Frigidaire FDBC56BAS1, FDBC56BAB1, FDBC45BAS1, FDBC45BAB1, FDB658RAC1 Owner’s Manual
Dishwasher
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Safety
Instructions ......................... 2
Features .............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................ 4
Operating
Instructions ....................... 4-6
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ................. 6-8
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................ 9-10
Factors Affecting
Performance ...................... lo
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Care and
Cleaning ............................. ll
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems...12-14
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service .............................. 15
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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.
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
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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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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 Nozzle and Upper Spray
pages (some models)
Tub Gasket 7,12 Rack
page 11 page 7
Middle Spray Arm
pages 7,12
Lower Spray Arm
pages 8,12
Overfill Protector
page 11
pagePrewash9Detergent Cup_
Detergent Dispenser
page 9
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 10
Serial Label
located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 8
Trap
page 11
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 11
Heating Element
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page 11
Vent
pages
4,6,13
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 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.
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
8.
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.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models, you
may be surprised at what you DON'T
hear!
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
Pots &
Pans
Description
For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
dinnerware with dried-
on or baked-on soils.
To Select Cycle
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.
• Select other desired OPTIONS.
Water
(approx.)
7.2 gal.
6.0 imp. gal.
27.3 liters
Time*
(approx.)
82 min.
Washes/
Rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
Heavy
Wash
Normal
Wash
Light
Wash
Rinse/
Hold
For heavily soiled
dishes and silverware.
For regularly soiled
dishes and silverware.
For lightly soiled or
pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
For rinsing dishes that
will be washed later.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
(Models with SANITIZE option, select
SANITIZE OFF and HEAT DRY OFF.)
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
Sanitize Option (available select
models)
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select
the SANITIZE ON option. 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, Heavy, Normal and
Light cycles. The cycle time will be extended
until the proper water temperature is reached.
7.2 gal.
6.0 imp. gal.
27.3 liters
6.0 gal.
5.0 imp. gal.
22.7 liters
4.8 gal.
4.0 imp. gal.
18.2 liters
1.2 gal.
1.0 imp. gal.
4.5 liters
82 min.
76 min.
69 min.
4-12 min.
* Includes dry time.
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
3 rinses
1 wash
3 rinses
1 rinse
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).
Hi-Temp Rinse Option (available
select models)
When I-II-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. I-II-TEMP
RINSE ON option can be used with any cycle
except RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select I-II-TEMP RINSE OFF.
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