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Dishwasher Owner’s Manual

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Version 4

Summary of Contents for EDW242C

Page 1: ...LISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH F R A N F R A N F R A N F R A N F R A N Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç A I S A I S A I S A I S A I S ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL IMPORTANT To get the best performance from your appliance read all operating instructions before using it for the first time Version 4 ...

Page 2: ...tergent Dispenser 18 Rinse Aid Dispenser 20 Model EDW242C Operating Instructions 21 Model EDW254E Operating Instructions 22 Model EDW274E Operating Instructions 23 Model EDW294E Operating Instructions 25 Care and Maintenance 27 Overfill Protection 28 Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 29 Troubleshooting 30 Washing Special Items 32 Product Warranty 33 Index 34 ...

Page 3: ...her Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for two weeks before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable do not smok...

Page 4: ... 45 1 2 1156 mm Weight 106 lb 48 kg Includes 1 for high loop DISHWASHER DIMENSIONS Model EDW294E US Metric Height 32 1 4 35 820 890 mm Width 23 15 16 608 mm Depth 21 7 8 556 mm Depth w door open 45 3 8 1153 mm Weight 95 lb 43 kg Includes 1 for high loop This depth measurement is without the door panel 820 to 890 mm 32 1 4 to 35 1 Detergent dispenser 2 Rinse aid dispenser 3 Data tag 4 Lower basket ...

Page 5: ...upply lines After you have placed the dishwasher near the installation location remove the wrappings from the dishwasher Be sure to remove any items packaged inside the dishwasher NOTE It is a good idea to inspect for any shipping damage before you proceed with the installation Should you find any damage you should report it to your dealer or builder immediately WHAT YOU NEED TOOLS 1 Phillips No 2...

Page 6: ... affixed underneath the front edge of the countertop to prevent possible moisture damage The other is for a custom wood panel EDW294E only If you intend to use a moisture barrier on the cabinet you should affix it to the cabinet before you install the dishwasher INSTALLING THE TOP FILL STRIP ON MODEL EDW294E If you have Model EDW294E you will need to install the fill strip before you place the dis...

Page 7: ...cups provided with the unit under the rear legs WARNING Never use your knee or shoulder to push the unit in place You could damage the dishwasher 7 Check the level and make adjustments if necessary See above WARNING Be careful of sharp edges OPENING THE EDW294E CUSTOM DOOR To open the door panel on the EDW294E insert your fingers into the rectangular slots on each side of the door and pull ADJUSTI...

Page 8: ... INSTALLATIONS Model EDW294E installations with a top fill strip should be mounted to the cabinet on the sides for all installations except ADA height installations which should be mounted at the top NOTE Do not fasten the dishwasher to the cabinet until after you have installed the custom door panel To do this installation follow the steps below 1 Install the fill strip as explained on page 6 2 R...

Page 9: ...e PEX hose connection before you attach it to the water supply Do not over tighten Damage to the hose could occur The electrical and water supplies should come through the right side of the machine a maximum of 2 50 mm from the back wall and 6 1 4 to 8 1 4 159 210 mm from the floor depending on the underneath cabinet height For service convenience a shut off valve not supplied should be installed ...

Page 10: ...0 508 mm above the bottom of the dishwasher base or a 20 508 mm high loop will result in improper drainage which will damage the machine No part of the drain hose should be higher than 35 889 mm from the bottom of the dishwasher The hose must not be drawn straight to a floor well or its equivalent because it might function as a siphon and empty the machine The drain hose can be extended to a maxim...

Page 11: ...nnect switch indicating that you are working on the circuit WARNING Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the applicable portions of the national electrical code and or other local electrical codes GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This appliance must be properly grounded A Grounding instructions for a grounded cord connected appliance In the event of malfunction or breakdown groundin...

Page 12: ...one each in the lower left and right side After the screws are removed grip the bottom of the guard plate and pull it toward you to remove it You can now access the inlet valve and terminal block 4 Remove the supplied power cord 5 Connect supply cable with a UL listed strain relief bushing if nonmetallic cable is to be used 6 Connect branch circuit white lead to white lead on main terminal block a...

Page 13: ...cabinet until after you have installed the door panel 1 Remove the custom panel and parts from the packaging 2 Move the insulation on the back of the custom panel 3 Slide the handle support bracket to the inside top of the panel 4 Insert the screws through the support bracket and the panel 5 Fit the door handle to the screws and secure tightly 6 Remove the rubber gaskets from inside the dishwasher...

Page 14: ...isture barriers One of these is intended to be affixed along the bottom edge of the back of the wood panel to prevent possible moisture damage You should have already attached the other moisture barrier to the underside of the countertop CUSTOM WOOD PANELS THAT EXTEND TO THE CABINET TOP 30 1 16 With this installation the custom panel extends 1 13 16 inches above the dishwasher control panel as ill...

Page 15: ... a good idea to take this measurement before you proceed 5 Insert the 1 1 2 screws supplied with the unit through the panel and door 6 Secure the screws 7 Close the door and if necessary adjust level by adjusting the front levelling legs for proper height clearance 8 Fasten the dishwasher to the cabinet see page 9 WOOD PANELS THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE DISHWASHER DOOR 23 1 4 If the custom panel is the...

Page 16: ...t nothing can fall between the basket tines You can pull the upper basket all the way out of the dishwasher To do so pull it out until it stops then tilt it up then out as illustrated below ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET You can adjust the height and slant of the upper basket To do this follow the steps below 1 Pull the basket out until it stops 2 Grip the left side of the basket and pull up and sligh...

Page 17: ...tion See page 32 CUTLERY CADDY Models EDW242C EDW254E EDW274E and EDW294E come with a cutlery caddy that snaps down over the entire cutlery basket This lid is ideal for keeping small lightweight items safely in the cutlery basket LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Load larger items in the lower basket such as dinner plates pots and pans serving dishes and casseroles Be sure to load dishware facing downward ...

Page 18: ...ashing detergent Using the wrong detergent could cause flooding and or damage your dishwasher Do not use detergent that has been wet and is clumped Also check the expiration date on the container WARNING Never use liquid dishwashing soap It will cause the machine to oversuds Use only automatic dishwashing detergent preferably a granular WARNING Dishwasher detergent is corrosive Take care to keep i...

Page 19: ...ent brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water If you have hard water and use a detergent with less than 8 7 phosphorous content you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with more than 8 7 phosphorous content NOTE If you live in an area with hard water after a time you may get hard water spots on your dishes Refer to page 27 for informatio...

Page 20: ...ed amount of rinse aid is released during the final rinse As with detergent the amount of rinse aid needed for your dishes depends on the hardness of the water in your area See previous page Too much rinse aid can result in lather or foaming and cause cloudiness or streaks on your dishes If the water in your area is very soft you may not need rinse aid If you do you can dilute the rinse aid with a...

Page 21: ...t button LED goes off At this point the appliance is ready to be set again If you forget to put a dish in you can interrupt the wash cycle preferably only if it hasn t been running for long by pressing the Start button which then flashes open the appliance door and place the dish inside To restart the appliance close the door and press the Start button again the cycle will resume from the point in...

Page 22: ...is button to start a program Asignal will sound to indicate the program has begun and the LCD will display the program run time TOP LOAD This option is good for small loads that only fill the top or bottom basket This option is not available with the Soak and Hold and Rinse programs This button allows you to wash only the top or bottom basket Press this button once to wash the top basket only The ...

Page 23: ...elected the wash program and before you press the Start button Delay Start Press this button until the number of hours you wish to delay starting the program displays on the LCD You can delay starting the program from 1 to 16 hours The indicator light above this button will glow when this option is selected Top Load This option is designed to save water and energy by allowing your to wash only the...

Page 24: ...n to clear the program You will have to reselect the program and options and press Start again to restart the unit Before you restart the unit make sure the detergent dispenser is still closed otherwise you will have to add detergent END OF PROGRAM BUZZER At the end of the program a prolonged buzzer will sound to indicate the program is complete To disable or enable the buzzer follow the instructi...

Page 25: ...as been selected No Prewash This option lets you turn off the prewash cycle and is only available for programs with a prewash i e Pots Pans and Heavy Wash The indicator light above this button will glow to indicate that you have selected this option Dry Time This button overrides the automatic drying time for the program you select and lets you specify the length of time to fan dry the dishes The ...

Page 26: ...such as pans or casseroles Normal Wash 140 150 Normally soiled loads Quick Wash 130 130 Lightly soiled loads China Crystal 130 130 China and crystal items Delicate 130 130 Delicate items Sani Clean 160 150 Items that can withstand high water temps END OF PROGRAM BUZZER At the end of the program a prolonged buzzer will sound to indicate the program is complete To disable or enable the buzzer follow...

Page 27: ...filters every 12 to 18 months To do this follow the steps below 1 Remove the central filter 2 Remove the external water filter 3 Remove the filter grid 4 Wash all three filters gently in hot soapy water and rinse them thoroughly CLEANING THE DOOR To clean the edge around the door use only a soft warm damp rag To prevent penetration of water into the door lock and electrical components do not use a...

Page 28: ...FILL PROTECTION Your Eurotech dishwasher has an overfill protection device that automatically shuts off the inlet valve and starts the drain pump if the water level in the unit should rise above the normal level If this happens turn the water off at the main supply and call for service If there is water in the base pan due to an overfill or small leak the water must be removed before the dishwashe...

Page 29: ...o avoid nesting Load items with concave bottoms tilted so as much water as possible will run off Unload the bottom basket first to avoid spilling water onto the dishes when unloading the top basket Dishes washed in higher water temperatures will dry faster Certain plastics may need to be towel dried Plastic items Always check the manufacturer s suggested care instructions before washing plastic in...

Page 30: ...Center before you call a service technician Detergent left in compartment Be careful not to load items so close to the dispenser that the cover will not open to release the detergent The dispenser is not supposed to open when you use the Rinse program Your dishwasher detergent should be fresh and stored tightly closed in a cool dry place Old or caked detergent should be thrown away because it will...

Page 31: ...message ERROR DEFINITION E1 Fill fault Check that the main water supply is turned on If it is call a service technician E2 Wash and heating fault Call a service technician E4 Water fill fault Call a service technician E5 Drain fault Make sure that nothing is blocking the drain and that the outlet hose isn t kinked If that is not the case call a service technician E6 Low water fault Check that none...

Page 32: ...ay discolor Check manufacturer s washing instructions Lead crystal No Certain types of lead crystal may etch if machine washed Non dishware No Never wash items such as electronic air cleaners air filters of any kind paint items brushes etc You could damage the dishwasher Nonstick Yes If marked Dishwasher Safe After washing wipe the nonstick coating area with coatings vegetable oil to maintain its ...

Page 33: ...AM Appliance Group regarding a warranty issue find the data tag and make a note of the model type name and serial number see page 4 Be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card you received with your appliance and mail it to AM Appliance Group to validate your appliance warranty Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase After unpacking the was...

Page 34: ...tions 22 EDW274E operating instructions 23 EDW294E custom door panel installation 13 14 15 EDW294E operating instructions 25 Electrical connections 11 12 Electrical cord and plug 9 12 End of program buzzer EDW254E 22 EDW274E 24 EDW294E 26 Error messages 31 F Fastening unit to cabinet 8 Fault codes 31 Feet 7 Fill problems 31 Filters cleaning 27 Fully integrated door panels 13 G Grounding instructio...

Page 35: ... EDW242C 20 EDW254E 23 EDW274E 24 EDW294E 26 R Rinse aid dispenser 20 Rinse aid indicator light 20 S Safety instructions 3 Service 33 Solutions to common problems 29 Special items washing 32 Spray arms cleaning 27 Stains and discolorations 29 Start button EDW254E 22 EDW274E 24 EDW294E 25 T Technical data 9 Toe kick installing 8 Tools you will need 5 Top Load button EDW254E 22 EDW274E 23 EDW294E 25...

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