Electrolux EDSH4944AS Owner's Guide

EN DISHWASHER	USE & CARE GUIDE
FR LAVE-VAISSELLE	GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

117861580 October 2019

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Table of contents
Important Safety Information.................	2
Features................................................	5
Controls and Settings............................	7
Operating Instructions.........................	11
Care and Cleaning..............................	19
Troubleshooting...................................	21
Limited Warranty.................................	26

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NOTE

The instructions appearing in this Use & Care guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

WARNING

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Important Safety Information 3

Important safety instructions

Recognize safety symbols, words and labels

Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a DANGER, 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.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

WARNING - RISK OF FIRE

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dishwasher, comply with the warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these Important Safety Information and warnings could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

For your safety

•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.

•NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

•DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. This appliance must be connected to a ground metal, permanent wiring

system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on this appliance. Read the Installation Instructions for details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

•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 cuttype injuries.

•Do not tamper with controls.

4 Important Safety Information

•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.

•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.

•Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

•Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

Child safety

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

•DO NOT allow children to play in or on the dishwasher

•DO NOT allow children to abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher.

•Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the appliance

is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

•Keep dishwasher products out of children’s reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

•To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove door or door latch mechanism from any dishwasher that is discarded or not in use..

•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or

abandoned appliances are still dangerous

– even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Contact your State/Provence Energy Office, Local Electric and Water Utilities or Conservation Program Office or visit www. energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old washer or dryer.

Before you throw away your old appliance:

•Remove doors or door latch.

•Remove the electric power cord

•Secure all hoses and drain pipes to prevent water from leaking out and creating a slip hazard.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your dishwasher, follow the above basic precautions.

Features 5

Tub

Gasket

Cup

Shelves

Soft Grip

Rack

Middle

Spray Arm

Stemware

Holder

Bottom

Rack

Lower

Spray Arm

Detergent

Dispenser

Rinse Aid

Dispenser

Upper Spray Arm Cutlery Rack

Adjustable

Rack

Mechanism

Upper Rack

Flex Wash

Interior Light

Silverware

Basket

Filters

Serial Label (located on right side of door)

How your dishwasher cleans

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled

surfaces. First, the dishwasher drains for a few seconds to remove soils dropped while loading, then fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the spray arms. Soil particles go through and across the filter and down the drain as the water is pumped out. This series of steps are repeated as needed. The number of water fills varies with the cycle being used.

NOTE

Racks and Features in your dishwasher model may vary in appearance from illustrations in this manual.

Getting started

To run your dishwasher, follow these basic steps:

1. Load Dishwasher (see loading instructions).

2. Add detergent to the dispenser (see Filling the detergent dispenser).

3. Add Rinse Aid to the dispenser,

if needed (see Using the rinse aid dispenser).

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

5. Select desired cycles (see Cycle selection).

6. Select desired options (see Option selection).

7. To start, press START pad and close door immediately.

6 Features

NOTE

If the dishwasher door is opened while the unit is running, the START/CANCEL pad must be pressed and the door shut immediately to return the unit to the selected cycle and option. This must happen within 10 minutes for the unit to continue the cycle.

Energy use

The yellow energy guide label that came on your unit tells how much energy it would use in one year and how it compares to others that are available. The energy is based on the NORMAL cycle response

to tests that apply soils and dishware that simulate the average use. Eight place settings of dishware and some serving pieces are used during the test. The total energy is based on running the average number of cycles per year, applying typical soil levels to the dishware and half the time, selecting the option of using extra energy to more fully dry the dishware. Actual energy and water use will depend upon the cycle and options you select.

This unit uses an in-line water heating element that is located under the tub. There is no exposed heater that

plasticware might come in contact with or that is accessible to touch. The heat is taken to the dishware through the heated water. For this reason, plastic dishware may be placed where it best fits in either the top or bottom rack. Temperatures are uniform throughout the dishwasher.

If the user prefers to save energy and dry the dishes by hand they select the AIR DRY option. If you prefer to spend slightly more energy to get the dishes drier then turn the AIR DRY option off and select one of the heated dry options. In response the wash and rinse temperatures in the cycle will be increased.

This will help the cleaning and it will also get the dishwasher hotter. When the final drain removes all standing water, the extra heat stored in the dishware will act to evaporate the remaining water.

Your unit provides a selection of cycles. In general, the more water used by a cycle and the hotter the temperatures it reaches the more energy that it uses. Several cycles, such as the NORMAL cycle will change their response based on soil level,

options selected, and ambient conditions. The NORMAL cycle is good for all around use. Other cycles are focused toward special use like the HEAVY cycle that is designed for heavily solid cookware.

DishSenseTM technology

Your unit has DishSenseTM Technology that is used to understand how heavily soiled the dish load is so the cycle can be automatically adjusted to the appropriate response. This helps to prevent energy waste. The sensor is calibrated at the end of each cycle. This will assure that whatever is loaded will be cleaned.

NOTE

For the first cycle after power is applied (when first installed or after a power failure) the sensor will not be calibrated and so cannot determine the soil load. Therefore, your unit will provide a response suitable for heavy soils on the first run after power is restored. Energy use during this first run may be higher than would be typical.

Controls and Settings 7

Cycles

Options

Operation

Wash cycle and options

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 water temperature for the main wash of each cycle. When HI TEMP is selected, the sensor checks for an even higher temperature. Run hot water in a faucet

nearest the dishwasher until water is hot before starting.

The Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the AUTO, NORMAL and ECO cycles. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes.

Making a selection

To make a selection, press the desired cycle or option pad on the control panel. The LED light above the selection will turn ON when a cycle or option is selected and will turn OFF when it is deselected.

Cycle selection

Press the START button to turn ON the unit. Then, press a cycle pad to select your cycle. The LED light above the selection will illuminate when selected. The estimated cycle time will also appear in the Status Window display.

AUTO

The Smart Sensor technology will determine the type of cycle required to clean the dishes and will clean more efficiently every time. When a partial load of lightly soiled dishes are placed in the unit, a wash cycle similar to a short wash will automatically be performed. When

a full load of heavily solid dishes are placed in the unit, a HEAVY wash cycle will automatically be performed. Water usage ranges from approximately 3.0 to 7.4 gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 118 to 200 mins.

HEAVY

For pots, pans, casserole dishes and dinnerware with dried-on or bakedon soils. Water usage ranges from approximately 7.1 to 8.1 gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 129 to 189 mins.

NORMAL

For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. Water usage ranges from approximately 3.0 to 7.4 gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 118 to 200 mins.

ECO

For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. Water usage ranges from approximately 4.3 to 7.7 gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 86 to 93 mins.

RINSE

For rinsing dishes that will be washed later. Water usage is approximately 2.2 gallons. Cycle time is approximately 15 mins.

8 Controls and Settings

FAVORITE

This cycle allows you to program your preferred cycle and options into one button. To program this cycle, select the cycle and options you desire. Then, press and hold the FAVORITE pad until the LED light above the pad turns ON. The selected cycle and all options are saved as FAVORITE and will illuminate when the FAVORITE cycle is selected. Once programmed, simply press the FAVORITE pad to select the saved cycle and options, press START and close the door immediately to start your cycle.

FAST

For regularly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. Water usage is approximately 4.5 gallons. Wash time is approximately 30 mins.

UPPER

For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and silverware when you do not have a full load. Water usage is approximately 3.5 to 4.3 gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 52 to 128 mins.

STEMWARE

For regularly soiled China and Crystal. Water usage is approximately 4.9 gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 96 to 116 mins.

Option selections

HI TEMP

When HI TEMP 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 option can only be used with AUTO, HEAVY, NORMAL and UPPER cycles.

SANITIZE

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option. This option heats the water temperature in the final rinse to 157°F (69.4°C) and maintains that temperature for 7 minutes. SANITIZE

is available in AUTO, HEAVY, and NORMAL 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).

If the SANITIZE option is selected, the pad illuminates with a blue light. The sanitization criteria may not be satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle, a power failure occurs, or if incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).

The SANITIZE pad will flash at the end of the cycle if the NSF requirements for sanitization are not reached.

AIR DRY

If the AIR DRY option is selected, the unit will not energize the heating element. This will reduce energy consumption, but will reduce drying performance. Items in the dish load may not be dry at the end of the cycle.

MAX DRY

MAX DRY is available on AUTO, HEAVY, NORMAL, UPPER and STEMWARE cycles The cycle time will increase when MAX DRY option is selected.

Controls and Settings 9

Operation selections

Child Lock Controls

To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing AIR DRY and holding until the code “Loc” displays in the status window. The controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press AIR DRY again and hold until the code “Loc” is no longer displayed.

DELAY

The DELAY option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours.

Select your desired cycle and options, then press the DELAY pad until the desired delay time displays in the status display window. The LEDs above the selected cycle and options will be illuminated. The status display window will show the delay time chosen and then show the message “PRESS START”.

To start the delay countdown, Press START and close door immediately.

The status window will display the message “CLOSE” after START has been pressed. A tone will sound indicating that countdown has started after the door is closed. The selected cycle starts when the countdown is completed.

START

When cycle and options are selected, the LEDs of the selected cycle and options are illuminated. The status window displays the cycle time and then displays the message “PRESS START”.

To start the cycle, press START and close the dishwasher door immediately.

The status window displays “CLOSE” after START has been pressed.

A tone will sound indicating the cycle has successfully started after the door is closed.

CANCEL

Both a running cycle and a delay countdown can be cancelled at any time. Open the dishwasher door and press CANCEL. A tone will sound indicating that the cycle has been successfully canceled.

If desired, a new cycle can now be selected, by pressing START and closing the door immediately, the new cycle will begin.

If you have selected your cycle and options and decide to cancel, press CANCEL, the unit will go into a stand-by mode and all LED lights will turn off.

Opening the door during operation

NOTE

Opening the door during normal operation will only pause the selected cycle.

If you open the door while a cycle is running or delay is counting down, the appliance stops.

The LEDs of selected cycle and options are illuminated. The status window displays the remaining cycle time or delay time and then displays “PRESS START”.

To resume, press START pad and close the dishwasher door immediately. The status window displays “CLOSE” after the START pad is pressed. A tone will sound indicating that the dishwasher continues from the point of interruption after the door closing.

NOTE

If the dishwasher door is kept open for too long, or the door is closed without pressing START pad, the running cycle or delay countdown may be cancelled.

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