Frigidaire FDB989RCQ0, FDBL960BC0, FDB989RCC0, FDB989RCB0 Owner’s Manual
900 Series
Dishwasher
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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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Factors Affecting
Performance ...................... 14
Care and
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Solutions to Common
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Consumer Services
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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.
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.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with
manufacturer for recommendations, if not
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INSTRUCTIONS
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.
page 15 _ Rack
Middle Spray Arm
pages 8,11,16
Lower Spray Arm
pages 11,12,16
Overfill Protector
page 15
Prewash Detergent Cup \
page 13
\
Funnel
Nozzle and Upper Spray
pages 8,9,10
Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Rack
page 11
Silverware Basket
page 12
Glass Trap
page 15
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 15
Detergent Dispenser _page la
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 14
Vent
pages
4,6,17
Element
page 15
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Operating Instructions
Vent Latch
Very Important
InformationmRead Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers--IT'S QUIETER.
Your Precision Wash Systern_ 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.
6_
Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy
Options). The indicator light above the pad will
glow when selected.
7_
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 Water Washes/
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 6.1 gal. 1 wash
For lightly soiled china and Select CHINA CRYSTAL 5.1 imp. gal. 4 rinses
crystal, and desired OPTIONS. 23.1 liters
To Select Cycle Soil Level
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
desired OPTIONS. Medium
Heavy and
Medium
Light
Heavy
Medium
Light
Heavy
Light
(approx.) Rinses
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
7.3 gal. 2 washes
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.
32.2
liters
6.1
gal. 1 wash
5.1
imp. gal. 4 rinses
23.1
liters
4.9
gal.
4.1
imp. gal.
18.5
liters
Time*
(minutes)
115
95
105
95
75
105
85
75
85
2 washes
6 rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
5 rinses
2 washes
2 rinses
1wash
6 nnses
1 wash
3 dnses
Light Wash - Upper Rack 3.7 gal. 65 1 wash
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed Select LIGHT WASH 3.1 imp. gal. 2 dnses
dishes and silverware when (UPPER RACK) and 14.0 liters
you do not have a full load. desired OPTIONS.
Light Wash - Lower Rack
For lightly soiled or Select LIGHT WASH 3.7 gal. 65 1 wash
pre-rinsed dishes, pots, (LOWER RACK) and 3.1 imp. gal. 2 rinses
pans and silverware when desired OPTIONS. 14.0 liters
you do not have a full load.
Rinse Hold 2.5 gal. 18 2 rinses
For rinsing dishes that will Select RINSE HOLD. 2.1 imp. gal.
be washed later. DO NOT USE detergent. 9.5 liters
* Includes dry time.
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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
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