Frigidaire FFBD2407LS, FFBD2407LB, FFBD2403LW, FFBD2403LB, FFBD2407LM User Manual

All about the

Use&Care

of your Dishwasher

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

Important Safety Instructions ..............................	2
Product Registration ...........................................	3
Dishwasher Features .........................................	4
Operating Instructions .....................................	5-6
Preparing and Loading Dishes ..........................	7-9

Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ...............	10
Factors Affecting Performance ..........................	11
Care and Cleaning ...........................................	12
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems ..	13-14
Warranty ........................................................	15

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2010) (March 154811101

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

•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.

•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.

•Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

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

•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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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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 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 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!

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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. First, 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.

	Nozzle	Top Rack
Cup Shelves		Tub
(on some models)

	Serial Label
	(located on
Middle Spray Arm	Bottom
	Silverware

Lower Spray Arm	Glass Trap
	Self-Cleaning
Overfill Protector	Filter
Detergent Dispenser	Heating Element
Rinse Aid
Vent	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

*Not all cycles and options available on all models.

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 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.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Options Selections (*available on

select models)

* 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 RINSE ONLY. HITEMP WASH is automatically provided when HEAVY WASH 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.

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. You may choose not to select the HEAT DRY option; however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle.

Opening the door longer than one minute during the dry cycle cancels the selected dry program.

Appearance may vary from your model.

* Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-10, 1-24 or 2-4-6 hours depending on your model.

On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY START pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS window. A light will come on indicating the delay start hours and will remain on until cycle starts.

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.

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 RINSE ONLY pad (some models) or the NO HEAT DRY pad (some models) for 8 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 RINSE ONLY pad or NO HEAT DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.

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