Frigidaire FDPC4221AB Complete Owners Guide - Page 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cycle Chart Cycle and intended use Water (approx.) Time (approx.) Washes/Rinses Heavy Wash Recommended for pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware having light to heavily soiled loads. 7.5 Gallons 28 Liters 190 minutes 5 Washes 3 Rinses Normal Wash Recommended for lightly to heavily soiled loads. 4.5 Gallons 17 Liters 151 minutes 3 Washes 2 Rinses Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash fluid will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to pre-rinse or use the rinse only cycle to rinse off these food soils. • Load racks so that large items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. • Check manufacturer's recommendations before washing items in question. • If the dishwasher drains into a Food Disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher. Loading the Top Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. The upper rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide variety of items including cups, glasses, stemware, small plates, bowls, etc. Load glasses in top rack only. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load items with open ends facing down for better cleaning and draining. Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other during dishwasher operation. Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack. Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm. 6