I didn't realize a dishwasher could have such a poor design until I moved into an apartment with this. Absolutely stupid. Why do i have to google how to turn on my dishwasher.....?
I just wanted to say thank you!! I just bought my new dishwasher and installed it myself. I could not figure out how to start it! I called support and read the owner's manual front to back 5 times and still no answers. So I thought to look up troubleshooting that lead me to your video...THANK GOD!! As I watched you open the door and press the buttons I cried laughing so hard saying thank u thank u thank u! I didn't want to have to call someone out to tell me what i did wrong....anyways you helped me more then you will ever no! THANKS AGAIN!!! P.S. my dishwasher is running perfectly.....woohooo
@@NewDayVideos I know this will sound really stupid BUT at a ripe old age , I've learned to never force something that you don't know. So I wouldn't force the door...Took me hours of reading and then YOU-TUBE to watch you JUST PULL IT. Thank you...
Thought I was updating my kitchen with my new Frigidaire appliances until I saw your kitchen, now I want new cabinets and countertops. Beautiful Kitchen!
My NEW dishwasher sucks... I ran it 1 time cause I read here to click start then close the door quickly... that worked.. so I went to do dishes again a week later and nothing.. so I kept trying normal wash or quick wash and click start and quickly close door and lights blink and everything turns off. Did it like 8 or 9 times.. WTF,,, my only guess is that it's not reading the door is shut? maybe something with latch? IDK Any help is greatly appreciated!
I had so much problem of starting with my own (i hand wash them before loading because it does not clean well) and when I visited my daughter's new apartment(brand new rental apartment), she had the exactly same one- Start lights kept on blinking but would not start . So she looked up on line and found out that it needs to be closed within 3 to 4 sec. (actually immediately) after pressing start button to turn blinks to stay on green light. My start button does not stop blinking and and if i kept pressing it to stay on light, it cancels.
To start you need to select the settings and push start before closing the dishwasher door. I made the mistake of pressing it after the door is closed which was how my old machine worked. And the menu buttons don't work when door is closed.
You keep the door open and push the buttons you want, then close it. You still know what your pushing if you do it before you close the dishwasher. I don’t understand what you mean
I came here to figure out how to turn it on. No luck. (I’m at my mom’s house taking care of her.) This is a ridiculous product; I’ve pressed the Start button and nothing is happening.
I was trying to find out just when you had made this particular review video and if you had ever updated it since owning and using this model dishwasher for a while, now. In reading the reviews at any site about dishwashers in general, there is always someone who rates them poorly and yet even more who swear by them. It gets to be tedious and scary, as you never know how the thing will work out for you until you jump in a purchase one. My wife and I did just that today with this model from Lowes. Unfortunately they do not do installations here of dishwashers. I have installed one or two in the past, but my arthritis keeps me limited these days from doing all the bending and kneeling that most such installations require. I am hoping I can get my handyman guy to give me a good deal on removal of the old one, installing the new one and then hauling away the old unit. I enjoyed your video and will have my wife watch it, as well. How long have you had this model and have you done any later review now that you have had it in operation for a while? Thanks.
if you hold down the power plus and rinse only buttons for 7 seconds with the door open, they will light up and that will set the indicator lights to stay on during use. You can repeat to turn them off.
I have this same dishwasher. The second time I used it, while it was running, I pulled open the door to add some dishes. Now the door won't close completely. There seems to be something blocking the silver latch from going in the catch. I reset the breaker but it didn't do anything..........Any ideas???
I agree with Melissa. how do you get it to start.? The start button blinks and blinks, no other buttons do anything. The little instruction book says things like 'use the normal cycle for normal load' doesn't say how to start it. I bought it because it matched the stove and fridge, now I am having deep deep feelings of regret.
The other buttons should light as you toggle between settings. If not, something is wrong. When the start button blinks, it means that it will start when closed - it starts off very quietly, so you might not realize it's going until it gets louder later in the cycle, but if you look at the buttons again, you will see how much time is left in the cycle.
Hey used this dishwasher for the first time last night. Tried to start it on the "Normal wash" cycle but when I hit start, the dishwasher turned off without beginning the cycle. When I started either the "quick wash" or "energy saver" cycle it started fine. I finally gave up and just used "energy saver". Does this have something do to with the DishSense technology? Is there a way to override so I can use "Normal wash" even if the dishwasher doesn't sense that the dishes are dirty enough? Maybe if I avoid pre-rinsing the dishes it'll let me choose "Normal"...? Thanks in advance.
I've never encountered this - it doesn't sound right. Does anyone else know what this could be? Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I'll try the same things and see what happens.
It's still doing the same thing (turning off without starting "normal" but starting "quick wash" or "energy saver")with but I found a workaround. If I save the "normal" cycle as my favorite, and then start the cycle using that as "my favorite" (rather than just the normal button) it works. Very weird, but I'm not super inclined to call a repair person, so I'll deal with it. Maybe someone else will have the same problem later, find this, and have some insight 🤞
I just purchased this dishwasher and used it for the first time tonight. I had the exact same problem, Lauren. I did what you suggested, and it worked fine. Thanks for posting.
In an effort to repair my upper rack tub roller on my Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher, I have replaced all 8 rollers and both racks, yet the rack still comes off the rollers! Please advise.
I've found proper rinsing of dishes and not putting food into it, and not problems at all. As for not seeing the time remaining, my counter has about a 3/4 inch gap from the top of the door and the bottom of the counter, and I can see it no problem.
the reason you can't see the control panel to tell what cycle it's on is you've got it installed too far back under your countertop. The control panel is not designed to be under the countertop when it's closed.
No, on that model you cannot see any display. It’s not back too far. That’s not the issue. It’s a bad design. You can never see the display even if not installed yet it’s a design floor with all the buttons on the inside
i have the same dishwasher, all lights turns on, but when i want to start it, it says close the door, but not started. what should i do to fix it? Please help me.
I'm not expert, but usually the first place I start with something like this is flipping the circuit breaker off and then back on - sort of a reboot of the system.
Mine did the same, sometimes it seems Likes It’s Closed but it’s not so it doesn’t start. I have to slam Mine with my hip. Too may times I’ve woke up to dirty dishes, thinking I started them before bed.
For any new users ... It is not mentioned ANYWHERE that the door on this model must be OPEN when you hit the start button. Otherwise it will just cancel your entry.
On this model, it is not possible to hit the start button unless the door is open. It is not visible or accessibly otherwise. Perhaps you are referring to a different model. Thanks for your comment.
@@NewDayVideos mine was installed so you can still see the panel on top. I had to call to get grip on how to start it because when it was installed they ran a cycle and ruined the manual.
Surprised that so many had difficulty operating this dishwasher. We found the controls were easy and intuitive. Our only complaint is the lower rack layout isn't especially flexible for loading efficiently. Otherwise, it's good.
We just purchased this one at Home Depot along with matching range/stove and microwave. They all had great reviews. Any updates on it as of April 2017? I understand that you can install this with the display slightly sticking out so you can see it or mount it flush (as you had it). I suppose if you have a countertop that sticks out, like most do, you will have the problem of not having a display to look at. Hopefully thats not a big issue for us. Either way, Im sure it will be better than this old one we are currently using...lol! Thanks for posting this video.
So far, mine is working great. No complaints. The surface is very easy to keep clean - compared to my other appliances. Sometimes I miss having the controls visible when the dishwasher is closed/operating, but it does have a sleeker look without exterior buttons.
New Day Videos thank you! Yes, we really like the sleek look and will match our other appliances. Glad to hear all is good so far. Thanks again for responding!
@@lindagood3091 Many people look to these videos because they have no instruction book. There is no on/off button visible on the machine or mentioned in the video. "Start" is not the same thing.
Does your unit dry the dishes? I run mine on heated drying and the dishes and plates are wet and cool to the touch. My old dishwasher you couldn't touch the dishes after the cycle finished they were so hot.
Yes, it does dry the dishes except that sometimes plastic items on the top rack are not completely dry. I'm not sure what is going on with yours. Could it be that there is a clog allowing water to pool?
Thanks for your response! I did run it on "normal wash" before I went to bed, and then opened it up in the morning. The dishes were dry, and like you said, anything plastic like tupperware and plastic cups, were not dry. Also the tub and door had a little condensation type wetness on them. I guess this will be ok, it just drys different from the previous Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher it replaced, which died after 7 years. Thanks again, I'll update again in a few weeks.
Update: After using the dishwasher for a few months I found you definitely need to use jet-dry. This makes a world of difference with drying plastic cups, tupperware etc. I do miss and prefer the drying element in my old Frigidaire, but with jet-dry, this is a close second.
@@teeed3396 The jet dry is a must with this dishwasher. Dishes, utensils, glasses are dry through the "normal" wash setting. Some plastic wear like cups will still not be totally dry.
After reading comments about unit not starting this is how I got mine to start after having the same problem. After pressing start and the close door letters show - you can't just close the door - you need to slam it shut. Has worked several times now after closing door with a little force.
It should not be that way. I’ve had my for 3 years and it’s never been difficult to close unless something it caught, too far out, racks are all the way pushed back (sometimes because another dish is preventing it from being able to be pushed back correctly)... if anyone is having the issue you are, something in not right and needs to be fixed
I bought one and thought it was broken, took it back tot the store and got another. Came home and had the same issue, l tried slamming the door a bit and viola!....IT WORKED EVERY TIME!!!
Hi, I have the same dishwasher brand as you. And I have two queries. 1) I use the “finish powerball” soap. It doesn’t dissolve in the dishes and just stays in the dispenser or falls down. 2) What do the following options do: Sugar and Scour I would appreciate if you could get back to me as soon as possible
Preet, I wonder if your water is not hot enough to dissolve the soap ball. I have had no problem with those. There is the option to use hotter water - maybe you could try that (sanitize setting?) If not, just go with liquid soap - that is what i usually use. I don't have a sugar setting - the scour uses a higher water pressure - good if you find particles still on your dishes. Thanks for watching.
Hi. I appreciate your opinion on this washer. I have this same model. I have no idea how to use it. I don't wanna mess it up. Can you do a tutorial on how to load it, use, and clean it? Even putting the detergent in? It's been sitting here for months because I have no idea how to use it.
are you serious lol it’s easy just turn it on plates in bottom glasses in top press what cycle you want and hit start the detergent goes in the door with rinse aid and salt
I have the same issue... how do you cancel... Start and cancel are on the same panel..and what does CL mean.. I don't want to run it but already hit start.. so I don't close it.. then it dings every 30 seconds to tell me it's ready... What's the best regular settings to use for most washing.
Not having read all the comments, I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but you have to be VERY CAREFUL since the larger depression in the bottom of the dishwasher in which the filter sits has RAZOR SHARP edges and it's very easy to slice your hand when you are cleaning the filter. This is a real safety hazard!
How do you lock this dishwasher? I have a 3 year old and he always want to open it. I already pressed the button for 3 seconds to lock it but it doesn't work.
I own the same dishwasher. I found a mistake in the design of the washer When a running cycle is canceled the drain pump does not activate. Waste water is left in the washer and there is no way to remove the water unless a new wash is started. The washer should empty the waste water when a cycle is canceled and this appears to be a bug in the software/firmware in the control board. How does yours behave when a cycle is canceled? You may be fortunate and have a version of firmware with the bug fixed.
Hey, that's a good question. I haven't tried cancelling a cycle I don't think. I usually use the time so it runs overnight - I guess I heard somewhere that it's most energy efficient to run the dishwasher when the water heater is not otherwise in use much overnight and it's become a habit. I will have to check and see what happens in the situation you describe.
Mine just malfunctioned and now isn't running at all! I used the extra hot water, I think it's called "sanitize" which I usually do not do and got error codes. I flipped the circuit breaker on and of and tried pressing different combinations of buttons (pressure pads actually) to get it to work and it's dead! I googled to see if there was anything I could do - nothing happens unless I turn the circuit breaker off and on and the it reads "PF" and then that goes away and nothing. I'm back to washing dishes by hand until I figure out who to call to fix it. I don't need another expense, especially at this time of year.
The datasheet says PF is "Flashes when a Power Failure has occurred". What is the sequence to get PF? manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Kinston/808463501B.pdf
I have a new one that is PROFESSIONAL but looks the same. I can;t get the lights to go off when I hit cancel. It seems to go on all the time when its touched but it is a miracle if the lights go off. I hit cancel a million times and NOTHING. HELP !!!
There is a way to set the dishwasher so that the lighted panel does stay on while the dishwasher is running. It is in the instruction book. It is just a very small paragraph in there, but it is there.
It is very quiet in the first part of the cycle and at some other points in the cycle, but not throughout the entire washing cycle. In other words, you will know if is on for sure except at the very start of the process. It's not a super-loud dishwasher, but you will know it's running. Part of it might be what is being washed also.
I have the exact same model bought it brand new in 2013 & because I already knew these new appliances look fancy but are cheaply made REGARDLESS OF BRAND I've only used my dw about 10x to keep it sanitary since purchasing. It's been used primarily as a very expensive drain board (LOL) for the last 3 yrs & guess what.......the bitch just broke! I also knew to get a extended warranty & the repairman is due here next week. If my kitchen cabinetry did have a designated space for a dw I would never bother to own one cause nothing is built to last anymore.
I have this one too. I had it for 4 years cleans well but it never dries my dishes?? I'm not sure why and I took the filter out to clean it and the little well that the filter sits in is full of water? Does anyone know why these things are happening? thanks so much. I do have the heat dry cycle on too not the air.
Loretta Miller yeah mine doesn’t dry either, which upset me because it advertises Sahara drier. I had the repair guy come from The company and he said it won’t dry, you can use jet dry to help with drying it . 🙄
Leaked the first couple uses After a year it needs to be reset at the breaker almost every use because the control panel doesn't work. Terrible from day 1.
I see this video is 5 years old so this information is probably already known by you or you may have a new dishwasher by now, but, Please read the instructions. You definitely can set it so the display will stay on during the wash cycles and you can tell at a glance how much time is left. You don't need to open the door for the display to come on if you turn on the feature for the display to stay lit.
I am still using the dishwasher and it's working well. It turns out that the reason I can't see it is that the dishwasher is recessed (flat against the counter) so that the countertop covers the top panel. Since the display is on top, it is not visible unless I open the door. Thanks for your comment.
The soup rack is only halfway on top. Since I use a lot of soup bowls for kids, I am really disappointed why it's not all the way. I should have paid more attention to that. I like that it has a short cycle but the normal setting is way too long. I will probably be using quick cycle more often. I agree that you don't see where in the cycle the dishwasher is , I don't know why having all the buttons on the top was a good idea. I would have preferred to see all the button in the front. Since we bought it to match the stainless steel, and we will be selling the house, I am not going to worry about it. But for the long term use, I will stay away from this design next time.
Frigidaire Dishwasher and Fridge are so poorly designed and I will never buy them again. Fridge- you don't have access to defrost. Dishwasher control is absolutely piece of shit. I, a chemical engineer, can fix a pharmaceutical grade washer but I do not know how to start this piece of junk.
@@G1FREAKZyou're exactly right. the control panel is not supposed to be that far back under the countertop. her dishwasher is back too far. I've got the same dishwasher and I can see my control panel just fine.
Nothing seems to be made to last - the more hi-tech, the more problems! I remember years ago when my parents and grandparents had the same appliances for decades w/o issues!
yes, this is another piece of crap, that will work for you for a year or two.... nice intro, but wait until you start using it and all the error messages come up. Guarantee you, it will last even shorter then your Bosch. ANd we used to have simple dishwashers that lasted 15 years. Maybe next time i will look for the cheapest dishwasher, since i will have to replace it in 2-3 years anyway.
So far, it's working great for me. One day, I did see some weird error message and had to flip the circuit breaker - then it started working fine - not sure if it was caused by a power surge or what. The only complaint I do have about it is that the controls accessible only when the door is open and occasionally I think I have turned it on and have not. When it first starts, it is very quiet, so I have to open the door to be sure it is running. All in all, it's working great. Sometimes I do long for the days when dishwashers were simpler to operate.
I know what you mean. So far, so good, but it does seem appliances used to last much longer. I don't know why cars last longer than they did in the past, but kitchen appliances break down in a shorter period of time. When I read the lists that show how often one should replace home appliances (kitchen, laundry, also water heaters, etc) - it seems like a homeowner would have to buy something new (one of the appliances) every six months! I had an aunt that had the same refrigerator for over 30 years! i know I won't get to that point with mine - will be very lucky to make it to 15.
my Firdgedaire Gallery just started flashing all kinds of codes. turned off breaker for 5 minutes did not fix. Checked all connections and were good. It goes through cycle to a certain point and then stops and starts flashing codes. Cleaned it out. Now looking for new dishwasher what is the best brand out there?
I have the same model, survived 2 years. Doesn't spray anymore. Changed the motor. nope. Quick cycle never ends anymore, starts from the beginning at the end of it's time . Looks like the logic board issue. I'm not gonna spend anymore more money on this. Total Crap.
@@NewDayVideos Total Spent ~$150... 90 for the service man 65 for the motor but it's still not working. Just today, I've purchased an Amana with 5 year warranty(parts and labor). All cost me $400.. So I won't have to spend money on it for the next 5 years. What a lovely way to start a new year.
She talks the obvious stuff I can read the inside panel..duh Mine doesn't start did hit delay I used it once but I need to leave my house and know its cleaning my dishes. Do yourself don't get a cheapo Frigidaire!
+bigpain97 I had a Maytag about 10-15 years ago that was wonderful. But when it finally died, a couple of stores told me the Maytags weren't nearly as good as they once were. So I went with a Whirlpool Gold, and it's also an excellent dw. It's probably eight years old and I dread its future demise. I've heard so many people say even their $1200 dw's don't do a good job of cleaning dishes now. Sad.
Then that may be good for Maytag, if the Whirlpools are still as good now as the one that I have. It really cleans everything well. The Maytag I had previously did, too, but that was some years ago. So many, even high end, dishwashers just do not clean now.
+ec fan You need to play "catch up", Whirlpool has corrupted Maytag, both brands use to be high quality they're now JUNK! Read customer reviews on consumeraffairs.com, these new appliances REGARDLESS of the brand are cheap plastic junk. The only product that comes with praise now is Speed Queen washers & dryers, but all kitchen appliances are now dollar store quality.
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I didn't realize a dishwasher could have such a poor design until I moved into an apartment with this. Absolutely stupid. Why do i have to google how to turn on my dishwasher.....?
Same
thank god it wasn’t just me, i thought i was a huge dumbass lol.
Maybe read the manual for your model number? Or download the .PDF manual on dishwasher site
Crazy
Can you please do another video on how to start this thing thank you
This is exactly why I came to this video 😆
@@bhocolatebhipbookie3967 do you know yet?
Ugh same problem. Start light just blinks but no amount of pushing it will fire this sucker up! #^#&%^@!
Same
We bought a house and this dishwasher came with it. I have no clue why it's so hard to start. I hate it. Please post on how to start it.
I just wanted to say thank you!! I just bought my new dishwasher and installed it myself. I could not figure out how to start it! I called support and read the owner's manual front to back 5 times and still no answers. So I thought to look up troubleshooting that lead me to your video...THANK GOD!! As I watched you open the door and press the buttons I cried laughing so hard saying thank u thank u thank u! I didn't want to have to call someone out to tell me what i did wrong....anyways you helped me more then you will ever no! THANKS AGAIN!!!
P.S. my dishwasher is running perfectly.....woohooo
Thank you so much for you comment and I hope you get many years of use out of your dishwasher!
@@NewDayVideos I know this will sound really stupid BUT at a ripe old age , I've learned to never force something that you don't know. So I wouldn't force the door...Took me hours of reading and then YOU-TUBE to watch you JUST PULL IT. Thank you...
Thought I was updating my kitchen with my new Frigidaire appliances until I saw your kitchen, now I want new cabinets and countertops. Beautiful Kitchen!
Thank you! It's great to hear a nice comment!
Bella G
My NEW dishwasher sucks... I ran it 1 time cause I read here to click start then close the door quickly... that worked.. so I went to do dishes again a week later and nothing.. so I kept trying normal wash or quick wash and click start and quickly close door and lights blink and everything turns off. Did it like 8 or 9 times.. WTF,,, my only guess is that it's not reading the door is shut? maybe something with latch? IDK Any help is greatly appreciated!
I had so much problem of starting with my own (i hand wash them before loading because it does not clean well) and when I visited my daughter's new apartment(brand new rental apartment), she had the exactly same one- Start lights kept on blinking but would not start . So she looked up on line and found out that it needs to be closed within 3 to 4 sec. (actually immediately) after pressing start button to turn blinks to stay on green light.
My start button does not stop blinking and and if i kept pressing it to stay on light, it cancels.
I so hope your suggestion works on mine..I can start mine 1 out of 10 times if lucky.
Making me crazy!
Thank you for this comment! I just moved in here and could not figure it out. Closing it immediately did the trick!
Your kitchen cabinets are gorgeous!!!
Would have liked to see how to load the dishes and how to use the delay start.
I have a question. Do you press start and then close it? Because mine is flush with the counter and I cannot get the the buttons after it’s closed
Yes, that is what I do - press start and then close it.
Yes you choose your cycle, push start
And then it will say close door to start
How do you change the heat settings
To start you need to select the settings and push start before closing the dishwasher door. I made the mistake of pressing it after the door is closed which was how my old machine worked. And the menu buttons don't work when door is closed.
How do you adjust the upper rack? Mine doesn’t move up and down
why aren't the buttons and controls on the outside? I would prefer having the controls on the outside so I could know what I'm pushing.
You keep the door open and push the buttons you want, then close it. You still know what your pushing if you do it before you close the dishwasher. I don’t understand what you mean
I came here to figure out how to turn it on. No luck. (I’m at my mom’s house taking care of her.) This is a ridiculous product; I’ve pressed the Start button and nothing is happening.
Our new condo has this and I can never figure it out. We use delay
You have to press start and *then* close the door
Came here for the same problem. You have to hold down start maybe one second and the “close door” comes up on the screen. It’s tricky
@@aaronbechtle7625 nothing comes up like it does anything tho. Still takes like 15 to start making any noise
@@cooperschwartz318oh lol start before closing i see now
I was trying to find out just when you had made this particular review video and if you had ever updated it since owning and using this model dishwasher for a while, now. In reading the reviews at any site about dishwashers in general, there is always someone who rates them poorly and yet even more who swear by them. It gets to be tedious and scary, as you never know how the thing will work out for you until you jump in a purchase one. My wife and I did just that today with this model from Lowes. Unfortunately they do not do installations here of dishwashers. I have installed one or two in the past, but my arthritis keeps me limited these days from doing all the bending and kneeling that most such installations require. I am hoping I can get my handyman guy to give me a good deal on removal of the old one, installing the new one and then hauling away the old unit. I enjoyed your video and will have my wife watch it, as well. How long have you had this model and have you done any later review now that you have had it in operation for a while? Thanks.
How to start it
HOW TO START: select wash options hit start and close IMMEDIATELY. If it stays open for more than 4 seconds u have to hit START and close again.
My hero
i love you. thanks i almost beat the door with a hammer😂
Thank you lots
if you hold down the power plus and rinse only buttons for 7 seconds with the door open, they will light up and that will set the indicator lights to stay on during use. You can repeat to turn them off.
Thanks for this video. It answered a few questions for me.
I have this same dishwasher. The second time I used it, while it was running, I pulled open the door to add some dishes. Now the door won't close completely. There seems to be something blocking the silver latch from going in the catch. I reset the breaker but it didn't do anything..........Any ideas???
Where do we put the washing machine salt? I don't know where to put it. there is no place
saw ya in another dishwashing video, good thing she answered ya question
@@MrBlue-kk4vn But what I knew for this moment I'm putting it down
What does uo light stand for
I agree with Melissa. how do you get it to start.? The start button blinks and blinks, no other buttons do anything. The little instruction book says things like 'use the normal cycle for normal load' doesn't say how to start it. I bought it because it matched the stove and fridge, now I am having deep deep feelings of regret.
The other buttons should light as you toggle between settings. If not, something is wrong. When the start button blinks, it means that it will start when closed - it starts off very quietly, so you might not realize it's going until it gets louder later in the cycle, but if you look at the buttons again, you will see how much time is left in the cycle.
I have the same problem!! Ugh
New Day Videos we can’t look at the buttons! They’re inside the dishwasher, not outside of it. Poor design.
Hey used this dishwasher for the first time last night. Tried to start it on the "Normal wash" cycle but when I hit start, the dishwasher turned off without beginning the cycle. When I started either the "quick wash" or "energy saver" cycle it started fine. I finally gave up and just used "energy saver". Does this have something do to with the DishSense technology? Is there a way to override so I can use "Normal wash" even if the dishwasher doesn't sense that the dishes are dirty enough? Maybe if I avoid pre-rinsing the dishes it'll let me choose "Normal"...? Thanks in advance.
I've never encountered this - it doesn't sound right. Does anyone else know what this could be?
Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I'll try the same things and see what happens.
It's still doing the same thing (turning off without starting "normal" but starting "quick wash" or "energy saver")with but I found a workaround. If I save the "normal" cycle as my favorite, and then start the cycle using that as "my favorite" (rather than just the normal button) it works. Very weird, but I'm not super inclined to call a repair person, so I'll deal with it.
Maybe someone else will have the same problem later, find this, and have some insight 🤞
I just purchased this dishwasher and used it for the first time tonight. I had the exact same problem, Lauren. I did what you suggested, and it worked fine. Thanks for posting.
In an effort to repair my upper rack tub roller on my Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher, I have replaced all 8 rollers and both racks, yet the rack still comes off the rollers! Please advise.
Gee thanks. The spray brush came iff on my dishwasher and couldn't figure out of where it belong. Thanks to your video today is back on.
This dishwasher is very hard to start. My hubby can start it but I cannot. I wish we had a different model to be sure.
Ok but how do you run this. I just got this machine and cant figure out how to actually run it
You're in luck ! Most appliances come with a special book called a user manual .
@@HDHD-tn7bs LOL
Thank you for sharing. This is what we are getting in a few weeks.
Do you have to use the alternating wash arms- the round blue thing that goes on the arm? Mine keeps popping off and ends up on the heating element.
Jonathan Myers you have to make sure it’s pushed down right. You should hear a click when it’s in.
I've found proper rinsing of dishes and not putting food into it, and not problems at all. As for not seeing the time remaining, my counter has about a 3/4 inch gap from the top of the door and the bottom of the counter, and I can see it no problem.
4 years later it broke. It always had a horrible smell when dishes sat in there overnight. Always cleaned well.
Dishwashers should last longer than 4 years - it seems we are always having to replace one appliance or the other - frustrating!
the reason you can't see the control panel to tell what cycle it's on is you've got it installed too far back under your countertop. The control panel is not designed to be under the countertop when it's closed.
No, on that model you cannot see any display. It’s not back too far. That’s not the issue. It’s a bad design. You can never see the display even if not installed yet it’s a design floor with all the buttons on the inside
i have the same dishwasher, all lights turns on, but when i want to start it, it says close the door, but not started. what should i do to fix it? Please help me.
I'm not expert, but usually the first place I start with something like this is flipping the circuit breaker off and then
back on - sort of a reboot of the system.
رحمت الهی did you figure out how to use yours because i still dont know how
Such a crappy dishwasher
Mine did the same, sometimes it seems
Likes It’s Closed but it’s not so it doesn’t start.
I have to slam
Mine with my hip. Too may times I’ve woke up to dirty dishes, thinking I started them before bed.
For any new users ... It is not mentioned ANYWHERE that the door on this model must be OPEN when you hit the start button. Otherwise it will just cancel your entry.
On this model, it is not possible to hit the start button unless the door is open. It is not visible or accessibly otherwise. Perhaps you are referring to a different model. Thanks for your comment.
Lissa Loa I’m trying to use nieces and don’t even know if it’s running or not. 😛👈🏼
Lissa Loa thank you so much!
@@NewDayVideos mine was installed so you can still see the panel on top. I had to call to get grip on how to start it because when it was installed they ran a cycle and ruined the manual.
Mine won’t start
Surprised that so many had difficulty operating this dishwasher. We found the controls were easy and intuitive. Our only complaint is the lower rack layout isn't especially flexible for loading efficiently. Otherwise, it's good.
We just purchased this one at Home Depot along with matching range/stove and microwave. They all had great reviews. Any updates on it as of April 2017? I understand that you can install this with the display slightly sticking out so you can see it or mount it flush (as you had it). I suppose if you have a countertop that sticks out, like most do, you will have the problem of not having a display to look at. Hopefully thats not a big issue for us. Either way, Im sure it will be better than this old one we are currently using...lol! Thanks for posting this video.
So far, mine is working great. No complaints. The surface is very easy to keep clean - compared to my other appliances. Sometimes I miss having the controls visible when the dishwasher is closed/operating, but it does have a sleeker look without exterior buttons.
New Day Videos thank you! Yes, we really like the sleek look and will match our other appliances. Glad to hear all is good so far. Thanks again for responding!
Mine stays on while running and shows the countdown sit sure why yours doesn't
I looked at your video to learn how to turn on the dishwasher. I did not see that in this video or did I miss it?
The instruction book tells clearly how to turn it on.
@@lindagood3091 Many people look to these videos because they have no instruction book. There is no on/off button visible on the machine or mentioned in the video. "Start" is not the same thing.
Does your unit dry the dishes? I run mine on heated drying and the dishes and plates are wet and cool to the touch. My old dishwasher you couldn't touch the dishes after the cycle finished they were so hot.
Yes, it does dry the dishes except that sometimes plastic items on the top rack are not completely dry. I'm not sure what is going on with yours. Could it be that there is a clog allowing water to pool?
Thanks for your response! I did run it on "normal wash" before I went to bed, and then opened it up in the morning. The dishes were dry, and like you said, anything plastic like tupperware and plastic cups, were not dry. Also the tub and door had a little condensation type wetness on them. I guess this will be ok, it just drys different from the previous Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher it replaced, which died after 7 years. Thanks again, I'll update again in a few weeks.
Update: After using the dishwasher for a few months I found you definitely need to use jet-dry. This makes a world of difference with drying plastic cups, tupperware etc. I do miss and prefer the drying element in my old Frigidaire, but with jet-dry, this is a close second.
Hello Dave, mine comes out really cold and wet. Did the jet-dry make any difference for you or you had to change the heating settings? Thanks
@@teeed3396 The jet dry is a must with this dishwasher. Dishes, utensils, glasses are dry through the "normal" wash setting. Some plastic wear like cups will still not be totally dry.
After reading comments about unit not starting this is how I got mine to start after having the same problem. After pressing start and the close door letters show - you can't just close the door - you need to slam it shut. Has worked several times now after closing door with a little force.
It should not be that way. I’ve had my for 3 years and it’s never been difficult to close unless something it caught, too far out, racks are all the way pushed back (sometimes because another dish is preventing it from being able to be pushed back correctly)... if anyone is having the issue you are, something in not right and needs to be fixed
I bought one and thought it was broken, took it back tot the store and got another. Came home and had the same issue, l tried slamming the door a bit and viola!....IT WORKED EVERY TIME!!!
U have 4 seconds to close the door before it cancels the command.
I was told it lid up on bottom to indicate it's done. Not sure bought mine 2nd hand and just learning.
A green light come on at the bottom when it's done
Hi, I have the same dishwasher brand as you. And I have two queries.
1) I use the “finish powerball” soap. It doesn’t dissolve in the dishes and just stays in the dispenser or falls down.
2) What do the following options do: Sugar and Scour
I would appreciate if you could get back to me as soon as possible
Preet,
I wonder if your water is not hot enough to dissolve the soap ball. I have had no problem with those. There is the
option to use hotter water - maybe you could try that (sanitize setting?) If not, just go with liquid soap - that is what i usually use.
I don't have a sugar setting - the scour uses a higher water pressure - good if you find particles still on your dishes.
Thanks for watching.
Hi. I appreciate your opinion on this washer. I have this same model. I have no idea how to use it. I don't wanna mess it up. Can you do a tutorial on how to load it, use, and clean it? Even putting the detergent in? It's been sitting here for months because I have no idea how to use it.
Lol I'm still hand washing
are you serious lol it’s easy just turn it on plates in bottom glasses in top press what cycle you want and hit start the detergent goes in the door with rinse aid and salt
Dan Wilcox ok know it all. Now how do I get the stinch that I smell out of it. Can i pour bleach in the drain?
I have the same issue... how do you cancel... Start and cancel are on the same panel..and what does CL mean.. I don't want to run it but already hit start.. so I don't close it.. then it dings every 30 seconds to tell me it's ready... What's the best regular settings to use for most washing.
You are joking surely?
Not having read all the comments, I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but you have to be VERY CAREFUL since the larger depression in the bottom of the dishwasher in which the filter sits has RAZOR SHARP edges and it's very easy to slice your hand when you are cleaning the filter. This is a real safety hazard!
How do you lock this dishwasher? I have a 3 year old and he always want to open it. I already pressed the button for 3 seconds to lock it but it doesn't work.
Is the lock for the controls and not the door?
I own the same dishwasher. I found a mistake in the design of the washer When a running cycle is canceled the drain pump does not activate. Waste water is left in the washer and there is no way to remove the water unless a new wash is started. The washer should empty the waste water when a cycle is canceled and this appears to be a bug in the software/firmware in the control board. How does yours behave when a cycle is canceled? You may be fortunate and have a version of firmware with the bug fixed.
Hey, that's a good question. I haven't tried cancelling a cycle I don't think. I usually use the time so it runs overnight - I guess I heard somewhere that it's most energy efficient to run the dishwasher when the water heater is not otherwise in use much overnight and it's become a habit. I will have to check and see what happens in the situation you describe.
Did you check if your washer drains when a running cycle is canceled?
Mine just malfunctioned and now isn't running at all! I used the extra hot water, I think it's called "sanitize" which I usually do not do and got error codes. I flipped the circuit breaker on and of and tried pressing different combinations of buttons (pressure pads actually) to get it to work and it's dead! I googled to see if there was anything I could do - nothing happens unless I turn the circuit breaker off and on and the it reads
"PF" and then that goes away and nothing.
I'm back to washing dishes by hand until I figure out who to call to fix it. I don't need another expense, especially at this time of year.
When I say "just malfunctioned" I mean over a week ago actually.
The datasheet says PF is "Flashes when a Power Failure has occurred". What is the sequence to get PF?
manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Kinston/808463501B.pdf
To start u select your washing option . U push start and u close that sucker real fast. 🤦♀️ i hate it but it came with the house
what would you rather have?
THANK YOU!! I never would have figured this out. 🙄 Stupid design.
I want to see the proper way to load bowls
I have a new one that is PROFESSIONAL but looks the same. I can;t get the lights to go off when I hit cancel. It seems to go on all the time when its touched but it is a miracle if the lights go off. I hit cancel a million times and NOTHING. HELP !!!
There is a way to set the dishwasher so that the lighted panel does stay on while the dishwasher is running. It is in the instruction book. It is just a very small paragraph in there, but it is there.
I hate this product! I wish there was an island for companies who make these products, how do you turn it on!!
Get a Bosch
since it's so quiet I'm not sure if it's even on. Is there a certain way of turning it on that you guarantee every time that it's working??
It is very quiet in the first part of the cycle and at some other points in the cycle, but not throughout the entire washing cycle. In other words, you will know if is on for sure except at the very start of the process. It's not a super-loud dishwasher, but you will know it's running. Part of it might be what is being washed also.
mine broke down after 2 months., used it about 5 times
How to turn off the delay time.
Press Cancel... :)
You didn't cover putting in the soap
We’ve had for a year and it slows me down 😤. The worst dishwasher I’ve ever had.
I have the exact same model bought it brand new in 2013 & because I already knew these new appliances look fancy but are cheaply made REGARDLESS OF BRAND I've only used my dw about 10x to keep it sanitary since purchasing. It's been used primarily as a very expensive drain board (LOL) for the last 3 yrs & guess what.......the bitch just broke! I also knew to get a extended warranty & the repairman is due here next week. If my kitchen cabinetry did have a designated space for a dw I would never bother to own one cause nothing is built to last anymore.
I have this one too. I had it for 4 years cleans well but it never dries my dishes?? I'm not sure why and I took the filter out to clean it and the little well that the filter sits in is full of water? Does anyone know why these things are happening? thanks so much. I do have the heat dry cycle on too not the air.
Loretta Miller yeah mine doesn’t dry either, which upset me because it advertises Sahara drier. I had the repair guy come from
The company and he said it won’t dry, you can use jet dry to help with drying it . 🙄
Mine is a same issue on 8 month use product. Same model. Disappointed
Leaked the first couple uses
After a year it needs to be reset at the breaker almost every use because the control panel doesn't work.
Terrible from day 1.
Kind of strange that it tells you the time left in minutes and doesn’t break it into hours & minutes.
I see this video is 5 years old so this information is probably already known by you or you may have a new dishwasher by now, but, Please read the instructions. You definitely can set it so the display will stay on during the wash cycles and you can tell at a glance how much time is left. You don't need to open the door for the display to come on if you turn on the feature for the display to stay lit.
I am still using the dishwasher and it's working well. It turns out that the reason I can't see it is that the dishwasher is recessed (flat against the counter) so that the countertop covers the top panel. Since the display is on top, it is not visible unless I open the door. Thanks for your comment.
Great review thx for this
The soup rack is only halfway on top. Since I use a lot of soup bowls for kids, I am really disappointed why it's not all the way. I should have paid more attention to that. I like that it has a short cycle but the normal setting is way too long. I will probably be using quick cycle more often. I agree that you don't see where in the cycle the dishwasher is , I don't know why having all the buttons on the top was a good idea. I would have preferred to see all the button in the front. Since we bought it to match the stainless steel, and we will be selling the house, I am not going to worry about it. But for the long term use, I will stay away from this design next time.
I just bought this
+xGUDDAx It continues to run great so far for me. Hope you have good luck with yours. It is so easy to keep the exterior clean also.
Nice voice :)
nice looking
Frigidaire Dishwasher and Fridge are so poorly designed and I will never buy them again. Fridge- you don't have access to defrost. Dishwasher control is absolutely piece of shit. I, a chemical engineer, can fix a pharmaceutical grade washer but I do not know how to start this piece of junk.
You probably bought Frigidaire for the low price, like I did. Once again I have to tell myself, "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR".
U have to close immediately. After 4 secs w door open the START command is cancelled. Happened to me too.
Fridgidaire is garbage! I have replace my fridge, stove and dishwasher for a home that is only 6 years old. Absolute garbage, do not buy!
which brand do you buy that dont ever break....waiting for the reply.
All my appliances in the house were Fridgidaire. All have been replaced by Samsung. And as well an LG washer and dryer. So far all good.
@@thegunndertaker7429 All my Samsung appliances broke down after the first year. Frigidaire Whirlpool appliances still working fine.
I think your counter top protrudes out to much that is why you cant see the panel
no, that is not the case. I just had this installed. Same issue, and it is frustrating not to be able to see the status of the washing/drying, etc.
@@winters0100 Maybe you got a lemon, cause I have the same one and I can see the light bar 😳
@@G1FREAKZyou're exactly right. the control panel is not supposed to be that far back under the countertop. her dishwasher is back too far. I've got the same dishwasher and I can see my control panel just fine.
you are 100% correct.
Open door hut what setting you want oush start and hurry up and slam door
I hate how out of everything I looked through this was the solution 🤣
Holy shit, same here lol
Thank you!!!
It's a worst product that we ever thought We were foolled by this dish washer
Biggest piece of shit dishwasher on the market!
Gosh she talks too much and lengthy. Please go to the point
horrible product control panel keeps going out and doesn't clean well
eriver code help
People read the reviews, it is horrible
Uge JUNK. Ours started flashing the err codes after a year of use
Nothing seems to be made to last - the more hi-tech, the more problems! I remember years ago when
my parents and grandparents had the same appliances for decades w/o issues!
I have it and it is REALLY BAD
yes, this is another piece of crap, that will work for you for a year or two....
nice intro, but wait until you start using it and all the error messages come up.
Guarantee you, it will last even shorter then your Bosch.
ANd we used to have simple dishwashers that lasted 15 years.
Maybe next time i will look for the cheapest dishwasher, since i will have to replace it in 2-3 years anyway.
We'll see what happens! I'll post if something goes wrong. Thanks for the comment.
I've read a lot of horror stories for Frigidaire dishwashers/appliances, any updates?
So far, it's working great for me. One day, I did see some weird error message and had to flip the circuit breaker - then it started working fine - not sure if it was caused by a power surge or what. The only complaint I do have about it is that the controls accessible only when the door is open
and occasionally I think I have turned it on and have not. When it first starts, it is very quiet, so I have to open the door to be sure it is running.
All in all, it's working great. Sometimes I do long for the days when dishwashers were simpler to operate.
I know what you mean. So far, so good, but it does seem appliances used to last much longer. I don't know why cars last
longer than they did in the past, but kitchen appliances break down in a shorter period of time. When I read the lists that show
how often one should replace home appliances (kitchen, laundry, also water heaters, etc) - it seems like a homeowner would have to
buy something new (one of the appliances) every six months! I had an aunt that had the same refrigerator for over 30 years! i know I won't get
to that point with mine - will be very lucky to make it to 15.
my Firdgedaire Gallery just started flashing all kinds of codes. turned off breaker for 5 minutes did not fix. Checked all connections and were good. It goes through cycle to a certain point and then stops and starts flashing codes. Cleaned it out. Now looking for new dishwasher what is the best brand out there?
I have the same model, survived 2 years. Doesn't spray anymore. Changed the motor. nope. Quick cycle never ends anymore, starts from the beginning at the end of it's time . Looks like the logic board issue. I'm not gonna spend anymore more money on this. Total Crap.
Wow - sorry you have that hassle. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that mine holds up longer.
@@NewDayVideos Total Spent ~$150... 90 for the service man 65 for the motor but it's still not working. Just today, I've purchased an Amana with 5 year warranty(parts and labor). All cost me $400.. So I won't have to spend money on it for the next 5 years. What a lovely way to start a new year.
This dishwasher sucks
I bet you put the babies bottels and cups in the top rack! Hmm, shocker!
Daniel...Is that really how you spell bottles???????????????
She talks the obvious stuff
I can read the inside panel..duh
Mine doesn't start did hit delay
I used it once but I need to leave my house and know its cleaning my dishes.
Do yourself don't get a cheapo Frigidaire!
Stay away from Maytag
+bigpain97 I had a Maytag about 10-15 years ago that was wonderful. But when it finally died, a couple of stores told me the Maytags weren't nearly as good as they once were. So I went with a Whirlpool Gold, and it's also an excellent dw. It's probably eight years old and I dread its future demise. I've heard so many people say even their $1200 dw's don't do a good job of cleaning dishes now. Sad.
+ec fan Whirlpool owns Maytag so they're pretty similar.
Then that may be good for Maytag, if the Whirlpools are still as good now as the one that I have. It really cleans everything well. The Maytag I had previously did, too, but that was some years ago.
So many, even high end, dishwashers just do not clean now.
+ec fan You need to play "catch up", Whirlpool has corrupted Maytag, both brands use to be high quality they're now JUNK! Read customer reviews on consumeraffairs.com, these new appliances REGARDLESS of the brand are cheap plastic junk. The only product that comes with praise now is Speed Queen washers & dryers, but all kitchen appliances are now dollar store quality.
Just show me
Not a good product
SPRAY ARM NOT SPRAY BAR!
Rude
Tough
If you just got to the point! I had to listen to you basically say nothing for 2 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!
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