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ImportantSafetyInstrucbons......................2
Product Registration ................................... 3
Features at a Glance ................................... 4
Operatang Instructuons ............................. 5-7
Prepanng and Loadung Dushes ................ 8-11
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Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ....... 12 o_
Factors Affecbng Performance ................... 13
Care and Cleaning ............................... 14-15 _
Before you Call .................................... 16-18 _
Major Apphance Warranty ......................... 19 3
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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 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 (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.
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 equivalent. Check
with manufacturer for recommendations,
if not marked. Items that are not marked
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.
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Repairs should be done by a qualified
technician.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after
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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 for several minutes This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do no
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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or
injury when using your dishwasher, follow
This symbols will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock.
ThankyouforchoosingFrigidaire
This Use & Care Guide is part of our
commitment to customer satisfaction and
product quality throughout there 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.frigidaireo¢orn or by
dropping your Product Registration Card in the
mail.
Why Energy Efficient 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.
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
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Very Important Information - Read
Before Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers - IT'SQUIETER.
YourDirectFeed Wash Systemdishwasher
usesenergyefficientmotorsforthewash and
drainportionsofthe cycleyou 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.
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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. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle
Chart). The indicator light wifl glow when
selected.
5. Select desired OPTION (See Energy
Options). The indicator light will glow when
selected,
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is at or near 120°F for optimal
performance (See Water Temperature). Turn
water off.
7. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
8. Close door to latch.
Not all cycles and options available on all
models
Lights on the console will turn off once
the door is shut and wash cycle begins. If
preferred to have lights remain on see
Console Lights section for instructions.
Yourdishwashercleansbysprayingamixtureofhotwateranddetergentthroughthesprayarms
againstsoiledsurfaces.First,thedishwasherfillswithwatercoveringthefilterarea.Wateris
thenpumpedthroughthesprayarms.Soilparticlesgoacrossthefilteranddownthedrainasthe
waterispumpedout.Thisseriesofstepsarerepeatedasneeded.Thenumberofwaterfillsvary
withthecyclebeingused.
NozzleorSprayArm
(locatedinsidetheunit)
BowlTines
CupShelves Rack
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MiddleSprayArm
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Basket
LowerS
OverfillProtector
Detergent
Dispenser
RinseAid
Features may vary according to model
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. An automatic sensor will check the
incoming water temperature and, if it is not
hot enough, the cycle will be lengthened for
automatic water heating in the main wash and
final rinse of all cycles. This happens even
when HI-TEMP WASH option has not been
selected. When Ht-TEMP WASH is selected,
an even higher temperature will be reached to
handle heavier soil loads.
Lights on the console will turn off once
the door is shut and wash cycle begins. If
preferred to have lights remain on see
Console Lights section for instructions.
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HeatingElement
Option Selections (available on
select Models)
Hi=Temp Wash Option
When Ht-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats water in the main wash to
approximately 14G°F(6OcC).
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 is available
on POWER PLUS, NORMAL WASH and TOP
RACK cycles. Ht-TEHP WASH is automatically
provided when the POWER PLUS cycle is
selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
indicator light will come on and remain on until
end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH
option, press HI-TEMP WASH a second time.
The indicator light will turn off.
Heat Dry/Air Dry
Use of 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.
Sahara Dry T.
When SAHARA DR'f T" option is selected,
the dishwasher extends drying time by
approximately 20 minutes. The SAHARA DRYT"
option can be used with all cycles except
CHINA CRYSTAL, ENERGY SAVER and RINSE
ONLY. For best drying performance, also apply
an increased wash temperature by selecting
HI-TEMP WASH or even better, the SANITIZE
option.
The energy required to use the SAHARA DRY(TM
option costs pennies per cycle. You may
choose not to select the SAHARA DRY Moption;
however you may 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
indicator light will come on and remain on until
the end of cycle. The water temperature in the
final rinse will be raised to 156°F C6cJcC).This
option is available in POWER PLUS, NORMAL
WASH and TOP RACKCycles. 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 (49cC).
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
SANITIZE a second time. The indicator light will
turn off.
Favorite Cycle
The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to
program your preferred cycle and options into
one button. Once Programmed, simply select
FAVORITE CYCLE and then select START/
CANCEL.
To Program the FAVORITE CYCLE:
1. Select your preferred cycle and options
2. Press FAVORITE CYCLE for 3 seconds.
The display will flash for 2 seconds indicating
the FAVORITE CYCLE option has been
programmed. To change the FAVORITE
CYCLE option simply repeat steps one and
two above.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to
automatically delay starting your dishwasher
1-24 hours.
To start the DELAY START option, press DELAY
START until the desired delay time shows in the
STATUS window. A light will come on indicating
the delay has been set and will remain on until
cycle starts.
To cancel the DELAY START option and to
begin the selected cycle before the delay
period is over, press START/CANCEL twice.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during
the cycle. Press START/CANCEL and the
dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the
end of the drain, select the next desired cycle.
Child Lock Controls
To prevent children from accidently changing
the dishwasher cycle or starting the
dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls
by press and hold the DELAY START for 3
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
DELAY START again for 3 seconds, and the
indicator light will go out.
Status Indicator Lights
The console lights provide information about
the cycle selection and current status. During
operation, while the door is closed, these
lights will remain off and will automatically
turn on when the door is opened. At the
completion of a cycle, the clean light will come
on. The sanitization light will also come on if
that option was selected and sanitization was
achieved during the wash cycle.
Status Window
The STATUS window, available on some
models, indicates the following activity:
1H-24H .............
CD....................
MINUTES ..........
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 (1-199).
In the unlikely event that the dishwasher
malfunctions, displays the error code
"Uo'; or gives poor performance you can
call 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.
Console Lights
If it is desired to have the console remain on
while running, perform the following operation:
Prior to starting a cycle, press and hold POWER
PLUS and RINSE ONLY simultaneously until
the corresponding lights begin to flash. This
will keep the console lights on during cycle
operation. Simply repeat this operation to
revert back to the previous setting.
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Overlay
Appears in window
when dishwasher is
first connected to Power
or when power is
restored following an
interruption. To clear,
select START/CANCEL
or close the door.
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