Frigidaire FFDI331CMS Owner's Guide
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1. www frigidaire com Mail Frigidaire P O Box 212378 Martinez GA 30917 10 WARRANTY 8 Lifetime Corrosion Warranty In addition to the above warranty any Frigidaire GindPro model FFDI1502 FGDI 751 FPDI 758 and FPDI103 disposer that fails to operate as a result of corrosion will be repaired or replaced by Electrolux Major Appliances Parts or disposer will be provided to repair or replace the subject disposer Costs of service labor for installation will be borne by the owner This Lifetime Corrosion warranty is limited to the original purchaser Original sales receipt required 9 Model Number and Serial Number The model number and serial number can be found on the serial plate of your disposer Always reference the model number and serial number when contacting EMA about your disposer 10 Implied warranties Implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to warranty period from the date of purchase Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you 11 Consequential or incidental damages The company Shall not be liable for consequential or incidential damages for any breach of warranty expressed or implied Some states do not allow the exculsion or limitation of the conse quential or incidental damagers so the above exclusion may not apply to you 12 Exclusive2. Ph a N Jue j Ve IN A Se RESET u 20 N Aa A Batch Feed Stopper looks different than the stopper illustrated Mount Assembly INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING ASSEMBLY YOUR DI SPOSER COMES WITH THE FOLLOWI NGMOUNTSYSTEM Mount System READCOMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING NOTE Pay close attention to the order of mount assembly parts as they have been correctly assembled by the factory A Evenly apply 1 2 thick rope of plumber s putty around flange 1 B Press Flange 1 firmly into sink drain Remove excess putty C Insert fiber gasket 2 backup flange 3 and mounting ring 5 Hold in place while inserting snap ring 6 Grounding Instructions FOR WASTE DI SPOSERS EQUI PPEDWI THA GROUNDEDPLUG INPOWERCORD This appliance must be grounded Inthe event ofa malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances D Place a weight such as a disposer on the sink flange to hold itin place Use a towel to prevent scratching sink Pull snap ring open adn press firmly unitl it snaps into place E Tighten the 1 2 3 screws 3 evenly and firmly agains
3. Remedy Consequential Damages The foregoing provisions state the exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty express or implied to the extent permitted by the law the company shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages for breach of warranty express or implied Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you 11 12
4. purchase Model FPDI 103 Limited Lifetime warranty Any model that fails to operate during its warranty period will be repaired or replaced by Electrolux Major Appliances This warranty is limited to the original purchaser Original sales receipt required 3 Defective Disposer During the warranty period a defective or inoperative disposer will be replaced by the company at no charge to you Original sales receipt re quired 4 Change of ownership of disposer Warranty remains in force for warranty period from date of purchase of disposer by the first retail customer Original reciept required 5 Misuse of disposer This warranty does not apply to any disposer which is misused altered improperly installed or used for anything other than normal private household use Additional conditions are not covered by the warranty as follows Electrical connections due to improper installation leaks at the sink flange dishwasher inlet or dishcharge elbow damage by installer such as excessive torquing of screwed connections incorrect operation such as grinding non food waste and jams 6 How to receive Service Contact the installer or return inoperative disposer to the place of purchase They will replace your inoperative disposer with a new disposer at no charge to you 7 Customer Service If you do not receive satisfaction from the place of purchase please contact our Customer Service department Telephone 1 800 944 9044 Website
5. sequence of these parts as they are stacked to identigy each part Unscrew the 3 mount screws until the mounting ring can be moved to the top of the back up flange Remove the snap ring with a screw driver B Keep these assembled parts together and set aside Before you connect the disposer to the mount assembly under the sink Make sure the lower mounting is in place and teh hush cushion is engaged properly to the top of the hopper C Be sure your sink is clean Pack the underside rim of the sink flange with plumber s putty Position the sink flange so it is centered and readable as you look into your sink Push the sink opening to make a good seal DO NOT move or rotate the sink flange once seated or the seal may be broken D Take the remaining portion of the mount assembly as it was set aside and make sure that the rubber gasket is on top of the protector ring From under the sink while holding the sink flange firmly with on hand line up the notches in the mount ring with the projections of the sink flange Slide the mount assembly up onto the sink flange Slide the mount assembly up onto the sink flange past the projections E Tighten the 3 mounting screws evenly with a screwdriver see E DO NO OVERTIGHTEN Trim off excess putty A STOPPER SINK FLANGE ee o PLUMBER S X 2 gt 7 7 RIDGE EB gt e FIBER GASKET gt BACKUP FLANGE Qt O I MOUNTING RING o gt ae RING el BE aa
6. 3 Defective or improperly installed cushion mount If unit leaks at the waste elbow leak may be due to im proper tightening of elbow flange screws GUARD 7 TURNTABLE SERIAL NUMBER Call our toll free Help Line with any questions 800 944 9044 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE YOUR DISPOSER The motor is permanently lubricated The disposer is self cleaning and scours its internal parts with each use NEVER put lye or chemical drain cleaners into the disposer as they cause serious corrosion of metal parts If used resulting damage can be easily detected an all warranties are void Mineral deposits from your water can form on the stainless steel turntable giving the appearance of rust DO NOT BE ALARMED the stainless steel turntables used will not corrode 1 Warranty Electrolux Major Appliances EMA warrants this Frigidaire GrindPro disposer when installed in the United States to be free from defects in workmanship and material during the warranty period This warranty sets forth our total warranty commitment We will not assume nor authorize any person to assume for us any other liability in connections with the sale of our products 2 Length of Warranty Model FFDI331 and FFDI501 Two years from date of purchase FFDI751 Three years from date of purchase FFDI502 Five years from date of pur chase FGDI751 Ten years from date of purchase FPDI 758 Twelve years from date of
7. A and ps that lead to white wire a RIBBED SIDE 4 Connect bare grou nd on disposer nat NOTE When viewing face of electical fre larger Tet Blade 8 connected to If BX cable is not used provide a serpareate ground wire to the identified wire nearest cold water metal pipe or other suitable ground using c the screw in the bottom of the end bell for the ground wire see C STRAIN RELIEF B If your power supply does not include a ground wire you must provide one unless metal cable is used Attach a TOHOUSE as copper wire securely to disposer ground screw and attach y f POWER CORD 5 other end of wire to a metal cold water pipe Use only UL CH REMOVE COVER approved ground clamp If plastic pipe is used in your home A a qualified electrician should install a proper ground ATTACHING DISCHARGE ELBOW CONNECTING DISPOSER TO MOUNT ASSEMBLY A Connect waste elbow to the disposer see A proceed RUBBER to set Band C then connect bottom of the elbow by tightening the slip nut see D If you are connecting to a dishwasher return to section B page 3 If not make sure all plumbing connections are tight and in accordance with all plumbing codes and ordiances Run water and check for leaks B Hang disposer by aligning 3 mounting tabs with slide up ramps on mounting ring C Turn mounting ring until all 3 mounting tabs lock over the rides on the slide up ramps OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Anti am Swivell mpel
8. FRIGIDAIRE All about the Use 4 Care of your TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration eremieeie 2 Operating Instructions naseer 7 Important Safety Instructions 22222222202e nn 2 INDUDIESNOON enana A 8 Removal of Old Un EEE 3 Cleaning and Maintenance see 8 Installation of Mounting Assembly 4 5 Notes cc cio diocaocandngndcaoadundangdaddacacoondas 9 Electrical Connections ea 6 Warranty coo AN 10 TTOZ tequiaxdas gay ZOdSZSD09S www frigidaire com USA 1 800 944 9044 www frigidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Bill of sale sales slip cancelled check or other purchase See insert for specific information about your new record should be kept to verify the original purchase date for disposer warranty purposes NOTE This Food Waste Disposer has been designed to operate on 110 120 Volt 60Hz exclusively Using any other T voltage or Hz adversely affects performance IMPORTANT Read all instructions thoroughly Keep this guide for future reference Serial Number CAUTION Be sure to review SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS before using disposer Above information appears on the label affixed to bottom of the disposer For your convenience write down the model and serial numbers prior to installation Call our toll free Help Line with any questions 800 944 9044 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAI
9. NING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Note if you are not familiar iwth electrical power and procedures call a qualified electrician Warning Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Warning When using electrical appliances basic precaustions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 7 To reduce the risk of injury by materials that may be 2 To reduce the risk of injury close supervision is neces expelled by a waste disposer do not put the following sary when an appliance is used near children into a disposer clam or oyster shells caustic drain 3 Donot put fingers or hands into a waste disposer cleaners or similar products glass china or plastic 4 Turn the power switch to the off position before at large whole bones metal such as bottle caps tin cans tempting to clear a jam or remove an object from the aluminum foil or utensils hot grease or other hot disposer liquids whole cornhusks 5 When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer 8 When not operating a disposer leave the stopper in use a long w
10. ctrical switch and water After disposer has stopped remove splash guard remove object with long handled tongs and replace splash guard UNIT DOES NOT START Unplug power cord or turn either the wall switch or breaker box switch to OFF position depending on your model and wiring configuration Remove stopper and or splash guard Check to see if turntable will rotate freely using a wooden broom handle If turntable rotates freely replace splash guard and check re set button to see if it has been tripped Re set button is red and located opposite discharge elbow near the bottom see 8A Push button in until it clicks and remains depressed If re set button has not been tripped check for shorted or broken wire connecting to disposer Check electrical power switch fuse box or circuit breaker If wiring and electrical components are intact the unit may have internal problems that require service or replacement Splash guard not used on Top Control Batch Feed unit IF TURNTABLE DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY Turn off disposer then check for any foreign object lodged between the turntable and grind ring Dislodge object by rotating table with a wooden broom handle and remove object see 8B If no foreign object is present there may be internal problems LEAKS f the unit leaks at the top it may be due to 1 Improper seating of sink flange gasket centering putty or tightening 2 Support ring not tightened properly
11. e disposer from sink flange by turning mount ring D Use screwdriver to remove green ground wire Remove to the left clockwise see B If you are unable to turn wire nuts from black and white power wires and the mount ring tap on one of the extensions from the separate disposer wires from power cable wires ring with a hammer Some mounting systems have Loosen screws on cable clamp and separate cable from tubular extensions Inserting a screwdiver into on tube disposer will provide additional leverage for turning the mount E To remove remaining mount system from the sink ring see B Some disposers may require the removal loosen mount screws push mount ring up Under it is or loosening of nuts from the mount screws see C the snap ring Use screwdriver to pop off ring see E Some disposers may require the removal of a clamp Remove mount ring protector ring and gasket from sink flange Some mounts will require the unscrewing of a large ring holding the sink flange in place Pull sink flange up through sink and clean off old putty from sink IMPORTANT Unless you have a new home this is a good time to clean out the trap and drain lines by running a drain auger or plumber s snake before installing your new disposer DISHWASHER CONNECTION If you are utilizing a dishwasher complete the following procedure If dishwasher is not to be connected go to section Installation of Mounting Assembly A Using a blunt instrument steel punch
12. e must line up with switch plunger inside the neck of the disposer Push down firmly to turn the disposer on Lift stopper to shut the disposer off D Run disposer for 15 seconds after shredding stops This assures that all waste is thoroughly flushed through the drain E To fill sink insert stopper and align the largest slot with the switch plunger see C Push down to seal sink without starting the disposer When medium sized slot see B in stopper base is lined up with the switch plunger water can drain but tableware etc cannot be accidentally dropped into disposer MEDIUM SLOT TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION A Be sure disposer is empty before using your dishwasher so it may drain properly B You may want to leave the stopper in the drain when not in use to prevent utensils and foreign objects from falling into the dispoer C Your disposer is ruggedly built to give you many years of trouble free service It will handle all normal food wastes but it will NOT grind or dispose of such items as plastic tin cans bottle caps glass china leather cloth rubber string clam and oyster shells aluminum foil or feathers TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking repair or replacement we recommend that you review the following LOUD NOISES Other than those during grinding of small bones and fruit pits These are usually caused by accidental entry of a spoon bottle cap or other foreign object To correct this turn off ele
13. lers make a clicking sound astheyswinginto place Thisindicates normal operation A Remove sink stopper Turn on a medium flow of cold that the disposer slows down while grinding The water disposer is actually increasing torque grinding power B Turn switch to ON position your motor is turning at full and is operating under normal conditions speed and ready to use D Before turning disposer off let water and disposer run C Scrape in food waste Down the drain go table scraps for approximately 15 seconds after shredding stops T peelings rinds seeds pits small bones and coffee This assures that all waste is thoroughly flushed through grounds to speed up food waste disposal cut or break trap and drain up large bones rinds and cobs Large bones and fibrous E Itis not recommended to use hot water while running husks require considerable grinding time and are more disposer Cold water will keep waste and fats solid so easily thrown away with other trash Do not be alarmed disposer can flush away particles BATCH FEED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Anti J am Swivel mpellers make a clicking sounds as they swing into place This indicates normal opera tion A Remove sink stopper and turn on a medium flow of cold water B Scrape in food waste Down the drain go table scraps vegetable peelings cobs rinds pits bones and coffee grounds see A C Insert stopper to start disposer see B One of the two small slots in stopper bas
14. ooden object such as a wooden spoon or place to reduce the risks of objects falling onto the the wooden handle of a broom or mop disposer 6 When attempting to remove objects from a waste 9 DO NOT operate disposer unless splash guard is in disposer use long handled tongs or pliers If the dis place Does not apply to the Top Control Batch Feed poser is magnetically actuated non magnetic tools units should be used 10 For proper grounding instructions see the ELECTRICAL CONNECTION portion of this manual 2 02009 Electrolux Home Products Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA REMOVAL OF OLD UNIT TYPICAL INSTRUCTIONS YOUR MODEL MAY VARY Before starting this step turn off electrical power Caution Be sure to support the disposer while atthe circuit breaker or fuse box perfomring this step or it may fall when the mounting ring is disconnected from the mounting If your old mount is the same as the mount on your new assembly If your disposer is hard wired metal disposer just reverse the assembly instructions found in shielded cable not utilizing a wall plug complete section Installation of Mounting Assembly If your new steps C and D If you utilize a plug in cord go mount system is different follow these instructions on to step E A Use a pipe wrench to disconnect drain line where it C When disposer is removed turn up side down and attaches to disposer discharge tube see A remove electrical cover plate see D B Remov
15. or wooden dow l knock out entire plug see A Do no use a screwdriver or sharp instrument When knockout plug falls into o DISPOSER pusher disposer ou may remove it or simply grind it up when HOGE the disposer is used This will not damage the disposer ir gap may ot bs guira in any way but may take sometime to grind over the Ll y Chad local course of several uses Go to section Installation of Mounting Assembly B Connect dishwasher hose using hose clamp If hose size is different you will need a Dishwasher Connector Kit see B Make sure all plumbing connections are tight and in accordance with all plumbing codes and ordinan ces Run water and check for leaks INSTALLATION OF MOUNTING ASSEMBLY A O Stopper Sink Flange Fiber Gasket Backup Flange Mounting Ring F CD Snap Ring Mount System READCOMPLETELY BEFORESTARTING a O Y Rubber Gasket Lower Mounting Ring Anti Vibration Mount Dishwasher Inlet y y Disposer Hush Cushion NOTE Hush Cushion included between mounting ring and lower mounting ring NOTE Pay close attention to the order of mount assembly parts as they have been correctly assembled by the factory A Disassemble the mounting assembly as it has been shipped by turning the sink flange assembly until the projections align with the notches in the lower mount ring and allow you to pull th sink flange up and out of the remaining lower mount assembly Note the
16. t backup flange Use shorter screws if sink is more than 3 8 thick FOR WASTE DI SPOSERS NOTEQUI PPEDWITHA GROUNDEDPLUG I NPOWER CORD This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock The power cord to be installed must have an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordiances Disconnect electric power to disposer circuit before installation Turn the circuit breaker to the OFF position or remove the fuse ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A Connect disposer to 110 120 Volt 60Hz AC current Wiring Disposer Directly to House Current only This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal B If plug in cord is used use a three prong plub see A permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding con Ground wire should be attached to the ground screw in ductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected the bottom of the end bell see B to the equipment grounding terminator or lead on the appliance C Use a cable clamp strain relief connector where power cord enters the disposer see C A If you use BX cable 1 Install cable connector in hole 2 Connect white wire to white lead of disposer 3 Connect black Trace lead connected to this blade
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