Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Dishwasher
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for fdsh4501as
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2021-05-01
Warranty Information
A one-year limited warranty covers defective parts and workmanship for repairs or replacement.
Starting a Cycle: Select your desired cycle and options. Press START/CANCEL pad and close the door immediately. A tone will sound to indicate the cycle has started.
Wash Temp Options: Choose between Normal, Hi-Temp, or Sanitize wash temperatures. Hi-Temp heats water to approximately 140°F (60°C) for better cleaning and drying. Sanitize option raises the final rinse temperature to 155°F (68°C) for 9 minutes to meet NSF requirements.
Drying Options: Select Heat Dry for enhanced drying performance or Air Dry for reduced energy usage (may result in less dry dishes).
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start of the cycle from 1-24 hours. Select cycle and options, press DELAY START pad, then press START/CANCEL pad and close the door to begin the countdown.
Canceling a Cycle: Open the door and press the START/CANCEL pad until a tone sounds.
Loading: Scrape large food particles. Load items with open end facing down. Ensure spray arms are not blocked. Place sharp items pointing down in the silverware basket.
Wash Temp Options: Choose between Normal, Hi-Temp, or Sanitize wash temperatures. Hi-Temp heats water to approximately 140°F (60°C) for better cleaning and drying. Sanitize option raises the final rinse temperature to 155°F (68°C) for 9 minutes to meet NSF requirements.
Drying Options: Select Heat Dry for enhanced drying performance or Air Dry for reduced energy usage (may result in less dry dishes).
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start of the cycle from 1-24 hours. Select cycle and options, press DELAY START pad, then press START/CANCEL pad and close the door to begin the countdown.
Canceling a Cycle: Open the door and press the START/CANCEL pad until a tone sounds.
Loading: Scrape large food particles. Load items with open end facing down. Ensure spray arms are not blocked. Place sharp items pointing down in the silverware basket.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Displayed Error Code* | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| i10 | A low fill has been detected. | Look for a pinched water supply line, or water shutoff is not completely opened. |
| i20; i40; iF0 | Clogged filters or a restricted drain line has been detected. | Check and clean both filters and sump area and check for a pinched or blocked drain hose. If the drain line is attached to a disposer, check that the knockout plug has been removed. |
| i30 | A leak or overflow of water has been detected in the bottom pan. | Look for loose connections at the water inlet valve and ensure the unit is properly leveled. |
| i50 | A problem has been detected with the drain or wash motor. | Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 min. should clear this error code and the unit can be restarted. |
| i60 | A problem has been detected with the water heating system. | If this does not resolve the problem, service will need to be called. |
| iC0 | A problem has been detected with the electronic control system. | *In all Error Code instances, if Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 min. does not resolve the problem, contact the Frigidaire Customer Care Center at 1-800-944-9044. |