Frigidaire FDB641RAS2 Owner's Guide

Dishwasher

Use & Care Manual

640 Series

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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
Factors Affecting
Performance .......................	9
Care and
Cleaning .............................	10
Connecting Portable
Dishwasher ....................	11-12

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems ...13-15

Consumer Services

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

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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.

	Funnel	Nozzle
	pages
	6,13	Top Rack
	Tub Gasket	page 6
	page 10
	Middle Spray Arm	Serial Label
	pages 6,13	(located on right
		side of tub)
	Lower Spray Arm	Bottom Rack
	pages 7,13	page 7
	Overfill Protector	Glass Trap
	page 10	page 10
	Prewash	Self-Cleaning Filter
		page 10
	Detergent Cup
	page 8
		Heating Element
	Detergent Dispenser	page 10
	page 8
	Rinse Aid
	Dispenser
	page 9
	Vent
	pages
	4,14

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Operating Instructions

Vent

Latch

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.

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).

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.

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.

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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
Pots &	For pots, pans,	• Press POTS & PANS pad.	7.2 gal.		85 min.	2 washes
Pans	casseroles, and	• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.	6.0	imp. gal.		4 rinses
	dinnerware with	• Select other desired OPTIONS.	27.3	liters
	dried-on or baked-	• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
	on soils.
Normal	For regularly soiled	• Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.	6.0	gal.	78 min.	2 washes
Wash	dishes and	• Select desired OPTIONS.	5.0	imp. gal.		3 rinses
	silverware.	• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.	22.7	liters
Light	For lightly soiled or	• Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.	4.8	gal.	71 min.	1 wash
Wash	pre-rinsed dishes	• Select desired OPTIONS.	4.0	imp. gal.		3 rinses
	and silverware.	• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.	18.2	liters
Rinse	For rinsing dishes	• DO NOT USE detergent.	1.2	gal.	6 min.	1 rinse
Hold	that will be washed	• Turn dial to RINSE HOLD.	1.0	imp. gal.
	later.		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 OFF.

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

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