The sanitize feature on newer models of Frigidaire dishwashers ensures the cleanliness of your dishes by heating the water for the final rinse cycle to 155 degrees Fahrenheit for nine minutes. You will find the “Sanitize” button pad in the line of pads along the top front of the machine. The Frigidaire dishwasher's sanitize feature includes an extended rinse cycle. The water heater that provides hot water to the dishwasher should be set at 120 degrees.

Table of Contents Optimal Settings Garment Care Instructions Static Cling Dry With Like Garments Heat Polyester garments are durable and easy to care for when washed and dried properly. Certain considerations when drying keep polyester looking its best. Optimal Settings Polyester fabrics can often be machine dried on a low or air-dry setting. If you use the low setting, be sure to check it periodically.

Adding a roof covering over a deck creates many living options. Entertaining outdoors becomes easier, plus the space can be used for an outdoor family room during good weather. A roof area creates a shelter against rain and wind, and it helps to protect furniture on the deck from deteriorating. This deck can provide versatile outdoor living space with a shed roof. In addition, it's easier to store lawn chairs and grilling supplies in storage units under a covered porch.

Your furnace is one of the most important appliances in your home because it provides heat and sometimes cooling. You'll typically find furnaces measured in BTUs, or British Thermal Units, but you could find some models that use tonnage instead. Calculating your furnace tonnage requires measuring your home's square footage. One ton is equal to 12,000 BTUs, so once you know your BTU requirement, calculating the tonnage is a simple process.

Bathtub diverters consist of the hot and cold water valves and the spout for the tub. They also have an outlet built in to install a shower in the future. Converting an existing tub to a shower is a matter of removing the tub spout and installing the shower head in the existing diverter. The diverter inside the wall easily converts from a bathtub to a shower. Things You Will Need + Saw Hammer Adjustable pipe wrench Pipe cap Straight brass or steel water pipe Shower head Shower surround kit Shut off the water to the house.

One of the final steps when installing a dryer is securing the dryer duct. The dryer duct secures to the dryer and the outside vent with dryer clamps. The dryer clamps resemble hose clamps on a car. They use a screw that threads over notches on one end of the clamp band. The key to hooking up a dryer clamp correctly is keeping the clamp securing screw accessible. This helps when it is necessary to disconnect the dryer duct for cleaning or making repairs to the dryer.

The papasan chair with its comfortable round cushion and rattan frame make curling up to read a book or watch television more fun. Refinishing an old chair can be done in a weekend or less, depending on how much "elbow grease" is needed. Things You Will Need + Sandpaper (coarse and fine) Wood stain Polyurethane Mild Soap Towels Paint brush Gloves Upholstery shampoo Sponge Vacuum Tip If the cushion has been left outside or poorly stored, it may need to be replaced.

Table of Contents Electric Kettle Basics Electric Kettle Components How an Electric Kettle Works Cleaning an Electric Kettle Uses of Electric Kettles Kitchen Safety Considerations The parts of an electric kettle include the body, heating element, on/off switch, thermostat, power connection and options (like temperature sensors). Electric kettles offer a more convenient way to get boiling water when compared to a traditional stove top kettle or pot.

Box steps are fully covered stairs that lead you up to the deck surface. If you're building them at your home, you can customize them: you can place them around an entire patio or at just a portion, between railings. Box steps are not required to adhere to specific dimensions for private homes, but if you're installing them on a public deck check building codes for dimensions. Suggested Measurements Measure the ground to the deck surface.

The Preway Fireplace company manufactured fireplace inserts, doors and other fireplace accessories through the 1990s but has since gone out of business. However, using a gas Preway fireplace is relatively simple and involves lighting the pilot light for the fireplace. Only adults familiar with handling gas appliances and open flames should light the pilot light and operate the fireplace. Stop and smell for gas fumes before beginning the process, and leave the house immediately if gas is detected.