Frigidaire FDB345LBS0, FDB345LBB0 Owner’s Manual

300 Series

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Safety

instructions ........................ 2

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

instructions ...................... 4-s

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ............... 6-7

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Dishwasher Dispenserand Detergents ................ 8-9

Factors Affecting

Performance ....................... s

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 10

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems...11-13

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................... 14

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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.

• 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.

• 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. 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.

Tub Gasket Rack
page 10 page 6

Middle Spray Arm

pages 6,7,11

Lower Spray
pages 7,11

Overfill Protector

page 10

Prewash Detergent

page 8

Cup

Detergent
page 8

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

page 9

Funnel
pages 6,11

Nozzle and Upper Spray

Serial Label

'located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack
page 7

page 10

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 10

Heating

"\, Element

",_ page 10

\

Trap

Vent

pages

4,5,12

Operating Instructions

Vent

Very Important

Information--Read Before

Operating Your 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.

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. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart).

5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle or
number of hours for delay start.

6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See

Energy Options).

7. If using DELAY START, go to step number

9.

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

9. To start, close door to latch.

Delay Start

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS
cycle up to 6 hours.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare

this dishwasher to previous models, you

may be surprised at what you DON'T
hear!

• Turn dial to select number of hours.

• Press POTS & PANS button.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH option and other
desired OPTIONS.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.

Cycle Chart

Cycle Description To Select Water Time Washes/

Cycle (approx.) (approx.) Rinses

Pans

Heavy

Wash

Normal
Wash

China

Rinse/
Hold

For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
dinnerware with

dried-on or baked-
on soils.

For heavily soiled
dishes and

silverware.

For regularly soiled
dishes and

silverware.
For lightly soiled or

pre-rinsed dishes
and silverware.

For rinsing dishes
that will be washed

later.

• Press POTS & PANS button.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH option and
other desired OPTIONS.

• Press NORMAL & OTHER button.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Press NORMAL & OTHER button.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Press NORMAL & OTHER button.

• Turn dial to CHINA.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

7.2 gal.

27.3 liters

7.2 gal.

27.3 liters

6.0 gal.

22.7 liters

4.8 gal.

18.2 liters

1.2 gal.

4.5 liters

81 min.*Pots &

81 min.*

75 min.*

67 min.*

4min.

* Includes dry time.

2 washes
4 rinses

2 washes

4 rinses

2 washes

3 rinses

1 wash

3 rinses

1 rinse

Energy Options

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats the water in the main wash

to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action
will continue but timer will not advance until

proper temperature is reached. The hotter
water provided by this option helps activate
dishwasher detergents to clean food grease
and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH option

can be used with any cycle except

RINSE/HOLD.

To turn off option, press RESET OPTIONS

button.

Selecting the COOL DRY option will save

electricity since the heating element is off
during the drying portion of the cycle. To

speed 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 turn off option and select heat dry, press
RESET OPTIONS button. This provides faster
drying since the heating element is on during

the drying portion of the cycle.

With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during washing and/or drying
portion of cycle.

The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.