Frigidaire FGID2479SF Complete Owner s Guide - Page 16

CARE AND CLEANING Recommended Frequency to Clean Your Filters Loads per week If you scrape your If you scrape and rinse your If you wash your dishes dishes before loading: dishes before loading: before loading: 8 - 12 Monthly Every two months Once a Year 4 - 7 1 - 3 Every two months Once a Year Once a Year Once a Year Once a Year Once a Year Fine Filter The Fine Filter is designed to collect big items such as broken glass, bones and pits. The Filters need to be cleaned to maximize wash performance throughout the life of your dishwasher. To remove the Fine Filter as shown, rotate it counterclockwise, lift it out, empty and clean it by rinsing under running water and replace. To replace simply reverse the above instructions making sure that the arrows line up and you feel and hear a slight click. It may be necessary to use a sponge or soft brush to remove excess food residue. Align Arrows Coarse Filter To clean the Coarse Filter remove the Fine Filter, simply remove the Coarse Filter from the dishwasher tub bottom by lifting up and pull the filter out. Flush the Coarse Filter by holding it under running water and replace the Coarse and Fine Filter. Fine Filter 16 Coarse Filter 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 dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on the counter top and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty.