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To empty the glass trap:

1. 

Grasp the glass trap’s handle and rotate it 
90

0

 clockwise while pressing down on the 

center of the wash arm.

2. 

Grab the spray arm in the center and lift 
the spray arm and glass trap assembly up 
and out form the dishwasher.

3. 

Tip the assembly over an appropriate 
container and tap it to empty the glass 
trap.  

 

 

     OR, separate the glass trap - pull 
the glass trap handle toward you, then 
up, then further toward you to slide it 
away from the rest of the assembly; 
empty it into an appropriate container; 
then slide the glass trap back into the 
assembly. 

4. 

Place the assembly back into position, 
press down on the arm at the center 
and rotate the glass trap handle 90

0

 

counterclockwise being sure the glass 
trap ends in the orientation shown in the 
image above.  

To avoid damage to 

your unit make sure the spray arm 
and glass trap are fully snapped in 
place. 

Spray Arm varies 
by model

Glass Trap

Glass Trap Removal

(1)

(2)

(3)

Outer Door - 

Clean outer door with warm 

soapy water and a dishcloth or sponge.  Rinse 
with clean water and a dry cloth.  Do not use 
harsh cleaners.

Inside - 

The inside of the dishwasher and 

fi lter are self-cleaning with normal use.  If 
needed, clean around the tub gasket area with 
a damp cloth.  The fi lter is self-cleaning.  A 
glass trap located in the center of the fi lter 
is designed to collect pieces of broken glass, 
straws, bones and pits.

NOTE

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

Overfi ll Protector- 

keeps dishwasher 

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

• 

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

• 

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

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WARNING

Burn Hazard

         Allow heating element to cool before 

cleaning the interior.

        Failure to do so can result in burns.

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CARE AND CLEANING

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.

Summary of Contents for FDPC4221AB

Page 1: ...portant Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 5 6 Preparing and Loading Dishes 6 8 P N A17894301RevA Artwork A17894301Rev001 July 2020 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 9 Factors Affecting Performance 10 Care and Cleaning 11 12 Before you Call 12 14 Notes 15 Major Appliance Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...abuse sit stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children Do not wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher Safe or equivalent Check with manufacturer for recommendations if not marked Items that are not marked dishwasher safe may melt and create a poten...

Page 3: ...ard in the mail ë Very Important Information Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers IT S QUIETER Your Precision Direct Wash System dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes As each cycle begi...

Page 4: ...ou do not have to reset each time To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash just press the START CANCEL pad ë Getting Started 1 Load Dishwasher See Preparing and Loading Dishes 2 Add detergent See Dishwasher Dispenser Detergents 3 Add Rinse Aid if needed See Rinse Aid RUN HOT WATER FAUCET NEAREST DISHWASHER UNTIL WATER IS HOT TURN WATER OFF 4 Close door...

Page 5: ...sher door is opened while the unit is running the START CANCEL pad must be pressed and the door shut immediately to return the unit to the selected cycle and option this must happen within 10 minutes for the unit to continue the cycle ë Option Selections Air Dry De selecting the HEAT DRY option AIR DRY option reduces energy use and lowers cost by preventing the heating element from coming on durin...

Page 6: ... 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 only 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 f...

Page 7: ...ld be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation For best results place bowls casseroles and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center Tilt slightly for better drainage Make sure 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 loadin...

Page 8: ...ing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish When covers are up mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting Water spray cannot reach nested items Adding a Dish To add or remove items after wash cycle starts Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash actio...

Page 9: ...ains Hard Water 9 12 grains Very Hard Water Over 12 grains Heavy Wash or Normal Wash 2 teaspoons each cup 1 4 full 5 teaspoons each cup fill to line above Regular 8 teaspoons each cup completely full Each Cup Completely Full water softener recommended 9 DISHWASHER DISPENSER DETERGENTS The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwas...

Page 10: ... to 140 washes depending on setting Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi Low Water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation If you experience poor wash performance you may need to wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher Water Temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results Wa...

Page 11: ...and a dry cloth Do not use harsh cleaners Inside The inside of the dishwasher and filter are self cleaning with normal use If needed clean around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth The filter is self cleaning A glass trap located in the center of the filter is designed to collect pieces of broken glass straws bones and pits NOTE Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dish...

Page 12: ...i Check incoming water temperature It should be about 120o F 49o C See Factors Affection Performance Check water hardness For extremely hard water it may be necessary to install a water softener See Detergent Chart Use Fresh Detergent Make sure items are not blocking the spray arms preventing them from rotating Dishes not Dry By selecting Heat Dry option this will improve drying Make sure the rins...

Page 13: ... fresh detergent Be sure the dish load doesn t spray from entering the detergent cup Check to see if cycle has been completed Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening Vapor at Vent Water vapor escapes from the vent during the drying part of cycle This is normal Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth Check to see that ...

Page 14: ...and latched Make sure START CANCEL pad is pressed after the cycle has been selected 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 section To remove buildup and film clean using the following instructions 1 Load clean dishes and glasses ...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...ctrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other 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 REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDI...

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