Operating Instructions - Frigidaire FDB979GFW2 Use & Care Manual

Operating Instructions

Heavy Wash
(81 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For heavily soiled dishes and silverware:
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Normal Wash
(75 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware:
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Short Wash
(67 minutes) (1 wash, 3 rinses, dry)
(4.8 gallons) (4.0 imp. gallons) (18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware:
• Turn dial to SHORT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
Rinse Hold
(4 minutes) (1 rinse)
(1.2 gallons) (1.0 imp. gallons) (4.5 liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later:
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE HOLD.
Plate Warmer
(14 minutes) (dry) (0 gallons)
For warming dishes and serving plates before
serving hot foods:
• Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
•
Select HEATED DRY ON option.
Delay Start
Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS cycle
up to 6 hours.
• Turn dial to select number of hours.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and other
desired options.
• Close door to latch. The DELAY START light
will come on.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats water in main wash to
approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash action will
(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.
Hi-Temp Rinse Option
When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats water in final rinse to
approximately 140°F (60°C). This will speed
drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP RINSE ON
option can be used with any cycle except RINSE
HOLD and PLATE WARMER.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE OFF.
Heated Dry Option
HEATED DRY ON option provides faster drying
since the heating element is on during the drying
portion of cycle.
HEATED DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during drying portion of
cycle. With either option, a fan circulates air
inside the dishwasher to speed drying. You may
wish to open the door slightly after the cycle is
complete since some water droplets may remain
on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket and rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during drying portion of 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.
Status Indicator Lights
When DELAY START option is selected, the
DELAY START light will glow as timer counts
down to begin cycle.
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper
temperature in the main wash or final rinse,
based on options selected.
CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is complete.
To turn it off, turn dial slightly until light goes off.
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