Frigidaire FDPC4221AB Complete Owners Guide - Page 14

BEFORE YOU CALL Dishwasher Won't Run Stains on Tub Interior • Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped • Washing large amounts of dishware with or if a fuse is blown. tomato based soil can cause a pink/ • Make sure water supply is turned on. orange appearance. This will not affect performance and will gradually fade over • Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See time. Pre-rinsing or using the Rinse Only Operating Instructions). cycle will reduce the chance of staining. • Make sure door is closed and latched. Using no heat dry option will lessen staining. • Make sure START/CANCEL pad is pressed after the cycle has been selected. Opening the door during cycle Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. • Assure the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer inlet. 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. • Assure the drain hose isn't kinked. • Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause. • Assure the glass trap is maintained and installed properly assuring no clogs (See Care and Cleaning). Cycle Takes a Long Time • The cycle may have been automatically lengthened to reach key temperatures due to some factor such as a cool water supply or a large load of dishes. • Choose lower temperature options to shorten the cycle. Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section). To remove buildup, and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent. • Cycles that are soil-sensing adjust 3. automatically to assure a good wash - heavier soils will elicit a longer cycle response. Dishwasher has an Odor 4. • Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can create an odor. Use Rinse Only cycle. • There will be a "new" smell when first 5. installed. This is normal. • Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain 6. Properly). Select the NORMAL WASH cycle. Close and latch door. Press START/CANCEL pad. Allow dishwasher to run until it starts the second water fill (approximately 10 minutes). Unlatch and open door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher. Close and latch door press START/ CANCEL pad immediately to allow the cycle to finish. 14