Frigidaire FDBC56BAS1 Service Data Sheet

Exploded View of Wash System
Nozzle
Funnel
Nut
Funnel Base
Center Spray Arm
Lower Spray Arm
Check Ball
Circulation
Motor Assembly
Motor Bracket
Water Inlet Tube
Water Valve
Incoming Water Supply
Pump Assembly
is attached by a worm gear clamp to the discharge
The pump assembly is driven by a synchronous
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 to approximately 12 GPM to one spray arm
drainage.
at a time. The spray arm's operation is alternated
The main pump can easily be removed by
by small "pauses" of the motor during the wash
disconnecting the upper spray arm supply tube
cycle.
hose, the drain pump connector hose, and the
Draining is accomplished by using a small
wiring harness connections made at the
separate synchronous drain pump mounted to
circulation motor and rotating the four sump
the side of the sump. The drain pump is
retainers toward the middle of the sump.
connected to the main pump by a small rubber
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
with the timer set in the main wash.
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
When the control advances to the "dry" portion of
the cycle, a linear actuator retracts a valve, which
opens a vent path through the console into the
kitchen. The heated, moist air leaving the
dishwasher through the console vent causes
drier air to be drawn into the unit by way of intake
Drain Hose
(32" minimum
height)
Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
The detergent and rinse aid dispenser is a one
piece component consisting of a molded
Spray Arm
Support detergent cup and a built-in rinse aid dispenser.
The detergent cup has a spring loaded cover
Glass Trap
and the rinse aid dispenser has a removable
Heating
cover.
Element
Liquid rinse aid is added to the dispenser up to
Filter
the fill line indicator. The amount of rinse aid
released can be adjusted by turning the arrow
Soil Director
indicator from one, being the least amount, to
four, being the greatest amount.
Volute Cover
Drain Motor
Delivery Tube
Connector Hose and Clamps
Tub and Door Seal
The door seal is pressed into the tub channel for
Sump
an interference fit. Center the gasket (marked on
back) at the tub top center and press in place
Sump Retainers (4)
Product Specifications
Electrical
Rating .................................. 120 Volts, 60Hz
Separate Circuit..15 amp min.- 20 amp
Motor (Amps) ........................................... 1.1
Heater Wattage ....................................... 900
Total Amps (load rated) ......................... 10.0
Temp Boost ................................. 122°F±5°F
(50°C±3°C) [with outer door in place]
Sanitize ................................... 137°F (58°C)
Hi-Limit Thermostat ................ 200°F (93°C)
vents located at the bottom of the door. The water
on the dishes is evaporated into drier air and the
venting process continues. The heating element
is turned ON and OFF during the entire drying
cycle.
Symptom
Dishwasher will not operate when
turned on (wait at least 90 seconds).
To replace dispenser:
• shut off electricity to dishwasher,
• remove outer door panel assembly,
• disconnect wiring to the actuator,
Motor hums but will not start or run.
• remove the six screws,
• remove the dispenser,
• replace and reinstall screws,
Motor trips out on internal thermal
• rewire actuator.
overload protector.
Dishwasher runs but will not heat.
Detergent cover will not latch or
open.
Dishwasher will not pump out.
without stretching or bunching. The gasket takes
a short turn at the bottom of the tub channel
before ending at the channel end wall.
Dishwasher will not fill with water.
Gasket Cross Section
Mounting
Rib Timer does not advance.
Tub
Interior
Dishwasher water siphons out.
Short Turn
Detergent left in dispenser.
Water Supply
Suggested minimum incoming water
temperature ............................. 120°F (49°C)
max.
Pressure (PSI) min./max. ................... 20/120
Connection (NPT) ..................................... 3 / "
8
Consumption (Normal Cycle) .......................
......... 6.0 U.S. gal., 5.0 Imp. gal., 22.7 liters
Water valve flow rate (U.S. GPM) ........... .83
Water recirculation rate (U.S. GPM) ..............
.................................................... approx. 12
Water fill time ..................................... 87 sec.
Trouble Shooting Tips
Personal Injury Hazard
Always disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical power source before adjusting or
replacing components.
Check the Following
1. Fuse (blown or tripped).
2. 120 VAC supply wiring connection
faulty.
3. Timer (contacts open or defective)
4. Motor (inoperative).
5. Door switch (open contacts).
6. Door latch not making contact with
door switch.
7. Selector switch (open contacts).
1. Motor (bad bearings).
2. Motor stuck due to prolonged
non-use.
1. Improper voltage.
2. Motor windings shorted.
3. Glass or foreign items in pump.
1. Heater element (open).
2. Timer defective.
3. Wiring or terminal defective.
4. Hi-limit thermostat defective.
1. Latch mechanism defective.
2. Timer contact defective.
3. Wiring or terminal defective.
4. Broken spring(s).
5. Defective actuator.
1. Drain restricted.
2. Timer contact defective.
3. Defective drain pump.
4. Blocked impeller.
5. Open windings.
1. Water supply turned off.
2. Defective water inlet fill valve.
3. Check fill valve screen for
obstructions.
4. Defective float switch.
5. Timer contact defective.
6. Wiring defective.
7. Float stuck in "UP" position.
1. Timer motor (stalled or open.)
2. Check timer for power to timer
motor.
3. Timer shaft binding to or knob
interference with escutcheon.
4. TempBoost thermostat defective.
1. Drain hose (high) loop too low.
2. Drain line connected to a floor drain
not vented.
1. Detergent allowed to stand too long
in dispenser.
2. Dispenser wet when detergent was
added.
3. Detergent cover held closed or
blocked by large dishes.
4. Improper incoming water
temperature to properly dissolve
detergent.
5. See "Detergent cover will not
open."
Remedy
1. Replace fuse or reset breaker.
2. Repair or replace wire fasteners at
dishwasher junction box.
3. Replace timer.
4. Replace motor/impeller assembly.
5. Replace latch assembly.
6. Replace latch assembly.
7. Replace selector switch.
1. Replace motor assembly.
2. Rotate motor impeller.
1. Check voltage.
2. Replace motor/impeller assembly.
3. Clean and clear blockage.
1. Replace heater element.
2. Replace timer.
3. Repair or replace.
4. Replace thermostat.
1. Replace dispenser.
2. Replace timer.
3. Repair or replace.
4. Replace dispenser.
5. Replace dispenser.
1. Clear restrictions.
2. Replace timer.
3. Replace pump.
4. Check for blockage, clear.
5. Replace pump assembly.
1. Turn water supply on.
2. Replace water inlet fill valve.
3. Disassemble and clean screen.
4. Repair or replace.
5. Replace timer.
6. Repair or replace.
7. Clean float.
1. Replace timer.
2. Repair or replace timer.
3. Repair or adjust.
4. Replace or adjust position of
thermostat.
1. Repair to proper 32-inch minimum
height .
2. Install air gap at counter top.
1. Instruct customer/user.
2. Instruct customer/user.
3. Instruct customer/user on proper
loading of dishes.
4. Incoming water temperature of 120°F
is required to properly dissolve
dishwashing detergents.
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