Frigidaire FDPC4221AS Use & Care Guide

All about the

Use & Care

of your Dishwasher

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Important Safety Instructions ......................2

Product Registration ...................................3

Features at a Glance ...................................4

Operating Instructions .............................5-6

Preparing and Loading Dishes ..................6-8

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Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .........9

Factors Affecting Performance ...................10

Care and Cleaning ...............................11-12

Before you Call .................................... 12-14

Notes ...................................................... 15

Major Appliance Warranty .........................16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Repairs should be done by a qualiﬁ ed

WARNING

Please read all instructions before using this

dishwasher.

For your Safety

• 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 certiﬁ ed 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 (120V, 60Hz). Use a circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if dishwasher is connected with a food 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 equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not marked dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential ﬁ re hazard.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.

technician.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after wash has completed.

• 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 for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not smoke or use an open ﬂ ame during this time.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other ﬂ ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electrical shock or injury when using your dishwasher, follow the above basic precautions ..

WARNING

This symbols will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, ﬁ re and electrical shock..

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Thank you for choosing Frigidaire

This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.

We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information.

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Purchase Date

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Model Number

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Serial Number

Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you. You can register online at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail.

NOTE

Very Important Information

- Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher!

Normal Operating Sounds

This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers - IT’S QUIETER.

Your Precision Direct Wash System dishwasher uses energy efﬁ cient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water ﬁ lls 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 upper arms spray 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.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. First, the dishwasher ﬁ lls with water covering the ﬁ lter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the ﬁ lter and down the drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of water ﬁ lls vary with the cycle being used.

Nozzle or Spray Arm

Middle Spray Arm

Lower Spray Arm

Features may vary according to model

Top Rack

Serial Label

(Located on Right)

Lower Rack

Silverware Basket

Overﬁ ll Protector

Rinse Aid

Detergent Dispenser

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).

RUN HOT WATER FAUCET NEAREST DISHWASHER UNTIL WATER IS HOT. TURN WATER OFF.

4. Close door to latch.

5. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The indicator light next to the pad will glow when selected.

6. Select desired HEAT/AIR DRY OPTION. The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

7. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

NOTE

Not all cycles and options available on all models.

Glass Trap

Heating Element

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

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 cycle will be lengthened for automatic water heating in the main wash and ﬁ nal rinse of all cycles.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Option Selections

Heat Dry

The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance. The energy required to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies per cycle; however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle.

Air Dry

De-selecting the HEAT DRY option, AIR DRY option reduces energy use and lowers cost by preventing the heating element from coming on during the drying portion of the cycle.

With this option drying may be improved by using rinse aid and opening the door slightly imediately after the cycle is complete.

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press and hold the START/CANCEL pad for 3 seconds. The light above the cycle and option selected will go out, the START/CANCEL light will remain illuminated, the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the next desired cycle.

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the HEAT DRY pad for 3 seconds while the door is latched. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press the same pad, HEAT DRY pad, again for 2 seconds until the indicator light goes out.

Wash Cycle Selections

Heavy Wash

For heavily soiled dishware, pots, pans casserole and dinnerware with dried-on or baked on soils:

• Select HEAVY WASH

• Select desired heating option (Heat Dry/ Air Dry)

Normal Wash

For daily, regular use to completey wash and dry up to a full load of dishes and silverware:

• Select NORMAL WASH

• Select desired heating option (Heat Dry/ Air Dry)

Recommended Cycle

The NORMAL CYCLE along with the heated dry option together provide the best all around performance. This cycle selection is recommended for everyday use and is suitable for a large range of both dish load sizes and food quantities remaining on those dishes.

*Status Indicator Light

The CLEAN light will come on at the end of the cycle and remain on until the door is opened.

NOTE

If the dishwasher door is opened while the unit is running, the START/CANCEL pad must be pressed and the door shut immediately to return the unit to the selected cycle and option, this must happen within 10 minutes for the unit to continue the cycle.

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