Frigidaire FGID2466Q Use & Care Manual

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BEFORE YOU CALL
Dishware Chipped
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Load with care and do not overload. (See 
Preparing and Loading Dishes).
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Place delicate items in top rack.
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Place glasses securely against pins and 
not over pins.
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Load items so they are secure and don’t 
jar loose when moving racks in and out.  
Move racks in and out slowly.
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Make sure tall glasses and stemware will 
clear top of tub when rack is pushed in.
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Fine antique china and crystal should be 
hand-washed.
Dishware Stained or Discolored
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Tea and coffee can stain cups.  Remove 
the stains by hand washing in a solution 
of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart 
(1L) of warm water.  Rinse thoroughly.
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Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow 
or brown fi lm.  A special fi lter installed 
in the water supply line will correct this 
problem. (See Removing Spots and Film).
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Aluminum utensils can leave gray/black 
marks when they rub against other items.  
Load Properly.
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Certain high acid foods can cause 
discoloration of stainless steel and plastics 
if allowed to sit for a long period.  Use the 
Rinse Only cycle or rinse by hand if not 
operating dishwasher at once.
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Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils 
in silverware basket can cause pitting of 
the stainless steel blades.  Avoid mixing 
stainelss steel and silver.
Etching
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Using too much detergent especially in 
soft or softened water causes damage 
that looks like a fi lm but cannot be 
removed.
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Adjust the amount of detergent based 
on the water hardness. (Check Detergent 
Chart).
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Lower the water temperature by selecting 
the Normal Cycle.
Detergent Left in Cups
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Detergent may be old.  Discard and use 
fresh detergent.
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Be sure the dish load doesn’t spray from 
entering the detergent cup.
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Chcek to see if cycle has been completed.
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Make sure items do not prevent the 
detergent dispenser from opening.
Vapor at Vent
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Water vapor escapes fromt he vent during 
the drying part of cycle.  This is normal.
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Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead 
to overfl owing.  Wipe up any spills with a 
damp cloth.
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Check to see that dishwasher is level. 
(See Installation Instructions).
Normal Sounds You Will Hear
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Normal sounds include water fi ll, water 
circulation and motor sounds.
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There is a noticeable change in sound 
when the wash action switches between 
the lower and middle spray arm.  This is 
normal since each spray arm has it’s own 
sound.
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It is normal for the dishwasher to pause 
(no sound) when the wash action is 
switching between the lower and middle 
spray arms.
Water in Bottom of Tub
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Water left in the tub bottom after the 
cycle is complete is not normal.  If 
water remains in the bottom of the tub, 
the dishwasher may not be draining 
properly. (See Dishwasher Does not Drain 
Properly).
Dishwasher Leaks
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Check that the door gasket is pressed 
into its mounting channel, reaches to the 
bottom of the tub and does not extend 
beyond the end rib so as to interfere with 
door closure.
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Spilled rinse aide can cause foam and 
lead to overfl owing.  Wipe up any spills 
with a damp cloth.
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Check to see that the dishwasher is level.  
(See Installation Instructions).
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Avoid oversudsing by using the correct 
amount of detergent designed for 
automatic dishwashers.
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Check to see that dishwasher is level. 
(See Installation Instructions).
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
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Assure the water supply is turned on.
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Check that the overfi ll protector moves up 
and down freely. (See Overfi ll Protector 
section).