Frigidaire FDB954SDC1, FDB955SDC1, FDBB945DC1, FDBB945DC0, FDBB944CS1 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

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900 Series

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Safety

Instructions ......................... 2

Features .............................. 3

Normal Operating

Sounds ................................ 4 ................................

Operating

Instructions ....................... 4-7

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ................ 8-12

Dishwasher Dispenser :_and Detergents .............. 13-14

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Model #:

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(United States)

Factors Affecting

Performance ...................... 14

Care and

Cleaning ............................. 15

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems...18-18

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service .............................. 19

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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.

NSF certified residential dishwashers are not
intended for licensed food establishments.

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 \ \
pages 8, \ \

Tub Gasket \9,10,16 \ \

page 15

Middle Spray Arm
pages 8,11,16 -,. \

Lower Spray Arm
pages 11,12,16 \

\

\

Overfill Protector \
page 15 \

\

Prewash Detergent Cup \

page 13 \

\

Detergent Dispenser
page 13

Nozzle and Upper Spray

j Top Rack

pages 8,9,10

/ Serial Label

(located on right

/ side of tub)

Bottom Rack

J page 11

Silverware Basket
page 12

Glass Trap
page 15

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 15

Heating Element

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

page 14

Vent

pages

4,6,17

Operating Instructions

Vent Latch

Very Important

InformationiRead 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. 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!

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. Close door to latch.

5. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The
indicator light above the pad will glow when

selected.

.

Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy
Options). The indicator light above the pad will

glow when selected.
Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until

.

water is hot. Turn water off.

8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

Note: The dishwasher is programmed to
remember your last cycle so you do not have to

reset each time. To start the dishwasher using

the same cycle and options selected on the

previous wash, just press the START/CANCEL
pad.

Wash 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 HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an
even higher temperature will be guaranteed to

handle heavier soil loads.

Operating Instructions (continued)

On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Pots Pan, Normal and Light
Wash (Both Racks) cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are
needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the
amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water

temperature. Note: Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Pots Pans

For pots, pans, casseroles

and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils.

Normal Wash
For regularly soiled dishes

and silverware.

Light Wash - Both Racks
For lightly soiled and

pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.

China Crystal

For lightly soiled china and

crystal.

To Select Cycle

Select POTS PANS and
desired OPTIONS.

HI-TEMP WASH and
SANITIZE will
automatically be provided.

Select NORMAL WASH
and desired OPTIONS.

Select LIGHT WASH
(BOTH RACKS) and 32.2
desired OPTIONS. Medium 6.1

Select CHINA CRYSTAL
and desired OPTIONS.

Soil Level

Heavy and
Medium

Light

Heavy

Medium 7.3 gal. 95 2 washes

Light 75 2 washes

Heavy

Light 4.9

Water

(approx.)

9.7 gal.

8.1 imp. gal.

36.7 liters

7.3 gal.

6.1 imp. gal.

27.6 liters

8.5 gal.

7.1 imp. gal.

32.2 liters

6.1 imp. gal. 4 rinses

27.6 liters

4.9 gal.

4.1 imp. gal.

18.5 liters

8.5 gal.

7.1 imp. gal.
liters

gal.

5.1

imp. gal.
liters

23.1
gal.

4.1

imp. gal.
liters

18.5

6.1

gal.

5.1

imp. gal.
liters

23.1

Time*

(minutes)

115

95

1O5

105

85

75

85

Was hes/

Rinses

2 washes

6 rinses

2 washes
4 rinses

2 washes
5 rinses

2 rinses

1 wash

6 rinses

1 wash

4 rinses

1 wash
3 rinses

1 wash

4 rinses

Light Wash - Upper Rack
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed

dishes and silverware when
you do not have a full load.

Light Wash - Lower Rack
For lightly soiled or

pre-rinsed dishes, pots,
pans and silverware when

you do not have a full load.

Rinse Hold

For rinsing dishes that will

be washed later.

Select LIGHT WASH
(UPPER RACK) and

desired OPTIONS.

Select LIGHT WASH
(LOWER RACK) and

desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE HOLD.
DO NOT USE detergent.

3.7

3.1

14.0

3.7

3.1

14.0

2.5

2.1

9.5

gal.

imp. gal.
liters

gal.

imp. gal.
liters

gal.
imp. gal.

liters

65

65

18

* Includes dry time.

1 wash

2 rinses

1 wash
2 rinses

2 rinses

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

Hi-Temp Wash

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats water in the main wash to

approximately 140°F (60°C).
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 except CHINA CRYSTAL and RINSE

HOLD. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided
when POTS PANS cycle is selected.

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
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.

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above

the pad will come on and remain on until end of

cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will
be raised to 155°F (68°C) and will maintain that

temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available

in Pots Pans, Normal and Light (Both Racks)
cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have been

designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper
water temperature is reached. Washing action will

continue during the water heating delay. For best
results, the incoming water temperature should be
at least 120°F (49°C).

The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is
an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the

incoming water temperature is below 120°F
(49°C).

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 above the pad will turn off. Heated

dry provides faster drying since the heating
element is on during the drying portion of the

cycle.
You may see water vapor coming from the vent

during the drying portion of cycle. The vent is

closed during washing to hold moisture and sound

inside. The vent opens during the last few minutes
of the final rinse and remains open for drying. The

drying option may be changed at any time during

the cycle and affects only the drying period.
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 up to 9 hours or up to 6

hours (some models).
Press the DELAY START pad until the desired

delay time shows in the STATUS window. On
models with 2-4-6 hour delay, press the pad once

for a 2-hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three
times for 6 hours. A light will come on indicating

the delay start hours and will remain on until cycle
starts.

To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the
cycle before the delay period is over, press the

START/CANCEL pad.

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.

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a
second time. The light above the pad will turn off.

No Heat Dry

NO HEAT DRY option saves electricity since the
heating element is off during drying portion of
cycle. When selected, the light above 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