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Dishwasher

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Consumer Services

Warranty & Service .............................. 16

Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems

...13-15

Care and
Cleaning .............................

12

Factors Affecting
Performance ......................

11

Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ..............

10-11

Preparing and
Loading Dishes.................

7-9

Operating
Instructions .......................

4-6

Normal Operating
Sounds ................................

4

Features ..............................

3

Safety
Instructions .........................

2

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Page 1: ...o sírvase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a continuación Solicite la P N 154427201 Spanish Use Care Manual Electrolux Home Products North America P O Box 212378 Augusta GA 30917 Consumer Services Warranty Service 16 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 13 15 Care and Cleaning 12 Factors Affecting Performance 11 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 10 11 Preparing and Loading Dishes 7 9 O...

Page 2: ... 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 immediate...

Page 3: ...pumped out and replaced with clean water The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used Dishwasher Features Serial Label located on right side of tub Bottom Rack page 9 Heating Element page 12 Glass Trap page 12 Self Cleaning Filter page 12 Tub Gasket page 12 Lower Spray Arm pages 9 13 Overfill Protector page 12 Top Rack page 7 8 Funnel pages 7 8 13 Middle Spray Arm pages 7 9 13 Det...

Page 4: ... until water is hot Turn water off 8 To start press START CANCEL pad 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 Very Important Information Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does no...

Page 5: ... 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 150 F 66 C and will mai...

Page 6: ...TART CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain At the end of the drain select the desired cycle Status Indicator Lights The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash The RINSING light will come on and remain on during the last two rinses of all cycles The DRYING light indicates the drying portion of the cycle The light will come...

Page 7: ...mendations before washing items in question If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher Loading the Top Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model Important Do not cover the funnel when loading The top rack is designed for cups glasses small plates saucers and bowls Load glasses in top rack ...

Page 8: ...a cup shelf stemware holder They can be used to load two levels of cups juice glasses and other short items Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces Fold up to load tall glasses Utility Basket The utility basket has two dividers that can be opened to hold longer items or closed for small items like measuring spoons bottle stoppers etc The covers on each end can be f...

Page 9: ...and wait a few seconds to allow cold air to slowly expand inside dishwasher Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation Place plates and platters so that they do not touch Place bowls casseroles and sauce pans with the soiled surface facing do...

Page 10: ...can tell you the water hardness in your area Detergent Usage Guide Cycle Soft Water 0 3 grains Medium Hard Water 4 8 grains Hard Water 9 12 grains Very Hard Water over 12 grains 2 teaspoons each cup 1 4 full 5 teaspoons each cup fill to line above Regular 8 teaspoons each cup completely full Each Cup Completely Full water softener recommended Cover Main Wash Cup Pre Wash Cup Light Wash 2 teaspoons...

Page 11: ...g Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes depending on setting Adjustable setting Factors Affecting Performance Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher Water Temperatu...

Page 12: ...an around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth The filter is self cleaning 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 lift out empty and replace Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing Have a qualified person do the following To Disconne...

Page 13: ... period Rinse by hand if not operating dishwasher at once Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils in silverware basket can cause pitting of the stainless steel blades Avoid mixing stainless steel and silver Before calling for service review this list It may save you both time and expense This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your d...

Page 14: ...is draining properly See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly Etching Using too much detergent in soft or softened water causes this film that cannot be removed Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness Check Detergent Chart Lower the water temperature Use the no heat dry option Detergent Left in Cups Detergent may be old Discard and use fresh detergent Be sure water action can reac...

Page 15: ... a trim kit See Step 10 of Installation Instructions that came with your dishwasher for more information Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons See Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section To remove buildup spots and film clean using the following instructions 1 L...

Page 16: ...hts You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products Inc or Electrolux Canada Corp This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U S A and Puerto Rico and Canada Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by Electrolux...

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