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Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
Safety
3000 SpeedClean Series with AquaSurge Instructions ........................ 2
Technology
Features ............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-8
Preparing and
Loading Dishes .............. 9-13
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ..............14-15
Factors Affecting
Performance ............
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Important Safety Instructions marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. • If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, This symbol will help alert you to such make sure disposer is completely empty before dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and running dishwasher. electrical shock. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing. • Repairs should be done by a qualified To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or technician. i
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Operating Instructions (continued) Options Selections Sanitize Option Favorite Cycle To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the The FAVORITE CYCLE option allows you to SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above program your preferred cycle and options into one the pad will come on and remain on until end of button. Once programmed, simply press the cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will FAVORITE CYCLE button followed by the be raised to 155°F (68°C) assuring bacteria i
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Operating Instructions (continued) 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 RINSE ONLY pad (some models) or the NO HEAT DRY pad (some models) for 3 seconds. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press the RINSE ONLY pad or NO HEAT D
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system 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 on
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one main wash and one The amount of detergent to use depends on the pre wash cup. The covered cups open automatically water hardness. Water hardness is measured in to release detergent. grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing Using too much detergent in soft water can ca
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Dishwasher Dispenser Factors Affecting & Detergents (continued) Performance Rinse Aid Water Pressure Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling Low water pressure may occur when laundry or and leave spots. showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. A dispenser, located ne
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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 Failure to do so can result in of your dishwasher and is not covered by burns. warranty. 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 Cloudy list includes common experiences that are • Check water hardness. For extremely hard not the result of defective workmanship or water, it may be necessary to install a water material in your dishwasher. softener. (See Detergent Chart.) • Water temperature may be low. Avoid Food Soils Left on Dishes extremely low or high temperatur
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the • Use only fresh detergent designed for stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully. Try a different brand. warm water. Rinse thoroughly. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or to overflowing. Wipe up any spil
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Removing Spots and Film Properly Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, glasses may also get spots and film for a make sure the disposer is empty. number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware • Check to see if the knockout plug has been Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, removed from inside the food waste spots
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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 re
