Frigidaire 100, 400 User Manual
Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
100 and 400 Series
Safety
Instructions ............................
Features ................................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................ 4,6
Operating
Instructions ........................ 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes................... 8-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents................
10-11
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Factors Affecting
Performance........................ 11
Care and
Cleaning .............................. 12
Changing
Color Panels ........................ 13
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems .... 14-16
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service ........................... 17-18
Versión en español .................................. 17
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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.
Dispose of discarded appliance and
shipping or packing material properly.
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.
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 cut-type
injuries.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
©1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water
covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go
down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water
fills will vary with the cycle being used.
Tub Gasket
page 12
Middle Spray Arm
pages 8,9,14
Lower Spray Arm
pages 9,14
Overfill Protector
page 12
Prewash
Detergent Cup
page 10
Funnel
pages
8,14
Nozzle
Top Rack
page 8
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 9
Glass Trap
page 12
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 12
Detergent Dispenser
page 10
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 11
Vent
pages
4-7,15
Heating Element
page 12
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Operating Instructions
Vent
Latch
Very Important Information
Read Before Operating Your
Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
& Detergents).
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashersITS QUIETER!
The new wash system 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
mayor may nothear the drain motor.
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 DONT hear!
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See
Cycle Chart).
5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options).
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.
7. To start, close door to latch.
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