Frigidaire Dishwasher Manual: Understanding Status Indicators and Operating Instructions for Efficient Cleaning

Status Indicator Lights

The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash.

Whether heated or unheated dry is selected the DRYING light will come on during the drying portion of the cycle.

With the exception of the Rinse Only cycle, the CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle and remain on until door is opened.

When the SANITIZE option is selected, the SANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is finished. The light will remain on until the door is opened. If the dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishes, the light will not come on. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted.

Status Window

The STATUS window, available on some models, indicates the following activity:

1H-24H………..	Number of delay start hours. The
	last hour will count down in
	minutes.
CL………………	Close dishwasher door. The status
	indicator lights will also flash to
	indicate current cycle status.
Hd or HO…..…	Indicates a water heat delay.
MINUTES…...…	Number of minutes left in cycle (1-
	99). If cycle is longer than 99
	minutes, a small light will appear in
	the lower right corner and remain
	on until time counts below 99.
PF………………	Appears in window when
	dishwasher is first installed, or
	when power has been interrupted.
	HI-TEMP WASH and NO HEAT DRY
	indicator lights will also flash. To
	clear, touch START/CANCEL pad.
LO	Appears in window when the rinse
	aid dispenser is low and needs to
	be refilled.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Dish Preparation

Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash fluid will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.

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 pre-rinse or use the Rinse Only cycle to rinse off these food soils.

• Load racks so that large items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.

•Check manufacturer's recommendations before washing items in question.

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

before starting the dishwasher.

Loading the Top 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 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 better cleaning and draining.

Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other during dishwasher operation.

Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack.

Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm.

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