 7 0 7 9 gal 26 6 29 9 liters Default Surge Normal and Heat Options Scour spray Hi Temp Sanitize and Air 2 9 7 3 gal 11 0 27 7...

Page 9: ...dishwasher 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 small plates bowls etc Load glasses and plastic items in upper rack only Load items with open end facing down for better cleaning and draining Damage may occur if delicate item...

Page 10: ...s best for plates saucers bowls and cookware Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation For best results place bowls 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 b...

Page 11: ...ng items such as utensils and spatulas Fold up to load tall glasses 8 place settings standard loading pattern 10 place settings standard loading pattern Cup Shelf Stemware Holders Bottom Rack Bottom Rack Fold down Tines Bottom Rack The fold down tines in the lower and upper rack make 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 ...

Page 12: ... the basket out for loading on a counter or table In some models small items like baby bottle caps jar lids corn cob holders etc can be placed in a covered section Close the cover to hold small items in place Loading the Silverware Basket Soft Grip Rack The Soft Grip Rack is used to secure in place glassware and those plastic items that may move around with the water from the spray arm Use suggest...

Page 13: ...main wash cup where you will add your detergent or detergent tab Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent Other detergents may cause oversudsing When using automatic dishwashing detergent tablet place one tablet in main wash cup and close Add detergent just before starting cycle Store detergent in a cool dry location Moist or caked detergent may not dissolve properly Filling the Detergent Di...

Page 14: ...l First Line Second Line Full 14 DISHWASHER DISPENSER DETERGENTS NOTE ë 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 botto...

Page 15: ...tarting the dishwasher The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance The energy required to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle You may choose not to select the HEAT DRY option however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle How to adjust the rinse aid dosage Water Temperature Hot water is needed ...

Page 16: ...t out empty and clean it by rinsing under running water and replace To replace simply reverse the above instructions making sure that the arrows line up and you feel and hear a slight click It may be necessary to use a sponge or soft brush to remove excess food residue Coarse Filter To clean the Coarse Filter remove the Fine Filter simply remove the Coarse Filter from the dishwasher tub bottom by ...

Page 17: ...r material in your dishwasher Food Soils Left on Dishes Choose another cycle for longer washing time Choose the Hi Temp Wash option Check rack loading section for proper loading avoid nesting items Home water pressure may be too low should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch psi Check incoming water temperature It should be at least 120o F 49o C See Factors Affecting Performance Check water hardne...

Page 18: ... 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...

Page 19: ... draining properly See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly Stains on Tub Interior Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based soil can cause a pink orange appearance This will not affect performance and will gradually fade over time Pre rinsing or using the Rinse Only cycle will reduce the chance of staining Using air dry option will lessen staining Removing Spots and Film Hard water can ca...

Page 20: ...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...