Frigidaire FFBD2412SM Complete Owner s Guide - Page 4

FEATURES AT A GLANCE Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. First, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of water fills vary with the cycle being used. Features may vary according to model Nozzle or Spray Arm Cup Shelves Top Rack Middle Spray Arm Serial Label (Located on Right) Lower Spray Arm Overfill Protector Rinse Aid Detergent Dispenser Vent Lower Rack Silverware Basket Glass Trap Heating Element 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. Close door to latch. 5. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected. 6. Select desired OPTION (See Energy Options). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected. 7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. 8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad. NOTE 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. Wash Cycle Selections Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature and, 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 HI-TEMP WASH option has not be selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an even higher temperature will be reached to handle heavier soil loads. Not all cycles and options available on all models. 4