Frigidaire PLD3461RDC1, PLD3461RDC0, PLD3460RDC0, GSB6400NDS0, GSB6400NDQ0 Owner’s Manual

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Dishwasher

3000 Series with SpeedClean Technology

Safety

Instructions ........................ 2

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

Normal Operating

Sounds ............................... 4 ................................

Operating

Instructions ...................... 4-8

Preparing and

Loading Dishes .............. 9-13

Record All Information For Future Reference

Brand: Purchase Date:

Model #:

Serial #:

(see Features page for location)

Questions?

(United States)

Dishwasher Dispenser _and Detergents .............. 14-15

Factors Affecting

Performance ..................... 15

Care and

Cleaning ............................ is

Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems...17-19

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................. 20

(Canada)

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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:

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.

• 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 (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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with

manufacturer for recommendations, if not

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Dishwasher Features

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.

Upper Spray Arm

Tub Gasket

Middle Spray Arm Bowl Tines

page 9 page 10

Adjustable Upper Rack

page 10 \

Removable High Side

Shelf

page 12

Lower Spray Arm

Overfill Protector page 16

Detergent Dispenser_

page 14

Top Rack Removable

pages 9-11 Versa-tray

pages 10,1 1

located on right side

of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 11,12

Silverware Basket page 13

page 16

Label

Trap

g Filter

g Element

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

page 15

Vent

pages 4,18

Operating Instructions

....

Very Important

InformationlRead Before

Operating Your 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.

Appearance may vary from your model.

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.

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

middle arm sprays water. If you listen closely,

you will hear the change in sound as the wash action switches from one arm to the other.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this

dishwasher to previous models, you may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: 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.

Operating Instructions (continued)

On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Ultimate Scrub, Normal and

Econo 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. Note: Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Ultimate Scrub For pots, pans, casseroles

and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Normal Wash For regularly soiled dishes

and silverware.

Econo Wash For lightly soiled and

pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

Speed Clean

A fast wash for regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

China Crystal

For lightly soiled china and

crystal.

To Select Cycle Water Time*

SCRUB and desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH and

SANITIZE will 6.3 automatically be provided. 28.5

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select ECONO WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select SPEED CLEAN and desired OPTIONS.

Select CHINA CRYSTAL and desired OPTIONS.

Soil Level

(approx.) (minutes)

Heavy and Medium

Light 7.5 gal.

Heavy

Medium gal. 95 2 washes

Light 83 2 washes

Heavy

Mediumand Light

9.9 gal.

8.2 imp. gal.

37.5 liters

imp. gal. liters

7.3

gal.

6.1

imp. gal. liters

27.6

6.1

5.1

imp. gal. 3 rinses liters

23.1

4.9

gal.

4.1

imp. gal.

18.5

liters

6.1

gal.

5.1

imp. gal.

23.1

liters

4.9

gal.

4.1

imp. gal.

18.6

liters

5.3

gal.

4.4

imp. gal. liters

20.1

6.1

gal.

5.1

imp. gal.

23.1

liters

127Select ULTIMATE

1O5

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes

6 rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

2 rinses

3 wash 2 rinses

2 wash 2 rinses

2 wash

3 rinses

Upper Rack

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed

dishes and silverware when you do not have a full load.

Lower Rack For lightly soiled or

pre-rinsed dishes, pots, pans and silverware when

you do not have a full load.

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that will

be washed later.

Select UPPER RACK and desired OPTIONS.

Select LOWER RACK and desired OPTIONS.

Select RINSE ONLY. DO NOT USE detergent.

3.7

3.1

14.0

3.7

3.1

14.0

2.4

2.0

9.1

gal.

imp. gal. liters

gal.

imp. gal. liters

gal. imp. gal.

liters

* Includes dry time.

2 wash

1 rinses

2 wash 1 rinses

2 rinses

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

Favorite Cycle

The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to program your prefered cycle and options into one

button. Once programed, simply press the FAVORITE CYCLE button followed by the

START/CANCEL pad to To program the FAVORITE CYCLE button:

1) Select your prefered cycle and options

2) Hold the favorite button for 3 seconds The display will flash for 2 seconds indicating the

FAVORITE CYCLE option has been programmed. To change the FAVORITE CYCLE option simple

repeat steps one and two above.

Turbo Boost

The TURBO BOOST option overrides the normal cycle speed and adjusts to the maximum wash

speed. This option is recommended when there is a heavy soiled load. TURBO BOOST can be

used with ULTIMATE SCRUB, NORMAL WASH, and ECONO WASH cycles. TURBO BOOST

may be selected before the wash cycle is started or anytime during the wash cycle.

Wash Silencer

The WASH SILENCER option overides normal cycle speed and adjusts to the quietest cycle

speed. This option can be used with NORMAL WASH, ECONO WASH, UPPER RACK, and

LOWER RACK cycles. WASH SILENCER can be selected before the wash cycle is started, or

anytime during the wash cycle.

Hi-Temp Wash

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 dishwasher detergent remove food grease 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 ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when ULTIMATE SCRUB cycle 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 Ultimate

Scrub, Normal and Econo 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 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.

No Heat Dry

NO HEAT DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during drying portion of

cycle. When selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To

speed the drying process, open the door slightly

after the cycle is complete. Some water droplets may remain on door and tub and in areas where

dishes touch silverware basket and rack.

To select heated dry, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. Heated dry

provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the cycle.

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.

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.

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