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Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
Safety
200 & 400 Series
Instructions............................2
Features .................................3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................... 4
Operating
Instructions......................... 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ................... 8-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ............... 10-11
Factors Affecting
Performance ........................ 11
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Important Safety Instructions Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. Do not wash plastic items unless marked This symbol will help alert you to such dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Check dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and with manufacturer for recommendations, if electrical shock. not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. If the dishwasher drains into a food To reduce the risk of fire, ele
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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. Nozzle and Upper Spray Funnel (s
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200 Series Operating Instructions Vent Latch Model FDB221 Getting Started Very Important 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and InformationRead Before Loading Dishes). Operating Your Dishwasher! 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Normal Operating 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). Sounds 4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Wash Cycle Selections). This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashersITS QUIETER. 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
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200 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Heavy For heavily soiled dishes Turn dial to HEAVY WASH. 7.2 gal. 89 min.* 2 washes Select desired OPTIONS. and silverware. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Wash 27.3 liters Normal For regularly soiled Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.0 gal. 81 min.* 2 washes Wash dishes and silverware. Select desired OPTIONS.
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400 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Vent Latch Clean Delay Start Model FDB435 Before Operating Your Dishwasher Please Read Normal Operating Sounds on page 4! Getting Started Delay Start/Status Lights 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Delay Start (available on select models) Loading Dishes). Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser cycle up to 6 hours. & Detergents). Turn dial to select number of hours. 3. Add rinse aid, if neede
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400 Series Operating Instructions (continued) Wash Cycle Selections Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with model. Cycle Chart Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time Washes/ (approx.) (approx.) Rinses Pots & For pots, pans, Press POTS & PANS pad. 7.2 gal. 85 min.** 2 washes Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY casseroles, and 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses Pans* WASH. dinnerware with 27.3 liters Select desired OPTIONS. dried-on or baked- * The timer may be delayed for on soils. automa
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at on
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Bottom Rack Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation. Place plates and platters so that they do not touch. Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage. Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation. Note: Bottom rack will vary by model. Loading the Silverware Basket Mix spoons, forks and knive
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Filling the Detergent Dispenser detergent. Other types will cause The detergent dispenser has one covered and oversudsing. one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when Add detergent just before starting cycle. the door is closed. The covered cup opens Store detergent in a cool, dry location. automatically in the main wash. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. Fill to s
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Dishwasher Dispenser Factors Affecting & Detergents (continued) Performance Water Pressure Rinse Aid The hot water line to dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. reduces water spots and filming. Water Low water pressure may occur when laundry or sheets off dishes rather than forming water showers are in operation. Wait until water use droplets that cling and leave spots. is reduced before starting dishwasher. A dispenser, located ne
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Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so Burn Hazard the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air Allow heating element to cool gap is usually mounted on countertop and can before cleaning the interior. be inspected by removing the cover. This is Failure to do so can result in not part of your dishwasher and is not covered burns. by warranty. OutsideOccasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Changing Color Panels STEP 1 Cut Hazard Metal door panels are sharp and should be handled with Color Panel(s) care. Wear gloves to protect hands. Failure to do so can result in injury. Bottom Some models come with reversible door panel Trim inserts. STEP 2 To change the color panel: Spacer 1. Remove snap-on bottom trim by pulling forward. Support color panel(s) at Color Panel(s) bottom while removing trim. Slide color panel(s) downward 1/2. Side 2. Grasp top and bottom of panel(s) and
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy It may save you both time and expense. Check water hardness. For extremely hard This list includes common experiences water, it may be necessary to install a water that are not the result of defective softener. (See Detergent Chart.) workmanship or material in your dishwasher. Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely low or high temperatures. (See Food Soils Left
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the Use only fresh detergent designed for stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully. Try a different brand. warm water. Rinse thoroughly. Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or overflowing. Wipe up any
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly Removing Spots and Film If unit is hooked up to a food waste Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a Check to see if the knockout plug has been number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware removed from inside the food waste Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove disposer inle
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Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate Consumer Services payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. Dishwasher Warranty Warranty (continued) Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. Conditions 1. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may Covered have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. We authorize no one to change or make additions to this Full One Year P
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Consumer Services Dishwasher Warranty Canada For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/ WARRANTOR: retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE Frigidaire Home Products depot, or: 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE L5T 1K6 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga, Ontario This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire L5T 1K6 Home Products. Tel.: (905) 565-9200 Fax: (905) 565-0937 WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PERIOD: SERVICE DEPOT
