Frigidaire 400 Series Use & Care Manual page 7

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
Wash
silverware.
Normal For regularly soiled
Wash dishes and
silverware.
Light For lightly soiled or
Wash pre-rinsed dishes
and silverware.
For rinsing dishes
Rinse/
that will be washed
Hold
later.
* The timer may be delayed for automatic water
heating in the main wash if the water is not hot
enough.
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.
(continued)
Cycle Chart
To Select Cycle
• Press POTS & PANS button.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/
HEAVY WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Press NORMAL & OTHER
button.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/
HEAVY WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Press NORMAL & OTHER
button.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Press NORMAL & OTHER
button.
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
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Water
(approx.)
7.2 gal.
6.0 imp. gal.
27.3 liters
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
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.
Time Washes/
(approx.) Rinses
89 min.** 2 washes
4 rinses
89 min.** 2 washes
4 rinses
81 min.** 2 washes
3 rinses
74 min.** 1 wash
3 rinses
8 min. 1 rinse
** Includes dry time.