Electrolux Dishwasher, EDW5505ESS, EDW5505EPS Use & Care Manual

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PLEASEREADANDSAVETHiSGUIDE

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Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances.
This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and

product quality throughout the service life of your new dishwasher.
We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to

continue serving you, please use this page to record key product information.

Once you have your unit installed, we suggest you keep this guide in a safe place

for future reference. Should any problems occur, refer to the Troubleshooting

section of this guide. This information will help you quickly identify a problem and
get it remedied. In the event you require assistance, please contact the dealer

where you purchased your unit.

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Whenever you call to request information or service, you will need to know your
model number and serial number. You can find this information on the serial plate
located on the inside wall of your unit and on the product registration card.

@2005 Electrolux MajorAppliances North America

Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA

All rights reserved. Printed in the USA

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PRODUCT REGiSTRATiON CARD

Electrolux Model Number

Electrolux Serial Number

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Telephone

Keep this guide and the sales receipt together in a safe place for further reference.

QUESTIONS?

For toll-freetelephone support inthe UISI and Canada:

1-877- 4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)
For online support and Intemet product information in the U.S. visit

www.electroluxusa.com. In Canada, visit www.electroluxca.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FindingInformation..............................................2

PleaseReadAndSaveThisGuide...................2

MakeA RecordForQuickReference................2

ProductRegisterationCard...............................3

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

TableOfContents..............................................4

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

ImportantSafetyInstructions.............................5

GeneralPrecautions..........................................6

What Can and CannotBe Washed......................7

Operation...............................................................8

BeforeYouStart.................................................8

OperatingtheDishwasher.................................8

Addinga ForgottenItem....................................9

Loading................................................................10

GeneralRecommendations.............................10

10PlaceSettingLoad......................................10

12PlaceSettingLoad......................................10

UpperRack.......................................................11

LowerRack......................................................12

LoadingtheSilverBasket................................13

AdjustableUpperRack....................................14

RemovingtheUpperRack...............................14

DishwasherUse..................................................15

HotWater.........................................................15

Detergent.........................................................15

RinseAid..........................................................16

Cycles,Options andLights...............................17

Cycles..............................................................17

Options............................................................18

Delay................................................................19

ChildLockOption............................................20

Lights/Display..................................................20

CareandCleaning..............................................21

GeneralRecommendations.............................21

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

Storage/Moving................................................22

Troubleshooting ................................................23

WarrantyInformation.........................................27

Safety

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS

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SafetyPrecautions

Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety
precautions in this guide. Safety items throughout this guide are labeled with a

Warning or Caution based on the risk type.

Definitions

_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury

hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.

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Safety

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What Can & Cannot Be Washed

Most tableware,cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher,Check

with the manufacturer.

Material DishwasherSafe SpecialInformation

Aluminum Yes,exceptanodized. Highwatertemperatureanddetergents

mayaffectfinish.
CastIron No Seasoningwill be removed,andironwillrust.
China/Stoneware Yes,exceptantique Alwayscheckmanufacturer'srecommendation

or hand-painted, beforewashing.Antique,hand-paintedor

over-the-glazepatternsmayfade.Goldleaf

maydiscolor.
Crystal Yes,exceptantiqueor Alwayscheckmanufacturer's

delicatecrystal, recommendationbeforewashing.Sometypes

ofleadedcrystalmayetchwithrepeated

washings.

Filters Notrecommended. Mayleaveadingydepositorstainon

dishwasherinterior.

Glass Yes A specialtyglasscalled"milkglass"canyellow

with repeateddishwasherwashing.

Gold-PlatedFlatware No Willdiscolor.

Pewter,Tin No
Plastics Yes,toprack,except Alwayscheckmanufacturer'srecommendation

disposableplasticitems, beforewashing.Plasticsvary intheircapacity

towithstandhighwatertemperaturesand

detergents.Disposableplasticitems

arenotdishwashersafeforthisreason.
StainlessSteel Yes

Runa Rinsecycleif notwashingimmediately.

Prolongedcontactwithfoodscontainingsalt,vinegar,

milkproductsorjuicecoulddamagefinish.

SterlingSilveror No,if hascommercial
Silverplate "darkening".

Alwayscheckmanufacturer'srecommendation

beforewashing.Runa Rinsecycleifnotwashing

immediately.Prolongedcontactwithfoodcontaining

salt,acidor sulfide(eggs,mayonnaiseand seafood)

coulddamagefinish. Commercial"darkening"

mayberemovedbydetergent.

WoodenItems No Woodmaywarp,crackor discolor.

Operation

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BEFOREYOU START

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• Prerinse is not required. Simply scrape off any bones or large food

particles.

• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is
empty before starting the dishwasher.

• Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 21 ).
Remove certain foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice,

vinegar, salt or dressings from stainless steel flatware as soon as
possible. These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in

contact with the surface for an extended period of time.

OPERATINGTHE DISHWASHER

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1m After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired

cycle and options by pressing the pads. The indicator lights for the selected
cycle and options will illuminate. To cancel an option press the pad again.

2. To start a cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once then close the door
until it latches. After a pause, the fill will begin.

The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you do not have to reset the cycle
each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on

the previous wash, just press the START/Cancel pad.

To cancel a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once. The
dishwasher will drain, then shut off. To turn the dishwasher off without
draining, press the START/Cancel pad twice. To prevent unplanned cycle or

option changes, these selections are "locked in" after 1 minute.

Operation

ADDING A FORGOTTEN iTEM

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For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle.

1. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without opening completely.

2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.

3. Open the door and add the item.

4. Close and latch the door. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes
automatically at the point of interruption.