Frigidaire FGBD2431KW, FGBD2431KF, FGBD2431KB, 154881901 User Manual

All about the

Use & Care

of your

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

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

Dishwasher Features ......................................... 4

Operating Instructions ................................... 5 - 8

Preparing and Loading Dishes ....................... 9 -12

Dishw asher

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............... 13

Factors Aff ecting Performance .......................... 14

Care and Cleaning ........................................... 15

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems .16 -18

Warranty ........................................................ 19

154881901 (January 2012)

www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352

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

T o 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 ELECTRICALL Y 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.

• T o avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remov e 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.

Thank you for choosing Frigidare. 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.

Purchase date

Model number

Serial number Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability

to serve you. Y ou can register online at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail.

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.

If you select the Normal Cycle, twice during the cycle you will hear the wash motor going on and off at a much different cadence. The pump will pulse several times, repeatedly turning on for less than a secon and off for 10 seconds. This allows it to drive soils off the filter and into the drain while using very little water. If, after selecting the Normal Cycle, you select either the Sanitize or Hi-Temp Wash options your dishwasher will understand that a stronger wash is needed and it will not use this pulsing routine.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this dishwasher to previous models, you may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!

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 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. Features may vary by Model.

Cup Shelves

Bowl Tines

Middle Spray Arm

Lower Spray Arm

Overfill Protector

Nozzle and Upper Spray Arm

Top Rack

Tub Gasket

Serial Label

(located on right side of tub)

Silverware Basket

Bottom Rack

Glass Trap

Heating Element

Detergent Dispenser

Rinse Aid Dispenser

Vent

Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher

2. Add detergent

3. Add rinse aid

4. Select desired CYCLE. The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

5. Select desired OPTIONS. The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.

7. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

8. Close door to latch.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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. During the main wash and final rinse recirculating fluid returning from being sprayed on the dishware is continually heated. As needed, the cycle is lengthened to assure that the fluid temperatures critical to wash and rinse are achieved. Selection of higher temperature options to handle heavier soils or to sanitize

dishware will result in longer cycle responses.

NOTE

If your unit has a Smart Sensor, it is used to understand how heavily soiled the dish load is so the cycle can be automatically adjusted to the appropriate response. This helps toprevent energy waste. The sensor is calibrated at the end of the cycle. For the first cycle after power is applied (when first installed or after a power failure) the sensor will not be calibrated and so cannot determine the soil load. Therefore, your unit will provide a response suitable for heavy soils on this first run after power is restored. This will assure that whatever is loaded will get cleaned. Energy use furing this first run may be higher than would be typical.

Options Selections

Hi-Temp Wash

When the HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C).

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.

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 be maintained at that temperature as needed. This option is available in Heavy, Normal and Light Wash 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.

the water heating delay. For best results, the incoming water temperature should be about 120°F (49°C).

An indicator light will be lit at the end of the cycle only when the Sanitize criteria has definitely been met. If the cycle is interrupted by the opening of the dishwasher door during a crucial part of the cycle, if there is a power failure or if the incoming water was too cold to allow the sanitization temperatures to be reached in the allowed time the indicator will not be lit.

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.

Washing action will continue during

This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. The HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except RINSE ONLY. The HITEMP WASH is automatically provided when the 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

FGBD2431

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.

NOTE

Not all cycles available on all models.

air

hi temp

top

normal

heavy

wash

rinse

rack

only

dry

hold to lock

delay

wash

startsanitize

washing

drying

clean

sanitized

START cancel

Cycle Chart - Models without Smart Sensor

Cycle

Heavy Wash

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Normal Wash

For heavier, greasy soils and for sanitization.

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

Top Rack

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware when you do not have a full load.

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

To Select Cycle

Select HEAVY WASH and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH will automatically be provided, SANITIZE optional.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS including SANITIZE or HI-TEMP WASH.

Select LIGHT WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select TOP RACK and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY. DO NOT USE detergent.

Soil Level

Heavy to Medium

Heavy to Light

Medium to Light

Light or prerinsed

Water

(approx.)

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

Time*

(Hours)

2 1/4

1 1/4

* Includes dry time

Washes/ Rinses

4 washes 4 rinses

5 washes 2 rinses

3 washes 2 rinses

2 wash 1 rinse

2 rinses1/4

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