Electrolux Built-In Dishwasher 28

28 Solutions to Common Problems

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 film for a number of reasons (See

Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy, page 24).

To remove build-up, spots and film, clean using the following

instructions:

1Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal

utensils or silverware.

2Do not add detergent.

3Select the NORMAL WASH cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and close

door.

4Allow dishwasher to run until it begins the second fill. Open door and pour 2

cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher.

5Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish.

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If these conditions persist, a home water softener should be

considered.

Contents

Main Finding Information MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE QUESTIONS? INTERNET 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGWARNING WARNINGWARNING WARNING 6 NONO NONO NOTETE TETE TE Page 8 GETTING STARTED NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS WASH CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLE SELECTIONS Auto Wash Heavy Wash Normal Wash 10 ENERGY OPTION SELECTIONS Hi-Temp Wash Sanitize The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached. OPERATION SELECTIONS 12 STATUS WINDOW DISH PREPARATION LOADING THE TOP RACK 14 LOADING THE BOTTOM RACK ADJUSTING RACK HEIGHT 16 LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET ADDING A DISH FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER HOW MUCH DETERGENT TO USE Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon (gpg) 18 DETERGENT USAGE GUIDE RINSE AID Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. To add liquid rinse aid: 20 WATER PRESSURE WATER TEMPERATURE Care & Cleaning OUTSIDE INSIDE 22 WINTERIZING FOOD SOILS LEFT ON DISHES DISHES NOT DRY 24 GLASSWARE/FLATWARE SPOTTED OR CLOUDY DISHWARE CHIPPED DISHWARE STAINED OR DISCOLORED ETCHING DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUP 26 DISHWASHER LEAKS NORMAL SOUNDS YOU WILL HEAR WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB Note: It is normal to see a small amount of water under the filter at the end of a cycle. Page 28 REMOVING SPOTS AND FILM Warranty Information DISHWASHER WARRANTY