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MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of 
purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove 
to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained 
in accordance with the provided instructions.

Exclusions

If You Need Service

This warranty does not cover the following:

  1.  Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.
  2.  Product that has been transferred from its original owner to another party or removed outside 

the USA or Canada.

  3.  Rust on the interior or exterior of the unit.
  4.  Products purchased “as-is” are not covered by this warranty.
  5.  Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures.
  6.  Products used in a commercial setting.
  7.  Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances 

not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.

  8.  Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance or to instruct you how to use your appliance.
  9.  Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, 

shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it is shipped from the factory.

 10.  Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air fi lters, water fi lters, other 

consumables, or knobs, handles, or other cosmetic parts.

  11.  Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry 

trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the state of Alaska.

 12.  Damages to the fi nish of appliance or home incurred during installation, including but not 

limited to fl oors, cabinets, walls, etc.

  13.  Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than 

genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or 
external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fi res, 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, 
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE 
LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE 
YEAR. ELECTROLUX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH 
AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS 
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO 
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 
OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR 
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL 
RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

This warranty only applies in the USA and Canada. In the USA, your appliance is warranted 
by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In 
Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to 
change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this 
warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or 
specifi cations as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.

Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty 
period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and 
keep all receipts. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the 
addresses or phone numbers below.

USA
1.800.944.9044

Frigidaire
10200 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte, NC  28262

Canada

1.800.265.8352

Electrolux Canada Corp.

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5V 3E4

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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