EN DISHWASHER USE & CARE GUIDE FR LAVE-VAISSELLE GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN 117861580 October 2019
Important Safety Information Please read and save this guide Table of contents Thank you for choosing Electrolux, our premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information. Features...................................
Important Safety Information Important safety instructions Recognize safety symbols, words Definitions and labels This is the safety alert symbol. It is Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION based on the risk type. used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Important Safety Information • Use care unloading the dishware when the SANITIZE option has been selected. Contents may be hot to the touch immediately after the end of cycle. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes.
Features Upper Spray Arm Cutlery Rack Adjustable Rack Mechanism Tub Gasket Cup Shelves Upper Rack Soft Grip Rack Flex Wash Interior Light Middle Spray Arm Silverware Basket Stemware Holder Bottom Rack Lower Spray Arm Filters Detergent Dispenser Serial Label (located on right side of door) Rinse Aid Dispenser How your dishwasher cleans Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces.
Features NOTE 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. This must happen within 10 minutes for the unit to continue the cycle. Energy use The yellow energy guide label that came on your unit tells how much energy it would use in one year and how it compares to others that are available.
Controls and Settings Cycles Options Operation Wash cycle and options Making a selection Cycle times are approximate and vary by options selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor checks the water temperature for the main wash of each cycle. When HI TEMP is selected, the sensor checks for an even higher temperature. Run hot water in a faucet nearest the dishwasher until water is hot before starting.
Controls and Settings FAVORITE This cycle allows you to program your preferred cycle and options into one button. To program this cycle, select the cycle and options you desire. Then, press and hold the FAVORITE pad until the LED light above the pad turns ON. The selected cycle and all options are saved as FAVORITE and will illuminate when the FAVORITE cycle is selected.
Controls and Settings Operation selections Child Lock Controls To prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher, lock the dishwasher controls by pressing AIR DRY and holding until the code “Loc” displays in the status window. The controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. To unlock the controls, press AIR DRY again and hold until the code “Loc” is no longer displayed.
Controls and Settings Other features Status window Status window display codes are typically seen during the programming of the dishwasher. The status window will not illuminate while the unit is running. Green and blue light indicator When the GREEN light illuminates on the floor this indicates that the wash cycle is complete. When the BLUE light illuminates on the floor this indicates that the wash cycle is operating.
Operating Instructions 11 NOTE Racks and features in your dishwasher model may vary in appearance from illustrations in this manual. Preparing the dishes Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuously filtered wash fluid will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Operating Instructions 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. • Load glasses and plastic items in upper rack only. • Load items with open end facing down for better cleaning and draining. • Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in upper rack.
Operating Instructions 13 Flex wash The Flex Wash system gives you the ability to wash the inside areas of baby bottles, narrow glassware and other items. To turn this feature on turn these clips to have them pointing upward (B). To turn off just slide them back down toward the rack (A). See images below. Fold-down tines for upper rack The fold-down tines in the top and bottom racks makes it easy to load those extra large and hard-to-fit items.
Operating Instructions The Stemware holder is used to securely hold your wine glasses in place for the best wash. To properly secure you glass simply press the stem of the glass into the center of the Cupshelf the plastic pieces will secure around the stem to hold the glass in place. IMPORTANT Make sure the loaded items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arm. Check this by rotating the spray arm by hand.
Operating Instructions 15 Fold-down tines lower rack The fold-down tines in the top and bottom racks makes 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. Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm. Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish.
Operating Instructions Dishwasher dispenser and detergents Filing the detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one covered cup. The covered cup opens automatically to release detergent. To add detergent: 1. Press the dispenser cover latch to open the main wash detergent cup. 2. Add the recommended amount of detergent to the main wash cup. 3. Slide the main wash cover back over the main wash cup to close.
Operating Instructions 17 Dosage of detergent Place a single detergent tablet or packet into the detergent dispenser compartment. Detergent usage chart Water Hardness Soft Water (0-3 grains) Medium Hard Water (4-8 grains) Hard Water (9-12 grains) Amount (teaspoons) 4 teaspoons 6 teaspoons 8 teaspoons first line second line full Dispenser cup level: NOTE For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve water quality and dishwashing performance.
Operating Instructions How to adjust the rinse aid setting The rinse aid dosage setting is shown in the status window. 1. Press and hold RINSE for 5 seconds until the status window shows the current rinse aid setting of L1, L2, L3 or L4. 2. Press the DELAY pad to toggle though to the desired level. Once the rinse aid level reaches L4, the level will go back to L1 and start the count over. 3.
Care and Cleaning 19 Cleaning Outside Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry. To replace the fine filter, press down and rotate clockwise until the arrows are aligned. A mechanical click will indicate that the filter is firmly in place. 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.
Care and Cleaning 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 at the supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker. 2. Shut off water supply. 3. Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water line from the inlet valve and drain into pan. 4. Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into pan. To Restore Service: 1.
Troubleshooting 21 Normal operating sounds Your 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. You may also hear the splashing of water as it enters the tub and the spray arms as they rotate and circulate water.
Troubleshooting User Instruction Code USER CODE PROBLEM SOLUTION CLOSE This indicates the door has been left open or not properly latched. Ensuring the door is properly latched will clear the display. This does not indicate a problem with your dishwasher and service will not need to be contacted. Error codes ERROR CODE PROBLEM SOLUTION i10 A low fill has been detected. Look for a pinched water supply line, or water shutoff is not completely opened.
Troubleshooting 23 Before calling Before calling for service, review this list. If may save you both time and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in your dishwasher. To achieve the best results from your dishwasher, visit www.dishwashingexpert.com for general tips regarding the performance and operation of your dishwasher.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS 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 rack is pushed in.
Troubleshooting 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Vapor at vent • Water vapor escapes from the vent during the drying part of cycle. This is normal. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp cloth. • Check to see that dishwasher is level. (See Installation Instructions). Dishwasher won’t run or fill (error code i10) • Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if a fuse is blown.
Limited Warranty Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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. The stainless tub and door liner of your appliance are covered by a lifetime limited warranty.
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