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Operating Instructions (continued)
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Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading
Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &
Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Close door to latch.
5. Select desired CYCLE (See Wash Cycle
Selections). The indicator light above the pad
will glow when selected.
6. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy
Options). The indicator light above the pad will
glow when selected.
7. If using DELAY START, go to step number 9.
8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until
water is hot. Turn water off.
9. To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
Model FDB979
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will
vary with options selected. Hot water is
necessary to activate dishwasher detergent
and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor
will check the incoming water temperature
and, if it is not hot enough, the timer will be
delayed for automatic water heating in the
main wash of all cycles. This happens even
when HI-TEMP WASH option has not been
selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected,
an even higher temperature will be guaranteed
to handle heavier soil loads.
Pots Pans
(115 minutes) (2 washes, 5 rinses, dry)
(8.4 gallons) (7.0 imp. gallons) (31.8 liters)
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware
with dried-on or baked-on soils.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH and other desired
OPTIONS.
Heavy Wash
(104 minutes) (2 washes, 4 rinses, dry)
(7.2 gallons) (6.0 imp. gallons) (27.3 liters)
For heavily soiled dishes and silverware.
Normal Wash
(95 minutes) (2 washes, 3 rinses, dry)
(6.0 gallons) (5.0 imp. gallons) (22.7 liters)
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.
China/Crystal
(78 minutes) (1 wash, 3 rinses, dry)
(4.8 gallons) (4.0 imp. gallons) (18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled china and crystal.
Short Wash (Both Racks)
(78 minutes) (1 wash, 3 rinses, dry)
(4.8 gallons) (4.0 imp. gallons) (18.2 liters)
For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
Short Wash (Upper Rack)
(70 minutes) (1 wash, 2 rinses, dry)
(3.6 gallons) (3.0 imp. gallons) (13.6 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware when you do not have a full load.
Short Wash (Lower Rack)
(70 minutes) (1 wash, 2 rinses, dry)
(3.6 gallons) (3.0 imp. gallons) (13.6 liters)
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes, pots, pans
and silverware when you do not have a full load.
Rinse Hold
(18 minutes) (2 rinses)
(2.4 gallons) (2 imp. gallons) (9.1 liters)
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.
• DO NOT USE detergent.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle.
Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher
will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the
drain, select the desired cycle.
Vent Latch