Frigidaire FDB2000RFQ1, FDB2000RFC1, FDB2000RFB1, FDB1980RGS2, FDB1980RGS1 Owner’s Manual

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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

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(United States)

Factors Affecting

Performance ...................... 1_

Care and

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

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems..._345

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.

• 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.

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.

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not

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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

Middle Spray Arm

pages 14

Lower Spray Arm pages 14

Overfill Protector page 12

Nozzle or Spray Arm

Top Rack pages 7,8

Gasket

page 14

Serial Label (located on right

side of tub)

Rack

page 8 Silverware

Basket

page 9

Trap

page 12

Filter page 12

Detergent Dis

page 10

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

page11

Vent

4,14

g Element

page 12

pages

Appearance may vary from your model.

Operating Instructions

Very Important

InformationmRead Before

OperatingYour 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.

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 wilt 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 Chart

Cycle To Select Cycle Water Time*

(approx.) (minutes)

104Pots & Pans

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with

dried-on or baked-on soils.

Select POTS & PANS and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH and SANITIZE will

automatically be provided.

8.5 gal.

7.1 imp. gal.

32.2 liters

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes 5 rinses

NormalWash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

Upper Rack

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware when

!ou do not have a full load.

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that wilt

be washed later.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select UPPER RACK and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY. DO NOT USE detergent.

Options Selections

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 155°F (68°C) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in POTS & PANS and NORMAL cycles. Only

these sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.

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).

6.1 gal.

5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

3.7 gal.

3.1 imp. gal.

14.0 liters

2.4 gal.

2.0 imp. gal.

9.1 liters

* Includes dry time.

2washes

3 nnses

1wash

2 nnses

Hi-Temp Wash

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 except UPPER RACK and

RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automati- cally provided when POTS & PANS cycle is

selected. 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.

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

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