Frigidaire FDB641RAB2, FDP641RAS1, FDB641RAS1, FDB641RAB1 Owner’s Manual

gsc &

640 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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Factors Affecting

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

Care and

Cleaning ............................. l0

Connecting Portable

Dishwasher .................... 11-12

Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems...13-15

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service .............................. 16

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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.

• Use care unloading the dishware when the
SANITIZE option has been selected.

Contents may be hot to the touch
immediately after the end of cycle.

• Water vapor from the vent may be hot to

the touch when the SANITIZE option has

been selected. Use care and do not let
small children play around or touch the vent

area of the dishwasher.
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

Printed in U.S.A.

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

pages

Tub Gasket

6,13

page 10

Top Rack

page 6

Middle Spray Arm

pages 6,13

Lower Spray Arm

pages 7,13

Overfill Protector

page 10

Prewash
Detergent Cup

page 8

Detergent Dispenser

page 8

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

page 9

Serial Label
(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack
page 7

Glass Trap
page 10

Sel#Cleaning Filter

page 10

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Heating Element

page 10

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Vent

pages
4,14

Operating Instructions

Vent Latch

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Appearance may vary from your model.

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 upper 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).
The indicator will show red when selected.

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See

Energy Options). The indicator will show
red when selected.

6. Turn dial clockwise to selected cycle.

7. For instructions on connecting the portable
dishwasher, see "Connecting and

Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible
Dishwasher."

8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher

until water is hot. Turn water off.

9. To start, close door to latch.

Status Indicator Light

(available on select models)

The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is

being extended to heat water to proper

temperature in the main wash.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare

this dishwasher to previous models, you

may be surprised at what you DON'T
hear!

Plate Warmer

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.

Cycle Chart

Cycle Description To Select Water Time* Washes/

Cycle (approx.) (approx.) Rinses

Pans

Normal

Wash

Light

Wash

Rinse
Hold

For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
dinnerware with

dried-on or baked-
on soils.

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.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.

• Select other desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.

• Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.

Select desired OPTIONS.
Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.

DO NOT USE detergent.

Turn dial to RINSE HOLD.

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

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 &

78 min.

71 min.

6 min.

* Includes dry time.

2 washes

4 rinses

2 washes

3 rinses

1 wash
3 rinses

1 rinse

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 washing and/
or drying portion of the 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.

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

the heating element is off during the drying

portion of cycle. To speed the drying process,

open the door slightly after the cycle is