Electrolux 24, EWDW6505, EWDW6505GB - Fully Integrated Dishwasher, EWDW6505GW - Fully Integrated Dishwasher Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Built-In Dishwasher
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Lavavajillas Empotrado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Lave-vaisselle encastré
(154671101 & 2008/01)
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Finding Information
Table of Contents
Finding Information ......................................2
Make a Record for Future use .................... 2
Questions? ................................................. 2
Internet .......................................................2
Table of Contents.......................................2
Safety ............................................................. 3
Important Safety Instructions ....................3
Feature Overview ..........................................4
How your Dishwasher Cleans ....................4
Operating Instructions ..................................5
Getting Started ...........................................5
Normal Operating Sounds ......................... 5
Wash Cycle Selections...............................6
Cycle Selections .........................................6
Energy Option Selections ..........................7
Operation Selections..................................7
Status Window ........................................... 8
Preparing & Loading Dishes ......................... 9
Dish Preparation .........................................9
Loading the Top Rack ................................ 9
Loading the Bottom Rack ........................10
Adjusting Rack Height .............................10
Loading the Silverware Basket.................11
Adding a dish ........................................... 11
Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents ........12
Filling the Detergent Dispenser ................12
How much Detergent to use ....................12
Detergent Usage Guide ............................ 13
Rinse Aid ..................................................14
Factors Affecting Performance ................. 15
Water Pressure .........................................15
Water Temperature ................................... 15
Care & Cleaning .......................................... 16
Outside ..................................................... 16
Inside ........................................................16
Winterizing ...............................................17
Solutions to Common Problems ................18
Food Soils Left on Dishes ........................ 18
Dishes Not Dry ......................................... 19
Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy ...18
Dishware Chipped .................................... 18
Dishware Stained or Discolored ...............19
Etching .....................................................19
Detergent Left in Cups ............................. 19
Dishwasher Leaks .....................................20
Normal Sounds You Will Hear ................. 20
Water in Bottom of Tub ............................ 20
Dishwasher Won’t Run .............................20
Dishwasher Does Not Drain .........................
Properly ....................................................20
Cycle Takes a Long Time..........................21
Dishwasher Won’t Fill ............................... 21
Dishwasher Has an Odor..........................21
Removing Spots and Film ........................ 21
Warranty Information ................................. 22
Spanish Version...........................................23
French Version ............................................40
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Important Safety Instructions
Safety
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Please read all safety instructions before using your
new Electrolux dishwasher.
• 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.
• 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 or
circuit breaker 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.
• Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents
out of the reach of children.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
when using your dishwasher, follow basic
precautions including the following:
• 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 and unloading items:
• Locate sharp items and knives so that
they are not likely to damage the tub or
door seal.
• Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type
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.
• 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.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposal,
make sure disposal is completely empty
before running dishwasher.
NOTE
Save these important safety instructions for future
reference.
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Feature Overview
HOW YOUR DISHWASHER
CLEANS
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of
hot water and detergent through the spray arms
against soiled surfaces.
Upper Spray Arm
(Not shown in image)
Cup Shelf
Middle Spray
Arm
Lower Spray
Arm
Utility Tray
The dishwasher fills with water covering the filter
area. Water is then pumped through the filter and
spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the
water is pumped out and replaced with clean water.
The number of water fills will vary with the cycle
being used.
Versa Tray
T op Rack
Adjustable Rack
Assembly
Cabinet Seal
Side Kit
Champagne
Glass
Holder
Bottom Rack
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
Detergent
Dispenser
Knife Tray
Silverware
Basket
Flexible Bag
Chop Stick
Holder
Serial Label
GETTING STARTED
Operating Instructions
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Press and hold SET icon for 5 seconds
before first use.
To run your dishwasher, follow these
basic steps:
1 Load dishwasher. (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes, pages 9-11.)
2 Add detergent. (See Dishwasher Dispenser &
Detergents, pages 12-14.)
3 Add rinse aid, if needed. (See Rinse Aid,
page 14.)
4 Select desired CYCLE. (See Cycle Selections,
pages 6-7.)
The Symbols are illuminated when
selected.
5 Select desired OPTIONS. (See Energy
Options Selections, page 7.)
The light surrounding the pad will glow when
selected.
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.
6 To start, press START/CANCEL pad and close
door. (See Start/Cancel, page 8.)
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Operating Instructions
To Select Normal Cycle
Press or until “NORMAL” is
displayed.
Press “ Select Options” or until
desired cycle options are displayed. When desired
option text appears in the display press .
To continue selecting your desired cyle options
press the and press for each additional
cycle option that is desired. When all desired cycle
options have been selected press “Start” and
close the door.
My Favorite
This cycle allows you to program your preferred
cycle and options into one button. To program the
Favorite Cycle: start by simply pressing the Set
Icon until Welcome appears in the display, this will
get you started in being able to select your cycle.
After you have pressed the Set Icon arrow to
Favorite cycle press the Set Icon again, this allows
you to be able to make your selections. After you
have chosen the cycles press the Select Options
Icon, arrow through to select your options. All the
options appear off until you press the set icon.
When you have chosen your options press the
Wash Cycle Icon, followed by Set then press Start,
SAVED will appear in the display. Once,
programmed, simply press the Favorite Icon
followed by Start/Cancel to have your Favorite
Cycle begin.
Heavy Wash
For pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware with
dried-on or baked-on soils. Water usage is
approximately 9.5 gallons. Wash time ranges from
approximately 130 to 149 mins.
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 water temperature
for the main wash of each cycle. When HI-TEMP
WASH is selected, the sensor checks for an even
higher temperature. Run hot water faucet nearest
dishwasher until water is hot.
CYCLE SELECTIONS
The Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your
dishes in the Auto, Normal, Delicate and Eco
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.
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 approximately 5.5 to 10.7
gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 99 to
162 mins.
Normal Wash
For regularly soiled dishes and silverware. Water
usage ranges from approximately 4.4 to 9.5
gallons. Wash time ranges from approximately 91 to
144 mins.
Eco Wash
For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware. Water usage ranges from approximately
5.6 to 6.8 gallons. Wash time ranges from
approximately 78 to 80 mins.
Operating Instructions
Sanitize
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Quick Wash
For lightly soiled and pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware. Water usage is approximately 6.9
gallons. Wash time is approximately 45 mins.
Delicate
For Lightly soiled fine China. Water usage ranges
from approximately 6.9 to 8.1 gallons. Wash time
ranges from approximately 91 to 106 mins.
Stemware
For lightly soiled China and Crystal. Water usage is
approximately 6.8 gallons. Wash time ranges from
approximately 85 to 92 mins.
Rinse Only
For rinsing dishes that will be washed later. Water
usage is approximately 2.8 gallons. Cycle time is
approximately 20 minutes.
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SANITIZE option. SANITIZE ON will be displayed
when selected, the light surrounding the icon will
turn red until the START pad is pressed or the door
is closed. 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 was selected, SANITIZED will
be displayed at the end of the cycle. SANITIZED
will not display 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 SET a second
time. SANITIZE OFF is displayed.
OPERATION SELECTIONS
ENERGY OPTION SELECTIONS
Hi-Temp
Press Options key to access options available for
the wash cycles.
When HI-TEMP option is selected, the dishwasher
heats water in the main wash to approximately
140°F (60°C). HI-TEMP ON will be displayed.
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 be used with AUTO, HEAVY
and NORMAL Cycles only.
When HI-TEMP option is selected, the icon will light
up and remain on until the door is closed.
To turn off the HI-TEMP option, press the touchpad
SET a second time. HI-TEMP OFF displayed.
Delay Time
The Delay Time option allows you to automatically
delay starting your dishwasher from 30 minutes to
24 hours.
Press the DELAY TIME touchpad until the desired
delay time shows in the STATUS window. Display
will indicate the delay start time and will countdown
until cycle starts.
To cancel the DELAY TIME option and begin the
cycle before the delay period is over, press the
START/CANCEL pad.
Child Lock Controls
To prevent children from accidently changing the
dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock
the dishwasher controls by pressing and releasing
the DELAY TIME icon for 3 seconds. An indicator
light on the lock graphic touchpad will illuminate
when the controls are locked and no new selections
can be made until the lock is released. To unlock
the controls, press the DELAY TIME icon until the
indicator light goes out.
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