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Outside

Clean outer door with warm soapy water

and a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and a
dry cloth. Do not use harsh cleaners or abrasive pads.

Inside

The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning

with normal use. If needed, clean around the tub gasket

area with a damp cloth.
A glass trap located in

the center of the filter is

designed to collect

pieces of broken glass,

straws, bones and pits.

To remove items in

glass trap, grasp handle,

rotate, lift out, empty

and replace.

Allow heating element to cool before

cleaning the interior.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Burn Hazard

WARNING

FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

Rinse Aid

Rinse aid greatly improves drying, reduces water

spots and filming, and lubricates wash arm

bearings for proper rotations.   With it, water

"sheets" off dishes rather than forming water droplets

that cling and leave spots.

A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup,

automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid

during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying are

problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by

rotating the dial to a higher number. The dial is located

under the dispenser cap. The indicator will be dark when

full and will show clear when it is time to refill. On

models with a STATUS window, LO will appear at the

end of the cycle indicating that it is time to refill.

To add liquid rinse aid, turn dispenser cap 1/4 turn

counterclockwise and lift out. Pour in rinse aid until liquid

touches the indicated fill level. Replace cap.

Do not overfill since this can cause oversudsing. Wipe up

any spills with a damp cloth.

The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes,
depending on the setting.

  

Adjustable setting

Dispenser Opening

Dispenser Cap

Indicator

More

Less

Water Pressure

The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide water

pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers

are in operation. If you experience poor wash

perfomance you may need to wait until water use is
reduced before starting your dishwasher.

Water Temperature

Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying

results. Water entering the dishwasher should be about

120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory results.

To check water temperature entering dishwasher:

• Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for

several minutes to clear cool water from pipes.

• Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the water

stream to check the temperature.

• If temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a

qualified person raise the hot water heater thermostat

setting.

IMPORTANT

Before starting a cycle, run hot water to clear
cool water from pipe.

CARE AND CLEANING

Summary of Contents for DGBD2438PF

Page 1: ...2 Dishwasher 154889401 March 2012 Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Dishwasher Features 4 Operating Instructions 5 7 Preparing and Loading Dishes 8 10 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 10 11 Factors Affecting Performance 12 Care and Cleaning 13 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 14 15 Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...ck with manufacturer for recommendations if not marked Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher Repairs should be done by a qualified technician Do not tamper with controls Do not touch the he...

Page 3: ...t s Precision Direct Wash System has many enhancements to reduce it s sound level still it is normal to hear some of what is going on inside The wash cycles include several instances of water entering the unit splashing the wash pump running to spray water on the dishware motor splashing and the drain pump running to discharge the dirty water and soils Variations in the pumping spraying sounds are...

Page 4: ...hwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces Next the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area Water is then pumped through the spray arms onto the dishware 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 Features may ...

Page 5: ... aids in drying The HI TEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except RINSE ONLY and TOP RACK The HI TEMP WASH is automatically provided when the HEAVY WASH 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 Op...

Page 6: ...wash top rack rinse only normal wash air dry START cancel add rinse aid hold to lock Extra Light 4 3 13 gal imp gal liters 1 1 2 2 washes 1 rinse Includes dry time 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 AIR DRY pad for 8 seconds while the door is latched An indicator...

Page 7: ...hpicks etc The continuously filtered wash fluid will remove remaining food particles Burned on foods should be loosened before loading Empty liquids from glasses and cups Foods such as mustard mayonnaise vinegar lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once it...

Page 8: ...ers or small dishes Open halfway and it is perfect for small casserole dishes Open completely for those hard to fit items As you load your dishwasher you will find many other ways to use this unique feature Top Rack Cycle The TOP RACK cycle can be used to wash a wide assortment of items when you don t have a full load Also when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty...

Page 9: ...and cookware Large items should be placed along the outer edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation For best results place bowls casseroles and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center Tilt slightly for better drainage Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm Be sure pan handles or other dishware items do not protrude through the bot...

Page 10: ...bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table When covers are up mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting Water spray cannot reach nested items Place small items like baby bottle caps jar lids corn cob holders etc in a covered section Close the cover to hold small items in place Use suggested loading patterns as shown to in...

Page 11: ... Your local water company water softener company or county extension agent can tell you the water hardness in your area The use of industrial grade detergent can damage the heating coil and other parts of the dishwasher leading to damage to the unit and surrounding property Use only household grade automatic dishwasher detergents CAUTION DISHWASHER DISPENSER DETERGENTS NOTE As a rule use 1 teaspoo...

Page 12: ...ar when it is time to refill On models with a STATUS window LO will appear at the end of the cycle indicating that it is time to refill To add liquid rinse aid turn dispenser cap 1 4 turn counterclockwise and lift out Pour in rinse aid until liquid touches the indicated fill level Replace cap Do not overfill since this can cause oversudsing Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth The dispenser holds ...

Page 13: ...e by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker 2 Shut off water supply 3 Place a pan under the inlet valve Disconnect water line from inlet valve and drain into pan 4 Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into pan To Restore Service 1 Reconnect the water drain and electrical power supply 2 Turn on water and electrical power supply 3 Fill both detergent cups and run dishwasher through a ...

Page 14: ... square inch psi Check incoming water temperature It should be close to 120 F 49 C See Factors Affecting Performance Check water hardness For extremely hard water it may be necessary to install a water softener See Detergent Chart Use fresh detergent Make sure items are not blocking the spray arms preventing them from rotating Dishes not Dry Deselect Air Dry option Make sure the rinse aid dispense...

Page 15: ...action is switching between the lower and middle spray arms See Normal Operating Sounds on page 3 Dishwasher Won t Fill Is water supply turned on Does overfill protector move up and down freely See Overfill Protector section Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer make sure the disposer is empty Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside...

Page 16: ...not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOL...

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