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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

NOTE

See Installation Instructions for more details 
on disconnecting and restoring service to 
your dishwasher.

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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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Summary of Contents for FFID2426SS

Page 1: ... Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 4 6 Preparing and Loading Dishes 6 8 P N A10121301RevA Artwork A10121301Rev001 February 2017 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 9 Factors Affecting Performance 10 Care and Cleaning 11 12 Before you Call 13 15 Major Appliance Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...ldren 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 before running dishwasher Repairs sh...

Page 3: ...h between wash arms to provide the best cleaning performance PLEASE BE ADVISED If you compare this dishwasher to previous models you may be surprised at what you DON T hear NOTE ë Why Energy Efficient Units run long cycles Several factors are important to washing dishware The energy use of the dishwasher was reduced by applying more of the factors that don t use so much energy and less of the ones...

Page 4: ... An automatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature and if it is not hot enough the cycle will be lengthened for automatic water heating in the main wash and final rinse of all cycles This happens even when HI TEMP WASH option has not be selected When HI TEMP WASH is selected an even higher temperature will be reached to handle heavier soil loads Option Selections Hi Temp Wash Option Wh...

Page 5: ... not dry completely If AIR DRY is not selected the heater will be activated during the drying phase of the selected wash cycle Child Lock Controls To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher lock the dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the AIR DRY pad for 3 seconds while the door is open An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illu...

Page 6: ...d at once it is best to pre rinse or use the rinse only cycle to rinse off these food soils Cycle and intended use Water per Cycle approx Heavy Wash Recommended for pots pans casseroles and dinnerware having light to heavily soiled loads 7 9 gal 25 34 L 2 2 1 4 Hours Duration approx Normal Wash Recommended for lightly to heavily soiled loads Top Rack Recommended for small loads in the upper rack o...

Page 7: ...y arm 10 place settings standard loading pattern 12 place settings standard loading pattern Some models have fold down cup shelf or a cup shelf stemware holder They can be used to load two levels of cups juice glasses and other short items Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces Fold up to load tall glasses Top Rack The TOP RACK cycle directs cleaning only to items...

Page 8: ...kewers etc pointing down Failure to do so may result in injury Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table Use suggested loading patterns as shown to increase washability of the silverware Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack t...

Page 9: ...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 The detergent dispenser has two detergent cups The smaller one is for addition to the pre wash ...

Page 10: ...ds enough for 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 d...

Page 11: ...unterclockwise 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 i...

Page 12: ...onnecting and restoring service to your dishwasher ë Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing Have a qualified person do the following To Disconnect Service 1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker 2 Shut off water supply 3 Place a pan under the inlet valve Disconnect water line from...

Page 13: ...e and Cleaning Dishes not Dry Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled Increase the discharge setting of rinse aid See Rinse Aid Check the incoming water temperature Be sure it is at least 120o F 49o C Check for proper loading avoid nesting items Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Check water hardness For extremely hard water it may be necessary to install a water softener See Detergent Chart...

Page 14: ...or gasket is pressed into its mounting channel reaches to the bottom of the tub and does not extend beyond the end rib so as to interfere with door closure Spilled rinse aide can cause foam and lead to overflowing Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth Check to see that the dishwasher is level See Installation Instructions Avoid oversudsing by using the correct amount of detergent designed for autom...

Page 15: ...shwasher Does Not Drain Properly 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 in normal manner Do not load any metal utensils o...

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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