Frigidaire FPID2497RF User Manual

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Vapor at Vent
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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).

Dishwasher Won’t Run
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Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if 

a fuse is blown.

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Make sure water supply is turned on.

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Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See 

Operating Instructions).

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Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option?

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Make sure door is closed and latched.

Dishwasher Won’t Fill
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Is water supply turned on?

Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
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If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, 

make sure the disposer is empty.

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Check to see if the knockout plug has been 

removed from inside the food waste disposer 

inlet.

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Check to see if drain hose is kinked.

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Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause.

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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 stainless 

steel and silver.

Cycle Takes a Long Time
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Is cycle in a water heating delay?

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Has the delay start option been selected?

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Has the sanitize option been selected?

Normal Sounds You Will Hear
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Normal sounds include water fi ll, water 

circulation and motor sounds.

Dishwasher Leaks
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Use only fresh detergent designed for 

automatic dishwashers.  Measure detergent 

carefully.  Try a different brand.

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.

Detergent Left in Dispenser Cup
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Detergent may be old.  Discard and use 

fresh detergent.

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Be sure the dish load doesn’t block spray 

from entering the detergent cup.

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Check to see if cycle has been completed.

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Make sure items do not prevent the 

detergent dispenser from opening.

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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.