Frigidaire FDB421RFS7, FDB421RFR6 Owner’s Manual

400 Sedes

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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

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Factors Affecting

Performance ....................... 9

Care and

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

Changing

Color Panels ...................... 11

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems d2-14

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service .............................. 15

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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.

• 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.

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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INSTRUCTIONS

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All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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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 \ \\

page 10

Middle Spray Arm \
pages 6,7,12 \

Lower Spray Arm \

pages 7,12 \

Overfill Protector

page 10

Prewash Detergent

Cup

page 8

Detergent Dispenser

page 8

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

page 9

Funnel

pages 6,12 \

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Nozzle and Upper Spray

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Serial Label

(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 7

.Glass Trap

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page 10

J Self-Cleaning Filter

page 10

_ Heating

Element

page 10

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Vent

pages

4,5,13

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Operating Instructions (continued)

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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.

CYCL,_S OP_ON$ ST_I_

,

Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).

4.

Select desired cycle (See Wash Cycle
Selections). The indicator will show red

when selected.

5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle or
number of hours for delay start (available on
select models.)

6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options). The indicator will show red

when selected.

7. If using DELAY START, (available on select
models) 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.

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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!

Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).

2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher
Dispenser & Detergents).

Delay StartJStatus Lights

Delay Start (available on select models)

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS

cycle up to 6 hours.

• Turn dial to select number of hours.

• Press POTS & PANS pad.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• The DELAY START indicator light will come
on when door is closed and remain on as the

timer counts down to begin cycle.

Clean indicator (available on select

models)
The CLEAN indicator light will come on when a

cycle is complete. To turn it off, turn dial slightly
until light goes off.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Pots &
Pans*

Heavy For heavily soiled 7.2 gal. 85 min.** 2 washes

Wash dishes and 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

Normal For regularly soiled • Press NORMAL & OTHER pad. 6.0 gal. 78 min.** 2 washes

Wash dishes and • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 5.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

Short For lightly soiled or • Press NORMAL & OTHER pad. 4.8 gal. 71 min.** 1 wash
Wash pre-rinsed dishes • Turn dial to SHORT WASH. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

Rinse/ For rinsing dishes • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 6 min. 1 rinse
Hold that will be washed • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.

Descri_ion

For pots, pans,
casseroles, and

dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-
on soils.

silverware. 27.3 liters

silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 22.7 liters

and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 18.2 liters

later. 4.5 liters

To Select Cycle

• Press POTS & PANS pad.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

* The timer may be delayed for

automatic water heating in the
main wash if the water is not hot

enough.

• Press NORMAL & OTHER pad.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

Water

(approx.)

7.2 gal.

6.0 imp. gal.

27.3 liters

Time

(approx.)

85 min.**

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes
4 rinses

** Includes dry time.

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.

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