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• Read all instructions before using your dishwasher. • Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual. • This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. Each cycle starts with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water to a level even with the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower and sprayed onto the dishes.
Wash action will continue but timer will not advance until this water temperature has been reached. The hotter water provided by this option helps activate dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and soil from dishes. WATER HEAT option can be used with any cycle except RINSE/HOLD.
Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils. • Load dishes facing the center of the rack so that the water spray from the rotating spray arm and center wash tower can reach soiled surfaces.
Preparing and Loading Dishes Loading the Bottom Rack Large plates and platters between the support pins with soiled sides facing inward. Bowls, casseroles and sauce pans — Load upside down or at an angle facing inward. Slightly tilting items will provide better drainage.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
120°F (49°C) to give satisfactory results. To check water temperature entering dishwasher: • Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for several minutes to clear cool water from pipes. • Hold a candy or meat thermometer in stream of water to check the temperature.
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 dishwasher will drain properly. Drain air gaps are usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover.
Failure to do so could result in property damage. Winterizing A dishwasher that will not be used for an extended length of time or is located where temperatures may fall below freezing must be winterized. Winterizing the Built-in Dishwasher 1.
Connecting and Disconnecting the Portable/ Convertible Dishwasher The portable/convertible dishwasher must be connected to a faucet and electrical outlet each time it is used. Follow directions on this page to properly connect dishwasher. Faucet Adapter Assembly (Figure A) Connecting the Portable...
An early warning of this condition is a cloudy iridescent appearance on glasses. To prevent, be sure dishwasher is getting a full fill of water. Water should reach base of heating element. If water level is low, have water pressure checked by a plumber.
Be sure door is firmly closed. It is normal for dishwasher to pause between cycles. —Food eaking? Check for items sticking out of dishwasher that could prevent door from closing and sealing properly. Use only fresh dishwashing detergent to avoid oversudsing.
USA 800•944•9044 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. P.O. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30917 Your dishwasher is protected by this warranty THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WE WILL: Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.