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Product Registration Card
Dishwasher
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Use & Care Manual
Safety
Instructions ........................ 2
Features ............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-7
Preparing and
Loading Dishes .............. 8-10
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents .............. 11-12
Factors Affecting
Performance ..................... 12
Care and
Cleaning .................
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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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Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and 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. Top Rack Upper Spray Arm Tub Gasket Cup Shelves S
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Operating Instructions Appearance may vary from your model. Getting Started 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Very Important Dishes). Information—Read Before 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Operating Your Dishwasher! 3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid). 4. Close door to latch. 5. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The Normal Operating indicator light above the pad will glow when selected. Sounds 6. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy Options). Th
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Operating Instructions (continued) Cycle time will vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature. Note: Not all cycles available on all models. Cycle Chart Washes/ Water Time* Cycle To Select Cycle Rinses (approx.) (minutes) Pots & Pans 2 washes 6.3 gal. 89 For pots, pans, casseroles Select POTS & PANS 5.2 imp. gal. 5 rinses and dinnerware with and desired OPTIONS. 23.8 liters dried-on or baked-on soils. HI-TEMP WASH will automatically be provided. 5.4 gal. 2 washes 80 No
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Operating Instructions (continued) Delay Start Options Selections The DELAY START option allows you to Hi-Temp Wash automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours. When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to On models with 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY approximately 140°F (60°C). START pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS window. A light will come on This increase in water temperature helps indicating the delay start hours
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Operating Instructions (continued) Status Window Status Indicator Lights The STATUS window, indicates the following The WASHING light (some models) comes on at activity: the beginning of cycle and remains on until the end of the main wash. The DRYING light (some models) indicates the drying portion of the cycle. The light will come on when either drying option is selected. The LOW RINSE light (some models) comes on at the end of a cleaning cycle when the rinse agent reservoir is low. The light
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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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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Some models have a fold-down cup shelf or 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. Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware. Large items should be placed
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) When covers are up, mix items in each section of Loading the Silverware Basket the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items. Cut Injury Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loa
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one covered and one The amount of detergent to use depends on the uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls water hardness. Water hardness is measured in into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result covered cup opens automatically to release in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting. detergent. Usi
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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 Each part of the assembly should be cleaned often to ensure that all food fragments are removed from the dishes. To remove food fragments from the Burn Hazard filter assembly, the filters must be removed from Allow heating element to cool the dishwasher. To remove the filters,rotate the before cleaning the interior. cup counterclockwise to remove cup and main Failure to do so can result in filter. Next, rinse the main filter and fine filter under burns. running water. Outsid
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Care and Cleaning (continued) Property Damage Hazard Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected. Failure to do so could result in property damage. Winterizing Cleaning the Spray Arm A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person The spray arm may need to be cleaned to insure do the following: that there are no clogs to the spray arm jets and bearings d
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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
