Frigidaire PDSH4816AF Manual

Getting started
with your
dishwasher
Before you start
Set up your dishwasher
Make sure the top rack, bottom rack and silverware basket are in place prior to
operating the dishwasher. See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in the Use & Care Manual.
Fill Rinse Aid dispenser
Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots. Twist off the rinse aid
dispenser cap and fill until the indicator reaches full, then replace the cap.
If installed with a garbage disposal
Ensure the knock-out plug is removed so the dishwasher can properly drain. See the Installation
Instructions for further details.
You're in control
Your dishwasher controls
To begin using your dishwasher, open the door and select one of the cycle options from the control panel. The
Wash and Dry settings can be adjusted based on the cycle chosen. Indicator lights
illuminate as each cycle or option is selected.
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1. The FAVORITE program saves preferred cycle and options to a
one touch control. See Use & Care Manual for more information.
2. Select NORMAL† for light to heavily soiled loads.
3. Select QUICK (30 minutes) for lightly soiled loads only.
4. ECO† uses less energy by washing lightly soiled loads with less
water and the air dry setting.
5. Select DELICATE for lightly soiled China, Crystal or other
delicate items.
6. Select HEAVY† for heavily soiled loads of pots, pans, casserole
dishes and dinnerware.
7. Select SANITIZE to sanitize your dishes and glassware.
8. Select RINSE for rinsing dishware that will be washed later.
† Cycle uses a soil sensing feature to determine the best wash
performance. The soil sensing feature automatically engages
when selecting the HEAVY, NORMAL, or ECO wash cycles.
Remember
• Select cycles and options with the door open. Press
START immediately before closing the door.
• To add an item, press START again immediately
before closing the door to resume the cycle.
• Load rack so large items do not block the spray
arm or detergent dispenser.
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9. DRY provides the choice of MAXBOOST™ (extended dry
time), Heat (normal dry time) or Air (air dry only). Touch
and slide to select a dry setting based on the touch release
point. Updates to the cycle time display in the status window.
Releasing the slide input between dry programs will select
the Medium Dry program.
10. DELAY sets a delayed starting time to begin the wash cycle
from 1-12 hours. Select RINSE for rinsing dishware that will be
washed later.
11. The status window displays remaining time in cycle, delay
time setting or "close door" reminder.
12. Press START and close the dishwasher door immediately
(within 4 seconds) to start the cycle.
13. Press CANCEL to stop a cycle. The unit will go into a stand-by
mode and all LED lights will turn off.
14. CONTROL LOCK locks the controls to avoid accidental
button presses.
The INDICATOR LIGHTS provide cycle status information showing
Delayed (delay start)/, and Sanitized (clean with sanitized option).
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