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U Us se e & & C Ca ar re e G Gu uiid de e
Dishwasher
EDW5505ESS EDW5505EPS
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Finding Information 2 PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. Attach your sales This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and receipt to this product quality throughout the service life of your new dishwasher. page for future reference. We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record key product informat
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Finding Information 3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD The package containing this guide also includes your product registration information. Warranty coverage begins at the time your Electrolux dishwasher was purchased. If you received a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. NO TE Registering your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to serve you. You can register online (at the Internet address below) or by dropping your Pr
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4 Finding Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Finding Information .............................................. 2 Dishwasher Use .................................................. 15 Please Read And Save This Guide ................... 2 Hot Water ......................................................... 15 Make A Record For Quick Reference ................ 2 Detergent ......................................................... 15 Product Registeration Card ............................... 3 Rinse Aid .
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Safety 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this guide. Safety items throughout this guide are labeled with a Warning or Caution based on the risk type. Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially haza
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Safety 6 General Precautions WARNING When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. • Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before attempting to service. • To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and back must be enclosed and the front panels must be attached before electrical power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instructions
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What Can & Cannot Be Washed 7 Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer. Material Dishwasher Safe Special Information Aluminum Yes, except anodized. High water temperature and detergents may affect finish. Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust. China/Stoneware Yes, except antique Always check manufacturer’s recommendation or hand-painted. before washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze pa
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Operation 8 BEFORE YOU START • Prerinse is not required. Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles. • If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher. • Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 21). • Remove certain foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in conta
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Operation 9 ADDING A FORGOTTEN ITEM For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle. 1. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without opening completely . 2. Wait for the water circulation to stop. 3. Open the door and add the item. 4. Close and latch the door. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interruption. IMPOR T ANT • If the door is opened during a running cycle, there may be up to a 30-second delay before the dishwasher re
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Loading 10 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at an angle to maximize space. • Avoid blocking or preventing the spray arms from spinning freely. Do not allow items to extend beyond the racks. • Face soiled surfaces toward the center of the dishwasher. For best dishwashing results follow guidelines on following pages to determine the best arrangement for your items. 10 PLACE SETTING LOAD Upper Rack Lower Rack 12 PLACE SETTING LOAD Upper Rac
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Loading 11 UPPER RACK Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, long- handled utensils etc. can be loaded in this rack. Do not load glasses over the tines. The Cup Shelf on the right side of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility. Fold it down to hold long-handled knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses, bowls, plates, etc. The edge of the Cup Shelf is designed to hold stemware
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Loading 12 LOWER RACK A variety of items such as dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack. Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be placed on the left side. With the Cup Shelves raised, thin items like cookie sheets or pizza pans may be placed along the left side. With the shelves down, two levels of glasses and cups can be loaded. Positioning the Folding Tines flat provides convenient loading space for large, Back bulky items like
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Loading 13 LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET CA UTION Cut Injury. Load sharp items (knives skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob holders etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to hold small items in place. Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to increase washability of your silver
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14 Loading ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK The Adjustable Upper Rack can be raised or lowered to accommodate taller plates, platters, pans, etc. optimizing usable space in both upper and lower racks. Full-size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack if it is in the lower position. Always adjust the upper rack before loading. Adjusters To lower the rack: 1. Pull the rack fully out. 2. Place thumbs on each lever on the adjuster while holding rack with hands. 3. Press down on the levers with
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15 Dishwasher Use HOT WATER For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is necessary. The incoming water temperature should be at least 120° F (49° C) to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils. To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy or meat thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If temperature is below 120° F (49° C)
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X A Dishwasher Use 16 Add recommended amount of detergent to each cup as shown and close the detergent lid. Do not use detergent with the Rinse cycle. Leave the detergent lid open when running Rinse. RINSE AID Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the dishwasher interior. An automatic rinse aid dispenser is located next to the detergent cup. The window next to the dispenser cap indicates when the rinse aid reservoir needs to
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Cycles, Options & Lights 17 CYCLES Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 8, Operation, for how to begin the cycle). Cycle Description Time Number of (Approx. Washes/Rinses Minutes) Long cycle for heavy 132 2 washes/3 rinses Heavy food soils. Medium cycle for average 97-117 1-2 washes*/1-2 rinses* Normal food soils. Precision Clean™ Turbidity Sensor is active with this cycle. Short cycle for light 82 1 wash/2 rinses China food
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Cycles, Options & Lights 18 OPTIONS In addition to choosing a cycle from page 17, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishload. Option Description Available With Cycles Hi Temp provides additional heat during the wash portion of All cycles Hi Temp the cycle, which ensures proper water temperature for better (except Rinse) cleaning and drying results. It also adds an additional rinse to the cycle which improves results in hard water situations. Sanitizes dishware. When cy
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Cycles, Options & Lights 19 DELAY The Delay option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced energy costs if available in your area. This option is also useful for conserving hot water at times of high household usage (showers, laundry). To set up a Delay: 1. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load. Close the door. 2. Press the Delay pad until the desired amount of delay time i
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Cycles, Options & Lights 20 CHILD LOCK OPTION The control touchpads can be locked to prevent unwanted use. If this feature is activated between cycles, the dishwasher cannot be operated until the controls are unlocked. If desired, the controls can be locked after a cycle or delay has started. Setting the Child Lock: 1. Press the Air Dry pad for three seconds. 2. An indicator light next to the lock graphic will illuminate when the controls are locked. To Cancel: 1. Press the Air Dry pad
