FRIGIDAIRE FFBD1821MS - Manual (Page 13)

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Do not place silver
next to or touching
stainless steel utensils in dishwasher silverware basket.
This can cause pitting of stainless steel blades. (Most
silver knives have stainless steel blades. Do not let
blades touch other stainless steel utensils during wash
cycle.)
Tarnish on silver plate
occurs when worn
down to the base metal and turns a bronze color when
exposed to hot water and detergent. Remove bronzing
by soaking item in vinegar for 10 minutes or use a silver
polish. For permanent protection, have silver replated.
Silver tarnish
can be caused by prolonged
contact with air or with foods containing sulphur like
eggs, mayonnaise, or seafood. Contact with undissolved
detergent can also cause tarnish. To prevent this, rinse
silver soon after use. Use care not to pour detergent
directly onto silver. Remove tarnish with a silver polish.
Discoloration of stainless steel
—
Food soil can create a film or discoloration. To avoid,
rinse stainless items promptly. Food soil films can be
removed with a stainless steel cleanser or mild cleanser.
Rinse thoroughly.
Pitting of stainless steel
is caused by
prolonged contact with detergent granules and foods like
salt, mayonnaise, fruits, butter or milk. To prevent, rinse
soon after use. Do not allow detergent to fall directly
onto stainless steel items.
Discoloration of aluminum
—Anodized
(colored) aluminum cannot withstand machine washing.
Resulting loss of color is permanent. Other aluminum
may darken when machine washed. To decrease chance
of discoloration, do not place aluminum directly beneath
detergent dispenser. To brighten darkened items, scour
with soap filled steel wool pads. For severely darkened
pans, simmer an acidic food or a solution of
2 teaspoons (10 ml) cream of tartar per quart
(1 L) of water for 1/2 hour. Scour with soap filled steel
wool pad, rinse and dry.
Knife handles become loose
when the
cement is exposed to very hot water. Test wash a single
knife for several weeks. Damaged knives should be
professionally re-cemented.
N
oise problems?
It is normal to hear swishing and pulsating sounds.
These sounds mean that water is circulating through the
dishwasher.
It is normal to hear motor sounds before water enters
tub.
Loud ticking usually means something is hitting wash
arm. See Preparing and Loading Dishes.
Vibrating or rattling sounds can mean dishes are
touching each other. See Preparing and Loading
Dishes.
O
perating problems?
Be sure door is firmly closed. It is normal for dishwasher
to pause between cycles.
L
eaking?
Check for items sticking out of dishwasher that could
prevent door from closing and sealing properly. Use only
fresh dishwashing detergent to avoid oversudsing.
Water coming through door vents? When a dish is added
after starting dishwasher, wait a few seconds before
latching door. This permits entering cold air to expand
slowly inside dishwasher.
D
ishes not dry?
Check to see if rinse aid dispenser needs refilling.
Hot water temperature may be too low (min. 120°F
49°C). If COOL DRY option is being used, additional
drying time may be required with door open.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may
save you both time and expense. This list includes
common experiences that are not the result of
defective workmanship or material.
COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Troubleshooting
W
ater in tub?
A small amount of water in bottom of tub is normal. It
keeps water seal lubricated.
D
etergent left in cup?
Detergent may be too old. Discard old detergent.Use fresh
detergent. Dishes may not be loaded properly. Be sure
items do not protrude from front of bottom rack
preventing detergent cup from opening.