FRIGIDAIRE 950 User Manual

Dishwasher

Product Registration Card

Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly!

Use & Care Manual

950 Series

Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

Instructions....................... 4-6

Preparing and

Loading Dishes................. 7-9

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents .............. 10-11

Record All Information For Future Reference

Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #:

(see Features page f or location)

Questions?

Visit our W eb Site at

www.frigidaire.com

1-800-944-9044

(United States)

Factors Affecting

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

Care and

Cleaning .............................12

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...13-15

Consumer Services

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

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 154427201, Spanish Use & Care

Manual, Electrolux Home Products North America, P.O. Box 212378, Augusta, GA 30917.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

P/N 154427001 (0202)

Important Safety Instructions

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, bur ns, 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.

SA VE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Printed in U.S.A.

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 ar ms. 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 12

Middle Spray Arm

pages 7,9,13

Lower Spray Arm

pages 9,13

Overfill Protector

page 12

Prewash Detergent Cup

page 10

Detergent Dispenser

page 10

Funnel

pages 7,8,13

Nozzle and Upper Spray

Top Rack

page 7,8

Serial Label

(located on right side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 9

Glass Trap

page 12

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 12

Heating Element

page 12

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 11

Vent

pages 4,6,14

Operating Instructions

Vent

Latch

Very Important Information—Read Before

Operating Y our Dishwasher!

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 .

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!

Appearance may var y from your model.

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 Cycle Chart). 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. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.

8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

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.

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 HITEMP WASH is selected, an even higher temperature will be guaranteed to handle heavier soil loads.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Cycle

Pots Pans

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

Cycle Chart

To Select Cycle

Select POTS PANS and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH and SANITIZE will automatically be provided.

Water

(approx.)

gal.

8.5

Time* (min.)

105

Washes/ Rinses

2 washes 5 rinses

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

Light Wash (Both Racks)

For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

Light Wash (Upper Rack)

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

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select LIGHT WASH (BOTH RACKS) and desired OPTIONS.

Select LIGHT WASH (UPPER RACK) and desired OPTIONS.

Options Selections

Hi-T emp W ash

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. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles.

When HI-TEMP WASH option 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.

6.1

4.9

3.7

gal.

* Includes dry time.

2 washes 3 rinses

1 wash 3 rinses

1 wash 2 rinses

The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached.

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).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.

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 150°F (66°C) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in Pots Pans, Normal and Light (Both Racks) cycles.

Heat Dry/No Heat Dry Option

HEAT DRY OFF 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.

+ 11 hidden pages