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All about the

Use

 & 

Care

 

of your

 

Dishwasher

Important Safety Instructions ......................2

Product Registration ...................................3

Features at a Glance ...................................4

Operating Instructions .............................5-6

Preparing and Loading Dishes ..................7-9

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Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .......10

Factors Affecting Performance ...................11

Care and Cleaning ............................... 12-13

Before you Call .................................... 13-15

Major Appliance Warranty .........................16

Summary of Contents for FFBD2404

Page 1: ... Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 5 6 Preparing and Loading Dishes 7 9 P N A04109301RevC Artwork A04109301Rev003 January 2017 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 10 Factors Affecting Performance 11 Care and Cleaning 12 13 Before you Call 13 15 Major Appliance Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 potential fire hazard Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer make sure disposer is completely empty befo...

Page 3: ...rd 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 beg...

Page 4: ...cle 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 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 OPTION See Energy Options...

Page 5: ... 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 same pad RINSE ONLY or NO HEAT DRY again for 2 seconds until the indicator light goes out Status ...

Page 6: ...ed loads only Top Rack Recommended for small loads in the upper rack only that are light to heavily soiled Available Options Temperature Drying Sanitize Hi Temp Heat Dry Air Dry Rinse Only For rinsing dishware that will be washed later Sanitize Hi Temp Normal Heat Dry Air Dry 3 8 gal 12 31 L 1 1 2 2 1 4 Hours Hi Temp Normal Heat Dry Air Dry 5 gal 18 L 1 1 2 Hours Hi Temp Normal Heat Dry Air Dry 1 ...

Page 7: ...washer Loading the 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 ite...

Page 8: ...may vary from your model The lower rack is best for plates saucers bowls and cookware Large items should 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 prot...

Page 9: ...are 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 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...

Page 10: ...poons Main Wash cup 1 4 full No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent water softener recommended 5 teaspoons each cup fill to line above Regular 5 teaspoons each cup fill to line above Regular 8 teaspoons each cup completely full 8 teaspoons Main Wash cup completely full Each Cup Completely Full water softener recommended Main Wash Cup Completely Full water softener recommended 10 DISHW...

Page 11: ...35 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 ...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...ing 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 Hi Temp Wash or Sanitize options this will improve drying Make ...

Page 14: ...scard and use 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 Chec...

Page 15: ...washer set for Delay Start Option Make sure door is closed 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 usin...

Page 16: ...ectrolux 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 INCLU...

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