Electrolux Precision Direct Wash System User Manual

Dishwasher

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Use & Care Manual

Precision Direct Wash System

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Safety

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

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

Normal Operating

Sounds ............................... 4

Operating

Instructions ...................... 4-7

Preparing and

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

8-11

Dishwasher Dispenser

and Detergents ..............12-13

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Factors Affecting

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

13

Care and

Cleaning ............................ 14

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems...15-17

Consumer Services

Warranty & Service ............................. 20

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Important Safety Instructions

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:

• 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.

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

• 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 avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, 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.

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

• 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 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.

• Do not tamper with controls.

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

• 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.

• Water vapor from the vent may be hot to the

touch when the SANITIZE option has been
selected. Use care and do not let small children
play around or touch the vent area of the
dishwasher.

• 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.

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On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Pots Pan, Normal and Light
Wash (Both Racks) 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. Note: Not all cycles available on all models.

Cycle Chart

Cycle

Pots & Pans

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

To Select Cycle

Select POTS & PANS
and desired OPTIONS.
HI-TEMP WASH and
SANITIZE will
automatically be provided.

Soil Level

Water

(approx.)

Time*

(minutes)

115

Washes/
Rinses

2 washes
6 rinses

Operating Instructions (continued)

Options 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. HI­TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles
except CHINA CRYSTAL (some models) and
RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically
provided when POTS & PANS cycle is selected.

When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the
light above 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
above the pad will turn off.

Sanitize Option

To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the
SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above
the pad will come on and remain on until end of
cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will
be raised to 155°F (68°C) and will maintain that
temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available
in Pots & Pans, Normal and Light (Both Racks)
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.

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

The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is
an interruption of the cycle, power failure 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 above the pad will turn off.

Washing action will

after the cycle is complete. Some water droplets
may remain on door and tub and in areas where
dishes touch silverware basket and rack.

To select heated dry, press the pad a second time.
The light above the pad will turn off. Heated dry
provides faster drying since the heating element is
on during the drying portion of the cycle.

You may see water vapor coming from the vent
during the drying portion of cycle. The vent is
closed during washing to hold moisture and sound
inside. The vent opens during the last few minutes
of the final rinse and remains open for drying. The
drying option may be changed at any time during
the cycle and affects only the drying period.

Opening the door longer than one minute during
the dry cycle cancels the selected dry program.

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to
automatically delay starting your dishwasher from
1-10, 1-24 or 2-4-6 hours depending on your
model.

On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press the
DELAY START pad until the desired delay time
shows in the STATUS window. A light will come
on indicating the delay start hours and will remain
on until cycle starts.

On models with 2-4-6 hour delay, press the pad
once for a 2 hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three
times for 6 hours. A light will come on
indicating the delay start hours and will remain on
until cycle starts.

To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the
cycle before the delay period is over, press the

START/CANCEL pad.

To Cancel a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle.
Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher
will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain,
select the desired cycle.

No Heat Dry

NO HEAT DRY option saves electricity since the
heating element is off during drying portion of
cycle. When selected, the light above the pad will
come on and remain on until end of cycle. To
speed the drying process, open the door slightly

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