Frigidaire FDB435 User guide

Remedy
1. Replacefuseorresetbreaker.
2. Repairorreplace wire fasteners at
dishwasherjunctionbox.
3.Replacetimer.
4. Replacemotor/impellerassembly.
5. Replacedoorswitch.
6. Replacelatchassembly.
7. Replaceselectorswitch.
1. Replacemotor.
2. Rotatemotorfanorimpeller.
1. Checkvoltage.
2. Rotate motor fan or impeller, or
replace.
3. Clearblockageorreplace.
4. Replacemotor/impellerassembly.
5. Cleanandclearblockage.
1. Replaceheaterelement.
2. Replacetimer.
3. Repairorreplace.
4. Replacethermostat.
1. Replacedispenser.
2. Replacetimer.
3. Repairorreplace.
4. Replacedispenser.
5. Replaceactuator.
1. Clearrestrictions.
2. Replacetimer.
3. Replacepump.
4. Makesurehoseisattached inproper
positiononsideoftub.
5. Checkforblockage,clear.
6. Replacewindings.
1. Turnwatersupplyon.
2. Replacewaterinletfillvalve.
3. Disassembleandcleanscreen.
4. Repairorreplace.
5. Replacetimer.
6. Repairorreplace.
7. Cleanfloat.
1. Replacetimer.
2. Repairorreplacetimer.
3. Repairoradjust.
4. Replace or adjust position of
thermostat.
1. Repairtoproperheight.
2. Installairgapatcountertop.
3. Reattachdrainhose.
1. Instructcustomer/user.
2. Instructcustomer/user.
3. Instruct customer/user on proper
loadingofdishes.
4. Incomingwatertemperatureof120°F
is required to properly dissolve
dishwashingdetergents.
TroubleShootingTipsExplodedViewofWashSystem
Tub and Door Seal
Thedoorsealispressedintothetubchannelfor
aninterferencefit.Centerthegasket(markedon
back)at thetubtop centerandpress inplace
ProductSpecifications
Electrical
Rating ..........................120Volts,60Hz
SeparateCircuit..15ampmin.-20amp
max.
Motor(HP) ..................................... 1 /12
Motor(Amps) ................................. 1.1
HeaterWattage .............................. 900
TotalAmps(loadrated) ................... 10.0
TempAssure(somemodels) ..... 117°F±5°F
(47°C±3°C) [with outerdoor inplace]
TempBoost(somemodels) ... 127°F(53°C)
HeatedWash/HeatedRinse
Hi-LimitThermostat ............ 200°F(93°C)
WaterSupply
Suggestedminimumincomingwater
temperature ...................... 120°F (49°C)
Pressure(PSI)min./max. ............... 20/120
Connection(NPT) ............................ 3/8"
Consumption(NormalCycle) .................
....... 6.0U.S.gal.,5.0Imp. gal.,22.7liters
Watervalveflowrate(U.S.GPM) ........ .83
Waterrecirculationrate(U.S.GPM) ..........
........................................ approx.12
Waterfilltime ............................ 87sec.
Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
Thedetergentand rinse aiddispenserisaone
piece component consisting of a molded
detergentcupandabuilt-inrinseaiddispenser.
Thedetergentcuphasaspringloadedcoverand
therinseaiddispenser has aremovablecover.
Liquidrinseaid is addedtothedispenserup to
thefill lineindicator. Theamount of rinseaid
releasedcanbeadjusted byturningthearrow
indicatorfromone, beingtheleastamount,to
four,beingthegreatestamount.
To replace dispenser:
 shutoffelectricitytodishwasher,
 removeouterdoorpanelassembly,
 disconnectwiringtotheactuator,
 removethesixscrews,
 removethedispenser,
 replaceandreinstallscrews,
 rewireactuator.
To replace actuator:
 shutoffelectricitytodishwasher,
 disconnectwiringtotheactuator,
 placeaflatheadscrewdriverunderthe
actuatorbodyandbetweenthedispenser
housingandterminalside,twistandliftup
ontheactuatorbeingcarefulnottodamage
theretainersnap-fits,
 replacewithnewactuatorbypressinginto
place,
 rewireactuator.
StandardDry Air Flow
Whenthecontroladvancestothedryportionof
thecycle,alinearactuatorretractsavalve,which
opensaventpaththroughtheconsoleinto the
kitchen.This venting method eliminates
dischargingheated moistureinto the motor
compartment.Theheated,moistairleavingthe
dishwasherthroughthe console ventcauses
drierairtobedrawnintotheunitbywayofintake
ventslocated atthe bottomofthe door.The
wateronthe dishes isevaporatedintodrierair
andtheventingprocesscontinues.Theheating
elementisturnedON andOFF duringtheentire
dryingcycle.
PowerDry AirFlow
ThePowerDryconfigurationisthesameasthe
Standardexceptithasacrossflowblowerlocated
intheairdischargepath.Theblowerassiststhe
heatingelementinproducingpowertodrivethe
moistairoutofthedishwasher.
Check the Following
1. Fuse(blownortripped).
2. 120VACsupplywiring connection
faulty.
3.Timer(contactsopenordefective)
4. Motor(inoperative,check
resistances).
5. Doorswitch(opencontacts).
6. Doorlatchnotmaking contactwith
doorswitch.
7. Selectorswitch(opencontacts).
1. Motor(badbearingsorlocked
rotor).
2. Motorstuckdueto prolonged
non-use.
1. Impropervoltage.
2. Sealfacesbinding.
3. Motorshaftbinding.
4. Motorwindingsshorted.
5. Glassorforeignitemsinpump.
1. Heaterelement(open).
2. Timerdefective.
3. Wiringorterminaldefective.
4. Hi-limitthermostatdefective.
1. Latchmechanismdefective.
2. Timercontactdefective.
3. Wiringorterminaldefective.
4. Brokenspring(s).
5. Defectiveactuator.
1. Drainrestricted.
2. Timercontactdefective.
3. Defectivedrainpump.
4. Airlockindrainhose.
5. Blockedimpeller.
6. Openwindings.
1. Watersupplyturnedoff.
2. Defectivewaterinletfillvalve.
3. Checkfillvalvescreenfor
obstructions.
4. Defectivefloatswitch.
5. Timercontactdefective.
6. Wiringdefective.
7. FloatstuckinUPposition.
1. Timermotor(stalledoropen.)
2. Checktimerforpowerto timer
motor.
3. Timershaftbindingtoorknob
interferencewithescutcheon.
4. TempBoostthermostatdefective.
1. Drainhose(high)looptoolow.
2. Drainlineconnectedtoafloor
drainnotvented.
3. Drainhosenotconnectedtoside
oftub.
1. Detergentallowedtostand too
longindispenser.
2. Dispenserwetwhendetergentwas
added.
3. Detergentcoverheldclosedor
blockedbylargedishes.
4. Improperincomingwater
temperaturetoproperlydissolve
detergent.
5. See"Detergentcoverwillnot
open."
Always disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical power source before adjusting or
replacingcomponents.
PersonalInjuryHazard
900WattHeater
Referto thecyclechart onthe reversesideto
determinewhentheheaterisonduringthewash
cycle.The heatercyclesON and OFF forbrief
periodsduringthedryingcycle.
Voltagechecks of theheatershould bemade
withthetimersetinthemainwash.
airlock.Thedrainlooponthesideofthetubmust
bekeptin place afterservicing.
The main pump can easily be removed by
disconnectingtheuppersprayarmsupplytube,
thedrainpumpconnectorhose,andthewiring
harnessconnections madeatthe circulation
motorandthewaterheatthermostatslocatedon
thebottomofthepump.
Oncethepumpassemblyisremovedfromthe
dishwasher,themotor/impellerassemblycanbe
removedfromthesumpbytakingoutthethree
(3)T-20Torxheadscrewsfrom the aluminum
motorbracketandthenthe three(3)T-20Torx
headscrewsfromthevolutecover.Usingalarge
flathead screwdriverinserted betweenthe
impellerscrewandthesumpsvolute,themotor/
impellerassemblycanbegentlypriedoutofthe
sump.Usethescrewdriverasa lever.
PumpAssembly
The pump assembly is driven by a 1/12 HP,
shaded pole motor. Rotation is in the
counterclockwisedirectionat3100to3200RPM.
Themotordrives apumpwhichsupplies100
percentfilteredwaterataratetoapproximately
12GPMto one sprayarmata time. Thespray
armsoperationisalternatedbysmallpauses
ofthemotorduringthewashcycle.
Draining is accomplished by using a small
separatesynchronousdrainpumpmountedto
thesideofthesump.Thedrainpumpisconnected
tothemain pump byasmallrubberhose. The
draincheckvalveislocatedattheentrancetothe
drainpump. Thedrain hoseisattached bya
wormgearclamptothe discharge ofthedrain
pump.Thedrainisthenroutedupthesideofthe
dishwasherandattachedtothesideofthetub.
Thisdrainloopinsuresthatanairpocketcannot
formnearthedrainpumpandcausethepumpto
Symptom
Dishwasher will not operate when
turned on (wait at least 90
seconds).
Motor hums but will not start or
run.
Motor trips out on internal thermal
overload protector.
Dishwasher runs but will not heat.
Detergent cover will not latch or
open.
Dishwasher will not pump out.
Dishwasher will not fill with water.
Timer does not advance.
Dishwasher water siphons out.
Detergent left in dispenser.
withoutstretchingorbunching.Thegaskettakes
ashort turnat the bottomof thetub channel
beforeendingatthechannelendwall.
Tub
Interior
Mounting
Rib
Gasket Cross Section
Short Turn
000725
Nozzle
Funnel
Nut
Funnel Base
Center Spray Arm
Lower Spray Arm
Delivery Tube
Connector Hose
Sump
WaterValve
Water Inlet Tube
Check Ball
Circulation
MotorAssembly
MotorBracket
Incoming Water Supply
Drain Hose
SprayArm
Support
Glass Trap
Heating
Element
Filter
Soil Director
Volute Cover
DrainMotor