Frigidaire FDB435RFR7, FDB421RFS8, FDB421RFR7 Owner’s Manual

400 Series

Dishwasher

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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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Model #:

Serial #:

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(Canada)

Factors Affecting

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

Care and

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

Changing

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

Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems...12-14

Consumer Services

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

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUC1TIONS P/N154392901(oo11)

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

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 6,7,12

Lower Spray Arm pages 7,12

Overfill Protector

page 10

Prewash Detergent

page 8

Cup

Detergent Dispenser page 8

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 9

Funnel pages 6,12

Nozzle and Upper Spray

(some models)

Serial Label

'located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack page 7

page 10

Sel_Cleaning Filter

page 10

Heating

"\, Element

",,_page 10

Trap

Vent

pages

4,5,13

Operating Instructions (continued)

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Very Important

InformationmRead 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.

OFF /- RINSE/HOLD

DELAYSTARTHOUR_*

po'P3& PAN5

HEAVYWASH

NORHALWASH

SHORTWASH

Appearance may vary from your model.

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

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.

To start, close door to latch.

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 Start/Status 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 Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/

(approx.) (approx.) Rinses

For pots, pans,

Pans*

Heavy Wash

Normal Wash

Short

Wash

Rinse/ Hold

** Includes dry time.

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 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.

• Press NORMAL & OTHER pad.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Press NORMAL & OTHER pad.

• Turn dial to SHORT WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

7.2 gal.

6.0 imp. gal.

27.3 liters

7.2 gal.

6.0 imp. gal.

27.3 liters

6.0 gal.

5.0 imp. gal.

22.7 liters

4.8 gal.

4.0 imp. gal.

18.2 liters

1.2 gal.

1.0 imp. gal.

4.5 liters

85 min.**Pots &

85 min.**

78 min.**

71 min.**

6 min.

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 3 rinses

1 wash

3 rinses

1 rinse

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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