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Outside

—Occasionally wipe with a mild

nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry.

Inside

—The inside of the dishwasher,

including the filter,  is self-cleaning with normal
use. If needed, clean around the tub gasket area
with a damp cloth.

Note: Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup
on the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning
instructions see ‘‘Removing Spots and Film’’
section.

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.

Heating element

Filter

Spray arm/tower assembly

Allow heating element to cool
before cleaning the interior.

Failure to do so can result in
burns.

Burn Hazard

Overfill Protector

—keeps dishwasher

from overfilling and is located in the left front
corner of the tub.

Clean occasionally
with household
cleaner containing
vinegar or
bleach to dissolve
any buildup.

Overfill Protector
should move up and
down freely about
one inch. If it does
not move, lift and clean underneath.

Care and Cleaning

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 detergent cup(s) and run dishwasher

through a NORMAL cycle.

4. Check connections to make sure they do not

leak.

Note: See Installations Instructions for more
details.

Property Damage Hazard

Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to
rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating
lines within dishwasher are protected.

Failure to do so could result in property damage.

Summary of Contents for FDBC24BAS0

Page 1: ...s to Common Dishwashing Problem 9 10 Care and Cleaning 8 Factors Affecting Performance 7 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 6 7 Preparing and Loading Dishes 4 5 Operating Instructions 3 4 Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration Card Please fill in completely sign and return promptly Versión en español Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario sírvase escribir a la direcc...

Page 2: ... plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent Check with manufacturer for recommendations if not 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 Repairs should be done by a qu...

Page 3: ... Hold For rinsing dishes that will be washed later DO NOT USE detergent Turn dial to RINSE HOLD Wash Cycle Selections Note Not all cycles available on all models Energy Options Hot Dry Option HOT DRY option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the cycle Cool Dry Option COOL DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during the dryin...

Page 4: ...rer s recommendations before washing items in question Operating Instructions continued Note Features and appearance may differ depending on the model you selected Cycle Chart Includes dry time Cycles Water approx Time approx Washes Rinses 103 min Pots Pans 8 4 7 0 31 8 gal imp gal liters 2 washes 5 rinses Normal Wash 95 min 7 2 6 0 27 3 gal imp gal liters 2 washes 4 rinses Light Wash 89 min 6 0 5...

Page 5: ...ls 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 Loading the Bottom Rack Place plates and ...

Page 6: ... grains Medium 4 8 grains Hard 9 grains 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water Detergent alone may not be enough A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance 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 ha...

Page 7: ...lift out Pour in rinse aid until liquid touches the indicated fill level Replace cap Do not overfill since this can cause oversudsing Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes depending on the setting Adjustable setting Factors Affecting Performance Water Pressure The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi Low ...

Page 8: ...ean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup Overfill Protector should move up and down freely about one inch If it does not move lift and clean underneath Care and Cleaning 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...

Page 9: ...ses and stemware will clear top of tub when rack is pushed in Fine antique china and crystal should be hand washed Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 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 P...

Page 10: ...rgent Left in Cups Detergent may be old Discard and use fresh detergent Be sure water action can reach the dispenser Check to see if cycle has been completed Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening 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 ov...

Page 11: ...hts You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products North America This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U S A and Puerto Rico and Canada Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products N...

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