Frigidaire FGCD2456QW0A, FGCD2456QF0A, FGCD2456QB0A Owner’s Manual

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

Product Registrabon ................................... 3

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

Operating Instructions ............................. 4-7

Preparing and Loading Dishes ................ 8-11

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Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ,. 12-13

Factors Affecting Performance ................... 14

Care and Cleaning ............................... 15-16

Before you Call.................................... 17-19

l'4ajor Apphance Warranty ......................... 20

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When using your dishwasher, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

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 certified residential dishwashers are not

intended for licensed food establishments. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY

GROUNDED. This appliance must be connected to a ground metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-

grounding terminal or lead on this appliance. 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.

Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow

children to play in or on the dishwasher. 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. If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer,

make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.

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 fire hazard.

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.

Use care unloading the dishware when the

SANITIZE

Do not tamper with controls.

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.

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.

Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

Repairs should be done by a qualified

technician.

To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation,

remove door or door latch mechanism from any dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or

injury when using your dishwasher, follow the above basic precautions.

This symbols will help alert you to such dangers

as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Purchase Date

Model Number

Serial Number Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances

our ability to serve you. You can register online at www.frigidaire,cem or by dropping your

Product Registration Card in the mail.

Very Important Information = Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher! Normal Operating Sounds

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

Your Direct Feed 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. PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this

dishwasher to previous models, you may be surprised at what you DON T hear.

Not all cycles and options available on all your last cycle so you do not have to reset each models, time. To start the dishwasher using the same

.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................cycle and options selected on the previous wash,

The dishwasher is programmed to remember

just press the STARTpad. ....................................................................................................................

Yourdishwashercleansbysprayinga mixture of hot water and detergent through the sprayarms

against soiled surfaces. First, the dishwasher drains for a few seconds to remove soils dropped while loading, then fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of water fills varies with the cycle being used.

Features may vary according to model

Upper Spray Arm

Tub Gasket

Cup Shelves

Middle Arm

Bottom Rack

Lower Arm Filter

Rack

Silverware Basket

Detergent Serial Dispenser i Label

Rinse Aid right side of Dispenser door)

(located on

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 fight above the pad wilt glow when

selected.

6. Select desired OPTION (See Energy Options). The indicator light above the pad wilt glow when selected.

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

8. To start, press START pad.

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Property Damage Hazard

Beforestarting dishwasher be surethat the water is connected and turned on. Failure to do so may cause damage to the pump seal and result

in water leakage,

Recommended Cycle for typical

use:

The Normal cycle with its factory default options

of normal temperature and heated dry 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.

Wash Cycle Selections

Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hot water is necessary to

activatedishwasherdetergentand meltfattyfood soils.An automaticsensorwillchecktheincoming watertemperatureand, ifitisnot hotenough,

the cyclewillbe lengthenedforautomaticwater

heatinginthemain wash and finalrinseofall cycles.Thishappens even when HI-TEMP WASH optionhas not be selected.When HI-TEMP WASH isselected,an even highertemperaturewillbe

reachedtohandleheaviersoilloads.

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select SANITIZE option, the light 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 maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in Heavy and Normal 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 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).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the SANITIZE pad again. The SANITIZE light will turn

off.

Air Dry

The AIRDRYwill reducetemperature in the drying phaseof the selectedcycle. This otion will slightly decreaseenergy usagebut will increasethe likelihoodthat dishwarewill not bedry.

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Option Selections

Hi-Temp Wash Option

HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, by pressing

the WASH TEMP pad, 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.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from

1-24 hours.

To activate press the DELAY START pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUSwindow

and press START. To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the

cycle before the delay period is over, press the Cancel and then the Start pad.

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from acddently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing the AIR DRY

pad for 3 seconds. An indicator light on the lock

graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are

locked. To unlock the controls, press the AIR DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.

To Cancel a Cycle

To cancel a cycle at anytime, open the door and press the CANCEL pad until the 1 min drain feature is initiated. Close the door and the drain cycle will begin. You will hear a tone for the start and completion of the drain cycle. When the door is opened, the last cycle selected will be displayed. If desired, a new cycle can now be selected by pressinq START pad and upon closing the door the cycle will begin.

In the unlikely event the dishwasher malfunctions, the indicator may display one of the following codes: "i10" - refer to dishwasher won't run or fill and try to solve the problem "i20" - refer to dishwasher does not drain properly and try to solve the problem. If, after the check, the problem remains, or if the status window shows other error codes, contact the Frigidaire

Customer Care Center at 1=800-944 .

9044. They will be able to provide assistance in troubleshooting the problem and/or locating an authorized service technician, if needed.

Status Indicator Lights

The WASHING Light comes on at the beginning of cycle and remains on until end of cycle.

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

When the SANITIZE option is selected, and the criteria is met, the SANITIZED light will glow

and remain on until the door is opened. If the dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishes,

the light will not come on. This can happen

if the cycle is interrupted or if incoming water

temperature is below 120°F.

Status Window

1-24 .................

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MINUTES ..........

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Number of delay start hours. The last hour

will count down in minutes.

Close dishwasher

door. The status

indicator lights will also flash to indicate

current cycle status. Number of minutes

left in cycle (1-99). If cycle is longer than

99 minutes, a small light will appear in and remain on until

time counts below 99.

Level of Rinse Aid

dosage.

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