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FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

Rinse Aid

Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces

water spots and filming.

 Water "sheets" off dishes

rather than forming water droplets that cling and leave

spots.

A dispenser, located next to the detergent cup,

automatically releases a measured amount of rinse aid

during the last rinse. If spotting and poor drying are

problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by

rotating the dial to a higher number. The dial is located

under the dispenser cap. The indicator will be dark when

full and will show clear when it is time to refill. On

models with a STATUS window, LO will appear at the

end of the cycle indicating that it is time to refill.

To add liquid rinse aid, turn dispenser cap 1/4 turn

counterclockwise and lift out. Pour in rinse aid until liquid

touches the indicated fill level. Replace cap.

Do not overfill since this can cause oversudsing. Wipe up

any spills with a damp cloth.

The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140 washes,
depending on setting.

 

 Adjustable setting

Dispenser Opening

Dispenser Cap

Indicator

More

Less

Water Pressure

The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water
pressure between 20 and 120 psi.

Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers
are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before
starting dishwasher.

Water Temperature

Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying
results. Water entering dishwasher should be at least
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.

• If temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified

person raise the hot water heater thermostat setting.

The HEAT DRY option in combination with rinse aid

will enhance drying performance.  The energy

required to use the HEAT DRY option costs pennies

per cycle.  You may choose not to select the HEAT

DRY option; however you will have items in your

dish load that will not be completely dry at the end
of the cycle.

IMPORTANT

Before starting a cycle, run hot water to clear
cool water from pipe.

Summary of Contents for 154768501

Page 1: ...8352 Dishwasher 154768501 May 2009 Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Dishwasher Features 4 Operating Instructions 5 8 Preparing and Loading Dishes 9 12 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 13 Factors Affecting Performance 14 Care and Cleaning 15 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 16 18 Warranty 19 ...

Page 2: ...y melt and create a potential fire hazard Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher Repairs should be done by a qualified technician Do not tamper with controls Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Use care unloading the dishware when the SANIT...

Page 3: ...efore Operating Your Dishwasher Normal Operating Sounds This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers IT S QUIETER Your Precision Direct Wash System dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes As each cycle begins you may or may not hear the drain motor The ne...

Page 4: ...l 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 Heating Element Glass Trap Self Cleaning Filter Rinse Aid Dispenser Upper Spray Arm Tub Gasket Middle Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Overfill Protector Detergent Dispenser Top Rack Serial Label located on right side of tub Bottom Rack Silverware Basket Rem...

Page 5: ...SH PRESSURE option allows you to select the desired wash pressure depending on your dishload When HIGH WASH PRESSURE is selected the wash pressure is increased by 30 to provide faster and more effective cleaning When LOW WASH PRESSURE is selected the wash pressure is decreased by 30 to clean delicate dishes without damage HIGH WASH PRESSURE can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL and RINS...

Page 6: ...tization cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached Washing action will continue during the water heating delay For best results the incoming water temperature should be at least 120 F 49 C The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle power failure or if the incoming water t...

Page 7: ...htly soiled china and crystal China Crystal Select TOP RACK and desired OPTIONS 2 wash 2 rinses 40 For lightly soiled or pre rinsed dishes and silverware when you do not have a full load Top Rack 2 wash 1 rinses 84 Select RINSE ONLY DO NOT USE detergent 2 rinses 17 For rinsing dishes that will be washed later Rinse Only Select ENERGY SAVER and desired OPTIONS 3 wash 2 rinses 100 For lightly soiled...

Page 8: ... Hd Indicate a water heat delay MINUTES Number of minutes left in cycle 1 99 If cycle is longer than 99 minutes a small plus sign will appear beside the number of minutes and remain on until time counts below 99 The RINSING AGENT LOW light Located near the Rinse Only Pad comes on at the end of a cleaning cycle when the rinse agent reservoir is low The light will remain on through 5 successive cycl...

Page 9: ...om your model The upper rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide variety of items including cups glasses stemware small plates bowls etc 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 cleaning and draining Damage may occur if delicate items t...

Page 10: ...ion can be used to wash a wide assortment of items when you don t have a full load Also when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty you don t have to wait anymore for clean glasses Adjustable Upper Rack available on select models To raise the upper rack refer to the figure below A Lift the rack straight upward B Pull rack slightly forward as the adjustable mechanism...

Page 11: ...tation 12 place settings standard loading pattern 10 place settings standard loading pattern Removable High Side Shelf The removable high side shelf can be used to hold serving spoons spatulas or other small items The shelf can also fold up or be removed for more space to load large pots or pans When using the high side shelf ensure that objects in the lower rack do not block the rotation of the m...

Page 12: ...and placed in several locations in the bottom rack Load silverware in all sections or just one depending on your load Load sharp items knives skewers etc pointing down Failure to do so may result in injury CAUTION 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 loading on a counter ...

Page 13: ...nt No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent water softener recommended Cover Main Wash Cup Pre Wash Cup Cover Latch If the cover is closed on the Main Wash Cup open by pressing the cover latch How much Detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the water hardness Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water film...

Page 14: ...ending on setting Adjustable setting DispenserOpening DispenserCap Indicator More Less Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher Water Temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results Water e...

Page 15: ...r is self cleaning A glass trap located in the center of the filter is designed to collect pieces of broken glass straws bones and pits To remove items in glass trap grasp handle lift out empty and replace Winterizing A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing Have a qualified person do the following To Disconnect Service 1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher ...

Page 16: ...the Rinse Hold cycle or rinse by hand if not operating dishwasher at once Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils in silverware basket can cause pitting of the stainless steel blades Avoid mixing stainless steel and silver Glassware Flatware Spotted or Cloudy Check water hardness For extremely hard water it may be necessary to install a water softener See Detergent Chart Water temperature may b...

Page 17: ...oft or softened water causes this film that cannot be removed Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness Check Detergent Chart Lower the water temperature Use no heat dry option Water in Bottom of Tub Water left in bottom of tub after cycle is complete is not normal If water remains in the bottom of the tub dishwasher may not be draining properly See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Prope...

Page 18: ...egar into the bottom of dishwasher 6 Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish NOTE If these conditions persist a home water softener should be considered Stains on Tub Interior Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based soil can cause a pink orange apperance This will Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer make sure the disposer is empty Che...

Page 19: ...mited to floors cabinets walls etc 13 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND ...

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