Frigidaire 500 User Manual

Dishwasher

Use & Care Manual

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500 Series

Safety

Instructions......................... 2

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

Instructions....................... 4-5

Preparing and

Loading Dishes.................6-7

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ................. 8-9

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Factors Affecting

Performance ....................... 9

Care and

Cleaning ......................... 10-11

Connecting Portable

Dishwasher .................... 12-13

Changing

Color Panels .................. 14-15

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems. 16-18

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service.........................19-20

Ver sión en español.............................. 19

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Important Safety Instructions

• Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

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.

• 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.

• Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

• 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.

• 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 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 10

Middle Spray Arm

pages 6,7,16

Lower Spray Arm

pages 7,16

Overfill Protector

page 10

Prewash Detergent Cup

page 8

Detergent Dispenser

page 8

Funnel

pages 6,16

Nozzle and Upper Spray

Top Rack

page 6

Serial Label

(located on right side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 7

Glass Trap

page 10

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 10

Heating Element

page 10

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 9

Vent

pages 4, 5,17

Operating Instructions

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Very Important Information— Read Before

Operating Y our Dishwasher!

Normal Operating Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER!

Latch

Model MDB531

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).

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 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 middle 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!

4. Select desired cycle (See Wash Cycle Selections).

5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle or number of hours for delay start.

6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options).

7. For instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher, see "Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/Conver tible Dishwasher."

8. If using DELAY START, go to step number

10.

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

10. To start, close door to latch.

Operating Instructions (continued)

W ash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will

vary with model.

Pots & Pans *

(81 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry) (7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters) For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils:

• Press POTS & PANS button.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS. * The timer may be delayed for automatic

water heating in the main wash if the water is not hot enough.

Heavy Wash

(81 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry) (7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters) For heavily soiled dishes and silverware:

• Press HEAVY WASH button.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

Delay Start

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS cycle up to 6 hours.

• Turn dial to select number of hours.

• Press POTS & PANS button.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

Energy Options

Hot Dry Option

HOT DRY option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the cycle.

Cool Dry Option

COOL DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during the drying portion of the cycle. To speed drying process, open the door slightly after the cycle is complete. Some water droplets may remain on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket and rack.

Normal Wash

(75 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry) (6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters) For regularly soiled dishes and silverware:

• Press NORMAL & LIGHT button.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

Light Wash

(67 minutes) (1 wash, 3 rinses, dry) (4.8 gallons) (4.0 imp. gallons) (18.2 liters) For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware:

• Press NORMAL & LIGHT button.

• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

Rinse/Hold

(4 minutes) (1 rinse) (1.2 gallons) (1.0 imp. gallons) (4.5 liters) For rinsing dishes that will be washed later:

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

With either option, you may see water vapor coming from vent during drying portion of cycle. 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.

Preparing and Loading Dishes

Dish Preparation

Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining f ood particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.

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

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.

Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack.

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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