Frigidaire FFID2423RS Complete Owner's Guide - Page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Option Selections Hi-Temp Wash Option Air Dry When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the When AIR DRY is selected the heater will be dishwasher heats water in the main wash to de-activated during the drying phase of the approximately 140oF (60oC). selected wash cycle. This will slightly lower This increase in water temperature helps the dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH the energy use but will increase the likelihood that the dishware will not dry completely. If AIR DRY is not selected the heater will be activated during the drying phase of the selected wash cycle. is automatically provided when the HEAVY WASH cycle is selected. Child Lock Controls When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the light above the pad will come on and remian on until end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the AIR DRY pad for 8 seconds while the door is open. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no Sanitize Option new selections can be made until the lock is To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select SANITIZE option. When selected, the light released. To unlock the controls, press the AIR DRY pad until the indicator light goes out. above the pad will come on and reamin on until end of cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155oF (68oC) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in Heavy and Normal Cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have ben To Cancel a Cycle You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the next desired cycle. designed to meet NSF requirements. The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached. Washing action will continue during the water heating delay. For best results, the incoming water temperature should be at least 120oF (49oC). Status Indicator Lights The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of the cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash. The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120oF (49oC). To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. Delay Start The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 2-4-6 hours. To activate delay start option, press the pad once for a 2 hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three times for 6 hours. A light will come on indicating the delay start hours and will remain on until cycle starts. To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL pad. Whether heated or unheated dry is selected the DRYING light will come on during the drying portion of the cycle. When the SANITIZE option is selected, the SANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is finished. If the dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishes, the light will not come on. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted. The light will remain on until the door is opened. The CLEAN light will come on at the end of cycle and remain on until the door is opened. The DishSenseTM Technology checks the soil level on your dishes in the HEAVY WASH, NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature. 5