Frigidaire PLD4555RFC2, PLD4555RFC0, PLD4375RFC2, PLD4375RFC0 Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

4000 Series AquaSurgeTMTechnology

with Speed Clean 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

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Brand: Purchase Date:

Model #:

Serial #:

(see Features page for location)

Questions?

(United States)

Factors Affecting

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

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 16

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. 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.

Tub Gasket pages 9-11

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

Assembly

Removable

Versa-tray

es 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

Aid

Dispenser

page 15

Operating Instructions

4500 Series

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.

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 (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.

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!

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 wilt 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 Ultimate Scrub, SpeedClean, Normal and

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 To Select Cycle Soil Level Water Time*

(approx.) (hours)

Ultimate Scrub

For pots, pans, casseroles

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

SpeedClean

A fast wash for lightly soiled dishes and silverware.

Select ULTIMATE Heavy and 9.9 gal. 2 1/4 SCRUB and desired

OPTIONS. HI-TEMP WASH and SANITIZE will

automatically be provided.

Select SPEEDCLEAN and desired OPTIONS.

Medium

Light

8.2 imp. gal.

37.5 liters

7.3 gal.

6.1 imp. gal.

27.6 liters

6.1 gal.

5.1 imp. gal.

23.1 liters

3/4

Washes/

Rinses

2washes 6 dnses

2 washes 4 dnses

2wash

3 dnses

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes

and silverware.

China Crystal 6.1

For lightly soiled china and

crystal.

Glasses or Top Rack

For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed

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

Eco Wash For lightly soiled and

pre-rinsed dishes and silverware.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select CHINA CRYSTAL and desired OPTIONS.

Select GLASSES and

desired OPTIONS.

Select ECO WASH and

desired OPTIONS.

Heavy

Medium gal. 1 3/4 2 washes

Light 1 1/2 2 washes

Extra Light 1 1/4 1wash

Heavy 6.1

Mediumand 4.9 Light 4.1

7.3

6.1

27.6

6.1

5.1

23.1

4.9

4.1

18.5

3.7

3.1

14.0

5.1

23.1

3.7

3.1

14.0

5.1

23.1

18.6

gal. imp. gal.

liters

imp. gal. 3 rinses liters

gal. imp. gal.

liters

gal. imp. gal.

liters

gal.

imp. gal. liters

gal. imp. gal.

liters

gal. imp. gal.

liters gal.

imp. gal. liters

11/2

3/4

1 1/2

2washes 4 dnses

2 rinses

2wash

3 dnses

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

2.0

9.1

gal. imp. gal.

liters

1/4

* Includes dry time.

2 dnses

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

Wash Pressure

(available on select models)

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

your dishload. When HIGH 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. HIGH WASH PRESSURE can be used with all cycles except

CHINA CRYSTAL and RINSE ONLY. HIGH WASH PRESSURE is automatically provided when

ULTIMATE SCRUB or SPEEDCLEAN cycles are selected. LOW WASH PRESSURE can be used

with all cycles except SPEEDCLEAN and RINSE

ONLY. LOW WASH PRESSURE is automatically provided when CHINA CRYSTAL is selected. 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 GLASSES. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when ULTIMATE SCRUB 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 GLASSES. SANITIZE is automatically

provided when ULTIMATE SCRUB 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.

Heated Dry

The HEATED DRY option in combination with

rinse aid wilt enhance drying performance. HEATED DRY option is available on all cycles

except ECO WASH & RINSE ONLY. 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.

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