Frigidaire FDB2810LDQ0, FDB2830CEC0, FDB2830CEB0, FDB2810LDC1, FDB2810LDC0 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

UI &

Multi-Speed

Precision Direct Wash System
with SpeedClean Technology

Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

Instructions ...................... 4-7

Preparing and

Loading Dishes .............. 8-11

Dishwasher Dispenser _and Detergents .............. 12-13

Record All Information For
Future Reference

Brand: Purchase Date:

Model #:

Serial #:

(see Features page for location)

Questions?

(United States)

Factors Affecting

Performance ..................... 13

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 14

Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems...15-17
Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................. 20

(Canada)

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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. 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.

Cup Shelves
pages 8,9

Adjustable U
Rack

page 10

Middle Spray Arm

Tray

Page 10
Lower Spray Arm

Upper Spray Arm

Top Rack
pages 8,9 Gasket

page14

Bowl Tines
pagelO

Serial Label
(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page10

Basket

page11

Glass Trap
page14

Overfill Protector
page 14

Detergent Dis

page 12

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

page13

Vent

pages
4,16

Self-Cleaning Filter
page14

--Heating Element
page14

Operating Instructions

Vent Latch

Very Important

InformationiRead Before
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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Operating Instructions (continued)

On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Ultimate Scrub, Normal and

Econo cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean

the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil

on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature.
Note: Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Ultimate Scrub

For pots, pans, casseroles
and dinnerware with

dried-on or baked-on soils.

NormalWash

For regularly soiled dishes
and silverware.

Econo Was h
For lightly soiled and

pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.

Speed Clean

For regularly soiled dishes

and silverware.
China Crystal

For lightly soiled china and
crystal.

To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/

SCRUB and desired

OPTIONS.

HI-TEMP WASH and
SANITIZE will
automatically be provided.

Select NORMAL WASH
and desired OPTIONS.

Select ECONO WASH
and desired OPTIONS.

Select SPEED CLEAN
and desired OPTIONS.

Select CHINA CRYSTAL
and desired OPTIONS.

Soil Level

(approx.) (minutes) Rinses

Heavy and
Medium

Light

Heavy

Medium 6.1 gal. 95 2 washes

Light 83 2 washes

Heavy

Mediumand
Light

9.9 gal.

8.2 imp. gal.

37.5 liters

7.5 gal.

6.3 imp. gal.

28.5 liters

7.3 gal.

6.1 imp. gal.

27.6 liters

5.1 imp. gal. 3 rinses

23.1 liters

4.9 gal.

4.1 imp. gal.

18.5 liters

6.1 gal.

5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

4.9 gal.

4.1 imp. gal.

18.6 liters

5.3 gal.

4.4 imp. gal.

20.1 liters

6.1 gal.

5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

127Select ULTIMATE

105

1O5

94

83

50

94

2 washes

6 rinses

2 washes
4 rinses

2 washes
4 rinses

2 rinses

3 wash
2 rinses

2 wash
2 rinses

2 wash
2 rinses

2 wash
3 rinses

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 UPPER RACK
and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY.

DO NOT USE detergent.

3.7 gal.

3.1 imp. gal.

14.0 liters

2.4 gal.

2.0 imp. gal

9.1 liters

61

18 2 rinses

Includes dry time.

2 wash

1 rinses

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

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 CHINA CRYSTAL (some models) and
RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically

provided when ULTIMATE SCRUB 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.

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) assuring bacteria is
destroyed. This option is available in Ultimate

Scrub, Normal and Econo 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).

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.

You may see water vapor coming from the vent

during the drying portion of cycle. The vent is

closed during washing to hold moisture and sound

inside. The vent opens during the last few minutes
of the final rinse and remains open 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

automatically delay starting your dishwasher from
1-10, 1-24 or 2-4-6 hours depending on your

model.

On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press the

DELAY START pad until the desired delay time

shows in the STATUS window. A light will come

on indicating the delay start hours and will remain
on until cycle starts.

To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the
cycle before the delay period is over, press the

START/CANCEL pad.

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.

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

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