Frigidaire FDB520RHS Support Question
Frigidaire FDB520RHS Support Question
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Question posted by silverwolf99 on July 12th, 2011
Heating Element Melted Or Should Say Burnt Hole Inside Dishwasher
My Landlord bought this Frigidaire #fdb520rhs2 dishwasher just about a year ago. i went to do a load of dishes on 07/09/11. Went outside to feed dog, came back in and found water coming from underneath machine. We just found out that the heating element has melted the floor of machine. I just found a consumer complaint site where this brand has been doing the same thing. I am waiting for the landlord to come back home to see it. Yet in the mean time I was to research as to what and why this happen.Has this machine on recall list?
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Answer #1: Posted by OnlineOutreachSpecialist on July 13th, 2011 8:13 AM
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I do not see this specific model on any government recall list for this manufacturer. I would suggest having the landlord or yourself contact the manufacturer to see if this unit is covered under any warranty. Be prepared for the manufacturer to need a serivce diagnostic completed on the unit by one of their repairment to document the exact cause.
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Related Frigidaire FDB520RHS Manual Pages
Installation Instructions (English) - Page 1
... Safety Glasses • Saw, Keyhole or 1/2", 11/2" to 2" Hole Cutters • Screw Drivers, Slotted and #2 ...water supply.
Note the locations of electrical supply and dishwasher's electrical junction box on right underside of unit behind kickplate on select models).
4 Connections For Electrical,
Water, and Drain
IMPORTANT: Do not cross drain, water, and electrical lines in loading dishes...
Installation Instructions (English) - Page 2
... drainage. Place dishwasher inside cabinet area so...dishwasher is placed where the water inlet valve will rise to close door to prevent early clogging of obstructions.
5.
Pull excess through access hole. Make sure hose does not come in Figure 11...machine through holes provided in place.
If the valve freezes, it to junction box are not available on the metal liner. Route water...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 1
... 4-6
Preparing and Loading Dishes 7-9
Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 10-11
Factors Affecting Performance 11
Care and Cleaning 12
Record All Information For Future Reference
Brand:
Purchase Date:
Model #:
Serial #:
(see Features page for location)
Questions? 1-800-944-9044
(United States)
1-800-265-8352
(Canada)
Visit our Web Site at www.frigidaire.com
Solutions to...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2
... connected with a food waste disposer.
• Do not operate dishwasher unless all hot water faucets and let water flow from the vent may occur. Load sharp items and knives with controls.
• Do not touch the heating element during this or any appliance.
• NSF certified residential dishwashers are not likely to reduce the risk of children...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3
...page 12 Self-Cleaning Filter page 12
Heating Element page 12
Appearance may vary from your model.
3 First, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area.
Water is then pumped through the spray arms...11
Vent pages 4,14
Serial Label (located on right side of water fills will vary with the cycle being used. Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4
... loads.
4 Getting Started
1.
When HI-TEMP WASH is not hot enough, the timer will be delayed for automatic water heating in sound as the middle arm sprays water. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is necessary to latch. 5. Hot water is hot. Your Precision Direct Wash System® dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for washing and rinsing dishes...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5
...gal.
23.1 to
7 .0 imp.
Normal Wash For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. you do not have a full load. gal.
18
9.1 liters
2 wash 2 rinses
2 wash 1...dishes and silverware. gal.
14.0 liters
2.4 gal. 2.0 imp.
Operating Instructions (continued)
Cycle
Cycle Chart To Select Cycle
Pots & Pans For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Water...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6
... WASH cycles.
This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in the final rinse will enhance drying performance. The cycle time will have been designed to hold moisture and sound inside. however you to the cycle. A light will come on indicating the delay start...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7
....
Melting may occur if delicate items touch each other short items. Stagger items on foods should be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
• Load racks so that water can be used to load tall glasses.
7 Long-handled knives and utensils can reach all inside surfaces.
Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8
...don't have to wash a wide assortment of items when you don't have a full load. For best results, place bowls, casseroles, and sauce pans with glasses and the ...settings standard loading pattern.
12 place settings standard loading pattern. 8
Make sure tall items do not block the spray arm rotation. STEMWARE HOLDER/CUPSHELF not available on all models. Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued)...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9
...Water spray cannot reach nested items.
Adding a Dish
To add or remove items after wash cycle starts: • Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash
action stops before opening. • Add the item and wait a few seconds to allow
cold air to slowly expand inside dishwasher...placed in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. Be sure nothing protrudes through ...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10
... a permanent film called etching. Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one main wash and one tab in main wash cup and close.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent in grains per gallon. Detergent in soft water can damage the heating coil and other parts of...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11
... in your dish load that cling and leave spots.
Pour in combination with a damp cloth.
Low water pressure may choose not to clear cool water from pipes. • Hold a candy or meat thermometer in stream of the cycle.
11 Water Temperature
Hot water is below 120°F (49°C), have items in operation. Important: Before starting dishwasher. Less...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12
... unheated place should move , lift and clean underneath. Rinse and dry.
To remove items in burns.
Winterizing
A dishwasher left in the left front corner of Drain ... heating element to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected.
Clean outer door with normal use harsh cleaners. Inside-The inside of broken glass, straws, bones and pits. cleaning with warm soapy water ...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13
... against pins and not over pins.
• Load items so they are not blocking the spray arms, preventing them from rotating. Dishes not Dry
• Select heat dry option.
• Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is being used for service, review this list.
For extremely hard water, it is not blocked.
• Make...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 14
...action switches between the lower and middle spray arms.
Water in Bottom of Tub
• Water left in soft or softened water causes this problem. (See Removing Spots and Film...Load properly.
• Certain high acid foods can stain cups. Measure detergent carefully. This is closed and latched.
14
Dishwasher Leaks
• Use only fresh detergent designed for dishwasher to pause (no heat...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15
...water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of dishwasher.
6. Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems
(continued)
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
• If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty.
• Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside...instructions:
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in a water heating delay? &#...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 16
...year limited warranty.
Products purchased "as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc.,which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for servicing, such as -is" are subject to change or add to another party or removed outside... appliance light bulbs, air filters, water filters, other consumables, or knobs...or some other cosmetic parts.
11. In the USA, your...
Wiring Diagram (All Languages) - Page 1
... during the drying cycle.
Replace dispenser.
1. Defective water inlet fill valve. 3. Turn water supply on the dishes is alternated by turning the arrow indicator from the electrical power source before ending at the channel end wall. Instruct customer/user on during the entire drying cycle. The heating element is pressed into the unit by disconnecting...
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