Frigidaire FDPC4221AW Complete Owners Guide - Page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Option Selections Wash Cycle Selections Heat Dry The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. The energy required to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle; however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle. Heavy Wash For heavily soiled dishware, pots, pans casserole and dinnerware with dried-on or baked on soils: • Select HEAVY WASH • Select desired heating option (Heat Dry/ Air Dry) Air Dry De-selecting the HEAT DRY option, AIR DRY option reduces energy use and lowers cost by preventing the heating element from coming on during the drying portion of the cycle. With this option drying may be improved by using rinse aid and opening the door slightly imediately after the cycle is complete. Normal Wash For daily, regular use to completey wash and dry up to a full load of dishes and silverware: • Select NORMAL WASH • Select desired heating option (Heat Dry/ Air Dry) To Cancel a Cycle You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press and hold the START/CANCEL pad for 3 seconds. The light above the cycle and option selected will go out, the START/CANCEL light will remain illuminated, the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the next desired cycle. Recommended Cycle The NORMAL CYCLE along with the heated dry option together provide the best all around performance. This cycle selection is recommended for everyday use and is suitable for a large range of both dish load sizes and food quantities remaining on those dishes. Child Lock Controls To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the HEAT DRY pad for 3 seconds while the door is latched. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press the same pad, HEAT DRY pad, again for 2 seconds until the indicator light goes out. *Status Indicator Light The CLEAN light will come on at the end of the cycle and remain on until the door is opened. ë NOTE If the dishwasher door is opened while the unit is running, the START/CANCEL pad must be pressed and the door shut immediately to return the unit to the selected cycle and option, this must happen within 10 minutes for the unit to continue the cycle. 5