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Dishwasher Owner’s Manual
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Version 4
IMPORTANT!
To get the best performance
from your appliance, read all
operating instructions before
using it for the first time.
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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 3 Child Safety Tips 3 Dishwasher Features 4 Dishwasher Dimensions 4 Installation Instructions 5 Loading the Dishwasher 16 Detergent 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 3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual does not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Some situations may arise where use of common sense and caution should always be used when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance. WARNING! Before using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: ← Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. ← Dishwashers must be electrically grounded. Read the Installation Instructions for details. ← Use
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DISHWASHER FEATURES Your new dishwasher features our EuroStyle™ wash system. This means that after the prewash, the water is drained out and the main wash starts with clean water. If you plan to start your dishwasher right away, it’s not necessary to rinse the dishes. You do, however, need to scrape off the large particles of food before loading. NOTE: Deviations in features may occur, depending on the model. 9 10 1) Detergent dispenser 8 2) Rinse aid dispenser 11 3) Data tag 7 4)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the machine. The installation should be carried out by a qualified person who is familiar with all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections. If a dishwasher is being installed in this area for the first time, most of the cabinet work, plumbing, and electrical has to be done before you move the machine into place. If you are replacing an old dishwasher, you must check the plumbi
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CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS Measurements US Metric Height 32 1/4"–35" 820–890 mm Width 24" 610 mm Depth 23-15/16" 608 mm The electrical and water supplies should enter through the area indicated by the shading on the illustration at right. They 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. After determining where the water supply line will enter under the s
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ADJUSTING THE LEVELING LEGS You should adjust the levelling legs to within 1/8” of the opening height. The four leveling legs should be adjusted by unscrewing the leg out to the length required. When the feet are properly adjusted, tighten the locking nuts to the base pan. (The machine may have an inclination of 2° maximum without affecting its performance.) Levelling leg WARNING! Never lay the dishwasher on its front or side. When necessary, lay the unit on its back. It is advisable to lay the
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FASTENING THE DISHWASHER TO THE CABINET It’s necessary to fasten the dishwasher to the cabinet so it won’t tilt when the door is opened or if something heavy is placed on the door. Use only the screws provided with the machine. The dishwasher can be fastened to the cabinet on the top, at the sides, or both, depending on the type of installation. STANDARD CABINET INSTALLATIONS For a standard cabinet and ADA installations, you should mount the dishwasher at the top. To do this, follow the instruct
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TECHNICAL DATA Water pressure 18-176 psi Power 110–120 v, 60 Hz Heating element 1200 w Max loading 1450 w EASY CONNECTION Your Eurotech comes with everything you need for an easy, problem-free installation: PEX tubing with 3/8” compression fitting—This tubing has a 50-year spec life. It fits American dishwasher water supply valves. Drain hose—Corrugated drain hose and holder to form a high loop. Electrical cord and plug—110-120 volts, 15 amp cord supplied with unit. WARNING! Do
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DRAIN CONNECTIONS Eurotech provides a 3/4” (19 mm) ID corrugated drain hose with a drain line holder to form a high loop. NOTE: Do not use any fittings anywhere in the drain line that are less than 3/4" (19 mm) OD. Stock. The access hole for the drain line should be 1-1/2" (38 mm). A) Typical connection to sink plumbing before trap (high loop drain) The high loop is necessary for proper draining and should be located as close to the dishwasher as possible. There are three ways to connect the dr
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The dishwasher comes with an electrical cord for 110– 120 volts, 15 amp supplied. This cord should be plugged into the 110-120 volt outlet under the sink. If the cord is not long enough, or if a hard-wire installation is needed, see “Connecting An Electrical Cable” below. WARNING! Do not use an extension cord for this appliance. The power-supply receptacle for the appliance should be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the applia
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CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC CABLE If the cord is not long enough, or if a hard-wire installation is needed, follow the steps below to complete the electrical connection. WARNING! Before working on wiring for any electrical appliance, be sure the electrical power has been turned off at the breaker/fuse box. Toe kick bracket 1. Remove the access panel by first removing the two Phillips screws that secure the panel to the unit. Opening the dishwasher door may make it easier to get access to these screws
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FITTING THE EDW294E ONE-PIECE CUSTOM DOOR PANEL Model EDW294E can only be installed with a one-piece custom door panel that extends from the toe kick to the counter top. The unit comes with everything needed to make installing the door panel easy. The door is predrilled for the panel’s mounting screws. To order a one-piece door, contact your dealer. The part numbers are listed below: White 750163400 Black 750163600 Bisque 750163700 Stainless Steel 750163800 ITEMS PROVIDED WITH THE ONE-PIECE DOOR
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BUILDING A CUSTOM WOOD DOOR PANEL FOR MODEL EDW294E If you prefer, you can build a custom wood door panel for this model to match the cabinets. CUSTOM WOOD PANEL DIMENSIONS Width: 23-3/8” (595 mm) Height: 28-1/4 min. to 30-1/16” max. (718 mm–764 mm) (Measured from the top of the panel to the lower edge of the kitchen cabinet.) Thickness: 1/4” (6 mm) minimum to 3/4” (19 mm) maximum Weight: Up to 22 lb. NOTE: Screws for mounting custom wood panels less than 3/4” are not supplied with the unit. MOI
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WOOD PANELS THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE DISHWASHER DOOR (23-1/4”) If the custom panel is the same height as the dishwasher door, a 2” decorative fill strip or pull-out cutting board must be used to fill the area between the panel and the counter top (as illustrated at right). INSTALLING A CUSTOM WOOD PANEL To install the custom wood panel, follow the steps below. 1. Attach the handle (A) to the wood panel. (It is best to use a handle instead of a knob.) 2. Remove the second and fourth screws (B and C
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LOADING THE DISHWASHER LOADING THE UPPER BASKET The upper basket holds small and medium-sized items, such as glasses, cups, saucers, bowls and small plates, as illustrated below. To make loading and unloading easier, the upper basket can be pulled out all the way. Careful arrangement of the dishes will ensure optimal cleaning. It is best not to load items atop one another because it could prevent water from spraying over the whole surface of the items. Make sure the dishes are securely in place
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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 or toward the center of the dishwasher. When loading tall items in the lower basket, make sure the upper spray arm turns freely. NOTE: Be careful not to position items so close to the door that they could prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. LOADING THE CUTLERY BASKET The cutlery basket is designed with 6 compart
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DETERGENT DISPENSER The prewash detergent The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are on the inside of the dishwasher door. goes here. If the detergent dispenser is not open, push the small lever at the top, as illustrated. There are two compartments. The one marked “15” holds about one tablespoon of detergent. This compartment should generally be filled for lightly soiled wash loads. The compartment marked “25” holds about one and one-half tablespoon of detergent. This compartment should be used
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RECOMMENDED DETERGENT AMOUNTS BASED ON WATER HARDNESS WATER HARDNESS DETERGENT AMOUNTS Soft Prewash 1 teaspoon (0-3 grains per gallon) Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Prewash 1 teaspoon Medium 1 to 2 tablespoons Main wash (4-8 grains per gallon) Prewash 1 teaspoon Hard Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons (9+ grains*) NOTE: We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent for the Quick or Light wash programs. * 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water and detergent alone may not be enough. You m
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RINSE AID DISPENSER Eurotech dishwashers are designed to use liquid rinse aids in hard water areas. The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes that can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to “sheet” off the dishes. To fill the rinse aid dispenser, follow the steps below. 1. Open the dispenser by turning the cap to the left
