Frigidaire FDB2830CES1 Service Data Sheet

Exploded View of Wash System
Pump Assembly
The pump assembly is driven by a synchronous is attached by a worm gear clamp to the discharge
motor. Rotation is in the counterclockwise
end of the drain pump.
direction at 3600 RPM. The motor drives a pump
The drain hose must have a loop at a minimum
which supplies 100 percent filtered water at a
height of 32 inches in order to insure proper
rate of approximately 12 GPM to one spray arm
drainage.
at a time. The spray arm's operation is alternated
by small "pauses" of the motor during the wash The main pump can easily be removed by
cycle. disconnecting the upper spray arm supply tube
hose, the drain pump connector hose, the wiring
Draining is accomplished by using a small
harness connections made at the circulation
separate synchronous drain pump mounted to
motor, the water heat thermistor located on the
the side of the sump. The drain pump is
bottom of the pump and rotating the four sump
connected to the main pump by a small rubber
retainers toward the middle of the sump.
hose. The drain check valve is located at the
discharge end of the drain pump. The drain hose
900 Watt Heater
Refer to the cycle chart on the reverse side to Voltage checks of the heater should be made in
the dry portion of the service test mode.
determine when the heater is on during the wash
cycle. The heater cycles ON and OFF for brief
periods during the drying cycle.
Standard Dry Air Flow
vents located at the bottom of the door. The water
When the control advances to the "dry" portion of
the cycle, a linear actuator retracts a valve, which on the dishes is evaporated into drier air and the
venting process continues. The heating element
opens a vent path through the console into the
is turned ON and OFF during the entire drying
kitchen. The heated, moist air leaving the
dishwasher through the console vent causes cycle.
drier air to be drawn into the unit by way of intake
Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
To replace dispenser:
The detergent and rinse aid dispenser is a one
piece component consisting of a molded
• shut off electricity to dishwasher,
detergent cup and a built-in rinse aid dispenser.
• remove outer door panel assembly,
• disconnect wiring to the actuator,
The detergent cup has a spring loaded cover
• remove the six screws,
and the rinse aid dispenser has a removable
• remove the dispenser,
cover.
• replace and reinstall screws,
• rewire actuator.
Liquid rinse aid is added to the dispenser up to
the fill line indicator. The amount of rinse aid
released can be adjusted by turning the arrow
indicator from one, being the least amount, to
four, being the greatest amount.
Tub and Door Seal
without stretching or bunching. The gasket takes
The door seal is pressed into the tub channel for
an interference fit. Center the gasket (marked on a short turn at the bottom of the tub channel
back) at the tub top center and press in place before ending at the channel end wall.
Gasket Cross Section
Short Turn
Product Specifications
Electrical Water Supply
Suggested minimum incoming water
Rating ................................... 120 Volts, 60Hz
temperature ............................. 120°F (49°C)
Separate Circuit..15 amp min.- 20 amp max.
Pressure (PSI) min./max. ................... 20/120
Motor (Amps) ........................................... 1.8
Connection (NPT) .....................................
Heater Wattage ....................................... 900
Total Amps (load rated) ......................... 10.0 Consumption (Normal Cycle) .......................
TempAssure .............................. 140°F ±5°F
............. 4.9 - 9.7 U.S. gal., 18.5 - 36.7 liters
(60°C±3°C) [with outer door in place]
Water valve flow rate (U.S. GPM) ........... .83
TempBoost ............. 145°F ±5°F (63°C ±3°C)
Water recirculation rate (U.S. GPM) ..............
Heated Wash/Heated Rinse
.................................................... approx. 12
Sanitize .................. 150°F ±5°F (66°C ±3°C)
Water fill time ..................................... 87 sec.
Hi-Limit Thermostat ................ 200°F (93°C)
Always disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical power source before adjusting or
replacing components.
Symptom
Dishwasher will not operate when
turned on.
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.
Mounting
Dishwasher will not fill with water.
Rib
Tub
Interior
Dishwasher water siphons out.
Detergent left in dispenser.
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Trouble Shooting Tips
Personal Injury Hazard
Check the Following Remedy
1. Fuse (blown or tripped). 1. Replace fuse or reset breaker.
2. 120 VAC supply wiring connection 2. Repair or replace wire fasteners at
faulty. dishwasher junction box.
3. Electronic control board defective. 3. Replace control board.
4. No 12 VAC power to control. 4. Replace control board.
5. Motor (inoperative). 5. Replace motor/impeller assembly.
6. Door switch (open contacts). 6. Replace latch assembly.
7. Door latch not making contact with 7. Replace latch assembly.
door switch.
8. Touch pad circuit defective. 8. Replace console assembly.
9. No indicator lamps illuminate when 9. Replace console assembly.
START or OPTIONS are pressed.
1. Motor (bad bearings). 1. Replace motor assembly.
2. Motor stuck due to prolonged 2. Rotate motor impeller.
non-use.
1. Improper voltage. 1. Check voltage.
2. Motor windings shorted. 2. Replace motor/impeller assembly.
3. Glass or foreign items in pump. 3. Clean and clear blockage.
1. Heater element (open). 1. Replace heater element.
2. Electronic control board defective. 2. Replace control board.
3. Wiring or terminal defective. 3. Repair or replace.
4. Hi-Limit thermostat defective. 4. Replace thermostat.
1. Latch mechanism defective. 1. Replace dispenser.
2. Electronic control board defective. 2. Replace control board.
3. Wiring or terminal defective. 3. Repair or replace.
4. Broken spring(s). 4. Replace dispenser.
5. Defective actuator. 5. Replace dispenser.
1. Drain restricted. 1. Clear restrictions.
2. Electronic control board defective. 2. Replace control board.
3. Defective drain pump. 3. Replace pump.
4. Blocked impeller. 4. Check for blockage, clear.
5. Open windings. 5. Replace pump assembly.
6. Wiring or terminal defective. 6. Repair or replace.
1. Water supply turned off. 1. Turn water supply on.
2. Defective water inlet fill valve. 2. Replace water inlet fill valve.
3. Check fill valve screen for 3. Disassemble and clean screen.
obstructions.
4. Defective float switch. 4. Repair or replace.
5. Electronic control board defective. 5. Replace control board.
6. Wiring or terminal defective. 6. Repair or replace.
7. Float stuck in "UP" position. 7. Clean float.
1. Drain hose (high) loop too low. 1. Repair to proper 32-inch minimum
height .
2. Drain line connected to a floor drain 2. Install air gap at counter top.
not vented.
1. Detergent allowed to stand too long in 1. Instruct customer/user.
dispenser.
2. Dispenser wet when detergent was 2. Instruct customer/user.
added.
3. Detergent cover held closed or blocked 3. Instruct customer/user on proper
by large dishes. loading of dishes.
4. Improper incoming water 4. Incoming water temperature of
temperature to properly dissolve 120°F is required to properly
detergent. dissolve dishwashing detergents.
5. See "Detergent cover will not open."
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