Frigidaire FPID2495QF Complete Owner's Guide - Page 17

BEFORE YOU CALL Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following: To Disconnect Service:  NOTE To achieve the best results from your dishwasher, visit www.dishwashingexpert.com for general tips regarding the performance and operation of your dishwasher. 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker. 2. Shut off water supply. Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. 3. Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water line from the inlet valve and drain into Food Soils Left on Dishes pan. • Choose another cycle for longer washing 4. Disconnect drain line from pump and drain time. water into pan. • Choose the Hi-Temp Wash option. To Restore Service: • 1. Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical power supply. • 2. Turn on water and electrical power supply 3. Fill detergent cup and run the dishwasher • through a POWER PLUS/HEAVY WASH cycle. 4. Check connections to make sure they do not • leak. Check rack loading section for proper loading-avoid nesting items. Home water pressure may be too low should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi). Check incoming water temperature. It should be at least 120oF (49oC). (See Factors Affecting Performance.) Check water hardness. For extremely hard water, it may be necessary to install a water softener. (See Detergent Chart). CAUTION Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. Failure to do so could result in property damage. • Use Fresh Detergent. • Make sure items are not blocking the spray arms, preventing them from rotating. Dishes not Dry • Select heat dry option. • Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled. • Increase the discharge setting of rinse aid. (See Rinse Aid). • Check the incoming water temperature. Be sure it is at least 120oF (49oC). NOTE See Installation Instructions for more details on disconnecting and restoring service to your dishwasher. • Check for proper loading-avoid nesting items. • Plastic items may need to be towel dried. • Cups with a concave bottom will collect water. Load them at the far left of the upper rack so they will be held in a tilted position. 17