Frigidaire FFBD1831UW Complete Owners Guide - Page 9

DETERGENT AND RINSE AID DISPENSER The detergent and rinse aid dispenser will 2. automatically release the measured amount of detergent and rinse aid at the appropriate time during the dishwasher cycles. Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The Heat Dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse. Check the viewing port over rinse aid dispenser to determine if the rinse aid is low. Fill as needed. Add the recommended amount of detergent to the detergent compartment.  NOTE Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse greatly improves drying performance after the final rinse. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. Under normal conditions, the rinse aid will last approximately one month. It is best to keep it full, but do not over fill. 3. Press down on the top of the cover to secure. Filling the Detergent Dispenser 1. Push the dispenser cover release catch to open the main wash detergent compartment.  NOTE The flap is always open at the end of a dishwashing cycle. Filling the Rinse Aide Dispenser Rinse aid improves the drying performance of the dishwasher. This dishwasher has been designed to use liquid rinse aid only. Using a powdered rinse aid will clog the reservoir opening and cause the dishwasher to malfunction. WARNING • DO NOT add regular detergent to the rinse aid dispenser. • DO NOT use powdered rinse aid in the rinse aid dispenser. 9