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CAUTION

Property Damage Hazard

Before starting dishwasher be sure that the water 
is  connected  and  turned  on.    Failure  to  do  so 
may cause damage to the pump seal and result 
in water leakage.

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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Frigidaire

This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment 
to customer satisfaction and 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 are 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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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

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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.  Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until 
water is hot.  Turn water off. 

5.  Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart).

6.  Select desired OPTION (See Options 
Selections).

7.  To start, press START/CANCEL pad and close 
door immediately.

Summary of Contents for FPID2497RF

Page 1: ...asher Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 4 8 Preparing and Loading Dishes 9 12 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 13 14 ANC 117896014 RevA May 2016 Factors Affecting Performance 15 Care and Cleaning 16 Winterizing 17 Before you Call 18 19 Major Appliance Warranty 20 ...

Page 2: ...the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries For your Safety Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and 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 DISHWASH...

Page 3: ...ee that the wash cycles take longer NOTE Not all cycles and options are available on all models ë 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 ë Very Important Information Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher Normal Operating...

Page 4: ...d 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 HIGH option has not be selected When HIGH is selected an even higher temperature will be reached to handle heavier soil loads NOTE ë Your dishwasher uses a DishSenseTM Technology to understand how much food is on the dishes and then adjusts the cy...

Page 5: ...and options To Program the MY FAVORITE CYCLE button 1 Select your preferred cycle and options 2 Hold the MY FAVORITE CYCLE button for 3 seconds The LED over the MY FAVORITE pad turns on indicating the MY FAVORITE CYCLE option has been programmed To change the MY FAVORITE CYCLE option simply repeat steps one and two above Delay Start The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting...

Page 6: ...en for too long or the door is closed without pressing START CANCEL pad the running cycle or delay countdown will be cancelled Spray Press SPRAY pad to select this option This varies the pressure optimally for the cycle s intended normal use Scour Press SCOUR pad to select this option This provides a very high scour pressure Due to wash cycle optimization this option is not selectable in all wash ...

Page 7: ...rain or wash motor i60 A problem has been detected with the water heating system iC0 A problem has been detected with the electronic control system Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 min should clear this error code and the unit can be restarted If this does not resolve the problem service will need to be called In all Error Code instances if Pressing the cancel b...

Page 8: ...erware 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 ë 7 0 7 9 gal 26 6 29 9 liters Default None Available Options Spray Scour Air Dry High and Sanitize 2 9 7 3 gal 11...

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: ...ray 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 block the spray arm rotation Loading the Bottom Rack Fold down Tines Upper Rack The fold down tines in the upper rack...

Page 11: ...ng 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 8 place settings sta...

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 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 bottom ...

Page 15: ...tarting the dishwasher Deselecting the AIR DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance The energy required to not use the AIR DRY option costs pennies per cycle You may choose to select the AIR 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...

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: ...ne 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 cycle 4 Check connections to make sure they do not leak Property Damage Hazard 17 WINTERIZING NOTE See Installation Instructions for more details on disconnecting and restoring s...

Page 18: ...aining properly See Dishwasher Does not Drain Properly Dishware Chipped Load with care and do not overload See Preparing and Loading Dishes Place delicate items in top rack Place glasses securely against pins and not over pins Load items so they are secure and don t jar loose when moving racks in and out Move racks in and out slowly Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear top of tub when ra...

Page 19: ... cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher 6 Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish BEFORE YOU CALL Etching Using too much detergent especially in soft or softened water causes damage that looks like a film but cannot be removed Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness Check Detergent Chart Lower the water temperature Dishwasher has an Odor Soiled dishes left in...

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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