Frigidaire FDBC45BAS0, FDBC45BAB0 Owner’s Manual

600 Series

Dishwasher

Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

Instructions ...................... 4-5

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ............... 6-7

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ................ 6-9

Record All Information For Future Reference

Brand: ............. Purchase Date:

Model #:

Serial #:

(see Features page for location)

Questions?

(United States)

Factors Affecting

Performance ....................... 9

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 10

Changing

Color Panels ...................... 11

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...12-14

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................... 15

(Canada)

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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. 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.

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 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.

Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

Store dishwasher detergent and rinse

agents out of the reach of children.

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INSTRUCTIONS

@2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

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.

Tub Gasket,

page 10

Middle Spray Arm \ pages 6,7,12 \

Lower Spray Arm \ pages 7,12 \

Overfill Protector

page10

Prewash Detergent Cup \

page 8

Detergent Dispenser

page 8

Rinse Aid Dispenser

page 9

Funnel

pages 6,12

Nozzle and Upper Spray

_\ (some models)

_Top Rack

page 6

Serial Label

(located on right

/ side of tub)

Bottom Rack

_page 7

_Glass Trap

page10

_JSelf-Cleaning Filter

page10

_ Heating Element

page 10

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Vent

pages

4,5,13

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.

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. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See

Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay

start.

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See

Energy Options). The indicator will show red

when selected.

6. If using DELAY START, go to step number

7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher

until water is hot. Turn water off.

8. To start, close door to latch.

Delay Start

Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS cycle.

• 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 (available select models) will come on.

Plate Warmer (availableselect

models)

For warming dishes and serving plates before

serving hot foods:

• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.

• Select HEAT DRY ON option.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/

(approx.) (approx.) Rinses

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

dinnerware with dried- • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 27.3 liters on or baked-on soils. • Select other desired OPTIONS.

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

Wash dishes and silverware. WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses

• 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 silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 5.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

22.7 liters

Short/ For lightly soiled or • Turn dial to SHORT/LIGHT WASH. 4.8 gal. 67min. 1 wash Light 3re-rinsed dishes and • Select desired OPTIONS. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses

silverware. 18.2 liters

Rinse/ For rinsing dishesthat • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 4 min. 1 rinse Hold will be washed later. • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.

4.5 liters * Includes dry time.

Energy Options

Hi-Temp Wash Option

When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,

the dishwasher heats the water in the main

wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash

action will 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.

To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFE

Hi-Temp Rinse Option

When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected,

the dishwasher heats the water in the 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. TO turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE

OFF.

Heat Dry Option HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying

since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle.

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

portion of cycle. To speed 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.

With either option, you may see water vapor

coming from vent during the washing and/or drying portion of cycle. On some models, 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 (available on select models)

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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