Frigidaire 2003 User Manual

Dishwasher

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Use & Care Manual

4000 Series AquaSurgeTMTechnology with Speed Clean

Safety

Instructions ........................

Features ............................. 3

Normal Operating

Sounds ............................... 4

Operating

Instructions ...................... 4-8

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ..............

9-13

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ..............14-15

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Factors Affecting

Performance .....................

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 16

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...17-19

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................. 20

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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.

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

• 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 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.

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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. 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.

Operating Instructions

Very Important

Appearance may vary from your model.

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!

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: 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.

Operating Instructions (continued)

The Smart Soil Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Ultimate Scrub, SpeedClean, Normal and Glasses 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.

Note: Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Ultimate Scrub

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

To Select Cycle

Select ULTIMATE SCRUB and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH and SANITIZE will automatically be provided.

Soil Level

Heavy and Medium

Light

Water

(approx.)

gal.

9.9 imp. gal.

8.2 liters

37.5 gal.

7.3 imp. gal.

6.1 liters

27.6

Time*

(hours)

2 1/4

Washes/ Rinses

2 washes 6 rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

SpeedClean

A fast wash for lightly soiled dishes and silverware.

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

China Crystal

For lightly soiled china and crystal.

Glasses or Top Rack

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

Select SPEEDCLEAN and desired OPTIONS.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select CHINA CRYSTAL and desired OPTIONS.

Select GLASSES and desired OPTIONS.

Heavy

Medium

Light

Extra Light

6.1

5.1

23.1

7.3

6.1

27.6

6.1

5.1

23.1

4.9

4.1

18.5

3.7

3.1

14.0

6.1

5.1

23.1

3.7

3.1

14.0

gal. imp. gal. liters

3/4

1 3/4

1 1/2

1 1/4

1 1/2

3/4

2 wash 3 rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 3 rinses

2 washes 2 rinses

1 wash 2 rinses

2 wash 3 rinses

2 wash 2 rinses

Eco Wash

For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

Select ECO WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY. DO NOT USE detergent.

Heavy

Medium and Light

6.1

5.1

23.1

4.9

4.1

18.6

2.4

2.0

9.1

gal. imp. gal. liters

1 1/2

1/4

* Includes dry time.

3 wash 2 rinses

2 wash 2 rinses

2 rinses

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

Wash Pressure (available on select models)

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 ULTIMATE SCRUB or SPEEDCLEAN cycles are selected. LOW WASH PRESSURE can be used with all cycles except SPEEDCLEAN and RINSE ONLY. LOW WASH PRESSURE is automatically provided when CHINA CRYSTAL 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).

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 GLASSES. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when ULTIMATE SCRUB cycle is selected.

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 GLASSES. SANITIZE is automatically provided when ULTIMATE SCRUB 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.

continue 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

Heated Dry

The HEATED DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. HEATED DRY option is available on all cycles except ECO WASH & 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.

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