Frigidaire GDPP4517AD

This document is a user and care manual for a Frigidaire dishwasher, model A21447501B, published in August 2022. It provides comprehensive instructions for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the appliance, along with important safety information and warranty details.

Function Description:

The Frigidaire dishwasher is designed to clean dishes by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent against soiled surfaces. It utilizes a Direct Feed Wash System with energy-efficient motors for both wash and drain cycles. The dishwasher incorporates DishSense™ Technology, which assesses the soil level on dishes and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly to ensure optimal cleaning with less energy consumption. It performs a series of steps including draining initial soils, filling with water, pumping water through spray arms, filtering soil particles, and draining. The number of water fills varies depending on the selected cycle.

Important Technical Specifications:

Electrical Requirements: Operates on regular house current (120V, 60Hz). Requires a circuit equipped with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker (20-ampere if connected to a food disposer).
Water Temperature: Incoming hot water should be at least 120°F (49°C) for satisfactory results and to activate detergent effectively. For the Sanitize option, the final rinse water temperature is raised to 156°F (69°C). For the High Wash Temp option, water is heated to approximately 140°F (60°C).
Water Pressure: The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Detergent Usage: The manual provides a detailed chart for detergent usage based on water hardness (soft, medium hard, hard, very hard water) and cycle selection. It recommends using fresh automatic dishwashing detergent and specifies quantities in teaspoons or by fill lines in the detergent cups. For tablets or packets, one should be placed in the main wash cup.
Rinse Aid Capacity: The rinse aid dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes, depending on the dial setting.

Usage Features:

Wash Cycles: The dishwasher offers several wash cycles, including:
- Heavy Wash: Recommended for heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and dinnerware.
- Normal Wash: Recommended for everyday use and suitable for a wide range of dish load sizes and food quantities.
- Quick Wash: Recommended for lightly soiled loads only.
- China Crystal: Recommended for lightly soiled china, crystal, or other delicate items.
- Top Rack: For small loads in the upper rack only, light to heavily soiled.
- Energy Saver: Recommended for lightly soiled loads.
- Rinse Only: For rinsing dishware that will be washed later.
Wash Pressure Options: Scour, Surge, and Spray options are available, with "Surge" being the default, varying pressure optimally for the cycle's intended normal use.
Wash Temperature Options: Normal, High, and Sanitize options are available. High Wash Temp heats water to 140°F (60°C), while Sanitize raises the final rinse to 156°F (69°C) to meet NSF requirements.
Dry Options: Heat, Air, and MaxBoost Dry™ options are available. MaxBoost Dry™ extends drying time by approximately 20 minutes for enhanced drying performance.
Favorite Cycle: Allows users to program and save a preferred cycle and options for quick selection.
Delay Time: Enables delaying the start of a wash cycle for 1-24 hours.
Child Lock: Locks the dishwasher controls to prevent accidental starting or cycle changes.
Status Window: Displays delay start hours, remaining cycle time, and messages like "CLOSE door."
Console Lights: LEDs illuminate to indicate selected cycles and options. Users can choose to turn off console lights during operation. A green light illuminates on the floor when the wash is complete, and a blue light indicates the wash cycle is operating.
Loading Flexibility:
- Upper Rack: Designed for flexibility, accommodating cups, glasses, stemware, small plates, and bowls. It can be adjusted in height.
- Bowl Tines: Offer flexibility for loading saucers, small dishes, and casserole dishes.
- Lower Rack: Best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware, with fold-down tines for larger items.
- Silverware Basket: Can be loaded in the bottom rack or removed for counter loading. Features covered sections for small items.
Adding a Dish: Instructions are provided for safely adding or removing items after a wash cycle has started.

Maintenance Features:

Filter Cleaning: The filters need to be cleaned periodically to maximize wash performance. The manual refers to a "Recommended Frequency to Clean Your Filters" section for a schedule (though the schedule itself is not detailed in the provided pages).
Glass Trap: A glass trap located in the center of the filter collects pieces of broken glass, straws, bones, and pits. Instructions are provided for removal, emptying, and reinstallation.
Outer Door Cleaning: Clean with warm soapy water and a dishcloth or sponge, then rinse with clean water and dry. Avoid harsh cleaners.
Interior Cleaning: The inside of the dishwasher and filter are self-cleaning with normal use. The tub gasket area should be cleaned with a damp cloth if needed.
Overfill Protector: Located in the left front corner of the tub, it should be cleaned occasionally with household cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to dissolve buildup and should move freely.
Drain Air Gap: If installed, it should be checked and cleaned to ensure proper drainage.
Removing Spots and Film: Instructions are provided for removing lime deposit buildup and film caused by hard water, involving running a Normal Wash cycle with 2 cups of white vinegar added to the bottom of the dishwasher.
Winterizing: Instructions are given for disconnecting and draining the dishwasher to protect it from freezing in unheated places, and for restoring service.