Frigidaire 640 User Manual
Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
640 Series
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Safety |
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Instructions ......................... | 2 |
Features .............................. | 3 |
Normal Operating |
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Sounds ................................ | 4 |
Operating |
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Instructions ....................... | |
Preparing and |
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Loading Dishes................. | |
Dishwasher Dispenser |
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and Detergents ................. | |
Factors Affecting |
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Performance ....................... | 9 |
Care and |
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Cleaning ............................. | 10 |
Connecting Portable |
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Dishwasher ................... .. |
Solutions to Common Dishwashing
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service .............................. | 16 |
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
•Read all instructions before using your dishwasher.
•Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual.
•This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
•DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation
Instructions for details.
•This dishwasher is designed to operate on regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if dishwasher is connected with a food waste disposer.
•Do not operate dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in their proper place.
•To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove door or door latch mechanism from any dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.
•Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating.
•Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher.
•Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
•Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children.
•Do not wash plastic items unless marked
“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if
not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard.
•If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.
•Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.
•Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
•Use care unloading the dishware when the SANITIZE option has been selected.
Contents may be hot to the touch immediately after the end of cycle.
•Water vapor from the vent may be hot to the touch when the SANITIZE option has been selected. Use care and do not let small children play around or touch the vent area of the dishwasher.
•When loading items to be washed:
-Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal or tub.
-Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of
•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
•Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a
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Lower Spray Arm | Bottom Rack | |
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Operating Instructions
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Appearance may vary from your model.
Very Important
Information— Read Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
Your Precision Wash System® dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select.
Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes. As each cycle begins, you
The next sound you will hear is the splashing water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm rotates and circulates water. This is followed by a pause and a slightly different sound as the upper arm sprays water. If you listen closely, you will hear the change in sound as the wash action switches from one arm to the other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this dishwasher to previous models, you may be surprised at what you DON’T hear!
Getting Started
1.Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2.Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents).
3.Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4.Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart).
The indicator will show red when selected.
5.Turn dial clockwise to select cycle.
6.Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The indicator will show red when selected.
7.For instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher, see “Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible
Dishwasher.”
8.Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.
9.To start, close door to latch.
Status Indicator Light
(available on select models)
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is being extended to heat water to proper temperature in the main wash.
Plate Warmer
For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods:
•Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
•Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
•Select HEAT DRY ON option.
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Operating Instructions(continued)
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Cycle Chart
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Pots & | For pots, pans, | • Press POTS & PANS pad. | 7.2 gal. | 85 min. | 2 washes | ||
Pans | casseroles, and | • Turn dial to POTS & PANS. | 6.0 | imp. gal. |
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| dinnerware with | • Select | 27.3 | liters |
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Normal | For regularly soiled | • Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad. | 6.0 | gal. | 78 min. | 2 washes | |
Wash | dishes and | • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. | 5.0 | imp. gal. |
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| silverware. | • Select desired OPTIONS. | 22.7 | liters |
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Light | For lightly soiled or | • Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad. | 4.8 | gal. | 71 min. | 1 wash | |
Wash | • Turn dial to LIGHT WASH. | 4.0 | imp. gal. |
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| and silverware. | • Select desired OPTIONS. | 18.2 | liters |
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Rinse | For rinsing dishes | • DO NOT USE detergent. | 1.2 | gal. | 6 min. | 1 rinse | |
Hold | that will be washed | • Turn dial to RINSE HOLD. | 1.0 | imp. gal. |
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* Includes dry time.
Energy Options
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RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select
complete. Some water droplets may remain on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket or rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor coming from the vent during the washing and/ or drying portion of the cycle. On some models, the vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.
Heat Dry Option
The HEAT DRY ON option will provide faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since the heating element is off during the drying portion of cycle. To speed the drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is
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Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
•Load racks so that large items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.
•Check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing items in question.
•If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher.
Loading the Top Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
Important: Do not cover the funnel when loading.
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses small plates, saucers and bowls.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other during dishwasher operation.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm.
Do not cover funnel
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Preparing and Loading Dishes(continued)
Loading the Bottom Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation.
Place plates and platters so that they do not touch.
Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation.
Loading the Silverware Basket
Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying.
For safety, load sharp knives and forks with handles up.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish.
Adding a Dish
To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:
•Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before opening.
•Add the item and wait a few seconds to allow cold air to slowly expand inside dishwasher.
•Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle.
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatically to release detergent.
•Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other detergents will cause oversudsing.
•Add detergent just before starting cycle.
•Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water can cause a permanent film called etching. Your local water company, water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area.
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Detergent Usage Guide
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Pots & Pans | 2 teaspoons | 5 teaspoons | 8 teaspoons | Each Cup– | |
Normal Wash | (each cup– | (each | (each cup– | Completely Full | |
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Light Wash | 2 teaspoons | 5 teaspoons | 8 teaspoons | Main Wash Cup– | |
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*Note: For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion of the cycle. As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
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Dishwasher
Dispenser &
Detergents (continued)
Rinse Aid
Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots.
A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup, automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a higher number. The dial is located under the dispenser cap. The indicator will be dark when full and will show clear when it is time to refill.
To add liquid rinse aid, turn dispenser cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise and lift out. Pour in rinse aid until liquid touches the indicated fill level.
Replace cap.
Do not overfill since this can cause oversudsing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth.
The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes, depending on setting.
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Dispenser Cap
Factors Affecting
Performance
Water Pressure
The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher.
Water Temperature
Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results. Water entering dishwasher should be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory results.
To check water temperature entering dishwasher:
•Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for several minutes to clear cool water from pipes.
•Hold a candy or meat thermometer in stream of water to check the temperature.
•If temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person raise the hot water heater thermostat setting.
Important: Before starting a cycle, run hot water to clear cool water from pipe.
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Care and Cleaning
Burn Hazard
Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Inside— The inside of the dishwasher is selfcleaning with normal use. If needed, clean around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth.
The filter is
To remove items in glass trap, grasp handle, lift out, empty and replace.
Note: Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning instructions see “Removing Spots and Film” section.
Overfill Protector— keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub.
•Clean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or
bleach to dissolve any buildup.
• Overfill Protector should move up and down freely about one inch. If it does not move, lift and clean underneath.
Care of Drain Air Gap
If a drain air gap was installed for your
Property Damage Hazard
Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected.
Failure to do so could result in property damage.
Winterizing
A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following:
To Disconnect Service:
1.Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker.
2.Shut off water supply.
3.Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water line from inlet valve and drain into pan.
4.Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into pan.
Note: See Installation Instructions for more details.
To Restore Service:
1.Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical power supply.
2.Turn on water and electrical power supply.
3.Fill both detergent cups and run dishwasher through a NORMAL cycle.
4.Check connections to make sure they do not leak.
Note: See Installation Instructions for more details.
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