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CAUTION

Winterizing

A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be 

protected from freezing.  Have a qualifi ed 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 the inlet valve and drain into 

pan.

4.  Disconnect drain line from pump and drain 

water into pan.

To Restore Service:

1.  Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical 

power supply.

2.  Turn on water and electrical power supply

3.  Fill detergent cup and run the dishwasher 

through a POWER PLUS/HEAVY WASH cycle.

4.  Check connections to make sure they do not 

leak.

Property Damage Hazard

17

BEFORE YOU CALL

NOTE

See Installation Instructions for more details 

on disconnecting and restoring service to your 

dishwasher.

Í

Before calling for service, review this list.  

It may save you both time and expense.  

This list includes common experiences that 

are not the result of defective workmanship 

or material in your dishwasher.

Food Soils Left on Dishes
• 

Choose another cycle for longer washing 

time.

• 

Choose the Hi-Temp Wash option.

• 

Check rack loading section for proper 

loading-avoid nesting items.

• 

Home water pressure may be too low - 

should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch 

(psi).

• 

Check incoming water temperature.  It 

should be at least 120

o

F (49

o

C). (See Factors 

Affecting 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.

• 

Select heat dry option.

• 

Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is fi lled.

• 

Increase the discharge setting of rinse aid. 

(See Rinse Aid).

• 

Check the incoming water temperature.  Be 

sure it is at least 120

o

F (49

o

C).

• 

Check for proper loading-avoid nesting 

items.

• 

Plastic items may need to be towel dried.

• 

Cups with a concave bottom will collect 

water.  Load them at the far left of the 

upper rack so they will be held in a tilted 

position.

Dishes not Dry

Freezing temperatures may cause water 

lines to rupture.  Be sure all supply lines to 

and circulating lines within dishwasher are 

protected. 
Failure to do so could result in property 

damage.

NOTE

Í

To achieve the best results from your dishwasher, 

visit www.dishwashingexpert.com for general tips 

regarding the performance and operation of your 

dishwasher.

Summary of Contents for FPID2495qf

Page 1: ...Dishwasher Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 4 8 Preparing and Loading Dishes 9 12 ANC 117904910 Rev F July 2014 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 13 14 Factors Affecting Performance 15 Care and Cleaning 16 17 Before you Call 17 19 Major Appliance Warranty 20 ...

Page 2: ... Care Manual This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Use common sense and caution when installing operating and maintaining any appliance NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED This appliance must be This appliance must be connected to a ground metal permanent connecte...

Page 3: ...ing 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 Í 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 pre...

Page 4: ...ated as needed The number of water fills varies with the cycle being used Operating Instructions 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 5 Select desired OPTION See Energy Options 6 Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot T...

Page 5: ...h Pressure The programmed cycles default to the surge pressure option which varies the pressure optimally for the cycle s intended normal use If for some special circumstance either a very low spray or very high scour pressure is desired that may be selected Due to wash cycle optimization some pressure options are not selectable in all wash cycle Wash Temp The programmed cycles default to the norm...

Page 6: ...duration Press START CANCEL again and close the door Child Lock Controls To prevent children from accidently changing the To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher lock dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher lock the dishwasher controls by pressing the DELAY the dishwasher controls by pressing the DELAY START pad for 3 seconds and releasing T...

Page 7: ...l of Rinse Aid L0 L6 Level of Rinse Aid dosage dosage Error Codes Displayed Error Code Problem Solution i10 A low fill has been detected Look for a pinched water supply line or water shutoff is not completely opened i20 i40 iF0 Clogged filters or a restricted drain line has been detected Check and clean both filters and sump area and check for a pinched or blocked drain hose If the drain line is a...

Page 8: ...re 3 Washes 2 Rinse China Crystal For lightly soiled China and Crystal NOTE The time remaining may suddenly increase or drop several minutes This means that the dishwasher received input from the Smart Sensor concerning the soil load and has automatically adjusted the cycle length Í 7 0 7 9 gal 26 6 29 9 liters Default Surge Normal and Heat Options Scour spray Hi Temp Sanitize and Air 2 9 7 3 gal ...

Page 9: ...s recommendations before washing items in question If the dishwasher drains into a Food Disposer be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher Loading the Upper 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 Loa...

Page 10: ...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 protrude through the bottom of the rack and ...

Page 11: ...n both and use for long items such as utensils and spatulas Fold up to load tall glasses 10 place settings standard loading pattern Cup Shelf Stemware Holders Bottom Rack Bottom Rack Fold down Tines Bottom Rack The fold down tines in the lower and upper rack make it easy to load those extra large and hard to fit items The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading...

Page 12: ... the basket out for loading on a counter or table In some models small items like baby bottle caps jar lids corn cob holders etc can be placed in a covered section Close the cover to hold small items in place Loading the Silverware Basket Soft Grip Rack The Soft Grip Rack is used to secure in place glassware and those plastic items that may move around with the water from the spray arm Use suggest...

Page 13: ...tomatic dishwashing detergent Other detergents may cause oversudsing When using automatic dishwashing detergent tablet place one tablet in main wash cup and close Add detergent just before starting cycle Store detergent in a cool dry location Moist or caked detergent may not dissolve properly Filling the Detergent Dispenser NOTE Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dish...

Page 14: ...l First Line Second Line Full 14 DISHWASHER DISPENSER DETERGENTS NOTE Í For very hard water detergent alone may not be enough A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion of the cycle As a rule use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12 Unlatch the door open slowly and add detergent to the botto...

Page 15: ...gy required to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle You may choose not to select the HEAT DRY option however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle How to adjust the rinse aid dosage Press and hold the RINSE ONLY and DELAY START Press and hold the RINSE ONLY and DELAY START pad for 5 seconds until the display shows rinse aid pad for...

Page 16: ...e Filter as shown rotate it counterclockwise lift it out empty and clean it by rinsing under running water and replace Use of a sponge or bottle brush may be necessary to remove all food residue Outside Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water Rinse and dry Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built in dishwasher check to make sure it is clean so the...

Page 17: ...le for longer washing time Choose the Hi Temp Wash option Check rack loading section for proper loading avoid nesting items Home water pressure may be too low should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch psi Check incoming water temperature It should be at least 120o F 49o C See Factors Affecting Performance Check water hardness For extremely hard water it may be necessary to install a water softene...

Page 18: ... in the water supply line will correct this problem See Removing Spots and Film Aluminum utensils can leave gray black marks when they rub against other items Load Properly Certain high acid foods can cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period Use the Rinse Only cycle or rinse by hand if not operating dishwasher at once Mixing stainless steel and silver...

Page 19: ...when first installed This is normal Check to see if unit is draining properly See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly Stains on Tub Interior Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based soil can cause a pink orange appearance This will not affect performance and will gradually fade over time Pre rinsing or using the Rinse Only cycle will reduce the chance of staining Using air dry option wil...

Page 20: ...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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