FRIGIDAIRE FGBD2438PF - Manual (Page 12)

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Outside — Clean outer door with warm soapy water
and a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and a
dry cloth. Do not use harsh cleaners or abrasive pads.
Inside
— The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning
with normal use. If needed, clean around the tub gasket
area with a damp cloth.
A glass trap located in
the center of the filter is
designed to collect
pieces of broken glass,
straws, bones and pits.
To remove items in
glass trap, grasp handle,
rotate, lift out, empty
and replace.
Allow heating element to cool before
cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Burn Hazard
WARNING
FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE
Rinse Aid
Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water
spots and filming, and lubricates wash arm
bearings for proper rotations. With it, water
"sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets
that cling and leave spots.
A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup,
automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid
during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying are
problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by
rotating the dial to a higher number. The dial is located
under the dispenser cap. The indicator will be dark when
full and will show clear when it is time to refill. On
models with a STATUS window, LO will appear at the
end of the cycle indicating that it is time to refill.
To add liquid rinse aid, turn dispenser cap 1/4 turn
counterclockwise and lift out. Pour in rinse aid until liquid
touches the indicated fill level. Replace cap.
Do not overfill since this can cause oversudsing. Wipe up
any spills with a damp cloth.
The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes,
depending on the setting.
Adjustable setting
Dispenser Opening
Dispenser Cap
Indicator
More Less
Water Pressure
The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide water
pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers
are in operation. If you experience poor wash
perfomance you may need to wait until water use is
reduced before starting your dishwasher.
Water Temperature
Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying
results. Water entering the dishwasher should be about
120°F (49°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.
• If temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a
qualified person raise the hot water heater thermostat
setting.
IMPORTANT
Before starting a cycle, run hot water to clear
cool water from pipe.
CARE AND CLEANING