AEG-Electrolux FDS252RBS User Manual

Dishwasher

Use & Care Manual

18" Built-In and Portable

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Safety

Instructions ........................

Features.............................. 3

Operating

Instructions ........................ 4

Preparing and

Loading Dishes ...............

5-6

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ................ 7-8

Factors Affecting

Performance.......................

Record All Information For Future Reference

Brand: Purchase Date: Model #: Serial #:

(see Features page for location)

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(United States)

1-866-213-9397

(Canada)

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Care and

Cleaning .......................... 9-10

Connecting Portable

Dishwasher ....................... 11

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...12-13

Troubleshooting ............... 13

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service............................... 14

Versión en español

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Manual, Electrolux Home Products North America, P.O. Box 212378, Augusta, GA 30917.

READ AND SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS

P/N 154418701 (0201)

Important Safety Instructions

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury , b urns, fire and electrical shock.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

• Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

• Read all instructions before using your dishwasher.

• Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual.

• This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.

• This dishwasher is designed to operate on regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker . Use a 20 ampere fuse if dishwasher is connected with a food waste disposer.

• Do not operate dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in their proper place.

• To a v oid entr apment and/or suff ocation, remove door or door latch mechanism from any dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.

• Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating.

• Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

• When loading items to be washed:

- Locate sharp items and knives so that they

are not likely to damage the door seal or tub.

- Load sharp items and knives with the

handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children.

SA VE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Printed in U.S.A.

Dishwasher Features

Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. Each cycle starts with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water to a level even with the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower and sprayed onto the dishes. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle. The number of water fills depends upon the cycle being used.

Top Rack

page 5

Tower Assembly

pages 6,9

Bottom Rack

page 6

Lower Spray Arm

page 9

Console

page 4

Serial label

(located on right side of tub)

Float

page 9

Normal Water Fill Level

Heating Element

page 9

Motor

Door Spring

Leveling Legs

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading

Dishes).

2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser &

Detergents).

3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).

4. Select wash cycle (See Cycle Chart).

5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy

Options).

Appearance may vary from your model.

6. See page 11 for instructions on connecting the portable dishwasher.

7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.

8. To start, close door to latch. The ON indicator light will glow throughout the wash, rinse and dry portions of cycle.

Cycle Chart

Cycles

Pots & Pans

Heavy Wash

Normal Wash

Light Wash

Rinse/ Hold

Description To Select Cycle

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

For heavily soiled dishes and silverware.

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware.

dishes and silverware.

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later.

• Press POTS & PANS button.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to POTS & PANS.

• Press HEAVY WASH button.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to HEAVY WASH.

• Press NORMAL WASH button.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.

• Press LIGHT WASH button.

• Select desired OPTIONS.

• Turn dial to LIGHT WASH.

• DO NOT USE detergent.

• Press NORMAL WASH button.

• Select COOL DRY option.

• Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.

Energy Options

Water Heat Option

When WATER HEATER option is selected, the heating element in bottom of tub will raise the main wash water temperature to approximately 140°F. Wash action will continue but timer will not advance until this water temperature has been reached. The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. WATER HEAT option can be used with any cycle except RINSE/HOLD.

The WATER HEATING light will glow until the water temperature reaches 140°F. To turn off option press RESET OPTIONS.

Water

(approx.)

gal.

9.3 imp.gal.

7.7 liters

35.2 gal.

8.0 imp.gal.

6.7 liters

30.3 gal.

5.6

imp.gal.

25.4

liters gal.

4.4

imp.gal.

20.1

liters gal.

1.1

imp.gal.

4.9

liters

Time

(approx.)

90 min.*

84 min.*

78 min.*6.7

72 min.*5.3

9 min.1.3

* Includes dry time.

Cool Dry Option

COOL DRY option saves electricity. The heating element stays off during drying portion of cycle. Additional drying time may be required, with door open, to completely air dry dishes. Some water droplets may remain on door and in areas where dishes touch dishwasher basket or rack.

To turn COOL DRY option off and select a heated drying cycle, push the RESET OPTIONS button. If COOL DRY option is not selected, a heated drying cycle is automatically provided. COOL DRY option must be selected with the RINSE/HOLD cycle.

The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.

Washes/

Rinses

2 washes 5 rinses

2 washes 4 rinses

2 washes 3 rinses

1 washFor lightly soiled or pre-rinsed 3 rinses

1 rinse

Operating Instructions continued

Dish Preparation

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food, bones, pits, etc. Empty glasses and cups. It may be necessary to presoak or lightly scour firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods.

Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato-based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.

• Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the water spray from the rotating spray arm and center wash tower can reach soiled surfaces.

• Be sure large items do not block the detergent dispenser, preventing it from opening during the wash cycle.

• To be sure an item is dishwasher safe, read the manufacturer’s care instructions.

Loading the Top Rack

Glasses and cups—Place glasses and

cups against outside pins at an angle. Cups with a concave bottom will collect water.

Small plates and saucers—Place

dishes between middle two rows of pins.

Plasticware—Load plasticware in the top rack

to avoid melting.

Bowls—Place bowls between the middle 2 rows

of pins facing down.

Miscellaneous items—Place long handled

knives and utensils in top rack.

Cup Shelf—The cup shelf can be folded down

over short items (juice glasses, cups, etc.) for more loading space. When using cup shelf, alternate items with layer below so that water can reach all inside surfaces.

• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, be

sure disposer is completely empty before dishwasher is started.

• To save energy, wash full loads.

• For best washing results, load correctly and avoid overloading.

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