Frigidaire FDB635RBS0, FDB635RBQ0, FDB635RBB0 Owner’s Manual

600 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 ................ 6-9

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Factors Affecting

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

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.

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.

Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children.

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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 water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used.

Funnel Nozzle and Upper Spray pages (some models)

Tub Gasket 6,11 Rack

page 10 page 6

Middle Spray Arm

pages 6,7,11

Lower Spray Arm pages 7,11

Overfill Protector

page 10

pagePrewash8Detergent Cup_

Detergent Dispenser page 8

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 9

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

4,5,12

Operating Instructions

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. 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. Ifyou 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!

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. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay

start.

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See

Energy Options). The indicator will show red

when selected.

6. If using DELAY START, go to step number

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

8. To start, close door to latch.

Delay Start

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS cycle.

• Turn dial to select number of hours.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and

other desired options.

• Close door to latch. The DELAY START light (available select models) will come on.

Plate Warmer (availableselect

models)

For warming dishes and serving plates before

serving hot foods:

• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.

• Select HEAT DRY ON option.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/

(approx.) (approx.) Rinses

Pots & For pots, pans, • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 81 min. 2 washes Pans casseroles, and WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

dinnerware with dried- • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 27.3 liters on or baked-on soils. • Select other desired OPTIONS.

Heavy For heavily soiled • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 81 min. 2 washes

Wash dishes and silverware. WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

• Select desired OPTIONS. 27.3 liters

Normal For regularly soiled • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.0 gal. 75 min. 2 washes

Wash dishes and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 5.0 imp.gal. 3 rinses

22.7 liters

Light For lightly soiled or • Turn dial to LIGHT WASH. 4.8 gal. 67 min. 1 wash

pre-rinsed dishes and • Select desired OPTIONS. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

silverware. 18.2 liters

Rinse/ For rinsing dishes that • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 4 min. 1 rinse Hold will be washed later. • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.

4.5 liters * Includes dry time.

Energy Options

Hi-Temp Wash Option

When HI-TEMP WASH ON 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 detergent to clean food grease

and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON option can be used with any cycle except

RINSE/HOLD.

To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFR

Hi-Temp Rinse Option

When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the final

rinse to approximately 140°F (60°C). This will speed drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP

RINSE ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE/HOLD.

TO turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE

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Heat Dry Option

HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the

drying portion of cycle.

HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since

the heating element is off during the drying

portion of 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. With either option, you may see water vapor

coming from vent during the washing and/or drying portion of cycle. On some models, 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.

Status Indicator Lights (available on select models)

When DELAY START option is selected, the Delay Start light will glow as timer counts

down to begin cycle. The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is

being extended to heat water to proper

temperature in the main wash or final rinse,

based on options selected. CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is

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

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