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All about the
Use & Care
of your Dishwasher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .....................2
Product Registration ..................................3
Features at a Glance ..................................4
Operating instructions................................5
Preparing and Loading Dishes ....................8
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Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents ...... 12
Factors Affecting Performance .................. 13
Care and Cleaning ................................... 14
Before You Call .......................................16
Major Appliance Warranty ........................19
A13290601 RevD (June 2019)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
P
lease 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 certied 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 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 qualied
technician.
• Do not 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 not
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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Purchase Date
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Model Number
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Serial Number
Registering your product with Frigidaire
enhances our ability to serve you. You can
register online at www.frigidaire.com or by
dropping your Product Registration Card in the
mail.
NOTE
Why Energy Efcient 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.
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.
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 efcient motors for the wash and
drain portions of the cycle you select. Each
cycle has a series of water lls 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.
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
5. Select desired OPTION (See Energy
6. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
7. To start, Press the START/CANCEL pad then
The indicator light will glow
Chart).
when selected.
Options).
when selected.
until water is at or near 120° F for optimal
performance (See Water Temperature).
Turn water off.
close the door rmly within 4 seconds.
The indicator light will glow
NOTE
Not all cycles and options available on all
models.
NOTE
Lights on the console will remain on once
the door is shut and wash cycle begins. If it
is preferred to have the lights turn off while
cycle is running see Console Lights section
for instructions.
NOTE
If the dishwasher door is opened while the
unit is running, the START/CANCEL 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.
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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 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.
Nozzle or Spray Arm
(located inside the unit)
Bowl Tines
Cup Shelves
Middle Spray Arm
Top Rack
Serial Label
(Located on Right)
Lower Rack
Silverware Basket
Lower Spray Arm
Overll Protector
Detergent
Dispenser
Rinse Aid
Features may vary according to model
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
nal rinse 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 reached to
handle heavier soil loads.
NOTE
Lights on the console will remain on once
the door is shut and wash cycle begins. If it
is preferred to have the lights turn off while
cycle is running see Console Lights section
for instructions.
Glass Trap
Heating Element
Option Selections
(available on select Models)
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats water in the main wash to
approximately 140° F (60° C).
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. HI-TEMP 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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
MaxBoost Dry
When MaxBoost DryTM option is selected,
the dishwasher extends drying time by
approximately 20 minutes. The MaxBoost
DryTMoption 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 MaxBoost
DryTM option costs pennies per cycle. You
may choose not to select the MaxBoost DryTM
option; however you may have items in your
dish load that will not be completely dry at the
end of the cycle.
TM
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 nal rinse will be raised to 156° F
(69° C). This option is available in POWER
PLUS, NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK 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 satised 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 ash 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. Press the START/
CANCEL pad to start the delay option. If the
delay option is interrupted, the START/CANCEL
pad will have to be pressed again to return to
delay option.
To cancel the DELAY START option and to
begin the selected cycle before the
delay period is over, press and hold START/
CANCEL pad for 3 seconds.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the
cycle. Press and hold the START/CANCEL pad
for 3 seconds. The light above the cycle and
option selected will go out, and the START/
CANCEL light will remain illuminated, 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, to lock the dishwasher controls
press and hold 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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 on. At the completion of
the 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............. Number of delay start
hours. The last hour
will count down in
minutes.
MINUTES.......... Number of minutes
left in cycle (1-199).
CLOSE DOOR.... Close door will scroll
one time in the status
window.
Overlay
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 lights
remain off while running, perform the following
operation: Prior to starting a cycle, press
and hold POWER PLUS and RINSE ONLY
simultaneously for approximately 8 seconds
until the corresponding lights ash. This
will turn the console lights off during cycle
operation. Simply repeat this operation to
revert back to the previous setting.
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