Frigidaire FPHD2491 important safety instructions Winterizing, Care and Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry.

Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub

The tub is made of Stainless Steel, it will not rust or corrode if the dishwasher should be scratched or dented.

Care of Drain Air Gap

If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty.

Clean the Cylinder Filter

The Cylinder Filter is designed to collect some big items such as broken glass, bones and pits. The Cylinder Filter needs to be cleaned to maximize wash performance.

Remove the lower rack, rotate the Cylinder Filter as shown, lift it out, empty and clean it by rinsing

it under running water and replace.

Winterizing

A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following:

To Disconnect Service:

1.Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker.

2.Shut off water supply.

3.Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water line from inlet valve and 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 POWER PLUS cycle.

4.Check connections to make sure they do not leak.

NOTE

Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning instructions see “Removing Spots and Film” section.

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