Frigidaire 154768501 User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2

Product Registration...........................................3

Dishwasher Features ......................................... 4

Operating Instructions ..................................... 5-8

Preparing and Loading Dishes ........................ 9-12

Dishw asher

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............... 13

Factors Aff ecting Performance .......................... 14

Care and Cleaning ........................................... 15

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems ..16-18

Warranty ........................................................ 19

154768501 (May 2009)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury , burns, fire, and electrical shock.

WARNING

T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

• 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.

• NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALL Y 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.

• T o avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remov e 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.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before

servicing.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.

• 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 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.

Thank you for choosing Frigidare. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer

satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.

We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information.

Purchase date

Model number

Serial number

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

NOTE

Very Important Information— Read Before Operating Your

Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most

dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER.

Your Precision Direct 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 may–or may not– hear the drain motor.

Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you. Y ou can register online at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail.

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 arms spray 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!

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.

Middle Spray Arm

Adjustable Upper Rack

Removable High

Side Shelf

Lower Spray Arm

Overfill Protector

Detergent Dispenser

Tub Gasket

Upper Spray Arm

Top Rack

Blower Vent Assembly

side of tub)

Removable Versa-tray

Bowl Tines

Serial Label

(located on right

Bottom Rack

Silverware Basket

Glass Trap

Self-Cleaning Filter

Heating Element

Rinse Aid Dispenser

favorite

hold 3s

power

plus

normal

was h

quick clean

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1-24 hrs

energy

saver

rinse only

add rinse aid

delay

washing

drying

clean

top

rack

was h

pressure

heavy

medium

lite

wash temp

sanitize

hi temp

normal

power plus

delay start

hold to lock

START cancel

heat

dry

air

Press the CIRCLE to activate

Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes).

2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents).

3. Add rinse aid (See Rinse Aid).

4. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.

7. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

8. Close door to latch.

NOTE

The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle so you do not have to reset each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash, just press the START/CANCEL pad.

Options Selections

Wash Pressure

The WASH PRESSURE option allows you to select the desired wash pressure depending on your dishload. When HIGH WASH PRESSURE is selected, the wash pressure is increased by 30% to provide faster and more effective cleaning. When LOW WASH PRESSURE is selected, the wash pressure is decreased by 30% to clean delicate dishes without damage. HIGH WASH PRESSURE can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL and RINSE ONLY. HIGH WASH PRESSURE is automatically provided when POWER PLUS or QUICK CLEAN cycles are selected. LOW WASH PRESSURE can be used with all cycles except QUICK CLEAN and RINSE ONLY. LOW WASH PRESSURE is automatically provided when CHINA CRYSTAL (TOP RACK) is selected. WASH PRESSURE may be selected before the wash cycle is started, or anytime during the wash cycle.

Hi-Temp Wash

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C).

Wash Cycle Selections

Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature and, if it is not hot enough, the timer will be delayed for automatic water heating in the main wash of all cycles. This happens even when HI-TEMP WASH option has not been selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an even higher temperature will be guaranteed to handle heavier

soil loads.

This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. This option is available in NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when POWER PLUS cycle is selected.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155°F (68°C) assuring bacteria is destroyed. This option is available in NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK. SANITIZE is automatically provided when POWER PLUS is selected. Only these sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached.

during the water heating delay. For best results, the incoming water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C).

The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.

Washing action will continue

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired cycle.

When an option is selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To turn off the option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the DELAY START pad (some models) or the AIR DRY pad (some models) for 3 seconds. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press the DELAY START pad or AIR DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.

Heat Dry

The HEATED DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. HEATED DRY option is available on all cycles except ENERGY SAVER & RINSE ONLY.

You may see water vapor coming from the vent during the drying portion of cycle. The vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside. The vent opens during the last few minutes of the final rinse and remains open for drying. The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.

Opening the door longer than one minute during the dry cycle cancels the selected dry program.

Sahara Dry

When the SAHARA DRY option is selected, the dishwasher increases the temperature of the final rinse and extends drying time by approximately twenty minutes. The SAHARA DRY option can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL, ENERGY SAVER AND RINSE ONLY. For best drying performance, select HiTemp Wash and/or sanitize. This will increase the temperture during the wash cycle to improve drying.

The energy required to use the SAHARA DRY option costs pennies per cycle. You may choose not to select the SAHARA DRY option; however you may have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end

of the cycle.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours.

On models with 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY START pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS window. A light will come on indicating the delay start hours and will remain on until cycle starts.

To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL pad.

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