Factors affecting performance, Important, Rinse aid – FRIGIDAIRE FGID2466QB User Manual

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IMPORTANT

Before starting a cycle, run hot water

to clear cool water from pipe.

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FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

Rinse Aid

Rinse aid greatly improves drying and

Rinse aid greatly improves drying and

reduces water spots.

reduces water spots. With it water “sheets”

off dishes rather than forming water droplets

that cling and leave spots.
A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup,

automatically releases a measured amount of

rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and

poor drying are problems, increase the amount

of rinse aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a

higher number. The dial is located under the

dispenser cap. The indicator will be dark when

full and will show clear when it is time to refi ll.
To add liquid rinse aid, turn dispense cap 1/4

turn counterclockwise and lift out. Pour in

rinse aid until liquid touches the indicated fi ll

level Replace cap.
Do not overfi ll since this can cause

oversudsing. Wipe up any spills with a damp

cloth.
The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140

washes, depending on the dial setting.

Water Temperature

Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and

drying results. Water entering dishwasher

should be at least 120

o

F (49

o

C) to give

satisfactory results.

To check water temperature entering

dishwasher:

Turn on hot water faucet nearest

dishwasher for several minutes to clear

cool water from pipes.

Hold a candy or meat thermometer

in the water stream to check the

temperature.

If temperature is below 120

o

F (49

o

C),

have a qualifi ed person raise the hot

water heater thermostat setting.

The HEAT DRY option in combination

The HEAT DRY option in combination

with rinse aid will enhance drying

with rinse aid will enhance drying

performance. The energy required to use

performance. The energy required to use

the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per

the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per

cycle. You may choose not to select the

cycle. You may choose not to select the

HEAT DRY option; however you will have

HEAT DRY option; however you will have

items in your dish load that will not be

items in your dish load that will not be

completely dry at the end of the cycle.

completely dry at the end of the cycle.

Dispenser Opening

Indicator

Dispenser Cap

Adjustable Setting

Water Pressure

The hot water line to dishwasher must provide

water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Low Water pressure may occur when laundry

or showers are in operation. If you experience

poor wash performance you may need to

wait until water use is reduced before starting

dishwasher.

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