Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Dishwasher
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Brand: FRIGIDAIRE
Category: Dishwasher
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:13 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2021-05-01
One year limited warranty covering defective parts and workmanship.
Getting Started:
Key Features & Operations:
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Food Soils Left on Dishes | Improper loading, low water pressure, incorrect water temperature, hard water, old detergent, blocked spray arms, overloaded, dirty/improperly installed glass trap. | Choose longer cycle, check loading, ensure proper water pressure (20-120 psi) and temperature (120°F/49°C), consider water softener, use fresh detergent, check spray arm clearance, do not overload, clean glass trap. |
| Dishes not Dry | Rinse aid issues, low water temperature, improper loading, concave items not positioned correctly. | Fill rinse aid, ensure 120°F (49°C) water, check loading, position cups at an angle. |
| Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy | Hard water, low water temperature, overloading, improper loading, old detergent, empty rinse aid, incorrect detergent amount. | Consider water softener, ensure 120°F (49°C) water, check loading, use fresh detergent, fill rinse aid, adjust detergent amount. |
| Dishware Chipped | Improper loading, overloading, delicate items not protected. | Load carefully, do not overload, place delicate items on top rack, secure items. |
| Vapor at Vent | Spilled rinse aid. | Wipe up spills with damp cloth. |
| Dishware Stained or Discolored | Tea/coffee, iron deposits, high acid foods, mixing stainless steel and silver. | Hand wash with bleach solution, use special filter for iron, rinse acidic foods promptly, do not mix stainless and silver. |
| Water in Bottom of Tub | Not draining properly. | See "Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly". |
| Cycle Takes a Long Time | Automatic temperature adjustments, Delay Start, low temperature options selected, soil-sensing cycles. | Allow for automatic adjustments, check Delay Start, select appropriate options, understand soil-sensing behavior. |
| Etching | Too much detergent, especially in soft water. | Adjust detergent based on water hardness, consider lowering water temperature. |
| Detergent Left in Cups | Old detergent, blocked spray, cycle not complete, dispenser blocked. | Use fresh detergent, ensure load doesn't block spray, verify cycle completion, ensure dispenser can open. |
| Dishwasher Leaks | Door gasket issue, spilled rinse aid, unit not level, oversudsing. | Check door gasket, clean rinse aid spills, ensure unit is level, use correct detergent amount. |
| Dishwasher Won't Run | Circuit breaker/fuse, water supply off, cycle not set, Delay Start active, door not closed/latched, START/CANCEL not pressed. | Check breaker/fuse, turn on water, set cycle correctly, cancel Delay Start if needed, close/latch door, press START/CANCEL. |
| Dishwasher Won't Fill | Water supply off, overfill protector issue. | Turn on water supply, check overfill protector function. |
| Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly | Food disposer issue, blocked drain hose, cycle not complete, clogged glass trap. | Ensure disposer is empty, remove knockout plug, check for kinks, ensure cycle completion, clean glass trap. |
| Dishwasher has an Odor | Soiled dishes left too long, new installation. | Use Rinse Only cycle, new smell is normal. |
| Stains on Tub Interior | Tomato-based soil. | Pre-rinse or use Rinse Only cycle, use no heat dry option. |