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Dishwasher
Safety
Instructions ........................ 2
Use & Care Manual
Model FDB836
Features.............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-6
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ............... 6-9
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ..............10-11
Factors Affecting
Performance...................... 11
Care and Cleaning......
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Important Safety Instructions • Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher. This symbol will help alert you to such • Store dishwasher detergent and rinse dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and agents out of the reach of children. electrical shock. • Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not marked. Items that To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, are not dishwasher s
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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. Funnel Nozzle and Upper Spray pages 7,15 Tub Gaske
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Operating Instructions Vent Latch Very Important Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Information—Read Before Dishes). 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Operating Y our Dishwasher! Detergents). 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Close door to latch. Normal Operating 5. Select desired CYCLE (See Wash Cycle Selections). The indicator light above the pad Sounds will glow when selected. 6. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy This dishwasher does not so
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Operating Instructions (continued) light above the pad will come on and remain on Pots Pans until end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH (106 minutes) (2 washes, 5 rinses, dry) option, press the pad a second time. The light (8.4 gallons) (7.0 imp. gallons) (31.8 liters) above the pad will turn off. For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils: Hi-Temp Rinse • Select HI-TEMP WASH and other desired A HI-TEMP RINSE of approximately 145°F OPTIONS. (63°C) will automat
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Preparing and Operating Instructions (continued) Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Status Indicator Lights Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash When the ADD-A-DISH light is on, you can system will remove remaining food particles. add additional items. 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 Foods such as mustard, mayon
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Top Rack Upper Rack Option Important: Do not cover the funnel when SHORT WASH—UPPER RACK option can be loading. used to wash a wide assortment of items when The upper rack is designed for flexibility in you don't have a full load. Also, when the upper loading a wide variety of items including cups, rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is glasses, stemware, small plates, bowls, etc. still empty, you don't have to wait anymore for clean
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Utility Basket Loading the Bottom Rack The utility basket has two dividers that can be The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, opened to hold longer items or closed for small bowls and cookware. Large items should be items like measuring spoons, bottle stoppers, placed along the edge so they don't block the etc. The covers on each end can be folded spray arm rotation. For best results, place down out of the way or closed to keep small bowls, casserole
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Adding a Dish Basket To add or remove items after wash cycle starts: Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent • Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and wash action stops before opening. drying. • Add the item and wait a few seconds to allow cold air to slowly expand inside dishwasher. • Close door firmly to latch. Press START/ CANCEL pad to resume cycle. For safety, load sharp knives
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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 • Add detergent just before starting cycle. uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist the door is closed. The covered cup opens or caked detergent will not dissolve automatically in the main wash. properly. Fill to s
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Water Pressure Rinse Aid Rinse aid greatly improves drying and The hot water line to dishwasher must provide reduces water spots and filming. Water water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. "sheets" off dishes rather than forming water Low water pressure may occur when laundry or droplets that cling and leave spots. showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. A dispenser, located ne
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Care and Cleaning Overfill Protector—keeps dishwasher from overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub. Burn Hazard • Clean occasionally with household cleaner Allow heating element to cool containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve before cleaning the interior. any buildup. Failure to do so can result in • Overfill Protector should move up and burns. down freely about one inch. If it does not move, lift and clean underneath. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive det
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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 b
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Factors Affecting Performance.) Before calling for service, review this list. It • Avoid overloading and improper loading. may save you both time and expense. This (See Preparing and Loading Dishes.) list includes common experiences that are • Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is not the result of defective workmanship or ineffective. material in your dishwasher. • Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled. • Check to see that proper amount of Food Soils L
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Vapor at Vent Etching • Using too much detergent in soft or softened • Water vapor escapes from the vent when the water causes this film that cannot be dishwasher goes into the drying part of cycle. removed. This is normal. • Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness. (Check Detergent Chart.) Dishwasher Won't Run • Lower the water temperature. • Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if • Use the No Heat Dry option. a
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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 POTS PANS c
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Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip or some other Consumer Services appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required. Warranty (continued) Frigidaire Gallery Dishwasher Warranty Conditions Warrantor: Frigidaire Company, a division of White 1. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you Consolidated Industries, Inc. may have other rights, which vary from state-to- Covered state. We authorize no one to change or make Full Two Year
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Consumer Services Frigidaire Gallery Dishwasher Warranty Canada For service under this warranty, contact your local dealer/ WARRANTOR: retailer, authorized FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE Frigidaire Canada depot, or: 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario FRIGIDAIRE PARTS AND SERVICE N3H 2N7 866 Langs Drive Cambridge, Ontario This dishwasher is a branded product of Frigidaire Canada. N3H 2N7 Tel.: (519) 653-0095 Fax: (519) 653-5761 WARRANTOR WILL THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PERIOD: SERVICE DEPOT:
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