Frigidaire LEDB500FEE0 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

AquaAssure TM Technology

mith SpeedClean TM

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Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

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

Preparing and

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

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents .............. 14-15

Factors Affecting

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

Care and

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

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Solutions to Common

Dishwashing Problems...17-19

Consumer Services

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

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. First, 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 Spray Arm

page 9

Adjustable Upper Rack

page 10 "

Removable High Side

Shelf
page 12

Lower Spray Arm

Overfill Protector

page 16

Detergent Dispenser

page 14

Upper Spray Arm Top Rack Blower Vent

pages 9-1 1

Removable

pages 10,11

Bowl Tines

e 10

Serial Label

located on right side

of tub)

Bottom Rack

page 11,12

Silverware Basket
page 13

Trap

page 16

g Filter

page 16

g Element

page 16

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

page 15

Operating Instructions

Appearance may vary from your model.

Very Important

InformationmRead Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!

Normal Operating Sounds

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

dishwasher uses energy efficient
Your Precision Direct Wash System®

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

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 BE ADVISED: If you compare this
dishwasher to previous models, you may be

surprised at what you DON'T hear!

Getting Started

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.

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)

The Smart Soil Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Maxx Clean, SpeedClean, Normal, Eco
Wash and Party Glasses 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 Time*

Maxx Clean

For pots, pans, casseroles

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

SpeedClean

A fast wash for lightly soiled
dishes and silverware.

To Select Cycle

Select MAXX CLEAN and
desired OPTIONS.
HI-TEMP WASH and
SANITIZE will

automatically be provided.

Select SPEEDCLEAN
and desired OPTIONS.

Soil Level Water

(approx.)

Heavy and 9.9 gal.
Medium 8.2 imp. gal.

37.5 liters

Light 7.3 gal.

6.1 imp. gal.

27.6 liters

6.1 gal.

5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

(hours)

21/4

3/4

Washes/

Rinses

2washes
6 dnses

2 washes
4 dnses

2wash

3 dnses

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes

and silverware.

Party Glasses 3.7

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed Select PARTY GLASSES 3.1

dishes and silverware when and desired OPTIONS. 14.0
you do not have a full load.

Eco Wash

For lightly soiled and Select ECO WASH and

pre-rinsed dishes and desired OPTIONS.
silverware.

Select NORMAL WASH
and desired OPTIONS.

Heavy 7.3 gal.

6.1 imp. gal.

27.6 liters

Medium 6.1 gal.

5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

Light 4.9 gal.

4.1 imp. gal.

18.5 liters

Extra Light 3.7 gal.

3.1 imp. gal

14.0 liters

6.1 gal.

Heavy 5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

Medium and 4.9 gal.
Light 4.1 imp. gal.

18.6 liters

gal.
imp. gal.

liters

2washes
4 dnses

1 3/4 2washes

3 dnses

1 1/2 2washes

2 dnses

1 1/4 1wash

2 dnses

3/4

11/2

11/2

2wash
2 dnses

3wash

2 dnses

2wash
2 dnses

Rinse Only

For rinsing dishes that wilt

be washed later.

Select RINSE ONLY.

DO NOT USE detergent.

2.4 gal.

2.0 imp. gal.

9.1 liters

1/4

* Includes dry time.

2 dnses

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

Favorite Cycle

The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to
program your preferred cycle and options into one
button. Once programmed, simply press the
FAVORITE CYCLE button followed by the START/

CANCEL pad.
To program the FAVORITE CYCLE button:

1) Select your preferred cycle and options

2) Hold the FAVORITE CYCLE button for 3
seconds

The display wilt 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.

Wash Pressure

The WASH PRESSURE option allows you to
select the desired wash pressure depending on

your dishtoad. When MAXX WASH PRESSURE is
selected, the wash pressure is increased by 30%
to provide faster and more effective cleaning.
When LOW WASH PRESSURE is selected, the

wash pressure is decreased by 30% to clean

delicate dishes without damage. MAXX WASH
PRESSURE can be used with all cycles except

RINSE ONLY. MAXXWASH PRESSURE is
automatically provided when MAXX CLEAN or

SPEEDCLEAN cycles are selected. LOW WASH
PRESSURE can be used with atl cycles except

SPEEDCLEAN and RINSE ONLY. WASH
PRESSURE may 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.
This option is available in NORMAL WASH and

PARTY GLASSES. HI-TEMP WASH is automati-
cally provided when MAXX CLEAN cycle is se-

lected.

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 PARTY GLASSES. SANITIZE is

automatically provided when MAXX CLEAN is
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.