Frigidaire LGBD2431LW0A, LGBD2431LQ0A, LGBD2431LF0A, LGBD2431LB0A, FGBD2451KW1 Owner’s Manual

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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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Very Important Information--

Read 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.

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. Features may vary by series.

Cup Shelves

BowlTines

Middle SprayArm

Lower Spray Arm

Nozzle and Upper SprayArm

Top Rack

Tub Gasket

Serial Label

(located on right

side of tub)

Bottom Rack

Silverware
Basket

GlassTrap

Overfill Protector

Detergent Dispenser

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

Vent

Self-Cleaning

Filter

Heating Element

FGBD2431

FGBD2432

FGBD2451

Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher

2. Add detergent

3. Add rinse aid

4. Select desired CYCLE.The indicator light above the
pad will glow when selected.

5. Select desired 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.

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

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.

Onsomemodels,theSmartSensorchecksthesoillevelonyourdishesintheHeavyWash,NormalWash,andTopRack
Cycles.Dependingonsoillevel,thesensorwilldetermineifadditionalwaterfillsareneededtocleanthedishesorif water
fillscanbedeleted.Cycletimeandwaterusagewillvarybasedontheamountofsoilonthedishes.Cycletimewillalso
varybasedontheoptionsselectedandtheincomingwatertemperature.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

HeavyWash

Forpots, pans, casseroles and

dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils.

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes
and silverware.

Light Wash

For Lightly soiled and pre-rinsed
dishes and silverware.

To Select Cycle

Select HEAVYWASH and

desired OPTIONS.

HI-TEMP WASHwill

automatically be provided,

SANITIZEoptional.

Select NORMALWASH and Heavy

desired OPTIONS. Selecting

HI-TEMPONor SANITIZE will
result in a Longer cycle. Medium

Select LIGHT WASHand
desired OPTIONS.

Soil Level

Heavyand
Medium

Ught

Ught

Heavy

Medium

Ught

Water

(approx.)

9 gal.
7 imp. gal.

33 liters

7 gal.
5 imp. gal.

25 liters

7 gal.
6 imp. gal.

25 liters

6 gal.
5 imp. gal.

21 liters

5 gal.
4 imp. gal.

17 liters

8 gal.
6 imp. gal.

29 liters

6 gal.
5 imp. gal.

21 liters

5 gal.
4 imp. gal.

17 liters

Time*

(Hours)

2 1/4

2

2

13/4

2

1 3/4

1 1/2

Washes/
Rinses

4 washes
4 rinses

2 washes
4 rinses

4 washes
2 rinses

3 washes
2 rinses

2 washes
2 rinses

4 washes
3 rinses

4 washes

1 rinses

2 washes
2 rinses

Top Rack 3
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed Select TOP RACKand desired 3

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

RinseOnly

For rinsing dishes that will be
washed later.

OPTIONS.

SelectRINSEONLY.
DONOT USEdetergent.

13

Not all cycles available on all models.

gal.
imp. gal.

liters

2

gal.

2

imp. gal.
liters

8

1 1/4

1/4

* Includes dry time

2 wash

1 rinses

2 rinses