Frigidaire 18 inch built in and portable Operating Instructions continued, Dish Preparation

Operating Instructions continued

Dish Preparation

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and cups. It may be necessary to presoak or lightly scour firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods.

Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato-based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.

•Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the water spray from the rotating spray arm and center wash tower can reach soiled surfaces.

•Be sure large items do not block the detergent dispenser, preventing it from opening during the wash cycle.

•To be sure an item is dishwasher safe, read the manufacturer’s care instructions.

•If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before dishwasher is started.

•To save energy, wash full loads.

•For best washing results, load correctly and avoid overloading.

Loading the Top Rack

Glasses and cups—Place glasses and cups against outside pins at an angle. Cups with a

concave bottom will collect water.

Small plates and saucers—Place

dishes between middle two rows of pins.

Plasticware—Load plasticware in the top rack to avoid melting.

Bowls—Place bowls between the middle 2 rows of pins facing down.

Miscellaneous items—Place long handled

knives and utensils in top rack.

Cup Shelf—The cup shelf can be folded down over short items (juice glasses, cups, etc.) for

more loading space. When using cup shelf, alternate items with layer below so that water can reach all inside surfaces.

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