Operating Instructions - Frigidaire FDB641RAS2 Use & Care Manual

Operating Instructions

Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Cycle Description
Pots & For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
Pans
dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-
on soils.
Normal For regularly soiled
Wash dishes and
silverware.
Light For lightly soiled or
Wash pre-rinsed dishes
and silverware.
Rinse For rinsing dishes
Hold that will be washed
later.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash
action will 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.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.
Heat Dry Option
The HEAT DRY ON option will provide faster
drying since the heating element is on during
the drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed the drying process,
open the door slightly after the cycle is
(continued)
Cycle Chart
To Select
Cycle
• Press POTS & PANS pad.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.
• Select other desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
• Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE HOLD.
5
Water
(approx.)
7.2 gal.
6.0 imp. gal.
27.3 liters
6.0 gal.
5.0 imp. gal.
22.7 liters
4.8 gal.
4.0 imp. gal.
18.2 liters
1.2 gal.
1.0 imp. gal.
4.5 liters
complete. Some water droplets may remain on
door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket or rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from the vent during the washing and/
or drying portion of the cycle. On some
models, 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.
Time* Washes/
(approx.) Rinses
85 min. 2 washes
4 rinses
78 min. 2 washes
3 rinses
71 min. 1 wash
3 rinses
6 min. 1 rinse
* Includes dry time.