Electrolux Built-In Dishwasher User Manual

Use & Care GuideUse & Care Guide

Use & Care Guide

Use & Care GuideUse & Care Guide

Built-In Dishwasher

0616 400 384 (0307)

Finding Information

MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Finding Information ........................................... 3

Make a Record for Future use .......................... 3

Questions? ........................................................ 3

Internet .............................................................. 3

Table of Contents ............................................... 4

Safety ................................................................... 5

Important Safety Instructions .............................. 5

Feature Overview ................................................ 7

How your Dishwasher Cleans .......................... 7

Operating Instructions ....................................... 8

Getting Started ................................................... 8

Normal Operating Sounds ................................. 8

Wash Cycle Selections ...................................... 9

Cycle Selections ................................................ 9

Energy Option Selections ................................. 10

Operation Selections ......................................... 11

Status Window ................................................. 12

Preparing & Loading Dishes ........................... 13

Dish Preparation ............................................. 13

Loading the Top Rack ..................................... 13

Loading the Bottom Rack ................................. 14

Adjusting Rack Height ...................................... 15

Loading the Silverware Basket ........................ 16

Adding a dish .................................................. 16

Solutions to Common Problems..................... 23

Food Soils Left on Dishes ................................ 23

Dishes Not Dry ................................................ 23

Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy ........... 24

Dishware Chipped .......................................... 24

Dishware Stained or Discolored ...................... 25

Etching ............................................................ 25

Detergent Left in Cups ..................................... 25

Dishwasher Leaks ........................................... 26

Normal Sounds You Will Hear ......................... 26

Water in Bottom of Tub ..................................... 26

Dishwasher Won’t Run .................................... 26

Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly ............. 27

Cycle Takes a Long Time ................................ 27

Dishwasher Won’t Fill ...................................... 27

Dishwasher Has an Odor ................................ 27

Removing Spots and Film ................................ 28

Warranty Information ....................................... 29

Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents.............. 17

Filling the Detergent Dispenser ........................ 17

How much Detergent to use ............................ 17

Detergent Usage Guide ................................... 18

Rinse Aid ......................................................... 19

Factors Affecting Performance ....................... 20

Water Pressure ............................................... 20

Water Temperature .......................................... 20

Care & Cleaning ................................................ 21

Outside ............................................................ 21

Inside .............................................................. 21

Winterizing ....................................................... 22

Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux dishwasher.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

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

• 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.

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• National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified residential dishwashers are not
intended for licensed food establishments. Such establishments require a
higher dishwasher water temperature to meet commercial sanitization
requirements.

• 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 as explained in the Installation Instructions provided with your
dishwasher.

• To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

• Keep young children and infants a safe distance away from the dishwasher
when it is in operation.

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

• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

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Safety

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

• 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 disposal, make sure disposal is
completely empty before running dishwasher.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

• Repairs should be done by a qualified Electrolux professional.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Use care unloading the dishware when the SANITIZE option has been
selected. Contents may be hot to the touch immediately after the end of
cycle.

• When loading items to be washed:

• Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the
tub or door seal; and

• Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut­type injuries. Alternatively, place sharp items and knives in the utensil shelf
located in the upper rack.

• 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.

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Operating Instructions

GETTING STARTED

Cycle Selections

Option Selections Status Window Start/Cancel

To run your dishwasher, follow these basic steps:

1 Load dishwasher. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes, pages 13-16.)
2 Add detergent. (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents, pages 17-18.)
3 Add rinse aid, if needed. (See Rinse Aid, page 19.)
4 Select desired CYCLE. (See Cycle Selections, page 9.)

The light surrounding the pad glows when selected.

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The lights surrounding the pads will only glow when the door is open because the
dishwasher is designed to have the controls hidden under the countertop.

5 Select desired OPTIONS. (See Energy Options Selections, page 10.)

The light surrounding the pad will glow when selected.

6 To start, press START/CANCEL pad and close door. (See Start/Cancel,

page11.)

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The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle so you do not have to reset
each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the
previous wash, press the START/CANCEL pad.

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of
the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing
and rinsing dishes. As each cycle begins, you may–or may not–hear the drain
motor. You may also hear the splashing water as it enters the tub and the spray
arms as they rotate and circulate water. The wash motor often pulsates throughout
the cycle, which varies water pressure and optimizes performance.

Operating Instructions

WASH CYCLE SELECTIONS

Cycle times are approximate and vary by options selected. Hot water is necessary
to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils.

An automatic sensor checks the incoming water temperature for the main wash of
each cycle, delaying the timer if necessary, until the water is hot enough. When HI-

TEMP WASH is selected, the sensor checks for an even higher temperature.

CYCLE SELECTIONS

The Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Auto, Heavy, Normal
and Short Wash cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if
additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted.
Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes.
Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water

temperature.

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Auto Wash

When a partial load of lightly soiled dishes is placed in the unit, a wash cycle
similar to a short wash will automatically be performed. When a full load of heavily
soiled dishes is placed in the unit, a heavy wash cycle will automatically be
performed. The dishwasher's Smart Sensor technology will determine the type of
cycle required to clean the dishes and will clean more efficiently every time. Water
usage ranges from 3.7 to 7.3 gallons. Wash time ranges between 1.2 and 1.6

hours.

Heavy Wash

For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Water
usage ranges from 6.1 to 7.3 gallons. Wash time ranges between 1.5 and 1.6

hours.

Normal Wash

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. Water usage ranges from 4.9 to 7.3
gallons. Wash time ranges between 1.3 and 1.6 hours.

Short Wash

For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. Water usage ranges from

3.7 to 6.1 gallons. Wash time ranges between 1.2 and 1.5 hours.

Rinse

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later. Water usage is 2.4 gallons. Cycle time
is approximately 20 minutes.

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Operating Instructions

ENERGY OPTION SELECTIONS

Hi-Temp Wash

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C).

This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher detergent remove food,
grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. HI-TEMP WASH
option can be used with all cycles except RINSE.

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the light surrounding the pad will come
on and remain on until end of cycle.

To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH option, press the pad a second time. The light
surrounding the pad will turn off.

Sanitize

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option. When selected,
the light surrounding the pad will remain lit until the START/CANCEL pad is pressed
or the door is closed. This option heats the water temperature in the final rinse to
155°F (68°C) and maintains that temperature for 9 minutes. SANITIZE is available
in Auto Wash, Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Short Wash cycles. Only these
sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.

The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached.

Washing action will continue during the water heating delay. For best results, the
incoming water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C).

The light surrounding the pad will not illuminate at the end of the cycle if the NSF
requirements for sanitization are not reached. The sanitization criteria may not be
satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle, a power failure occurs, or if the
incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).

To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light surrouding
the pad will turn off.