Operating Instructions; Wash Cycle Selections - Frigidaire 400 Series Use & Care Manual

Operating Instructions

Wash Cycle Selections

Note: Cycle times are approximate and not all cycles available on all models.
Cycle Description
Pots & For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
Pans
dinnerware with dried-
on or baked on soils.
Heavy For heavily soiled
dishes and silverware.
Wash
Normal For regularly soiled
Wash dishes and silverware.
Light For lightly soiled or
Wash pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
Rinse/ For rinsing dishes that
Hold will be washed later.
Plate For warming dishes
and serving plates
Warmer
before serving hot
foods.
Energy Options
Hot Dry Option
HOT DRY option provides faster drying since
the heating element is on during the drying
portion of the cycle.
Cool Dry Option
COOL DRY option saves electricity since the
heating element is off during the drying portion
of the cycle. To speed drying process, open the
door slightly after the cycle is complete. Some
water droplets may remain on door and tub
and in areas where dishes touch silverware
basket and rack.
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Cycle Chart
To Select Cycle
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to HEAVY WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
• Load clean plates and dishes
to be warmed.
• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
• Select HOT DRY option.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during the washing and/or
drying portion of 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.
5
Water Time
(approx.) (approx.)
7.2 gal. 89 min.*
6.0 imp. gal.
27.3 liters
7.2 gal. 89 min.*
6.0 imp. gal.
27.3 liters
6.0 gal. 81 min.*
5.0 imp. gal.
22.7 liters
4.8 gal. 74 min.*
4.0 imp. gal.
18.2 liters
1.2 gal. 6 min.
1.0 imp. gal.
4.5 liters
14 min.
* Includes dry time.
Washes/
Rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
3 rinses
1 wash
3 rinses
1 rinse