Frigidaire 154768601 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

154768601 (May 2009)

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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 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.

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.

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. Features may vary by series.

Cup Shelves

Bowl Tines

Middle Spray Arm

Lower Spray Arm

Nozzle and Upper Spray Arm

Top Rack

Tub Gasket

Serial Label

(located on right side of tub)

Bottom Rack

Silverware Basket

Glass Trap

Overfill Protector

Detergent Dispenser

Rinse Aid Dispenser

Vent

Self-Cleaning Filter

Heating Element

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher

2. Add detergent

3. Add rinse aid

4. Select desired CYCLE. The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

5. Select desired 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.

air

hi temp

top

normal

heavy

wash

heavy

normal

wash

light

normal

heavy

wash

rinse

rack

only

top

rinse

rack

only

add rinse aid

top

rinse

rack

only

add rinse aid hold to lock

sanitize

dry

hold to lock

hi temp

hold to lock

wash

delay

wash

startsanitize

air

hi temp

dry

wash

delay

air

start

dry

1-24 hrs

washing

drying

clean

sanitized

washing

drying

clean

sanitized

washing

drying

clean

sanitized

START cancel

delay

startsanitize

1-24 hrs

Press the CIRCLE to activate

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.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Heavy Wash, Normal Wash, and Top Rack Cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Heavy Wash Heavy and

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

Light Wash

For Lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

To Select Cycle

Select HEAVY WASH and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH will automatically be provided, SANITIZE optional.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS. Selecting HI-TEMP ON or SANITIZE will result in a Longer cycle.

Select LIGHT WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Soil Level

Medium

Light

Heavy

Medium

Light

Heavy

Medium

Water

(approx.)

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

Time*

(Hours)

2 1/4

1 3/4

Washes/ Rinses

4 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

4 washes 2 rinses

3 washes 2 rinses

2 washes 2 rinses

4 washes 3 rinses

4 washes 1 rinses

Top Rack

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware when you do not have a full load.

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

Select TOP RACK and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY. DO NOT USE detergent.

Light

5 4

3 3

2 2 8

gal. imp. gal. liters

1 1/2

1 1/4

1/4

* Includes dry time

NOTE

Not all cycles available on all models.

2 washes 2 rinses

2 wash 1 rinses

2 rinses

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