Frigidaire FFBD1821M S, Use And Care Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dish Preparation
It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them
into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and
quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and
cups. It may be necessary to presoak or lightly scour
firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods.
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 rinse off these food
soils.
• Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the
water spray from the rotating spray arm can reach
soiled surfaces.
• Be sure large items do not block the detergent
dispenser, preventing it from opening during the wash
cycle.
• To be sure an item is dishwasher safe, read the
manufacturer’s care instructions.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure
disposer is completely empty before
dishwasher is started.
• To save energy, wash full loads.
• For best washing results, load correctly and avoid
overloading.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher
heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F
(60°C).
This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher
detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more
effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be
used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL and RINSE ONLY.
HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when HEAVY WASH
cycle is selected.
To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH option, press the pad a
second time.
Air Dry Option
The unit defaults to heated dry when it is started with any
cycle selected. This drying uses a combination of the heated
dry with rinse aid that achieves enhanced drying
performance. If you prefer to only have AIR DRY for dishes,
you will select AIR DRY and the uit will not energize the
heating element. This will reduce energy consumption, but
reduce drying performance.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay
starting your dishwasher from 2 - 4 hours.
To cancel the delay and start the cycle before the delay
period is over, open the door and press the START/CANCEL
key. Close the door and the cycle will start.
Make cycle selections, press the DELAY START key until the
desired delay LED is it, then close the door and the delay
time will start.