Frigidaire FDB989GFW1 Owner's Guide
Dishwasher
Use & Care
Manual
600 & 900 Series
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems . 18-20
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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.
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•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.
•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.
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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.
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Operating Instructions
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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!
Model FDB679
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.Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Wash Cycle Selections) or number of hours for delay start.
5.Select desired energy 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.
Pots & Pans
(81 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils:
•Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.
•Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.
•Select other desired OPTIONS.
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Operating Instructions
Heavy Wash
(81 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For heavily soiled dishes and silverware:
•Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.
•Select desired OPTIONS.
Normal Wash
(75 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware:
•Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
•Select desired OPTIONS.
Short Wash
(67 minutes) (1 wash, 3 rinses, dry)
(4.8 gallons) (4.0 imp. gallons) (18.2 liters) For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware:
•Turn dial to SHORT WASH.
•Select desired OPTIONS.
Rinse Hold
(4 minutes) (1 rinse)
(1.2 gallons) (1.0 imp. gallons) (4.5 liters) For rinsing dishes that will be washed later:
•DO NOT USE detergent.
•Turn dial to RINSE HOLD.
Plate Warmer
(14 minutes) (dry) (0 gallons)
For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods:
•Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
•Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
•Select HEATED DRY ON option.
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.
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
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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 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 off option, 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 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.
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.
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Operating Instructions (continued)
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Please Read Normal Operating Sounds on Page 4!
Model FDB989
Heavy Wash
(99 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters) For heavily soiled dishes and silverware.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
China/Crystal
(82 minutes) (1 wash, 4 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For lightly soiled china and crystal.
Short Wash (Both Racks)
(82 minutes) (1 wash, 4 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For lightly soiled and 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.
Short Wash (Lower Rack)
(68 minutes) (1 wash, 2 rinses, dry)
(3.6 gallons) (3.0 imp. gallons) (13.6 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes, pots, pans and silverware when you do not have a full load.
Rinse Hold
(17 minutes) (2 rinses)
(2.4 gallons) (2 imp. gallons) (9.1 liters) For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
•DO NOT USE detergent.
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.
Operating Instructions
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). Wash action will continue but the timer will not advance until the 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 except CHINA/CRYSTAL and RINSE HOLD
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Note: To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash, just press the START/ CANCEL pad.
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.
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