Frigidaire FMD330RGS Installation Manual

Dishwasher

Use & Care Manual

18" Built-In and Portable

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Safety

Instructions ........................

Features.............................. 3

Operating

Instructions ........................

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ...............

5-6

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ................ 7-8

Factors Affecting

Performance .......................

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Care and

Cleaning .......................... 9-10

Connecting Portable

Dishwasher ....................... 11

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...12-13

Troubleshooting ............... 13

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................... 14

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Care Manual, Electrolux Home Products North America, P.O. Box 212378, Augusta, GA 30917.

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Important Safety Instructions

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

• 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.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

• Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

• Read all instructions before using your dishwasher.

• 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.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY 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.

• Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

• 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.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

• 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.

• Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children.

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Dishwasher Features

Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. Each cycle starts with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water to a level even with the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and sprayed onto the dishes. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle. The number of water fills depends upon the cycle being used.

Control Panel

Upper Rack

Upper Spray Arm

Lower Rack

Lower Spray Arm

Motor

Door Spring

Panel

Toe Kick

Leveling Legs

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

1. Check Filter (See Cleaning Filter)

2. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading

Dishes).

3. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &

Detergents).

4. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).

5. Select wash cycle (See Cycle Chart).

6. Select desired OPTIONS.

Appearance may vary from your model.

7. See page 11 for instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher.

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

9. To start, close door to latch.

CyclesCycles

Cycles

CyclesCycles

HeavyHeavy

Heavy

HeavyHeavy WashWash

Wash

WashWash

NormalNormal

Normal

NormalNormal WashWash

Wash

WashWash

LightLight

Light

LightLight WashWash

Wash

WashWash

Rinse/Rinse/

Rinse/

Rinse/Rinse/ HoldHold

Hold

HoldHold

DelicateDelicate

Delicate

DelicateDelicate

PlatePlate

Plate

PlatePlate

WarmerWarmer

Warmer

WarmerWarmer

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

For heavily soiled dishes and silverware.

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

For lighty soiled or pre-rinsed Delicate dishes.

For warming dishes and serving plates before serving hot foods.

Cycle ChartCycle Chart

Cycle Chart

Cycle ChartCycle Chart

To Select CycleTo Select Cycle

To Select Cycle

To Select CycleTo Select Cycle

• Turn dial to HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

• Select COOL DRY option.

• Turn dial to DELICATE.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Load Clean plates and dishes to be warmed.

• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.

• Press HOT DRY Option.

WaterWater

Water

WaterWater

(approx.)(approx.)

(approx.)

(approx.)(approx.)

gal.

7.0 imp.gal.

5.8 liters

36.4

gal.

5.2 imp.gal.

4.4 liters

19.8 gal.

3.6

imp.gal.

16.5

liters

0.9

gal.

.74

imp.gal.

3.4

liters

gal.

3.5 imp.gal.

2.9 liters

13.2

Time*Time*

Time*

Time*Time*

(approx.)(approx.)

(approx.)

(approx.)(approx.)

128 min.*

112 min.4.4

20 min.

80 min.*

* Includes dry time.

Washes/Washes/

Washes/

Washes/Washes/

RinsesRinses

Rinses

RinsesRinses

2 washes143 min.* 5 rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 3 rinses

1 rinses

2 washes

2 rinses

Operating Instructions continued

Dish Preparation

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and cups. It may be necessary to presoak or lightly scour firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods.

Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato-based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.

• Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the water spray from the rotating spray arm can reach soiled surfaces.

• Be sure large items do not block the detergent dispenser, preventing it from opening during the wash cycle.

• To be sure an item is dishwasher safe, read the manufacturer’s care instructions.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be

sure disposer is completely empty before dishwasher is started.

• To save energy, wash full loads.

• For best washing results, load correctly and avoid overloading.

Energy Options

Hi-Temp Wash Option

When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action will continue but timer will not advance until proper temperature is reached. The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. HITEMP WASH ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE HOLD and is not recommended for use with CHINA.

To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.

Heated Dry Option

HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of cycle.

The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will give you excellent drying results. The energy to use HEAT DRY costs pennies per cycle. You may turn off the HEAT DRY option, however you will have items in your dish load that will not be dry at the end of the cycle.

With either option, you may see water vapor coming from vent during the washing and/or drying portion of cycle. On some models, the vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying.

The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.

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