Frigidaire GLDB653AS0 Use And Care Manual
Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
600 Series
Safety
Instructions ........................
Features.............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ......................
4-5
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ............... 6-7
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................
8-9
Factors Affecting
Performance....................... 9
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Care and
Cleaning ............................ 10
Connecting Portable
Dishwasher ....................
11-12
Changing
Color Panels ...................... 13
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems...14-16
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service............................... 17
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury , b urns, 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.
• 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 a v oid 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 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.
• 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.
SA VE THESE
©2001 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 w ater. The number of w ater fills
will vary with the cycle being used.
Nozzle and
Upper Spray
Top Rack
page 6
Tub Gasket
page 10
Funnel
pages
6,14
Middle Spray Arm
pages 6,7,14
Lower Spray Arm
pages 7,14
Overfill Protector
page 10
Prewash Detergent Cup
page 8
Detergent Dispenser
page 8
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 9
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 7
Glass Trap
page 10
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 10
Heating Element
page 10
Vent
pages
4,5,15
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Operating Instructions
Vent
Latch
V ery Important
Information—
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Read Before
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers—IT’S QUIETER.
Your Precision 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 .
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!
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. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See
Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay
start.
5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options). The indicator will show red
when selected.
6. For instructions on connecting the portable
dishwasher, see “Connecting and
Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible
Dishwasher.”
7. If using DELAY START, go to step number 9.
8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off .
9. To start, close door to latch.
Delay Start
Allows you to delay star ting the POTS & PANS
cycle up to 6 hours.
• Turn dial to select number of hours.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and other
desired options.
• Close door to latch. The DELAY START light
will come on.
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Operating Instructions (continued)
W ash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Cycle Chart
Description Time*
Pots &
Pans
Heavy
Wash
Normal
Wash
Short/
Light
Rinse/
Hold
For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
dinnerware with driedon or baked-on soils.
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.
Energy Options
To Select CycleCycle
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.
• Select other desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to SHORT/LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
27.3
27.3
22.7
18.2
Water
(approx.)
gal.
imp. gal.
6.0
liters
gal.
imp. gal.
6.0
liters
gal.
imp. gal.
5.0
liters
gal.
4.0
imp. gal.
liters
1.2
imp. gal.
1.0
liters
4.5
Washes/
(approx.)
81 min.7.2
81 min.7.2
75 min.6.0
67 min.4.8
* Includes dry time.
Rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
3 rinses
1 wash
3 rinses
1 rinse4 min.gal.
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. HI-TEMP WASH ON
option can be used with any cycle except
RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.
Hi-Temp Rinse Option
When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the final
rinse to approximately 140°F (60°C). This will
speed drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP
RINSE ON option can be used with any cycle
except RINSE/HOLD.
TO turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE
OFF.
Heat Dry Option
HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying
since the heating element is on during the
drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed 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.
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.
Status Indicator Lights
(available on select models)
When DELAY START option is selected, the
Delay Start light will glow as timer counts
down to begin cycle.
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper
temperature in the main wash or final rinse,
based on options selected.
CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is
complete. To turn it off, turn dial slightly until
light goes off.
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Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits,
toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash
system will remove remaining food particles.
Burned-on foods should be loosened before
loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
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 racks so that large items do not
prevent the detergent dispenser from
opening.
• Check manuf acturer’s recommendations
before washing items in question.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, be sure disposer is completel y
empty before starting dishwasher.
Loading the Top Rack
Features and appearance of racks and
silverware basket may vary from your model.
Important: Do not cover the funnel when
loading.
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
small plates, saucers and bowls.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if
placed in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may
occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for
better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch
each other during dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be
placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray
arm.
Do not cover funnel
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