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BEFORE YOU CALL

Vapor at Vent
•

Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to

overfl owing. Wipe up any spills with a damp

cloth.

•

Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See

Installation Instructions).

Dishwasher Won’t Run
•

Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if

a fuse is blown.

•

Make sure water supply is turned on.

•

Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See

Operating Instructions).

•

Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option?

•

Make sure door is closed and latched.

Dishwasher Won’t Fill
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Is water supply turned on?

Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
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If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer,

make sure the disposer is empty.

•

Check to see if the knockout plug has been

removed from inside the food waste disposer

inlet.

•

Check to see if drain hose is kinked.

•

Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause.

Dishwasher has an Odor
•

Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can

create an odor. Use Rinse Only cycle.

•

There will be a “new” smell when fi rst

installed. This is normal.

•

Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See

Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly).

Stains on Tub Interior
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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 will

lessen staining.

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 fi lm for a number of

reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or

Cloudy section). To remove buildup, and fi lm,

clean using the following instructions:

1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal

manner. Do not load any metal utensils or

silverware.

2. Do not add detergent.

3. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle. Press

START/CANCEL pad. Close and latch the

door.

4. Allow dishwasher to run until it starts the

second water fi ll (approximately 10 minutes).

5. Unlatch an and open door and pour 2 cups of

white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher.

6. Close and latch door and allow cycle to fi nish.

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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