Electrolux EIDW5905JS - Manual (Page 18)

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GLASSWARE / FLATWARE
SPOTTED OR CLOUDY
• Check water hardness. For extremely hard
water, it may be necessary to install a water
softener. (See Detergent Usage Guide, page
13.)
• Water temperature may be low. Avoid
extremely low or high temperatures. (See
Factors Affecting Performance, page 14.)
• Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See
Preparing and Loading Dishes, pages 8-10.)
• Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is
ineffective.
• Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.
• Check to see that the proper amount of
detergent is being used for cycle selected.
(See Detergent Dispenser, pages 12-13.)
• Home water pressure may be too low—it
should be 20 to 90 pounds per square inch
(psi).
DISHWARE STAINED OR
DISCOLORED
• Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the
stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2
cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of
warm water. Rinse thoroughly.
• Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or
brown film. A proper water filter or water
softener installed in-line with your water
supply will correct this problem.
• Aluminum utensils can leave gray/black
marks when they rub against other items.
Load properly allowing spaces between
dishware.
• Certain high acid foods can cause
discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if
allowed to sit for a long period. Use the Rinse
cycle or rinse by hand if not operating
dishwasher immediately after loading.
• Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils in
silverware basket can cause pitting on the
stainless steel utensils. Avoid mixing
stainless steel and silver.
Solutions to Common Problems
• Using too much detergent, especially in
combination with high water temperatures,
can result in permanent damage to the
surface of dishware called “ETCHING”.
Etching on glassware gives their surface the
appearance of a hazy film.
• Adjust the amount of detergent based on
water table, Detergent Usage Guide, Page 12.
• Lower the temperature (select a lower
temperature option or turn down the
temperature of the hot water heater if water
over 130
0 F is being supplied to the
dishwasher.
DETERGENT LEFT IN
DISPENSER CUP
• Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh
detergent.
• Load dishware differnently in rack - spray
jets used to rinse detergent from cup may be
blocked.
• Check to see if cycle has been completed.
• Make sure items do not block the detergent
dispenser door from opening.
• Make sure the upper rack is firmly engaged
to the nozzle on the back of the tub before
closing the door.
• Normal sounds include water fill, water
circulation, draining water and motor sounds.
• Pump motor speed will increase and
decrease during cycles.
NORMAL SOUNDS YOU WILL
HEAR
ETCHING