Frigidaire FPID2498SF Complete Owner s Guide - Page 9

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. 8 place settings standard loading pattern Loading the Upper 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 and plastic items in upper rack only. Load items with open end 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 upper rack. Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm. 10 place settings standard loading pattern 12 place settings standard loading pattern 9