Frigidaire GLDB953CS0, GLDB953CB0 Owner’s Manual
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Instructions ......................... 2
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Features .............................. 3 1
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Sounds ................................ 4
Normal Operating _J
Instructions ....................... 4-6
Operating ,mR
Loading Dishes ................. 7-9
Preparing and _J
Dishwasher Dispenser _Jand Detergents .............. 10-11
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Consumer Services
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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.
Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check
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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.
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.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
Funnel Nozzle and Upper Spray
pages '\ \\
Tub Gasket .. 7,8,13 \ \ /Top Rack
page 12 _\ _ page 7,8
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Middle Spray Arm \
pages 7,9,13 \_
Lower Spray Arm \
pages 9,13 -_\
Overfill Protector
page 12
Prewash Detergent Cup
page 10
Detergent Dispenser
page 10
Rinse Aid
page 11
Serial Label
(located on right
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_ Glass Trap
side of tub)
_Bottom Rack
page 9
page 12
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 12
Heating Element
page 12
Vent F
pages
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Operating Instructions
Vent Latch
Very Important
InformationmRead Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!
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. 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.
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)
Cycle Chart
Cycle To Select Water Time* Washes/
Cycle (approx.) (min.) Rinses
Pots Pans
For pots, pans, casseroles Select POTS PANS and desired 8.5 gal. 105 2 washes
and dinnerware with OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH and 5 rinses
dried-on or baked-on soils. SANITIZE will automatically be
provided.
Normal Wash
For regularly soiled Select NORMAL WASH and desired 6.1 gal. 85 2 washes
dishes and silverware. OPTIONS. 3 rinses
Light Wash (Both Racks)
For lightly soiled and Select LIGHT WASH (BOTH RACKS) 4.9 gal. 75 1 wash
0re-rinsed dishes and and desired OPTIONS. 3 rinses
silverware.
Light Wash (Upper Rack)
For lightly soiled and Select LIGHT WASH (UPPER RACK) 3.7 gal. 65 1 wash
pre-rinsed dishes and and desired OPTIONS. 2 rinses
silverware when you
do not have a full load.
Options Selections
Hi-Temp Wash
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
dishwasher heats water in the main wash to
approximately t40°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.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
light above the pad will come on and remain
on until end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP
WASH option, press the pad a second time.
The light above the pad will turn off.
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 150°F (66°C)
and will maintain that temperature for 9
minutes. This option is available in Pots Pans,
Normal and Light (Both Racks) cycles. Only
these sanitization cycles have been designed
to meet NSF requirements.
* Includes dry time.
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.
Heat Dry/No Heat Dry Option
HEAT DRY OFF 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.
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