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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES

Dish Preparation

Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, 
pits, toothpicks, etc.  The continuously 

fi ltered wash fl uid will remove remaining 
food particles.  Burned-on foods should be 
loosened before loading.  Empty liquids from 
glasses and cups.

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 pre-rinse or use the 
RINSE ONLY cycle to rinse off these food soils.

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Load racks so that large items do not 
prevent the detergent dispenser from 
opening.

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Check manufacturer’s recommendations 
before washing items in question.

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If the dishwasher drains into a Food 
Disposer, 

be sure disposer is 

completely empty before starting 
dishwasher.

 

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 fl exibility 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 items with open ends facing down for 
better cleaning and draining.

Damage may occur if delicate items touch 
each other during dishwasher operation.

10 place settings standard loading pattern 

12 place settings standard loading pattern 

Some models have a 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.

Long-handled knives and utensils can be 
placed in top rack.

Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom 
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray 
arm.

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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