Frigidaire FDB641RAS2 Owner's Guide

Dishwasher

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Use & Care Manual

640 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

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Factors Affecting

Performance .......................

Care and

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

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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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 6,13

Lower Spray Arm

pages 7,13

Overfill Protector

page 10

Prewash Detergent Cup

page 8

Funnel

pages 6,13

Nozzle

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

Detergent Dispenser

page 8

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 9

Vent

pages 4,14

Heating Element

page 10

Operating Instructions

Vent Latch

Appearance may vary from your model.

Very Important Information— Read Before

Operating Y our 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 Por table/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)

W ash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Pots & Pans

Normal Wash

Light Wash

Rinse Hold

Description Time*

For pots, pans, casseroles, and dinnerware with dried-on or bakedon soils.

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

Energy Options

Hi-T emp W ash Option

To Select Cycle

• 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.

Water

(approx.)

6.0

27.3

5.0

22.7

4.0

18.2

1.2

1.0

4.5

gal. imp. gal. liters

imp. gal. liters

Washes/

(approx.)

85 min.7.2

78 min.6.0

71 min.4.8

* Includes dry time.

Rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 3 rinses

1 wash 3 rinses

1 rinse6 min.gal.

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 OFF.

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

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.

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