Frigidaire FDSP4401AS - Dishwasher Leaks; Etching on Glassware; Detergent Dispenser Issues; Vapor and Vent Behavior

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Removing Spots and Film
Hard water can cause lime deposit
buildup on the interior of the dishwasher.
Dishes and glasses may also get spots
and film for a number of reasons. (See
Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy
section). To remove buildup, and film,
clean using the following instructions:
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in
normal manner. Do not load any
metal utensils or silverware.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select the NORMAL cycle. Press
START/CANCEL pad. Close and
latch the door.
4. Allow dishwasher to run until
it starts the second water fill
(approximately 10 minutes).
5. Unlatch an and open door and pour
2 cups of white vinegar into the
bottom of dishwasher.
6. Close and latch door and allow cycle
to finish.
Dishwasher Leaks
• Use only fresh detergent designed
for automatic dishwashers. Measure
detergent carefully. Try a dierent
brand.
Etching
• Using too much detergent especially
in soft or softened water causes
damage that looks like a film but
cannot be removed.
• Adjust the amount of detergent
based on the water hardness. (Check
Detergent Chart).
• Lower the water temperature.
Detergent Left in Dispenser Cup
• Detergent may be old. Discard and
use fresh detergent.
• Be sure the dish load doesn’t block
spray from entering the detergent
cup.
• Check to see if cycle has been
completed.
• Make sure items do not prevent the
detergent dispenser from opening.
Vapor at Vent
• Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and
lead to overflowing. Wipe up any
spills with a damp cloth.
• Water vapor escapes from the vent
during the drying part of the cycle.
This is normal.
• Check to see that dishwasher is level.
(See Installation Instructions).
Dishwasher Won’t Run
• Check to see if circuit breaker is
tripped or if a fuse is blown.
• Make sure water supply is turned on.
• Check to see if cycle is set correctly.
(See Operating Instructions).
• Is dishwasher set for Delay Start
Option?
• Make sure door is closed and latched.
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
• Is water supply turned on?
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
• If unit is hooked up to a food waste
disposer, make sure the disposer is
empty.
• Check to see if the knockout plug has
been removed from inside the food
waste disposer inlet.
• Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
• Make sure cycle is complete, not in a
pause.
Dishwasher has an Odor
• Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too
long can create an odor. Use Rinse
Only cycle.
• There will be a “new” smell when first
installed. This is normal.
• Check to see if unit is draining
properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not
Drain Properly).
Stains on Tub Interior
• Washing large amounts of dishware
with tomato based soil can cause a
pink/orange appearance. This will not
aect performance and will gradually
fade over time. Pre-rinsing or using
the Rinse Only cycle will reduce the
chance of staining. Using air dry
option will lessen staining.
Opening the door during cycle
• If the dishwasher door is opened
while the unit is running, the START/
CANCEL pad must be pressed and
the door shut immediately to return
the unit to the selected cycle and
option.