Frigidaire FGHD2455LB, FGHD2455LW, FGHD2455LF 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 ........................ 9-11

Dishw asher

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ............... 12

Factors Aff ecting Performance .......................... 13

Care and Cleaning .......................................14-15

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems ..16-18

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

685000600001 (September 2010)

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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 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. 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 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!

DISHWASHER FEATURES

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins by filling 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.

Cup Shelf

Middle Spray Arm

Lower Spray Arm

Upper Spray Arm

Top Rack

Tub Gasket

Serial Label

(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack

Glass Trap

Detergent Dispenser

Vent

Rinse Aid Dispenser

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

heavy wash

normal

wash

china

crystal

energy

saver

rinse

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

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.

1-24 hrs

air

washing clean sanitized

sanitize

dry

hold to lock

hi temp

wash

delay

start

START cancel

Appearance may vary from your model.

Hi-Temp Wash

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 dishwasher detergent remove food greast and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL (some models) and RINSE & HOLD. HI-TEMP 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.

Air Dry

The unit defaults to heated dry when it is started with any cycle selected. This drying uses a combination of the heated dry with rinse aid that achieves enhanced drying performance. If you prefer to only have AIR DRY for dishes, you will select AIR DRY and the unit will not energize the heating element. This will reduce energy consumption, but reduce drying perfomance.

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 60 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired cycle.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The Smart Soil Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Heavy Wash, and Normal Wash cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills 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

Heavy Wash

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

To Select Cycle

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

Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Soil Level

Heavy and Medium

Light

Water

(approx.)

8.7

7.3

33.1

5.0

4.2

18.9

gal. imp. gal. liters gal. imp. gal. liters

Time*

(mins)

150

100

Washes/ Rinses

5 washes 2 rinses

3 washes 1 rinse

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

China Crystal

For lightly soiled china and crystal.

Energy Saver

For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select CHINA CRYSTAL and desired OPTIONS.

Select ENERGY SAVER and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY. DO NOT USE detergent.

Heavy

Medium

Light

7.5

6.2

28.4

5.0

4.2

18.9

3.7

3.1

14.2

3.6

3.0

13.6

6.0

5.2

23.7

2.5

2.1

9.5

gal. imp. gal. liters gal. imp. gal. liters

gal. imp. gal. liters

125

110

105

120

* Includes dry time.

4 washes 2 rinses

3 washes 1 rinse

2 washes 1 rinse

2 washes 1 rinses

4 washes 1 rinse

2 rinses

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 8 seconds. 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 AIR DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours.

On models with 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.

To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL pad.

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