FRIGIDAIRE 640 - Manual (Page 5)

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Operating Instructions
(continued)
The HEAT DRY ON option will provide faster
drying since the heating element is on during
the drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed the drying process,
open the door slightly after the cycle is
Energy Options
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Heat Dry Option
* Includes dry time.
• DO NOT USE detergent.
• Turn dial to RINSE HOLD.
• Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.
• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS.
• Press NORMAL/LIGHT pad.
• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
• Select desired OPTIONS. 2 washes
3 rinses 78 min. 6.0
5.0
22.7
For regularly soiled
dishes and
silverware.
gal.
imp. gal.
liters 1 wash
3 rinses 71 min. 4.8
4.0
18.2
For lightly soiled or
pre-rinsed dishes
and silverware.
For rinsing dishes
that will be washed
later. 1 rinse 6 min. gal.
imp. gal.
liters 1.2
1.0
4.5
• Press POTS & PANS pad.
• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.
• Select other desired OPTIONS. gal.
imp. gal.
liters 2 washes
4 rinses 85 min. 7.2
6.0
27.3
For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-
on soils.
Cycle Chart
Description Time*
(approx.)
Washes/
Rinses Water
(approx.)
To Select
Cycle Cycle
Pots &
Pans
Normal
Wash
Light
Wash
Rinse
Hold
gal.
imp. gal.
liters
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash
action will continue but timer will not advance
until proper temperature is reached. The hotter
water provided by this option helps activate
dishwasher detergent to clean food grease
and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON
option can be used with any cycle except
RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.
complete. Some water droplets may remain on
door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket or rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from the vent during the washing and/
or drying portion of the cycle. On some
models, the vent is closed during washing to
hold moisture and sound inside and then
opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.