Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Dishwasher
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Dishwasher
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:19 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2019-12-01
One year limited warranty covering defective parts and workmanship.
Dishwashers can be quiet. Sounds include water filling, wash pump running, and drain pump running. Variations in sounds are normal.
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Food Soils Left on Dishes | Improper loading, low water pressure, low water temp, hard water, old detergent, blocked spray arms, overloaded, dirty glass trap | Select longer cycle, check loading, check pressure (20-120 psi), check temp (120°F), use water softener if needed, use fresh detergent, ensure spray arms move, do not overload, clean glass trap. |
| Dishes Not Dry | Rinse aid empty, low rinse aid setting, low water temp, improper loading, cups with concave bottoms | Fill rinse aid dispenser, increase rinse aid setting, ensure water temp is 120°F, load cups tilted on sides. |
| Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy | Hard water, low water temp, overloading, old detergent, empty rinse aid, incorrect detergent amount | Use water softener if needed, check water temp, avoid overloading, use fresh detergent, fill rinse aid, use correct detergent amount. |
| Dishware Chipped | Overloading, improper loading, delicate items not secured | Load carefully, place delicate items on top rack, secure items. |
| Vapor at Vent | Spilled rinse aid | Wipe up spills. |
| Dishware Stained or Discolored | Tea/coffee, iron deposits, aluminum utensils, acidic foods, mixing stainless steel and silver | Hand wash stains, use special filter for iron, load properly, use Rinse Only cycle or hand rinse, avoid mixing stainless and silver. |
| Water in Bottom of Tub | Dishwasher not draining properly | See "Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly" |
| Cycle Takes a Long Time | Low water temp, Delay Start selected, soil-sensing adjustments | Ensure adequate water temp, cancel Delay Start, choose lower temp options for lighter soils. |
| Etching | Too much detergent in soft water | Adjust detergent based on water hardness, lower water temperature. |
| Detergent Left in Cups | Old detergent, load blocks spray, cycle not complete, items block dispenser | Use fresh detergent, ensure load doesn't block spray, check cycle completion, ensure items don't block dispenser. |
| Dishwasher Leaks | Door gasket not seated, spilled rinse aid, unit not level | Check gasket, wipe spills, ensure unit is level. |
| Dishwasher Won't Run | Tripped breaker/blown fuse, water supply off, cycle not set, Delay Start, door not closed/latched, START/CANCEL not pressed | Check breaker/fuse, turn on water, verify cycle, check Delay Start, close/latch door, press START/CANCEL. |
| Dishwasher Won't Fill | Water supply off, overfill protector stuck | Turn on water supply, check overfill protector movement. |
| Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly | Food waste disposer not empty, knockout plug not removed, kinked drain hose, cycle not complete/in pause, clogged glass trap | Empty disposer, remove knockout plug, check drain hose, ensure cycle complete, clean glass trap. |
| Dishwasher Has an Odor | Soiled dishes left too long, new unit smell | Use Rinse Only cycle, new smell is normal. |
| Stains on Tub Interior | Tomato-based soil | Pre-rinse or use Rinse Only cycle, avoid heat dry. |