Frigidaire PLDS999CC0, PLDB998CC0, PLDB999CC0 Owner’s Manual

900 Sedes

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Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

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

Operating

Instructions ....................... 4-7

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ................ 8-12

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents .............. 13-14

Factors Affecting

Performance ...................... 14

Care and

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

Solutions to Common

Record All Information For

Dishwashing Problems...16-18

Future Reference

Brand: ......................................................................................Purchase Date:

Model #:

Serial #:...................................................................................................................................................................

(see Features page for location)

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service .............................. 19

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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 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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

@2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

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.

page 15 _ Rack

Middle Spray Arm

pages 8,11,16

Lower Spray Arm

pages 11,12,16

Overfill Protector

page 15

Prewash Detergent Cup \ page 13

Funnel

Nozzle and Upper Spray

pages 8,9,10

Label

(located on right

side of tub)

Rack

page 11

Silverware Basket

page 12

Glass Trap page 15

Self-Cleaning Filter

page 15

Detergent Dispenserpage 13

pages 4,6,t7

.=ating Element

page 15

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.

Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy

Options). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.

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)

On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Pots Pan, Normal and Light Wash (Both Racks) 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 Water Washes/

Soil Level

(approx.) Rinses

Pots Pans

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with

dried-on or baked-on soils.

Normal Wash For regularly soiled dishes

and silverware.

Light Wash - Both Racks For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and

silverware.

China Crystal 6.1 gal. 1 wash For lightly soiled china and Select CHINA CRYSTAL 5.1 imp. gal. 4 rinses

crystal, and desired OPTIONS. 23.1 liters

Select POTS PANS and desired OPTIONS.

HI-TEMP WASH and

SANITIZE will automatically be provided.

Select NORMAL WASH and desired OPTIONS.

Select LIGHT WASH

(BOTH RACKS) and

desired OPTIONS.

Heavy and Medium

Light

Heavy

Medium

Light

Heavy

Medium

Light

9.7 gal.

8.1 imp. gal.

36.7 liters

7.3 gal.

6.1 imp. gal.

27.6 liters

9.7 gal.

8.1 imp. gal.

36.7 liters

7.3 gal. 2 washes

6.1 imp. gal. 4 rinses

27.6 liters

4.9

gal.

4.1

imp. gal.

18.5

liters

8.5

gal.

7.1

imp. gal.

32.2

liters

6.1

gal. 1 wash

5.1

imp. gal. 4 rinses

23.1

liters

4.9

gal.

4.1

imp. gal.

18.5

liters

Time*

(minutes)

115

105

2 washes 6 rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes

6 rinses

2 washes 2 rinses

1wash

6 nnses

1 wash

3 rinses

Light Wash - Upper Rack 3.7 gal. 65 1 wash For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed Select LIGHT WASH 3.1 imp. gal. 2 rinses

dishes and silverware when (UPPER RACK) and 14.0 liters you do not have a full load. desired OPTIONS.

Light Wash - Lower Rack For lightly soiled or Select LIGHT WASH 3.7 gal. 65 1 wash

pre-rinsed dishes, pots, (LOWER RACK) and 3.1 imp. gal. 2 rinses pans and silverware when desired OPTIONS. 14.0 liters

you do not have a full load. Rinse Hold 2.5 gal. 18 2 rinses

For rinsing dishes that will Select RINSE HOLD. 2.1 imp. gal. be washed later. DO NOT USE detergent. 9.5 liters

* Includes dry time.

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options Selections

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. HI-TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL and RINSE

HOLD. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided

when POTS PANS cycle is selected. 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.

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).

may remain on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket and rack.

To select heated dry, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. Heated

dry provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the

cycle. 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.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to delay

starting your dishwasher up to 9 hours or up to 6 hours (some models).

Press the DELAY START pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS window. On

models with 2-4-6 hour delay, press the pad once

for a 2-hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three times for 6 hours. A light will come on indicating the delay start hours and will remain on until cycle

starts.

To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the

cycle before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL pad.

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the

drain, select the desired cycle.

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.

No Heat Dry

NO HEAT DRY 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

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