All about the
Use&Care
of your Dishwasher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions...................... |
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Product Registration ................................... |
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Features at a Glance................................... |
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Operating Instructions............................. |
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Preparing and Loading Dishes ................ |
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Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents |
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Factors Affecting Performance................... |
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Care and Cleaning............................... |
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Before you Call.................................... |
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Notes ...................................................... |
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Major Appliance Warranty......................... |
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www.frigidaire.com USA 1-800-944-9044 |
www.frigidaire.ca Canada 1-800-265-8352 |
2016) (July A05272501Rev001 Artwork P/N:A05272501RevA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 certi• 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 no 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 fo 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 • 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.
•Repairs should be done by a quali• ed technician.
•Do no tamper with controls.
•Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after
•Use care unloading the dishwasher 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 for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do no smoke or use an open ! ame during this time.
•Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other ! ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of • 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, • re and electrical shock.
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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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ëNOTE
Why Energy Ef" cient Units run long cycles: Several factors are important to washing dishware. The energy use of the dishwasher was reduced by applying more of the factors that don’t use so much energy and less of the ones that use more. As a result, you will see that the wash cycles take longer.
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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 dishwasher with it’s Precision Direct Wash System has many enhancements to reduce it’s sound level. Still, it is normal to hear some of what is going on inside. The wash cycles include several instances of water entering the unit (splashing), the wash pump running to spray water on the dishware (motor & splashing) and the drain pump running to discharge the dirty water and soils. Variations in the pumping/spraying sounds are normal. During a cycle the pump switches on and off many times, and operation switches back and forth between wash arms to provide the best cleaning performance.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this dishwasher to previous models, you may be surprised at what you DON’T hear.
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/PAUSE pad.
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Not all cycles and options available on all models.
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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 ! lls with water covering the ! lter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the ! lter and down the drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of water ! lls vary with the cycle being used.
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Nozzle or Spray Arm |
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Bowl Tines |
Cup Shelves |
Top Rack |
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Serial Label |
Middle Spray Arm |
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Lower Rack |
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Silverware Basket |
Lower Spray Arm |
Glass Trap |
Over! ll Protector |
Heating Element |
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Detergent Dispenser |
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Rinse Aid |
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Features may vary according to model
Operating Instructions
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 OPTION (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/PAUSE pad.
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If the dishwasher door is opened while the unit is running, the START/PAUSE 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.
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 lengthend for automatic water heating in the main wash and ! nal rinse of all cycles. This happens even when HI-TEMP WASH option has not be selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an even higher temperature will be reached to handle heavier soil loads.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Option Selections
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140oF (60oC).
This increase in water temperature helps the dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with HEAVY and NORMAL CLEAN only. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when the HEAVY CLEAN 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.
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water temperature in the
! nal rinse will be raised to 155oF (68oC) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in Heavy and Normal Clean 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. Washing action will continue during the water heating delay. For best results, the incoming water temperature should be at least 120oF (49oC).
The sanitize criteria may not be satis! ed if there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120oF (49oC).
To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher for either 2-4-6 hours.
To activate delay start option for 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.
Press the START/PAUSE pad to start the delay option. If the delay option is interrupted, the START/PAUSE pad will have to be pressed again to return to delay option.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the CANCEL pad.
Heat Dry/Air Dry
Use the HEAT DRY option, especially in combination with use of rinse agent, will enhance drying. If AIR DRY is selected the heater will be de-activated during the drying phase of the selected wash cycle. This will slightly lower the energy use but will increase the likelihood that the dishware will not dry completely.
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 AIR 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, AIR DRY, until the indicator light goes out.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press the CANCEL pad and dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the next desired cycle.
Status Indicator Lights
The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of the cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash.
When the SANITIZE option is selected, the SANITIZED light will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is ! nished. If the dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishes, the light will not come on. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted. The light will remain on until the door is opened.
The CLEAN light will come on at the end of cycle and remain on until the door is opened.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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heavy |
normal |
quick |
top |
rinse |
cancel |
start |
delay |
sanitize |
air |
high |
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washing |
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Cycles
The DishSenseTM Technology checks the soil level on your dishes in the HEAVY CLEAN, NORMAL CLEAN and TOP RACK cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water ! lls are needed to clean the dishes or if water ! lls can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature.
Cycle and Option Chart
Cycle and intended use |
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Cycle |
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Drying |
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Heavy Clean |
Sanitize |
5.5 - 8.9 gal. |
1 3/4 - 2 1/4 Hours |
Recommended for pots, pans, |
Heat Dry, Air Dry |
21 - 34 L. |
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casseroles and dinnerware |
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having light to heavily soiled |
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loads. |
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Normal Clean |
Sanitize, Hi-Temp, |
3.0 - 7.2 gal. |
1 1/4 - 2 Hours |
Recommended for lightly to |
Normal; |
11 - 27 L. |
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Heat Dry, Air Dry |
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Quick Clean |
Normal |
5.1 - 5.9 gal. |
33 Mins. |
Recommended for lightly |
Heat Dry, Air Dry |
19 - 22 L. |
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Top Rack |
Normal |
3.3 - 3.9 gal. |
1 - 1 1/4 Hours |
Recommended for small loads |
Heat Dry, Air Dry |
12 - 15 L. |
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light to heavily soiled. |
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Rinse Only |
N/A |
2.2 - 2.5 gal. |
17 Mins. |
For rinsing dishware that will be |
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8 - 9 L. |
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washed later. |
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