Frigidaire F71C12 User Manual

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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.

•  Using too much detergent in

soft or softened water causes
this film that cannot be
removed.

•  Adjust the amount of detergent

based on the water hardness.
(Check Detergent Chart.)

•  Lower the water temperature.
•  Use the Cool Dry option.

•  Detergent may be old.  Discard

and use fresh detergent.

•  Be sure water action can

reach the dispenser.

•  Check to see if cycle has been

completed.

•  Make sure items do not

prevent the detergent
dispenser from opening.

•  Load with care and do not

overload. (See Preparing and
Loading dishes.)

•  Place delicate items in top

rack.

•  Place glasses securely against

pins and not over pins.

•  Load items so they are secure

and don’t jar loose when
moving racks in and out. Move
racks in and out slowly.

•  Make sure tall glasses and

stemware will clear top of tub
when rack is pushed in.

•  Fine antique china and crystal

should be hand-washed.

•  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
(1 L) of warm water. Rinse
thoroughly.

•  Iron deposits in water can

cause a yellow or brown film.
A special filter installed in the
water supply line will correct
this problem. (See Removing
Spots and Film.)

•  Aluminum utensils can leave

gray/black marks when they
rub against other items. Load
properly.

•  Certain high acid foods can

cause discoloration of
stainless steel and plastics if
allowed to sit for a long period.
Rinse by hand if not operating
dishwasher at once.