Frigidaire 650 User Manual

Dishwasher

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Use & Care Manual

650 Series

Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

Sounds ................................

Operating

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

4-6

Preparing and

Loading Dishes................. 6-8

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ................

9-10

Factors Affecting

Performance ...................... 10

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Model #:

Serial #:

(see Features page for location)

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Care and

Cleaning ............................. 11

Connecting Portable

Dishwasher ........................ 12

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...13-15

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service .............................. 16

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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.

• 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. 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 11

Middle Spray Arm

pages 7,13

Lower Spray Arm

pages 8,13

Overfill Protector

page 11

Prewash Detergent Cup

page 9

Detergent Dispenser

page 9

Funnel

pages 7,13

Nozzle and Upper Spray

(some models)

Top Rack

page 7

Serial Label

(located on right side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 8

Glass Trap

page 11

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 11

Heating Element

page 11

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 10

Vent

pages 4,6,14

Operating Instructions

Vent

Latch

Very Important Information—

Operating Your Dishwasher!

Read Before

Normal Operating Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER.

Your Precision 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.

Appearance may vary from your model.

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

3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).

4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay start.

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The indicator will show red when selected.

6. If using DELAY START, go to step number

7. For instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher, see “Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible Dishwasher.”

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

9. To start, close door to latch.

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!

Getting Started

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

Delay Start

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS cycle.

• Turn dial to select number of hours.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and other desired options.

• Close door to latch. The DELAY START light (available select models) will come on.

Plate Warmer (available select

models)

For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods:

• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.

• Select HEAT DRY ON option.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Pots & Pans

Description Time*

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

To Select CycleCycle

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.

• Select other desired OPTIONS.

Water

(approx.)

gal. imp. gal.

6.0 liters

27.3

(approx.)

82 min.7.2

Washes/ Rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

Heavy Wash

Normal Wash

Light Wash

Rinse/ Hold

For heavily soiled dishes and silverware.

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

(Models with SANITIZE option, select SANITIZE OFF and HEAT DRY OFF.)

Energy Options

Hi-Temp Wash Option

When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action will continue but timer will not advance until proper temperature is reached. The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE/HOLD.

To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.

Sanitize Option (available select models)

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE ON option. The water temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155°F (68°C) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in Pots & Pans, Heavy, Normal and Light cycles.

until the proper water temperature is reached.

The cycle time will be extended

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 3 rinses

1 wash 3 rinses

1 rinse4-12 min.gal.

6.0

27.3

5.0

22.7

4.0

18.2

1.2

1.0

4.5

gal. imp. gal. liters

imp. gal. liters

82 min.7.2

76 min.6.0

69 min.4.8

* Includes dry time.

Washing action will 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).

Hi-Temp Rinse Option (available select models)

When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the final rinse to approximately 140°F (60°C). This will speed drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP RINSE ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE/HOLD.

To turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE OFF.

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