Frigidaire FPHD2481KF1, FPHD2481KF0 Owner’s Manual

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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:

Useyour 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.

° NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended

for licensed food establishments.

DISHWASHERMUSTBEELECTRICALLYGROUNDED.
Readthe Installation Instructions for details.

• This dishwasher isdesigned 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.

° Toavoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove door or

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

• Keepyoung children and infants away from dishwasher
when it isoperating.

• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or

racks of a dishwasher.
Useonly 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 afood disposer, make sure
disposer iscompletely empty before running dishwasher.

• Repairsshould be done by aqualified technician.

• Do not tamper with controls.

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

• Usecare 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. Usecare
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. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE.If
hot water system has not been usedfor 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
GASIS FLAMMABLE.Do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

• Do not store or usecombustible materials, gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

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Dishwasher!

Normal Operating Sounds

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

Your Precision Direct 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.

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The next sound you will hear is the splashing water as

it enters the tub. Then the lower arm rotates and
circulates water. This is followed by a pause and a

slightly different sound as the upper arms spray water.

If you listen closely, you will hear the change in sound
as the wash action switches from one arm to the

other.

PLEASE BEADVISED: If you compare this
dishwasher to previous models, you may be
surprised at what you DON'T hear!

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces.
Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills 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.

Tub Gasket

Middle SprayArm

Adjustable Upper Rack

Removable High

Side Shelf

Lower Spray Arm

Overfill Protector

Detergent Dispenser

Blower Vent

Assembly Removable

Versa-tray

Bowl Tines

Serial Label

(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack

Silverware Basket

Glass Trap

Self-Cleaning Filter

Heating Element

Upper Spray Arm

Top Rack

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Rinse Aid
Dispenser

Getting Started

Options Selections

1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading
Dishes).

2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &
Detergents).

3. Add rinse aid (See Rinse Aid).

4. Select desired CYCLE(See Cycle Chart). The
indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The
indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

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

7. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.

8. Close door to latch.

programmed to remember your last cycle

!soyou do not have to reset each time. To start the dishwasher
!usingthe same cycle and options selected on the previous

:wash,just press the START/CANCELpad.

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.

Wash Pressure

The WASH PRESSUREoption allows you to select the
desired wash pressure depending on your dishload. When
HIGH WASH PRESSUREisselected, the wash pressure is
increased by 30% to provide faster and more effective
cleaning. When LOW WASH PRESSUREis selected, the
wash pressure is decreased by 30% to clean delicate dishes
without damage. HIGH WASH PRESSUREcan be used with
all cycles except CHINA CRYSTALand RINSEONLY. HIGH
WASH PRESSUREisautomatically provided when POWER
PLUSor QUICK CLEAN cycles are selected. LOW WASH
PRESSUREcan be used with all cycles except QUICK CLEAN
and RINSEONLY. LOW WASH PRESSUREis automatically
provided when CHINA CRYSTAL(TOP RACK) isselected.
WASH PRESSUREmay be selected before the wash cycle is
started, or anytime during the wash cycle.

Hi-Temp Wash

When HI-TEMP WASH option isselected, 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. This option is

available in NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK. HI-TEMP WASH
is automatically provided when POWER PLUScycle is

selected.

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the

SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad
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) assuring bacteria is destroyed. This option is
available in NORMAL WASH and TOP RACK. SANITIZE is

automatically provided when POWER PLUSis selected.
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 pad a second
time. The light above the pad will turn off.

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press

START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90
second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired
cycle.

When an option is selected, the light above the

pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle.
To turn off the option, press the pad a second

time. The light above the pad will turn off.

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 DELAY

START pad (some models) or the AIR DRY pad (some

models) 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 the DELAY START

pad or AIR DRY pad until the indicator light goes out.

Heat Dry

The HEATED DRY option in combination with rinse aid will
enhance drying performance. HEATED DRYoption is
available on all cycles except ENERGYSAVER& RINSE

ONLY.
You may see water vapor coming from the vent during the

drying portion of cycle. The vent is closed during washing to
hold moisture and sound inside. The vent opens during the
last few minutes of the final rinse and remains open for
drying. The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying period.

Opening the door longer than one minute during the dry
cycle cancels the selected dry program.

Sahara Dry

When the SAHARA DRYoption is selected, the
dishwasher increases the temperature of the final rinse
and extends drying time by approximately twenty
minutes. The SAHARA DRYoption can be used with all
cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL, ENERGYSAVER AND
RINSE ONLY. For best drying performance, select Hi-
Temp Wash and/or sanitize. This will increase the
temperture during the wash cycle to improve drying.

The energy required to use the SAHARA DRYoption
costs pennies per cycle. You may choose not to select
the SAHARA DRYoption; however you may have items in
your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end

of the cycle.

Delay Start

The DELAY STARToption 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.