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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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This Use & Care Guide is part of our 
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product quality throughout the service life of 
your new appliance.

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NOTE

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Why Energy Effi cient 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 that use more.  As a result, you will see 
that the wash cycles take longer.

NOTE

Not all cycles and options available on all 
models.

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NOTE

The dishwasher is programmed to remember 
your last cycle so you 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.

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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.  Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle  

    

Chart).  

The indicator light will glow when 

selected.

5.  Select desired OPTION (See Energy       
Options).  

The indicator light will glow when 

selected.

6.  Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher 
until water is at or near 120

0

F for optimal 

performance (See Water Temperature).  Turn 
water off.

7.  To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

8.  Close door to latch.

NOTE

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Very Important Information  -  Read 
Before Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most 
dishwashers  - 

IT’S QUIETER

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Your Direct Feed Wash System dishwasher 
uses energy effi cient motors for the wash and 
drain portions of the cycle you select.  Each 
cycle has a series of water fi lls and drains for 
washing and rinsing dishes.  As each cycle 
begins, you may-or may not- hear the drain 
motor.  The next sound you will hear is the 
splashing water as it enters the tub.

PLEASE BE ADVISED:  If you compare 
this dishwasher to previous models, you 
may be surprised at what you DON’T 
hear.

NOTE

Lights on the console will remain on once 
the door is shut and wash cycle begins.  If it 
is preferred to have the lights turn off while 
cycle is running see Console Lights section 
for instructions.

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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.

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Summary of Contents for FGID2466Q

Page 1: ...Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 5 7 Preparing and Loading Dishes 8 11 P N A05788501RevC Artwork A05788501Rev003 January 2017 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 12 Factors Affecting Performance 13 Care and Cleaning 14 15 Before you Call 16 18 Major Appliance Warranty 19 ...

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

Page 3: ...hes 2 Add detergent See Dishwasher Dispenser Detergents 3 Add Rinse Aid if needed See Rinse Aid 4 Select desired CYCLE See Cycle Chart The indicator light will glow when selected 5 Select desired OPTION See Energy Options The indicator light will glow when selected 6 Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is at or near 1200 F for optimal performance See Water Temperature Turn water of...

Page 4: ...he 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 been selected When HI TEMP WASH is selected an even higher temperature will be reached to handle heavier soil loads OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Option Selections available on select Models Hi Temp Wash Option When HI TEMP WASH option is selected the d...

Page 5: ...le This will slightly lower the energy use but will increase the likelihood that the dishware will not dry completely Child Lock Controls To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher to lock the dishwasher controls press and hold DELAY START for 3 seconds An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no n...

Page 6: ...hold POWER PLUS and RINSE ONLY simultaneously for approximately 8 seconds until the corresponding lights flash This will turn the console lights off during cycle operation Simply repeat this operation to revert back to the previous setting Console Lights Overlay The console lights provide information about the cycle selection and current status During operation while the door is closed these light...

Page 7: ...oads only China Crystal Recommended for lightly soiled China Crystal or other delicate items Top Rack Recommended for small loads in the upper rack only that are light to heavily soiled Energy Saver Recommended for lightly soiled loads Available Options Pressure Temperature Drying Scour Surge Sanitize Hi Temp Sahara Heat Air Rinse Only For rinsing dishware that will be washed later Scour Surge Spr...

Page 8: ...r Loading the Top Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket as shown 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...

Page 9: ...OADING DISHES Adjustable Upper Rack To raise the upper rack refer to the figure below Press the lever toward the center of the rack and pull straight up on the rack Lever To lower the upper rack press the lever and push down on the rack Bowl Tines The bowl times offer the ultimate in flexibility When closed load with saucers or small dishes Open halfway and it is perfect for small casserole dishes...

Page 10: ... Tilt slightly for better drainage Spin the middle spray arm to make sure that tall items do not block the rotation Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the lower spray arm rotation Loading the Bottom Rack 10 place settings standard loading pattern 12 place settings standard loading pattern Fold down Tines The fold down tines in the lower rack make easy load...

Page 11: ...DISHES Use suggested loading patterns as shown to increase washability of the silverware Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm To avoid damaging the silver finish do not mix silver and stainless 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 To add or r...

Page 12: ...g too much detergent in soft water can cause etching to some glassware which is surface damage that appears like a film but cannot be wiped off Your local water company water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area Heavy Wash Power Plus or Normal Wash 12 DISHWASHER DISPENSER DETERGENTS As a rule use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12 For very hard wa...

Page 13: ... dial setting Water Temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results Water entering dishwasher should be at least 120o F 49o C to give satisfactory results To check water temperature entering dishwasher Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for several minutes to clear cool water from pipes Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the water stream to check the temperature I...

Page 14: ...move lift and clean underneath ë To empty the glass trap 1 Grasp the glass trap s handle and rotate it 900 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 from 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 ...

Page 15: ... service to your dishwasher ë CARE AND CLEANING 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 inle...

Page 16: ...hes not Dry Select heat or SaharaTM dry option 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 Se...

Page 17: ...ssed 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 automatic dishwashers...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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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