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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Option Selections 
Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select 

SANITIZE option.  When selected, the light 

above the pad will come on and remain on until 

end of cycle.  The water temperature in the 

final rinse will be raised to 155

o

F (68

o

C) and will 

maintain that temperature for 9 minutes.  This 

option is available in Heavy and Normal Cycles.  

Only these sanitization cycles have been 

designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper 

water temperature is reached.  

 Washing 

action will continue during the water heating 

delay.  For best results, the incoming water 

temperature should be at least 120

o

F (49

o

C).

The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if 

there is an interruption of the cycle, power 

failure or if the incoming water temperature is 

below 120

o

F (49

o

C).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a 

second time.  The light above the pad will turn off.

High Temp Wash Option 

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the 

dishwasher heats water in the main wash to 

approximately 140

o

F (60

o

C).

This increase in water temperature helps the 

dishwasher detergent remove food grease 

and soil from dishes more effectively and 

aids in improved drying performance.  HIGH 

TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles 

except RINSE ONLY.  HIGH TEMP WASH is 

automatically provided when the HEAVY WASH 

cycle is selected.
When HIGH TEMP WASH option is selected, the 

light above the pad will come on and remain on 

until end of cycle.  To turn off the HIGH TEMP 

WASH option, press the pad a second time.  

The light above the pad will turn off.

NOTE

Not all cycles and options available on all 

models.

Heat Dry

The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse 

aid will enhance drying performance.  The 

energy required to use the HEAT DRY option 

costs pennies per cycle; however you will 

have items in your dish load that will not be 

completely dry at the end of the cycle.

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from accidently changing 

the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, 

lock the dishwasher controls by pressing the 

OPTIONS pad 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, OPTIONS, again for 3 seconds 

until the indicator light goes out.

Status Indicator Lights

When the SANITIZE option is selected, the 

SANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZE 

cycle is finished.  If the dishwasher did not 

properly sanitize the dishes, the light will not 

come on.  This can happen if the cycle is 

interrupted.  The light will remain on until the 

door is opened.
The CLEAN light will come on at the end of 

cycle and remain on until the door is opened.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to 

automatically delay starting your dishwasher for 

4 hours.
To activate delay start option for 4 hour delay, 

press the OPTIONS pad once.  A light will come 

on indicating the delay start hours and will 

remain on until cycle starts.  Press the START/

CANCEL pad to start the delay option.  If the 

delay option is interrupted, the START/CANCEL 

pad will have to be pressed again to return to 

delay option.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin 

the cycle before the delay period is over, 

press and hold the START/CANCEL 

pad for 3 

seconds.

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle.  

Press and hold the START/CANCEL pad for 3 

seconds.  The light above the cycle and option 

selected will go out, the START/CANCEL light 

NOTE

If the dishwasher 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.

Select the NORMAL WASH and HI-TEMP WASH 

pads along with a Rinse Aid agent for improved 

drying performance. 

Drying Tip

will remain illuminated, the dishwasher will start 

a 90 second drain.  At the end of the drain, 

select the next desired cycle.

Summary of Contents for FFCD2418UB

Page 1: ...ructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 5 6 Preparing and Loading Dishes 7 9 P N A13707901RevE Artwork A13707901Rev004 May 2021 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: ...ard in the mail 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: ...vious wash just press the START CANCEL pad 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 The indicator light above the pad wi...

Page 5: ...ock Controls To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher lock the dishwasher controls by pressing the OPTIONS pad 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 OPTION...

Page 6: ... reduce dishwasher energy consumption 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 2 7 gal 12 26 L 1 1 4 3 Hours Hi Temp Normal Heat Dry Air Dry Normal Heat Dry Air Dry N A Cycle and Option Chart approx 4 3 gal 16 L 1 21 4 Hours 17 Mins Air Dry Only 1 Hour 4 5 gal 17 L 2 3...

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: ... 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 protrude through the bottom of the rack and block t...

Page 9: ...e silverware 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 fe...

Page 10: ...ons each cup 1 4 full 2 teaspoons 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 s...

Page 11: ...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 Water entering dishwasher should be at least 120o F 4...

Page 12: ... with normal use If filter are self cleaning with normal use If needed clean around the tub gasket area with needed clean around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth The filter is self cleaning A a damp cloth The filter is self cleaning A glass trap located in the center of the filter glass trap located in the center of the filter is designed to collect pieces of broken glass is designed to colle...

Page 13: ...ctors 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 sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled Increase the discharg...

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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