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Summary of Contents for FDB2810LDC2

Page 1: ...eatures 3 Normal Operating Sounds 4 Operating Instructions 4 7 Preparing and Loading Dishes 8 11 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 12 13 Factors Affecting Performance 13 Care and Cleaning 14 Brand Purchase Date Model Serial see Features page for location Questions United States Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 15 17 Consumer Services Warranty Service 20 Canada READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUC...

Page 2: ... dishwasher safe or the equivalent Check with manufacturer for recommendations if not 2003 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved marked Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing Repa...

Page 3: ...rain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water The number of water fills wilt vary with the cycle being used Cup Shelves pages 8 9 Adjustable U Rack page 10 Middle Spray Arm Tray Page 10 Lower Spray Arm Overfill Protector page 14 Detergent Dis page 12 Rinse Aid Dispenser page13 Vent pages 4 16 Upper Spray Arm Top Rack pages 8 9 Gasket page14 Bowl Tines page10 Serial Label located on...

Page 4: ... and Loading Dishes 2 Add detergent See Dishwasher Dispenser Detergents 3 Add rinse aid if needed See Rinse Aid 4 Close door to latch 5 Select desired CYCLE See Cycle Chart The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected 6 Select desired OPTIONS See Energy Options The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected 7 Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot Turn w...

Page 5: ...ly soiled or pre rinsed dishes and silverware when you do not have a full load Rinse Only For rinsing dishes that wilt be washed later Select ULTIMATE SCRUB and desired OPTIONS HI TEMP WASH and SANITIZE wilt automatically be provided Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS Select ECONO WASH and desired OPTIONS Select SPEED CLEAN and desired OPTIONS Select CHINA CRYSTAL and desired OPTIONS Select UP...

Page 6: ...tion of the cycle power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120 F 49 C To turn offthe SANITIZE option press the pad a second time The light above the pad will turn off in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle You may see water vapor coming from the vent during the drying portion of cycle The vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound...

Page 7: ...hwasher controls by pressing and releasing the RINSE ONLY pad some models or the NO HEAT DRY pad some models for 3 seconds while the door is latched An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released To unlock the controls press the RINSE ONLY pad or NO HEAT DRY pad until the indicator light goes out ...

Page 8: ...ket 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 d...

Page 9: ... Rack Option UPPER RACK option can be used to wash a wide assortment of items when you don t have a full load Also when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty you don t have to wait anymore for clean glasses Adjustable Upper Rack available on select models To raise the upper rack refer to the figure below A Lift the rack straight upward B Pull rack slightly forward ...

Page 10: ...e tall items do not block spray arm rotation Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation 10 place settings standard loading pattern 10 12 place settings standard loading pattern Lower Rack Option available select models LOWER RACK option can be used for lightly soiled pots and pans large bowls casseroles and odd shaped items when you do not h...

Page 11: ... in place To remove small basket 1 Hold the center basket and one small basket Slide the small basket back to release the tabs from the corresponding slots 2 Pull the baskets apart Use suggested loading patterns as shown to increase washability of your silverware Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the ...

Page 12: ... Wash Cup Note If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup open by pressing the cover latch Detergent Usage Guide Cycle Soft Water Medium Hard Water Hard Water Very Hard Water 0 3 grains over 12 grains Ultimate Scrub or Normal Wash LightWash or China Crystal 2 teaspoons each cup 1 4 futl 2 teaspoons Main Wash cup 1 4 full 4 8grains 5 teaspoons each cup fill to line above Regular 5 teaspoons Main W...

Page 13: ...washer must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher Water Temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results Water entering dishwasher should be at least 120 F 49 C to give satisfactory results To check water temperature entering dishwasher Tur...

Page 14: ...ove lift and clean underneath 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 I 1 Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause...

Page 15: ...it is at least 120 F 49 C Check for proper loading avoid nesting items Plastic items may need to be towel dried Cups with a concave bottom will collect water Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Check water hardness For extremely hard water it may be necessary to install a water softener See Detergent Chart Water temperature may be low Avoid extremely low or high temperatures See Factors Affecting...

Page 16: ...Check to see if cycle has been completed Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening Dishwashing Problems Dishwasher Leaks Use only fresh detergent designed for automatic dishwashers Measure detergent carefully Try a different brand Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth Check to see that dishwasher is level See Install...

Page 17: ...ill not affect performance and will gradually fade over time Pre rinsing or using the Rinse Only cycle will reduce the chance of staining Using no heat dry option will lessen staining Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons See Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy sect...

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Page 20: ...her 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 REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR...

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