FRIGIDAIRE FFBD1821MS - Manual (Page 10)

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CARE AND CLEANING
For optimum performance, your dishwasher is equipped
with a filter assembly featuring a main filter, cup and
fine filter as shown in the drawing above. All food
fragments are removed from the dishwasher as water
passes through the filter assembly.
Each part of the assembly should be cleaned often to
ensure that all food fragments are removed from the
dishes. To remove food fragments from the filter
assembly, the filters must be removed from the
dishwasher. To remove the filters, pull up on the edge
of the main filter. Next, rinse the main filter and fine
filter under running water. Cleaning with a brush may
also be necessary to remove any fragments trapped in
the filters. Once cleaning has been completed, simply
reassemble the filter as shown in the drawing above. To
ensure that the filter is fully seated, please press down
on the top of the main filter. Using the dishwasher
without a properly installed filter is not
recommended as it will reduce the cleaning
efficiency and may damage dishware.
Cleaning the Filter
The spray arm may need to be cleaned to insure that
there are no clogs to the spray arm jets and bearings
due to hard water chemicals.
To remove spray arm simply hold the spray arm in place
and turn the retaining nut clockwise and pull up on the
spray arm lifting off the shaft.
To clean the spray arm use warm soapy water using a
soft brush to clean the jets and bearings.
To replace the spray arm simply set the spray arm on
the shaft, take the retaining nut and turn it counter
clockwise till it has locked into place.
Property Damage Hazard
Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to
rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines
within dishwasher are protected. Failure to do so could
result in property damage.
CAUTION
Cleaning the Spray Arm