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Use & Care Guide
Built-In Dishwasher
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Lavavajillas Empotrado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Lave-vaisselle encastré
(154671201 & 2008/01)
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Finding Information 2 Table of Contents Finding Information .................................... 2 Dishwasher Won’t Fill ....................................... 21 Make a Record for Future use ............................. 2 Dishwasher Has an Odor ................................... 21 Removing Spots and Film ................................. 21 Questions? .......................................................... 2 Internet ............................................................... 2 Warra
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Safety 3 This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as Important Safety Instructions personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock. Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux dishwasher. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic • Read all instructions before using your precautions including the following: dishwasher. Do not wash plastic items unless marked Use your dishwasher only as instructed in
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Feature Overview 4 HOW YOUR DISHWASHER CLEANS Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of The dishwasher fills with water covering the filter hot water and detergent through the spray arms area. Water is then pumped through the filter and against soiled surfaces. spray arms. 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. Versa Tray Upper Spray Arm (in some models) (Not shown in imag
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Operating Instructions 5 GETTING STARTED EIDW6305 EIDW6105 Press and hold HI-TEMP icon for 5 seconds before first use. To run your dishwasher, follow these NORMAL OPERATING basic steps: SOUNDS 1 Load dishwasher. (See Preparing and Loading Dishes, pages 9-11.) 2 Add detergent. (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for Detergents, pages 12-14.) the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for 3 Add rinse
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Operating Instructions 6 Heavy Wash WASH CYCLE SELECTIONS For pots, pans, casserole dishes and dinnerware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Water usage is approximately 9.5 gallons. Wash time ranges from Cycle times are approximate and vary by options approximately 130 to 149 mins. selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor checks the water temperature Auto Wash for the main wash of each cycle. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, th
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Operating Instructions 7 Stemware Sanitize For lightly soiled China and Crystal. Water usage is To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the approximately 6.8 gallons. Wash time ranges from SANITIZE option. SANITIZE ON will be displayed approximately 85 to 92 mins. when selected, the light surrounding the icon will turn red until the START key is pressed or the door is closed. This option heats the water temperature in the final rinse to 157°F (69.4°C) and maintains that temperature for
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Operating Instructions 8 STATUS WINDOW AVAILABLE ON EIDW6305 Start/Cancel The STATUS window displays codes typically seen To start a cycle, press the START/CANCEL key during normal operation or programming of the once and close the door. To cancel when a cycle is dishwasher. The STATUS window indicates the running, open the door and press the START/ following activity: CANCEL key once. Close the door again and the dishwasher will drain and shut off. 1-24 Indicates number of delay start
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Preparing & Loading Dishes 9 DISH PREPARATION Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack unless Scrape away large pieces of food, bone, pits, Stemware Cycle is selected. toothpicks, etc. The wash system will remove remaining food particles. Gently scrape away Load items with open ends facing down for burned-on food with a non-scratch utensil or let better cleaning and draining. dish soak before washing (See Figure 1). Empty Damage may occur if de
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Preparing & Loading Dishes 10 Fold-down Tines NOTE The fold-down tines in the lower rack and upper Features in your dishwasher’s model may vary in rack make easy loading for those extra large and appearance from illustrations in this manual. hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading. Fold tines down for ease in loading large pots or LOADING THE BOTTOM RACK pans. Our adjusted rack space allows you to put items up to 15” in the bottom rack.
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Preparing & Loading Dishes 11 LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET TO AVOID CUT INJURY: Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. 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. Be su
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents 12 FILLING THE DETERGENT HOW MUCH DETERGENT TO DISPENSER USE The detergent dispenser has one main wash and The amount of detergent to use depends on the one pre-wash cup. The covered cups open water hardness. Water hardness is measured in automatically to release detergent. grains per gallon (gpg). “Hard water” contains large amounts of harsh minerals in granulated form, above 10-11 grains per gallon (gpg), which can affect water quality. Use only automatic
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13 Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents DETERGENT USAGE GUIDE Refer to the following table for recommended detergent usage. Soft Water Medium Hard Hard Water Very Hard Water* Cycle (0-3 Grains) Water(4-8 (9-12 Grains) (Over 12 Grains) Grains) Heavy, Auto 2 Teaspoons 5 Teaspoons 8 Teaspoons Each Cup – or (Main Wash Cup – (Main Wash Cup – fill (Main Wash Completely Full Normal ¼ Full) to line above Cup (Water Softener “Regular”) Completely Recommended) Full) Quick, Eco, 2 Teaspoons 5 Teaspoons 8 Teas
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents 14 RINSE AID Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces To add liquid rinse aid: water spots and filming. It causes the water to 1 Turn dispenser cap 1/4 turn counterclockwise “sheet” off of dishes rather than form water and lift out. droplets that cling and leave spots. 2 Pour in rinse aid until liquid reaches the flat The rinse aid dispenser, located next to the surface marked MAX in the Rinse Aid detergent cup, automatically releases a measured dispenser.
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Factors Affecting Performance 15 WATER PRESSURE WATER TEMPERATURE The hot water line to the dishwasher must provide Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and water pressure between 20 and 90 pounds per drying results. Water entering the dishwasher square inch (psi). should be at least 120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory results. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. To check water temperature entering t
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Care & Cleaning 16 IMPORTANT OUTSIDE Read before operating your dishwasher! Occasionally wipe the outside surfaces of your Care of Glass Trap Filter dishwasher with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. Your dishwasher is equipped with a state of the art wash system. Periodically, the Glass Trap Filter and Large Food Particle Trap may need to be cleaned to Stainless Steel Door maximize wash performance. Clean the stainless steel door and handle with hot, soapy water and a dishcl
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Care & Cleaning 17 Care of Drain Air Gap WINTERIZING If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is the following: usually mounted on the sink at the countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by To Disconnect Service: warranty
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Solutions to Common Problems 18 IMPORTANT DISHES NOT DRY Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled. includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in Increase the amount of rinse aid (See Rinse your dishwasher. Aid, page 14). Check the incoming water temperature. Be sure it is at least 120°F (49°C). Check for proper loading—avoid nesting FOOD SOILS LE
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Solutions to Common Problems 19 DISHWARE STAINED OR GLASSWARE / FLATWARE DISCOLORED SPOTTED OR CLOUDY Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the Check water hardness. For extremely hard stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 water, it may be necessary to install a water cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of softener. (See Detergent Usage Guide, page warm water. Rinse thoroughly. 13.) Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or Water temperature may be low. Avoid brown film. A w
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Solutions to Common Problems 20 DISHWASHER LEAKS DISHWASHER WON’T RUN Use only fresh detergent designed for Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent a fuse is blown. carefully. Try a different brand. Make sure water supply is turned on. Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to Check to see if cycle is set correctly. overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp (See Operating Instructions, pages 5-8.) cloth. Check to see if the Delay
