Frigidaire FGBD2438PB Cycle Soft Water Medium Hard Water Very Hard Water, Teaspoons Each Cup

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DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS

CAUTION

The use of industrial grade detergent can damage the heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher leading to damage to the unit and surrounding property. Use only household grade automatic dishwasher detergents.

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 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.

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.

Cover

Main Wash Cup

Cover Latch

Pre Wash Cup

Rinse Aid Indicator

If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.

Cover

Main Wash Cup

Cover Latch

Pre Wash Cup

Rinse Aid Indicator

If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.

* Apperance may vary from your model.

 

 

 

 

Detergent Usage Guide

 

 

 

Cycle

Soft Water

Medium Hard Water

Hard Water

 

Very Hard Water*

 

 

 

(0-3 grains)

(4-8 grains)

(9-12 grains)

 

(over 12 grains)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy Wash

2 teaspoons

5 teaspoons

8 teaspoons

 

Each Cup–

 

 

or

(each cup–

(each cup–fill to line

(each cup– completely

 

Completely Full

 

 

1/4 full)

above "Regular")

full)

 

(water softener

 

 

Normal Wash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Rack

2 teaspoons

5 teaspoons

8 teaspoons

 

Main Wash Cup–

 

 

 

(Main Wash cup–

(Main Wash cup–fill to

(Main Wash cup–

 

Completely Full

 

 

 

1/4 full)

line above "Regular")

completely full)

 

(water softener

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rinse Only

No Detergent

No Detergent

No Detergent

 

No Detergent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(water softener

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE

 

As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. For very hard water, detergent alone may

 

 

 

 

not be enough and then a water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Use&Care Important Safety Instructions Product Registration Blade Spray TM Dishwasher FeaturesGetting Started Operating Instructions Options SelectionsTopRack Child Lock ControlsHeavy Wash NormalWashLoading the Top Rack Status Indicator LightsStatus Window Dish PreparationTop Rack Cycle Place settings standard loading patternPreparing and Loading Dishes Bowl TinesLever Adjustable Upper Rack available on select modelsFold-down Tines available select models Adding a DishDishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Teaspoons Main Wash Cup Cycle Soft Water Medium Hard Water Very Hard WaterTeaspoons Each Cup Completely FullRinse Aid Water TemperatureCare and Cleaning Factors Affecting PerformanceCare of Drain Air Gap To Disconnect ServiceTo Restore Service WinterizingSolutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Normal Sounds You Will Hear Dishware Stained or DiscoloredEtching Detergent Left in CupsDisclaimer of Implied Warranties Limitation of Remedies Warranty