All about the
Use&Care
of your
Dishwasher
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2
Product Registration........................................... 3
Dishwasher Features ......................................... 4
Operating Instructions .................................... 5 -7
Preparing and Loading Dishes ...................... 8 - 10
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .........10 - 11
Factors Affecting Performance .......................... 12
Care and Cleaning ........................................... 13
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems .14 -15
Warranty ........................................................ 16
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Thank you for choosing Frigidaire
NOTE
This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer
satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of
your new appliance.
Very Important Information—
Read Before Operating Your
Dishwasher!
We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To
ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page
to record important product information.
Normal Operating Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers—IT'SQUIETER.
Purchase date
Model number
Serial number
Your dishwasher with it’s Precision Direct Wash
System® has many enhancements to reduce it’s
sound level. still, it is normal to hear some of what is
going on inside. The wash cycles include several
instances of water entering the unit (splashing), the
wash pump running to spray water on the dishware
(motor & splashing) and the drain pump running to
discharge the dirty water and soils. Variations in the
pumping/spraying sounds are normal. During a cycle
the pump switches on and off many times, and
operation switches back and forth between wash arms
to provide the best cleaning performance.
Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability
to serve you. You can register online at
www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product
Registration Card in the mail.
PLEASEBEADVISED:Ifyoucomparethis
dishwasher to previous models, you may be
surprised at what you DON'T hear!
NOTE
Why Energy Efficient Units run long cycles: Several
factors are important to washing dishware. The energy
use of your dishwasher was reduced by applying more of
the factors that don’t use so much energy and less of the
ones that use more. As a result, you will see that the
wash cycles take longer.
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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 spray arms onto the
dishware. 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 Model.
Top Rack
NozzleandUpperSprayArm
TubGasket
Cup Shelves
BowlTines
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
MiddleSprayArm
Silverware
Basket
Bottom Rack
Glass Trap
Blade SprayTM
Overfill Protector
HeatingElement
Detergent Dispenser
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
Vent
Getting Started
1. Loaddishwasher
2. Adddetergent
3. Add rinse aid
NOTE
To customize your dishwasher to match your cabinets
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.
•
•
You will need a trim kit.
See Step 10 of Installation Instructions that came with
dishwasher for more information.
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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wash Cycle Selections
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 156°F (69°C) and will be
maintained at that temperature as needed. This option is
available in Heavy and Normal Wash cycles. Only these
sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF
requirements.
Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options
selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher
detergent and melt fatty food soils. During the main wash
and final rinse, recirculating fluid returning from being
sprayed on the dishware is continually heated. As needed,
the cycle is lengthened to assure that the fluid temperatures
critical to wash and rinse are achieved. Selection of higher
temperature options to handle heavier soils or to sanitize
dishware will result in longer cycle responses.
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 about 120°F (49°C).
NOTE
Your unit has a DishSenseTM Technology, that is used to
understand how heavily soiled the dish load is so the cycle
can be automatically adjusted to the appropriate response.
This helps to prevent energy waste. The sensor is
calibrated at the end of the cycle. For the first cycle after
power is applied (when first installed or after a power
failure) the sensor will not be calibrated and so cannot
determine the soil load. Therefore, your unit will provide a
response suitable for heavy soils on this first run after
power is restored. This will assure that whatever is loaded
will get cleaned. Energy use during this first run may be
higher than would be typical.
An indicator light will be lit at the end of the cycle only when
the Sanitize criteria has definitely been met. If the cycle is
interrupted by the opening of the dishwasher door during a
crucial part of the cycle, if there is a power failure or if the
incoming water was too cold to allow the sanitization
temperatures to be reached in the allowed time the
indicator will not be lit.
To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second
time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically
delay starting your dishwasher 1-24 hours.
Options Selections
On model with 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY START
pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS
window. A light will come on indicating the delay start
hours and will remain on until cycle starts.
Hi-Temp Wash
When the HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dish-
washer heats water in the main wash to approximately
140°F(60°C).
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle
before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL
pad. Pressing it a second time will concel the cycle and
initiate a 90 second drain.
This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher
detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more
effectively and aids in drying. The HI-TEMP WASH option
can be used with all cycles except RINSE ONLY and TOP
RACK. The HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when
the HEAVY WASH cycle is selected.
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, the next cycle
desired may be 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.
NOTE
Heated Dry/Air Dry
Use of the Heated Dry option, especially in combination with
use of a rinse agent, will enhance drying. If Air Dry is
selected the heater will be de-activated during the drying
phase of the selected wash cycle. This will slightly lower the
energy use but will increase the likelihood that the dishware
will not dry completely.
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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The DishSenseTM Technology checks the soil level on your dishes in the Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Top Rack 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.
Notallcyclesavailableonallmodels.
washing
drying
normal
wash
light
wash
top
rack
rinse
only
hi temp
wash
air
dry
delay
start
START
cancel
heavy
wash
sanitize
clean
sanitized
add rinse aid
hold to lock
1-24 hrs
Cycle Chart
Time*
Washes/
Water
(approx.)
Soil Level
To Select Cycle
Cycle
(Hours) Rinses
HeavyWash
9 gal.
Heavyand
Medium
Select HEAVY WASH and
desiredOPTIONS.
4 washes
4 rinses
2 1/4
8 imp.gal.
34 liters
For pots, pans, casseroles and
dinnerwarewith
dried-on or baked-on soils.
HI-TEMPWASHand
SANITIZEwillautomatically
beprovided.
7 gal.
2
2
2 washes
4 rinses
Light
6 imp.gal.
25 liters
gal.
7
4 washes
2 rinses
Heavy
NormalWash
For regularly soiled dishes
andsilverware.
Select NORMAL WASH and
desired OPTIONS. Selecting
HI-TEMPONorSANITIZEwill
result in a Longer cycle.
imp.gal.
6
liters
26
gal.
imp.gal.
liters
6
2
3 washes
2 rinses
Medium
Light
5
22
gal.
imp.gal.
liters
5
4
17
2 washes
2 rinses
1 3/4
gal.
4
3
2 washes
1 rinse
Extra
Light
1 1/2
1 1/4
imp.gal.
liters
13
4
3
14
TopRack
gal.
imp.gal.
liters
Light
All
2 wash
1 rinse
Select TOP RACK and desired
OPTIONS.
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed
dishes and silverware when you
do not have a full load.
gal.
imp.gal.
liters
2
2
9
RinseOnly
For rinsing dishes that will be
washed later.
1/4
2 rinses
SelectRINSEONLY.
DONOTUSEdetergent.
* Includes dry time
Child Lock Controls
NOTE
To prevent children from accidently changing the
dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the
dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing the AIR
DRY pad for 8 seconds while the door is latched. An
indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when
the controls are locked and no new selections can be
made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls,
press the same pad AIR DRY, until the indicator light goes
out.
The time remaining could suddenly increase or drop
several minutes. This means the Smart Sensor has
checked the soil level and has determined that additional
water fills are needed or that water fills can be deleted.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dish Preparation
Status Indicator Lights
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks,
etc. The continuously filtered wash fluid will remove
remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be
loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and
cups.
The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle
and remains on until the end of the main wash.
Whether heated or unheated dry is selected the DRYING
light will come on during the drying portion of the cycle.
With the exception of the Rinse Only cycle, the CLEAN light
will come on at end of cycle and remain on until door is
opened.
WhentheSANITIZEoptionisselected,theSANITIZED
light will glow when the SANITIZE cycle is finished. The
light will remain on until the door is opened. If the
dishwasher did not properly sanitize the dishes, the light
will not come on. This can happen if the cycle is
interrupted.
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
once, it is best to pre-rinse or use the Rinse Only cycle to
rinse off these food soils.
• Load racks so that large items do not preventthe
detergentdispenserfromopening.
• Checkmanufacturer's
recommendations
before washing items
inquestion.
Status Window
The STATUS window, available on some models,
indicatesthefollowingactivity:
• If the dishwasher
drains into a food
disposer, be sure
disposeris
completelyempty
before starting
thedishwasher.
1H-24H………..
CL………………
Number of delay start hours. The
last hour will count down in
minutes.
Loading the Top Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket
may vary from your model.
Close dishwasher door. The status
indicator lights will also flash to
indicatecurrentcyclestatus.
The upper rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide
variety of items including cups, glasses, stemware, small
plates, bowls, etc.
Hd or HO…..…
MINUTES…...…
Indicates a water heat delay.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed in
bottomrack.
Number of minutes left in cycle (1-
99). If cycle is longer than 99
minutes, a small light will appear in
the lower right corner and remain
on until time counts below 99.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if
placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for better cleaning
and draining.
PF………………
LO................
Appears in window when
dishwasher is first installed, or
when power has been interrupted.
HI-TEMPWASHandNOHEATDRY
indicator lights will also flash. To
clear, touch START/CANCEL pad.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other during
dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack
to block rotation of middle spray arm.
Appears in window when the rinse
aid dispenser is low and needs to
be refilled.
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