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Dishwasher Won’t Run

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Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if 
a fuse is blown.

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Make sure water supply is turned on.

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Check to see if cycle is set correctly. (See 
Operating Instructions).

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Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option?

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Make sure door is closed and latched.

Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly

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If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, 
make sure the disposer is empty.

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Check to see if the knockout plug has been 
removed from inside the food waste disposer 
inlet.

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Check to see if drain hose is kinked.

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Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause.

Stains on Tub Interior

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Washing large amounts of dishware with 
tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange 
appearance.  This will not affect performance 
and will gradually fade over time.  Pre-rinsing 
or using the Rinse Only cycle will reduce the 
chance of staining.  Using air dry option will 
lessen staining.

Removing Spots and Film

Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the 
interior of the dishwasher.  Dishes and glasses 

may also get spots and fi lm for a number of 
reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or 
Cloudy section).  To remove buildup, and fi lm, 
clean using the following instructions:
1. 

Load clean dishes and glasses in normal 
manner.  Do not load any metal utensils or 
silverware.

2. 

Do not add detergent.

3. 

Select the NORMAL WASH cycle.  Press 
START/CANCEL pad.  Close and latch the 
door.

4. 

Allow dishwasher to run until it starts the 
second water fi ll (approximately 10 minutes).

5. 

Unlatch an and open door and pour 2 cups of 
white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher.

6. 

Close and latch door and allow cycle to fi nish.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Etching

• 

Using too much detergent especially in soft 
or softened water causes damage that looks 
like a fi lm but cannot be removed.

• 

Adjust the amount of detergent based 
on the water hardness. (Check Detergent 
Chart).

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Lower the water temperature.

Dishwasher has an Odor

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Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can 
create an odor.  Use Rinse Only cycle.

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There will be a “new” smell when fi rst 
installed.  This is normal.

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Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See 
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly).

Opening the door during cycle

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If the dishwasher door is opened while the  
unit is running, the START/CANCEL pad must 
be pressed and the door shut immediately 
to return the unit to the selected cycle and 
option.

Dishwasher Won’t Fill

• 

Is water supply turned on?

Vapor at Vent

• 

Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead 
to o

verfl owing.  Wipe up any spills with a 

damp cloth.

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Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See 
Installation Instructions).

Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy

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Check water hardness.  For extremely hard 
water, it may be necessary to install a water 
softener. (See Detergent Chart).

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Water temperature may be low.  Avoid 
extremely low or high temperatures. (See 
Factors Affecting Performance.

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Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See 
Preparing and Loading Dishes).

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Use fresh detergent.  Old detergent is 
ineffective.

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Make sur

e rinse aid dispenser is fi lled.

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Check to see that proper amount of 
detergent is being used for cycle selected.  
Also, check phosphate level.  (See Detergent 
Dispenser.)

• 

Home water pressure may be too low - it 
should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch 
(psi).

Summary of Contents for FPID2497RF

Page 1: ...asher Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Registration 3 Features at a Glance 4 Operating Instructions 4 8 Preparing and Loading Dishes 9 12 Dishwasher Dispenser and Detergents 13 14 ANC 117896014 RevA May 2016 Factors Affecting Performance 15 Care and Cleaning 16 Winterizing 17 Before you Call 18 19 Major Appliance Warranty 20 ...

Page 2: ...the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries For your Safety 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 NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments DISHWASH...

Page 3: ...ee that the wash cycles take longer NOTE Not all cycles and options are available on all models ë NOTE The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle so you do not have to reset each time To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash just press the START CANCEL pad ë Very Important Information Read Before Operating Your Dishwasher Normal Operating...

Page 4: ...d if it is not hot enough the cycle will be lengthened for automatic water heating in the main wash and final rinse of all cycles This happens even when HIGH option has not be selected When HIGH is selected an even higher temperature will be reached to handle heavier soil loads NOTE ë Your dishwasher uses a DishSenseTM Technology to understand how much food is on the dishes and then adjusts the cy...

Page 5: ...and options To Program the MY FAVORITE CYCLE button 1 Select your preferred cycle and options 2 Hold the MY FAVORITE CYCLE button for 3 seconds The LED over the MY FAVORITE pad turns on indicating the MY FAVORITE CYCLE option has been programmed To change the MY FAVORITE CYCLE option simply repeat steps one and two above Delay Start The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting...

Page 6: ...en for too long or the door is closed without pressing START CANCEL pad the running cycle or delay countdown will be cancelled Spray Press SPRAY pad to select this option This varies the pressure optimally for the cycle s intended normal use Scour Press SCOUR pad to select this option This provides a very high scour pressure Due to wash cycle optimization this option is not selectable in all wash ...

Page 7: ...rain or wash motor i60 A problem has been detected with the water heating system iC0 A problem has been detected with the electronic control system Pressing the cancel button or turning power off at the breaker for 5 min should clear this error code and the unit can be restarted If this does not resolve the problem service will need to be called In all Error Code instances if Pressing the cancel b...

Page 8: ...erware 3 Washes 2 Rinse China Crystal For lightly soiled China and Crystal NOTE The time remaining may suddenly increase or drop several minutes This means that the dishwasher received input from the Smart Sensor concerning the soil load and has automatically adjusted the cycle length ë 7 0 7 9 gal 26 6 29 9 liters Default None Available Options Spray Scour Air Dry High and Sanitize 2 9 7 3 gal 11...

Page 9: ...s recommendations before washing items in question If the dishwasher drains into a Food Disposer be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher Loading the Upper Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model The upper rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide variety of items including cups glasses stemware small plates bowls etc Loa...

Page 10: ...ray arm rotation For best results place bowls casseroles and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center Tilt slightly for better drainage Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation Loading the Bottom Rack Fold down Tines Upper Rack The fold down tines in the upper rack...

Page 11: ...ng items such as utensils and spatulas Fold up to load tall glasses 10 place settings standard loading pattern Cup Shelf Stemware Holders Bottom Rack Bottom Rack Fold down Tines Bottom Rack The fold down tines in the lower and upper rack make it easy to load those extra large and hard to fit items The tines may be left up for normal use or folded down for more flexible loading 8 place settings sta...

Page 12: ... the basket out for loading on a counter or table In some models small items like baby bottle caps jar lids corn cob holders etc can be placed in a covered section Close the cover to hold small items in place Loading the Silverware Basket Soft Grip Rack The Soft Grip Rack is used to secure in place glassware and those plastic items that may move around with the water from the spray arm Use suggest...

Page 13: ...tomatic dishwashing detergent Other detergents may cause oversudsing When using automatic dishwashing detergent tablet place one tablet in main wash cup and close Add detergent just before starting cycle Store detergent in a cool dry location Moist or caked detergent may not dissolve properly Filling the Detergent Dispenser NOTE Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dish...

Page 14: ...l First Line Second Line Full 14 DISHWASHER DISPENSER DETERGENTS NOTE For very hard water detergent alone may not be enough A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion of the cycle As a rule use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12 Unlatch the door open slowly and add detergent to the bottom ...

Page 15: ...tarting the dishwasher Deselecting the AIR DRY option in combination with rinse aid will enhance drying performance The energy required to not use the AIR DRY option costs pennies per cycle You may choose to select the AIR DRY option however you will have items in your dish load that will not be completely dry at the end of the cycle How to adjust the rinse aid dosage Press and hold the RINSE ONLY...

Page 16: ...e Filter as shown rotate it counterclockwise lift it out empty and clean it by rinsing under running water and replace Use of a sponge or bottle brush may be necessary to remove all food residue Outside Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water Rinse and dry 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...

Page 17: ...ne from pump and drain water into pan To Restore Service 1 Reconnect the water drain and electrical power supply 2 Turn on water and electrical power supply 3 Fill detergent cup and run the dishwasher through a POWER PLUS cycle 4 Check connections to make sure they do not leak Property Damage Hazard 17 WINTERIZING NOTE See Installation Instructions for more details on disconnecting and restoring s...

Page 18: ...aining properly See Dishwasher Does not Drain Properly Dishware Chipped Load with care and do not overload See Preparing and Loading Dishes Place delicate items in top rack Place glasses securely against pins and not over pins Load items so they are secure and don t jar loose when moving racks in and out Move racks in and out slowly Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear top of tub when ra...

Page 19: ... cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher 6 Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish BEFORE YOU CALL Etching Using too much detergent especially in soft or softened water causes damage that looks like a film but cannot be removed Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness Check Detergent Chart Lower the water temperature Dishwasher has an Odor Soiled dishes left in...

Page 20: ...ectrolux 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 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLU...

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