Frigidaire FDB989GFC2, FDB679GFC5 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

600 & 900 Series

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Safety

Instructions ............................ z

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

Normal Operating

Sounds ................................ 4,6

Operating

Instructions ......................... 4-9

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Preparing and

Loading Dishes ................. 9-14

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ............... Is.I 6

Factors Affecting

Performance ........................ t6

Care and

Cleaning ............................... 17

Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems .... 18-zo

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ........................... 21-22

Version en espafiol ................................. 21

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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.

• Dispose of discarded appliance and

shipping or packing material properly.

• 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.

• 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
(}AS 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

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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

10,1 I,I

Tub GasEet Top Race
page 17 pages 10,11,12

Nozzle and Upper Spray

Middle Spray Arm
pages 10,13,18

pages 13,14,1

Lower Spray Arm _

Overfill
page 17

Prewash Detergent
Cup

page 15

Detergent Dis

page I S

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

page 16

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\ page 17

Serial Label

(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom RacE
pages 13

;lass Trap

page 17

_aning Filter

page 17

Element

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Vent

pages

4-6,8, 19

Operating Instructions

Vent Latch

HI-TEMPWASH H_T_MP RINS_ HEATEOORY

ON OH ON OFF OH OFF

PRECiSiON WASH SYSTEM = ULTRA QUIET Ill

Very 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 t.

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Model FDB679

4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle
Chart) or number of hours for delay start.

5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy
Options).

6. If using DELAY START, go to step number 8.

7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.

8. To start, close door to latch.

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 ON option has not been selected. When

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

heavier soil loads.

Delay Start

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS
cycle up to 6 hours.

• Turn dial to select number of hours.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and other
desired options.

• Close door to latch. The DELAY START light

will come on.

Getting Started

1. Load dishwashers (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).

2. Acid detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
& Detergents).

3. Acid rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).

Plate Warmer

For warming dishes and serving plates before

serving hot foods:

• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PIATE WARMER.

• Select HEATED DRY ON option.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Cycle Chart

Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/

(approx.) (approx.) Rinses

Pots & For pots, pans, • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/ 7.2 gal. 81 min.* 2 washes
Pans casseroles, and ttEAVY WAStt. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

dinnerware with • Select ttI-TEMP WASII ON 27.3 liters
dried-on or baked- option.

on soils. • Select other desired OPTIONS.

Heavy For heavily soiled • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/ 7.2 gal. 81 min.* 2 washes

Wash dishes and ttEAVY WAStt. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 27.3 liters

Normal For regularly soiled • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.0 gal. 75 min.*" 2 washes

Wash dishes and • Select desired OPTIONS. 5.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

silverware. 22.7 liters

Short For lightly soiled or • Turn dial to SttORT WASIt. 4.8 gal. 67 min.* 1 wash

Wash pre-rinsed dishes • Select desired OPTIONS. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

and silverware. 18.2 liters

Rinse/ For rinsing dishes ° DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 4 min. 1 rinse
Hold that will be washed ° Turn dial to RINSE_tOLD. 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 water in main wash to
approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action will

continue but tinter 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 front dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON option
can be used with any cycle except RINSE HOLD

and PLATE WARMER.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.

Hi-Temp Rinse Option

When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected,

the dishwasher heats water in final rinse to
approximately 140°F (60°C). This will speed

drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP RINSE
ON option can be used with any cycle except

RINSE HOLD and PLATE WARMER.
To turn offoption, select HI-TEMP RINSE OFF.

Heated Dry Option

HEATED DRY ON option provides faster drying
since the heating element is on during the
drying portion of cycle.

HEATED DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off"during drying

portion of cycle. With either option, a fan
circulates air inside the dishwasher to speed

drying. You may wish to open the door slightly
after the cycle is complete since some water

droplets may remain on door and tub and in
areas where dishes touch silverware basket and

rack.

With either option, you may see water vapor

coming front 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.

Status Indicator Lights

When DELAY START option is selected, the

DELAY START light will glow as timer counts
down to begin cycle.

The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper

temperature in the main wash or final rinse,
based on options selected.

CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is
complete. To turn it off, turn dial slightly until

light goes off'.

Operating Instructions (continued)

POTS HEAVY NORMAL CHINA/ 8OTH UPPER LOWER RINSE HI-TEMP NOI{EAT DELAy

Very 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 rob. 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!

Latch

Model FDB989

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.

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.

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)

Cycle Chart

Cycle Description To Start Water Time Washes/

(approx.) (approx.) Rinses

Pots & Pans For pots, pans, casseroles • Select POTS PANS, 8.4 gal. 106 min.* 2 washes

and dinnerware with ItI-TEMP WAStt and 7.0 imp. gal. 5 rinses
dried-on or baked-on other desired 31.8 liters

soils. OPTIONS.

Heavy Wash For heavily soiled dishes • Select ttEAVY WASIt 7.2 gal. 99 min.* 2 washes

and silverware, and desired OPTIONS. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

27.3 liters

Normal For regularly soiled • Select NORMAL WASII 7.2 gal. 94 min.* 2 washes

Wash dishes and silverware, and desired OPTIONS. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

27.3 liters

China For lightly soiled china • Select CItINA/ 6.0 gal. 82 min.* 1 wash
Crystal and crystal. CRYSTAL and desired 5.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

OPTIONS. 22.7 liters

Short Wash For lightly soiled and • Select SItORT WAStt/ 6.0 gal. 82 rain.* 1 wash
(Both Racks) pre-rinsed dishes and BOTtt RACKS and 5.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

silverware, desired OPTIONS. 22.7 liters

Short Wash For lightly soiled or • Select SIIORT WAStt/ 3.6 gal. 66 min.* 1 wash
(Upper Rack) pre-rinsed dishes and UPPER RACK and 3.0 imp. gal. 2 rinses

silverware when you do desired OPTIONS. 13.6 liters
not have a full load.

Short Wash For lightly soiled dishes • Select SttORT WAStt/ 3.6 gal. 68 min.* 1 wash
(Lower Rack) or pre-rinsed dishes, pots, LOWER RACK and 3.0 imp. gal. 2 rinses

pans and silverware when desired OPTIONS. 13.6 liters
you do not have a full

load.

Rinse Hold For rinsing dishes that ° Select RINSE ttOLD. 2.4 gal. 17 min. 2 rinses

will be washed later. ° DO NOT USE 2.0 imp. gal.

detergent. 9.1 liters

• Includes dry time.

Options Selections

Hi-Temp Wash

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the

dishwasher heats the 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 Rinse

A HI-TEMP RINSE of approximately 145°F

(63°C) will automatically be provided in the

final rinse on POTS PANS, HEAVY WASH,
NORMAL WASH and SHORT WASH (BOTH
RACKS), if HI-TEMP WASH option has been

selected. This higher temperature helps speed
drying and reduce spotting.

When HI-TEMP WASH 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.

Operating Instructions (continued)

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 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. With either option, a fan
circulates the air inside the dishwasher to

speed drying.

You may see water vapor coming from the vent

during the dying portion of the 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.

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.

The CLEAN light will come on at end of cycle

and remain on until door is opened.

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.
Press the DELAY START pad until the desired

delay time shows in the STATUS window.
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.

Note: To start the dishwasher using the
same cycle and options selected on the

previous wash, just press the START/
CANCEL pad.