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Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
Safety
Tower Wash System
Instructions......................... 2
Operating
Instructions....................... 3-4
Preparing and
Loading Dishes................. 4-5
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ................. 6-7
Factors Affecting
Performance ....................... 7
Care and
Cleaning .............................. 8
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problem ..... 9-10
Consumer Se
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Important Safety Instructions • Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children. This symbol will help alert you to such • Do not wash plastic items unless marked dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with electrical shock. 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, To reduce the risk of f
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Operating Instructions Energy Options Getting Started Hot or Heat Dry Option 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading HOT or HEAT DRY option provides faster drying Dishes). since the heating element is on during the drying 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & portion of the cycle. Detergents). The HOT or HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid will give you excellent drying results. The 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). energy to use HOT or HEAT DRY costs penni
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Operating Instructions (continued) Note: Features and appearance may differ depending on the model you selected. Cycle Chart Cycles Water Time Washes/Rinses (approx.) (approx.) Normal 6.9 gal. 109 min.* 2 washes 4 rinses Wash 5.7 imp. gal. 26.1 liters * Includes dry time. Cycle Chart Cycles Water Time Washes/Rinses (approx.) (approx.) Pots & 8.4 gal. 103 min.* 2 washes 5 rinses Pans 7.0 imp. gal. 31.8 liters Normal 7.2 gal. 2 washes 4 rinses 95 min.* Wash 6.0 imp. gal. 27.3 liters Light 6.0 gal
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Top Rack Loading the Silverware Basket The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, small Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. plates, saucers and bowls. Mixing items gives better cleaning and drying. Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load items with open ends facing down for better For safety, load sharp knives and forks with cle
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one covered and The amount of detergent to use depends on the one uncovered cup. Detergent in the water hardness. Water hardness is measured in uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can the door is closed. The covered cup opens result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or automatically to release detergent. spotting. Usi
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Dishwasher Factors Affecting Dispenser & Performance Detergents (continued) Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. water spots and filming. Water “sheets” off dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave spots. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. If your reduce
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Care and Cleaning Care of Drain Air Gap If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the Burn Hazard dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is Allow heating element to cool usually mounted on countertop and can be before cleaning the interior. inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by Failure to do so can result in warranty. burns. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Glassware/Flatware Spotted or may save you both time and expense. This list Cloudy includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in • Check water hardness. For extremely hard your dishwasher. water, it may be necessary to install a water softener. (See Detergent Chart.) • Water temperature may be low. Avoid extremely Food Soils Left on Dishes low or high temperatur
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Detergent Left in Cups Dishwasher Won’t Fill • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh • Is water supply turned on? detergent. • Does overfill protector move up and down • Be sure water action can reach the dispenser. freely? (See Overfill Protector section.) Normal • Check to see if cycle has been completed. water fill covers filter area. • Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. Dishwasher Has an Odor • Soil
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Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been remo
