Frigidaire FDB221RFR2 Owner's Guide

Dishwasher

Use & Care Manual

200 Series

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Safety
Instructions .........................	2
Features ..............................	3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................	4
Operating
Instructions .......................	4-5
Preparing and
Loading Dishes.................	6-7
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents .................	8-9
Factors Affecting
Performance .......................	9
Care and
Cleaning .........................	10-11
Changing
Color Panels ......................	12

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems . 13-15

Consumer Services
Warranty & Service .........................	16-17
Versión en español ..............................	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.

•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.

•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.

•Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

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•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.

•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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INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions appearing in this Use & Care Manual are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Practice common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any 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.

	Funnel	Nozzle
	pages 6,13
	Tub Gasket	Top Rack
		page 6
	page 10
	Middle Spray Arm	Serial Label
	pages 6,7,13
		(located on right
		side of tub)
	Lower Spray Arm	Bottom Rack
	pages 7,13
		page 7
	Overfill Protector	Glass Trap
	page 10	page 10
		Self-Cleaning Filter
	Prewash Detergent	page 10
	Cup
	page 8	Heating
	Detergent Dispenser	Element
	page 8	page 10
	Rinse Aid
	Dispenser
	page 9
	Vent
	pages
	4, 5,14

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Operating Instructions

Vent		Latch

Very Important

Information— Read Before

Operating Your 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.

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

Model FDB221

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.)

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

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

7.To start, close door to latch.

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Operating Instructions (continued)

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate.

Heavy Wash

(89 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 HEAVY WASH.

•Select desired OPTIONS.

Normal Wash

(81 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

(74 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.

Energy Options

Heat Dry Option

The HEAT DRY ON option will provide faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle.

HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since heating element is off during the drying portion 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 or rack.

With either option, you may see water vapor coming from the vent during the drying portion 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.

Rinse/Hold

(8 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.

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Preparing and Loading Dishes

Dish Preparation

Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.

Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.

• Load racks so that large items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.

• Check manufacturer's recommendations before washing items in question.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher.

Loading the Top Rack

Important: Do not cover the funnel when loading.

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses small plates, saucers and bowls.

Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack.

Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if placed in bottom rack.

Load items with open ends facing down for better cleaning and draining.

Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other during dishwasher operation.

Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack.

Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom	Do not cover funnel
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray
arm.

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