FRIGIDAIRE FGBD2438PF - Manual (Page 11)

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Heavy Wash
or
Normal Wash
Detergent Usage Guide
Cycle Soft Water
(0-3 grains)
Medium Hard Water
(4-8 grains)
Hard Water
(9-12 grains)
Very Hard Water*
(over 12 grains)
2 teaspoons
(each cup–
1/4 full)
5 teaspoons
(each cup–fill to line
above "Regular")
8 teaspoons
(each cup– completely
full)
Each Cup–
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Top Rack 2 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–
1/4 full)
5 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–fill to
line above "Regular")
8 teaspoons
(Main Wash cup–
completely full)
Main Wash Cup–
Completely Full
(water softener
recommended)
Rinse Only No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon.
Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and
hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in
soft water can cause etching to some glassware which is
surface damage that appears like a film but cannot be
wiped off. Your local water company, water softener
company or county extension agent can tell you the water
hardness in your area.
The use of industrial grade detergent can damage the
heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher leading
to damage to the unit and surrounding property. Use
only household grade automatic dishwasher detergents.
CAUTION
DISHWASHER DISPENSER & DETERGENTS
NOTE
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. For very hard water, detergent alone may
not be enough and then a water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance.
Cover
Main Wash Cup
Pre Wash Cup
Cover Latch
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open
by pressing the cover latch.
Cover
Main Wash Cup
Pre Wash Cup
Cover Latch
If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup, open
by pressing the cover latch.
Rinse Aid Indicator
* Apperance may vary from your model.
Rinse Aid Indicator
The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will
enhance drying performance. The energy required
to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle.
You may choose not to select the HEAT DRY option;
however you will have items in your dish load that
will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle.