Frigidaire FDB1100RHQ2 User manual

Dishwasher
1500 Series with Fully Electronic Control
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Safety
Instructions .................................. 2
Operating Instructions .............. 3
Dishwasher Features ................. 4
Preparing and Loading
Dishes ........................................... 5
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ............................ 6
Care and
Cleaning ......................................... 7
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service ................................. 8
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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.
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Operating Instructions
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Appearance may vary from your model.
Cycle Chart
Cycle To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/
(approx.) (minutes) Rinses
104Pots & Pans
For pots, pans, casseroles
and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils.
Normal Wash
For regularly soiled dishes
and silverware.
Eco Wash
For lightly soiled and
pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
Upper Rack
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed
dishes and silverware when
you do not have a full load.
Rinse Only
For rinsing dishes that will
be washed later.
Select POTS & PANS and
desired OPTIONS. HI-TEMP
WASH and SANITIZEwill
automatically be provided.
Select NORMAL WASH
and desired OPTIONS.
Select ECO WASH and
desired OPTIONS.
Select UPPER RACK and
desired OPTIONS.
Select RINSE ONLY.
DO NOT USE detergent.
8.5 gal.
7.1 imp. gal.
32.2 liters
6.1 to
8.4 gal.
5.1 to
7.0 imp. gal.
23.1 to
31.8 liters
4.9 gal.
4.1 imp. gal.
18.6 liters
3.7 gal.
3.1 imp. gal.
14.0 liters
2.4 gal.
2.0 imp. gal.
9.1 liters
89
74
65
18
2washes
5 dnses
2washes
3 dnses
2wash
2 dnses
2wash
1 dnses
2 dnses
* Includes drying time.

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.
Nozzle Top Rack Tub Gasket
Cup Shelves
(on some models) Serial Label
'located on right
side of tub)
Middle Spray Arm Bottom Rack
Silverware
Lower S rm Glass Trap
Self-Cleaning
Overfill Protector Filter
Detergent Dispenser =g Element
Rinse Aid
Dispenser Vent
Very Important InformationmRead
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 BE ADVISED: Ifyou 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
2. Add detergent
3. Add rinse aid, if needed
4. Close door to latch.
5. Select desired CYCLE
6. Select desired OPTIONS. The indicator light
above the pad will glow when selected.
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until
water is hot. Turn water off.
8. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
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Loading the Silverware Basket
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. Hot water is needed for best dishwashing
and drying results. Water entering dishwasherer
should be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory
results.
Sanitize Option (available on select
models)
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) and will maintain that
temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available
in POTS & PANS,NORMAL WASH and ECO
WASH. 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 wilt turn off.
Heated Dry
The HEATED DRY option in combination with
rinse aid will enhance drying performance.
HEATED DRY option is available on all cycles
except ECO WASH & RINSE ONLY.
Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing
down.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
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Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of
basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Factors Affecting Performance
Water Pressure
The hot water line to dishwasher must provide
water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Low water pressure may occur when laundry or
showers are in operation. Wait until water use is
reduced before starting dishwasher.
Woater Temperature
wa_er is neeaed for best dishwashing and
drying results. Water entering dishwasher should
be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory
results.
To check water temperature entering dishwasher:
• Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
for several minutes to clear cool water from
pipes.
• Hold a candy or meat thermometer in stream of
water to check the temperature.
• If temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a
qualified person raise the hot water heater
thermostat setting.
Important: Before starting a cycle_ run hot water at
the tap to clear cool water from pipe.
A HEATED DRY option in combination with
rinse aid will enhance drying performance.
The energy required to use these options
costs pennies per cycle. You may choose to
select the option; however you will have items
in your dish load that will not be completely dry
at the end of the cycle.