Frigidaire FDB836 User Manual
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Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
Model FDB836
Safety
Instructions ........................ 2
Features.............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-6
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ............... 6-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ..............10-11
Factors Affecting
Performance...................... 11
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Care and Cleaning.........12-13
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems 14-16
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service.......................... 17-18
Ver sión en español .............................. 1 7
READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS
P/N 154314302 (9704)
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 entr apment and/or suff ocation,
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.
©1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
SA VE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in U.S.A.
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Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spra y 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 12
Middle Spray Arm
pages 7,8,15
Lower Spray Arm
pages 8,9,15
Overfill Protector
page 12
Prewash Detergent Cup
page 10
Detergent Dispenser
page 10
Funnel
pages 7,15
Nozzle and Upper Spray
Top Rack
page 7
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 8
Glass Trap
page 12
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 12
Heating Element
page 12
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 11
Vent
pages
4,5,16
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Operating Instructions
Vent Latch
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 .
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 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. Close door to latch.
5. Select desired CYCLE (See Wash Cycle
Selections). The indicator light above the pad
will glow when selected.
6. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy
Options). The indicator light above the pad will
glow when selected.
7. If using DELAY START, go to step number 9.
8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until
water is hot. Turn water off.
9. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
W ash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will
vary with options selected. Hot water is
necessary to activate dishwasher detergent
and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor
will check the incoming water temperature and,
if it is not hot enough, the timer will be delayed
for automatic water heating in the main wash of
all cycles. This happens even when HI-TEMP
WASH option has not been selected. When HITEMP WASH is selected, an even higher
temperature will be guaranteed to handle
heavier soil loads.
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Operating Instructions (continued)
Pots Pans
(106 minutes) (2 washes, 5 rinses, dry)
(8.4 gallons) (7.0 imp. gallons) (31.8 liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware
with dried-on or baked-on soils:
• Select HI-TEMP WASH and other desired
OPTIONS.
Normal Wash
(94 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.
Short Wash (Both Racks)
(82 minutes) (1 wash, 4 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
Short Wash (Upper Rack)
(66 minutes) (1 wash, 2 rinses, dry)
(3.6 gallons) (3.0 imp. gallons) (13.6 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware when you do not have a full load.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the
cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the
dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the
end of the drain, select the desired cycle.
light above the pad will come on and remain on
until end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH
option, press the pad a second time. The light
above the pad will turn off.
Hi-Temp Rinse
A HI-TEMP RINSE of approximately 145°F
(63°C) will automatically be provided in the final
rinse if HI-TEMP WASH option has been
selected. This higher temperature helps speed
drying and reduce spotting.
No Heat Dry
NO HEAT DRY option saves electricity since the
heating element is off during drying portion of
cycle. When selected, the light abov e the pad
will come on and remain on until end 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 and rack.
To select heated dry, press the pad a second
time. The light abo v e the pad will turn off. Heated
dry provides faster drying since the heating
element is on during the drying portion of the
cycle. With either option, a fan circulates the air
inside the dishwasher to speed drying.
You may see water vapor coming from vent
during drying portion of 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.
Options Selections
Hi-Temp Wash
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats water in main wash to
approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action will
continue but timer will not advance until proper
temperature is reached. This increase in water
temperature helps dishwasher detergent
remove food grease and soil from dishes more
effectively and aids in drying.
HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all
cycles.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
Opening the door longer than one minute during
the dry cycle cancels the selected dry program.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to delay
starting your dishwasher for 4 hours. Press the
DELAY START pad and the light above the pad
will come on and remain on until cycle starts. To
cancel the DELAY START option and begin the
cycle before the dela y period is over, press the
START/CANCEL pad.
Note: To start the dishwasher using the same
cycle and options selected on the previous
wash, just press START/CANCEL pad.
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Operating
Preparing and
Instructions (continued)
Status Indicator Lights
When the ADD-A-DISH light is on, you can
add additional items.
The WASHING light comes on at the
beginning of cycle and remains on until the
end of the main wash.
The RINSING light will come on and remain
on during the last two rinses of all cycles.
The DRYING light indicates the drying portion
of the cycle. The light will come on when either
drying option is selected.
CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle and
remain on until door is opened.
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 completely
empty before starting dishwasher .
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