Frigidaire FDB1500LFC0 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

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Use & Care Manual

1400 & 1500 Series with Fully Electronic Control

Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

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

Preparing and

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

7-9

Dishwasher Dispenser

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

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Model #:

Serial #:

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Factors Affecting

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

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 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.

• 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.

• Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

• 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. First, 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.

Cup Shelves

pages 8 (on some models)

Middle Spray Arm

pages 14

Lower Spray Arm

pages 14

Overfill Protector

page 12

Nozzle

Top Rack

pages 7,8

Tub Gasket

page 14

Serial Label

(located on right side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 8

Silverware Basket

page 9

Glass Trap

page 12

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 12

Detergent Dispenser

page 10

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 11

Vent

pages 4,14

Heating Element

page 12

Appearance may vary from your model.

Operating Instructions

Very Important Information—

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 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.

Read Before

Appearance may vary 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.

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.

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

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 imp. gal.

7.1 liters

32.2

Time*

(minutes)

104

Washes/ Rinses

2 washes 5 rinses

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

Eco Wash

For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

Upper Rack

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

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select ECO WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select UPPER RACK and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY. DO NOT USE detergent.

6.1 to

8.4

5.1 to 7 .0

23.1 to

31.8

4.9

4.1

18.6

3.7

3.1

14.0

2.4

2.0

9.1

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal. imp. gal. liters

2 washes 3 rinses

2 wash 2 rinses

2 wash 1 rinses

2 rinses

* Includes drying time.

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