Dishwasher Use & Care Manual Product Registration Card Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly! Safety Instructions ......................... 2 600 & 900 Series Features .............................. 3 Normal Operating Sounds ................................ 4 Operating Instructions ....................... 4-8 Preparing and Loading Dishes................ 8-13 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents .............. 14-15 Factors Affecting Performance ...................... 15 Care and Cleaning .
Important Safety Instructions This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. • 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.
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.
Operating Instructions Latch Vent Model FDB679 Getting Started Very Important Information—Read Before 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. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Wash Cycle Selections) or number of hours for delay start. 5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy Options). 6. If using DELAY START, go to step number 8. 7.
Operating Instructions (continued) continue but timer will not advance until proper temperature is reached. The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON option can be used with any cycle except RINSE HOLD and PLATE WARMER. To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF. Heavy Wash (81 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry) (7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.
Operating Instructions (continued) Vent Latch Model FDB979 Please Read Normal Operating Sounds on Page 4! Heavy Wash (104 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry) (7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters) For heavily soiled dishes and silverware. Getting Started Normal Wash 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.
Operating Instructions (continued) You may see water vapor coming from the vent during the dying portion of the cycle. The vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside and then opens for drying. The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period. Options Selections Hi-Temp Wash When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats the water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C).
Operating Instructions (continued) Preparing and Loading Dishes Child Lock Controls Dish Preparation To prevent children from accidentally changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by touching the NO HEAT DRY pad for 3 seconds. The CONTROLS light will come on and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, touch the NO HEAT DRY pad for 3 seconds until the light goes out.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Top Rack Grabbers (available select models) Important: Do not cover the funnel when loading. The two Grabbers offer the ultimate in flexibility. When closed, load with saucers or small dishes. Open halfway and it's perfect for small casseroles. Open completely for those hard to fit items such as coffee pots, food processors, etc. As you load your dishwasher, you will find many other ways to use this unique feature.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Adjustable Mechanism (available select models) Loading the Top Rack (continued) The upper rack is adjustable and can be lowered up to 2 inches for loading taller items in upper rack. With the rack lowered, 10" plates will fit in both the upper and lower racks. Press lever on each side to lower and pull up rack to raise. Cup Shelves/Stemware Holders (available select models) Two split cup shelves/stemware holders handle your delicate stemware with care.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Upper Rack Option (available select models) Utility Basket (available select models) SHORT WASH—UPPER RACK option can be used to wash a wide assortment of items when you don't have a full load. Also, when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty, you don't have to wait anymore for clean glasses.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Lower Rack Option (available select models) Loading the Bottom Rack The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls and cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so they don't block the spray arm rotation. For best results, place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket Fold-down Tines (available select models) The fold-down tines in the lower rack makes easy loading of those extra large and hard-tofit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading. Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. For safety, load sharp knives and forks with handles up.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents • • • Filling the Detergent Dispenser Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause oversudsing. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatically in the main wash.
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents (continued) Factors Affecting Performance Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. 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.
Care and Cleaning Note: Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning instructions see "Removing Spots and Film" section. Burn Hazard Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. Overfill Protector—keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub. • Clean occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. Failure to do so could result in property damage. Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following: To Disconnect Service: 1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. Factors Affecting Performance.) • Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is ineffective. • Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Etching Vapor at Vent • Using too much detergent in soft or softened water causes this film that cannot be removed. • Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness. (Check Detergent Chart.) • Lower the water temperature. • Use No Heat Dry option. •Water vapor escapes from the vent when the dishwasher goes into the drying part of cycle. This is normal. Dishwasher Won't Run •Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if a fuse is blown.
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, spots and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent. 3. Select the HEAVY WASH cycle.
Consumer Services Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. Warranty (continued) Frigidaire Professional Series Gallery Dishwasher Warranty Conditions Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. 1. Covered 2.
Consumer Services Dishwasher Warranty — Canada For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/ retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE depot, or: WARRANTOR: Frigidaire Canada 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire Canada. FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7 Tel.