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NOTE

The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last

cycle so you do not have to reset each time. To start the

dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on

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

Heated Dry/Air Dry

Use of the Heated Dry option, especially in combination with

use of a rinse agent, will enhance drying.  If Air Dry is

selected the heater will be de-activated during the drying

phase of the selected wash cycle.  This will slightly lower the

energy use but will increase the likelihood that the dishware

will not dry completely.

NOTE

Your unit has a DishSense

TM

 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 the cycle.  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 this first run after

power is restored.  This will assure that whatever is loaded

will get cleaned.  Energy use during this first run may be

higher than would be typical.

Wash Cycle Selections

Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options

selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher

detergent and melt fatty food soils. During the main wash

and final rinse, recirculating fluid returning from being

sprayed on the dishware is continually heated.  As needed,

the cycle is lengthened to assure that the fluid temperatures

critical to wash and rinse are achieved.  Selection of higher

temperature options to handle heavier soils or to sanitize
dishware will result in longer cycle responses.

Options Selections

Hi-Temp Wash

When the HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dish-

washer 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. 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 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 156°F (69°C) and will be

maintained at  that temperature as needed. This option is

available in Heavy and Normal Wash 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 about 120°F (49°C).
An indicator light will be lit at the end of the cycle only when

the Sanitize criteria has definitely been met.  If the cycle is

interrupted by the opening of the dishwasher door during a

crucial part of the cycle, if there is a power failure or if the

incoming water was too cold to allow the sanitization

temperatures to be reached in the allowed time the

indicator will not be lit.
To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second

time. The light above the pad will turn off.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Delay Start

The DELAY START option allows you to automatically

delay starting your dishwasher 1-24 hours.
On model with 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.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle

before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL

pad.  Pressing it a second time will concel the cycle and

initiate a 90 second drain.

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, the next cycle
desired may be selected.

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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