Frigidaire FDB435RFS1 Owner's Guide
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Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
400 Series
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
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Care and
Cleaning ......................... 10-11
Changing
Color Panels ...................... 12
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems 13-15
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service.......................... 16-17
Ver sión en español .............................. 1 6
READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS
P/N 154255501 (9702)
Important Safety Instructions
• Use only detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury , b urns, 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 a v oid 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.
• 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.
• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on
door or racks of a dishwasher.
©1996 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
SA VE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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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 w ater. The number of water fills
will vary with the cycle being used.
Tub Gasket
page 10
Middle Spray Arm
pages 6,7,13
Lower Spray Arm
pages 7,13
Overfill Protector
page 10
Prewash Detergent
Cup
page 8
Detergent Dispenser
page 8
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 9
Funnel
pages 6,13
Nozzle and Upper Spray
(some models)
Top Rack
page 6
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 7
Glass Trap
page 10
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 10
Heating
Element
page 10
Vent
pages
4, 5,14
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Operating Instructions
Vent
Latch Clean
V ery 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.
Delay Start
Model FDB435
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 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.
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 y ou 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!
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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Operating Instructions (continued)
W ash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will
vary with model.
Pots & Pans
(85 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware
with dried-on or baked-on soils:
• 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.
Heavy Wash
(85 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For heavily soiled dishes and silverware:
• Press NORMAL & OTHER pad.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Normal Wash
(78 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware:
• Press NORMAL & OTHER pad.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Short Wash
(71 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:
• Press NORMAL & OTHER pad.
• Turn dial to SHORT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Rinse/Hold
(6 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.
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.
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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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 completel y
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
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray
arm.
Do not cover funnel
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