FRIGIDAIRE FGBD2438PF - Manual (Page 5)

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NOTE
The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last
cycle so you do not have to reset each time. To start the
dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on
the previous wash, just press the START/CANCEL pad.
Heated Dry/Air Dry
Use of the Heated Dry option, especially in combination with
use of a rinse agent, will enhance drying. If Air Dry is
selected the heater will be de-activated during the drying
phase of the selected wash cycle. This will slightly lower the
energy use but will increase the likelihood that the dishware
will not dry completely.
NOTE
Your unit has a DishSense TM Technology, that is used to
understand how heavily soiled the dish load is so the cycle
can be automatically adjusted to the appropriate response.
This helps to prevent energy waste. The sensor is
calibrated at the end of the cycle. For the first cycle after
power is applied (when first installed or after a power
failure) the sensor will not be calibrated and so cannot
determine the soil load. Therefore, your unit will provide a
response suitable for heavy soils on this first run after
power is restored. This will assure that whatever is loaded
will get cleaned. Energy use during this first run may be
higher than would be typical.
Wash Cycle Selections
Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options
selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher
detergent and melt fatty food soils. During the main wash
and final rinse, recirculating fluid returning from being
sprayed on the dishware is continually heated. As needed,
the cycle is lengthened to assure that the fluid temperatures
critical to wash and rinse are achieved. Selection of higher
temperature options to handle heavier soils or to sanitize
dishware will result in longer cycle responses.
Options Selections
Hi-Temp Wash
When the HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dish-
washer heats water in the main wash to approximately
140°F (60°C).
This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher
detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more
effectively and aids in drying. The HI-TEMP WASH option
can be used with all cycles except RINSE ONLY and TOP
RACK. The HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when
the HEAVY WASH cycle is selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the light above
the pad will come on and remain 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.
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE
option. When selected, the light above the pad will come on
and remain on until end of cycle. The water temperature in
the final rinse will be raised to 156°F (69°C) and will be
maintained at that temperature as needed. This option is
available in Heavy and Normal Wash cycles. Only these
sanitization cycles have been 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 about 120°F (49°C).
An indicator light will be lit at the end of the cycle only when
the Sanitize criteria has definitely been met. If the cycle is
interrupted by the opening of the dishwasher door during a
crucial part of the cycle, if there is a power failure or if the
incoming water was too cold to allow the sanitization
temperatures to be reached in the allowed time the
indicator will not be lit.
To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second
time. The light above the pad will turn off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically
delay starting your dishwasher 1-24 hours.
On model with 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY START
pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS
window. 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. Pressing it a second time will concel the cycle and
initiate a 90 second drain.
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, the next cycle
desired may be selected.