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Product Registration Card
Dishwasher Please fill in completely, sign and return promptly!
Use & Care Manual
Safety
TM
Instructions ........................ 2
4000 Series AquaSurge Technology
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with Speed Clean
Features ............................. 3
Normal Operating
Sounds ............................... 4
Operating
Instructions ...................... 4-8
Preparing and
Loading Dishes .............. 9-13
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents ..............14-15
Factors Affecting
Performance .
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Important Safety Instructions marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard. • If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, This symbol will help alert you to such make sure disposer is completely empty before dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and running dishwasher. electrical shock. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing. • Repairs should be done by a qualified To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or technician. i
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Dishwasher Features Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used. Top Rack Blower Vent Upper Spray Arm Removable pages 9-11 Assembly Tub Gasket Versa-tr
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Operating Instructions 4300 Series 4500 Series Appearance may vary from your model. Getting Started Very Important 1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes). Information—Read Before 2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents). Operating Your Dishwasher! 3. Add rinse aid (See Rinse Aid). 4. Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The indicator light above the pad will glow when Normal Operating selected. 5. Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy Sounds Options). The indicator
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Operating Instructions (continued) The Smart Soil Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Ultimate Scrub, SpeedClean, Normal and Glasses cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature. Note: Not all cycles available
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Operating Instructions (continued) Options Selections Wash Pressure Sanitize Option (available on select models) To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above The WASH PRESSURE option allows you to the pad will come on and remain on until end of select the desired wash pressure depending on cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will your dishload. When HIGH WASH PRESSURE is be raised to 155°F (68°C) assuring bacteria is selected, the
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Operating Instructions (continued) Sahara Dry Delay Start (available on select models) The DELAY START option allows you to When the SAHARA DRY option is selected, the automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours. dishwasher increases the temperature of the final rinse and extends drying time by approximately On models with 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY twenty minutes. The SAHARA DRY option can be START pad until the desired delay time shows in used with all cycles except CHI
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Operating Instructions (continued) Status Indicator Lights The WASHING light comes on at the beginning of PF……………… Appears in window when cycle and remains on until the end of the main dishwasher is first installed, or wash. when power has been interrupted. HI-TEMP WASH The DRYING light indicates the drying portion of and NO HEAT DRY indicator the cycle. The light will come on when either drying lights will also flash. To clear, option is selected. touch START/CANCEL pad. When the SANITIZE optio
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Preparing and Loading Dishes Dish Preparation Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash system will remove remaining food particles. Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups. Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at on
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Bowl Tines Top Rack or Glasses Cycle The bowl tines offer the ultimate in flexibility. Top Rack or Glasses Cycle can be used to wash When closed, load with saucers or small a wide assortment of items when you don't have a dishes. Open halfway and it is perfect for small full load. Also, when the upper rack fills up with casseroles. Open completely for those hard to glasses and the lower rack is still empty, you don't fit items such as coffee pots, food p
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Versa-Tray The Versa-Tray can be used in the upper rack or lower rack to hold large utensils, juice cups, baby bottles, long knives, etc. Loading the Bottom Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware 12 place settings standard loading pattern. basket may vary from your model. The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, Fold-down Tines and cookware. Large items should be placed along The fold-down tines in the lower rack make easy the edg
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Removable High-Side Shelf (available on select models) The removable high-side shelf can be used to hold Next, serving spoons, spatulas, or other small items. 2A,B) Guide the support arms from the outside to The shelf can also fold up or be removed for more the inside of the rack. space to load large pots or pans. 2C) Slide the shelf to the rear of the rack. When using the high-side shelf, ensure that objects in the lower rack do not block the rotation
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Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued) Loading the Silverware Basket When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested Cut Injury items. Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loa
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Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents Filling the Detergent Dispenser How much Detergent to use The detergent dispenser has one main wash and one The amount of detergent to use depends on the pre wash cup. The covered cups open automatically water hardness. Water hardness is measured in to release detergent. grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result in poor cleaning and hard water filming or • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing spotting. Using too much detergent in soft water deterg
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Dishwasher Dispenser Factors Affecting & Detergents (continued) Performance Rinse Aid Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide Rinse aid greatly improves drying and reduces water spots and filming. Water "sheets" off water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. dishes rather than forming water droplets that cling Low water pressure may occur when laundry or and leave spots. showers are in operation. Wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. A dispenser, located ne
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Care and Cleaning 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 Burn Hazard dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is Allow heating element to cool usually mounted on countertop and can be before cleaning the interior. inspected by removing the cover. This is not part Failure to do so can result in of your dishwasher and is not covered by burns. warranty. Outside—Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive deterg
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Before calling for service, review this list. It Glassware/Flatware Spotted or may save you both time and expense. This Cloudy list includes common experiences that are • Check water hardness. For extremely hard not the result of defective workmanship or water, it may be necessary to install a water material in your dishwasher. softener. (See Detergent Chart.) • Water temperature may be low. Avoid Food Soils Left on Dishes extremely low or high temperatur
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishware Stained or Discolored Dishwasher Leaks • Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the • Use only fresh detergent designed for stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2 automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of carefully. Try a different brand. warm water. Rinse thoroughly. • Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead • Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or to overflowing. Wipe up any spil
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems (continued) Dishwasher Does Not Drain Removing Spots and Film Properly Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, glasses may also get spots and film for a make sure the disposer is empty. number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware • Check to see if the knockout plug has been Spotted or Cloudy section.) To remove buildup, removed from inside the food waste spots
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Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing 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. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1. Products with original serial numbers that have been remo
