Frigidaire fdb989gfw2 Operating Guide

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Operating Instructions 

 (continued)

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

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.

Energy Options

Heavy

Wash

Short

Wash

Rinse/

Hold

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

• Turn dial to SHORT WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/

HEAVY WASH.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

* Includes dry time.

Cycle Chart

Description

Time

(approx.)

Washes/

Rinses

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

2 washes

4 rinses

81 min.*

7.2

6.0

27.3

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

2 washes

3 rinses

75 min.*

6.0

5.0

22.7

Water

(approx.)

For heavily soiled

dishes and

silverware.
For regularly soiled

dishes and

silverware.

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

1 wash

3 rinses

67 min.*

4.8

4.0

18.2

For lightly soiled or

pre-rinsed dishes

and silverware.

For rinsing dishes

that will be washed

later.

1 rinse

4 min.

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

1.2

1.0

4.5

To Select Cycle

Cycle

Normal

Wash

Pots &

Pans

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS/

HEAVY WASH.

• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON

option.

• Select other desired OPTIONS.

gal.

imp. gal.

liters

2 washes

4 rinses

81 min.*

7.2

6.0

27.3

For pots, pans,

casseroles, and

dinnerware with

dried-on or baked-

on soils.