FRIGIDAIRE 900 User Manual

Dishwasher

Use & Care

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600 & 900 Series

Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

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

4-8

Preparing and

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

8-13

Dishwasher Dispenser

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

14-15

Factors Affecting

Performance ......................15

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Cleaning ......................... 16-17

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems. 18-20

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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.

• 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.

©1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.

• Load sharp 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 16

Middle Spray Arm

pages 9,12,18

Lower Spray Arm

pages 12,18

Overfill Protector

page 16

Prewash Detergent
Cup

page 14

Detergent Dispenser

page 14

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

page 15

Funnel

pages 9,18

Nozzle and Upper Spray

Top Rack

pages 9, 10, 11

Serial Label

(located on right
side of tub)

Bottom Rack

pages 12,13

Glass Trap

page 16

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 16

Heating
Element

page 16

Vent

pages
4-7,19

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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.

The new Precision 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.

Model FDB679

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).

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

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

6. If using DELAY START, go to step number 8.

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

8. To start, close door to latch.

W ash 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 HI­TEMP WASH ON option has not been
selected. When HI-TEMP WASH ON is
selected, an even higher temperature will be

guaranteed to handle heavier soil loads.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models, you
may be surprised at what you DON'T
hear!

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:

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.

• Select other desired OPTIONS.

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Operating Instructions (continued)

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:

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

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:

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

Short 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:

• Turn dial to SHORT 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.

Plate W armer

(14 minutes) (dry) (0 gallons)
For warming dishes and serving plates before
serving hot foods:

• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.

• Select HEATED DRY ON option.

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 and PLATE
WARMER.

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

Hi-Temp Rinse Option

When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats water in 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 and PLATE WARMER.

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

Heated Dry Option

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

HEATED DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during drying portion of
cycle. With either option, a fan circulates air
inside the dishwasher to speed drying. You may
wish to open the door slightly after the cycle is
complete since some water droplets may remain
on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket and rack.

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.

Delay Start

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

• 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
will come on.

Energy Options

Hi-T emp W ash Option

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

The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.

Status Indicator Lights

When DELAY START option is selected, the
DELAY START light will glow as timer counts
down to begin cycle.

The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper
temperature in the main wash or final rinse,
based on options selected.

CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is complete.
To turn it off, turn dial slightly until light goes off.

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Operating Instructions (continued)

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Please Read Normal
Operating Sounds on Page

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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).

4. Close door to latch.

5. Select desired CYCLE (See Wash Cycle
Selections). The indicator light above the pad
will glow when selected.

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

7. If using DELAY START, go to step number 9.

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

9. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

W ash 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.

Pots Pans

(115 minutes) (2 washes, 5 rinses, dry)
(8.4 gallons) (7.0 imp. gallons) (31.8 liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware
with dried-on or baked-on soils.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH and other desired
OPTIONS.

Model FDB979

Heavy W ash

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

Normal Wash

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

China/Crystal

(78 minutes) (1 wash, 3 rinses, dry)
(4.8 gallons) (4.0 imp. gallons) (18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled china and crystal.

Short Wash (Both Racks)

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

Short Wash (Upper Rack)

(70 minutes) (1 wash, 2 rinses, dry)
(3.6 gallons) (3.0 imp. gallons) (13.6 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware when you do not have a full load.

Short Wash (Lower Rack)

(70 minutes) (1 wash, 2 rinses, dry)
(3.6 gallons) (3.0 imp. gallons) (13.6 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes, pots, pans
and silverware when you do not have a full load.

Rinse Hold

(18 minutes) (2 rinses)
(2.4 gallons) (2 imp. gallons) (9.1 liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

• DO NOT USE detergent.

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.

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Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

Hi-T emp W ash

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats the water in the main wash
to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action
will continue but the timer will not advance
until the proper temperature is reached. This
increase in water temperature helps
dishwasher detergent remove food grease and
soil from dishes more effectively and aids in
drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used
with all cycles except CHINA/CRYSTAL and
RINSE HOLD

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

You may see water vapor coming from the vent
during the dying por tion of the 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.

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

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to delay
starting your dishwasher up to 9 hours.
Press the DELAY START pad until the desired
delay time shows in the STATUS window.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin
the cycle before the delay period is over, press
the START/CANCEL pad.

Hi-Temp Rinse

A HI-TEMP RINSE of approximately 145°F
(63°C) will automatically be provided in the
final rinse on POTS PANS, HEAVY WASH,
NORMAL WASH and SHORT WASH (BOTH
RACKS), if HI-TEMP WASH option has been
selected. This higher temperature helps speed
drying and reduce spotting.

No Heat Dry

NO HEAT DRY option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during drying portion
of cycle. When selected, the light above the
pad will come on and remain on until end of
cycle. To speed the 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.

To select heated dry, press the pad a second
time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Heated dry provides faster drying since the
heating element is on during the drying portion
of the cycle. With either option, a fan circulates
the air inside the dishwasher to speed drying.

Note: To start the dishwasher using the
same cycle and options selected on the
previous wash, just press the START/
CANCEL pad.

Status Indicator Lights

When the ADD-A-DISH light is on, you can
add additional items.

The WASHING light comes on at the
beginning of cycle and remains on until the
end of the main wash.

The RINSING light will come on and remain on
during the last two rinses of all cycles.

The DRYING light indicates the drying portion
of the cycle. The light will come on when either
drying option is selected.

The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle
and remain on until door is opened.

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