Electrolux EIDW5905JS - Manual (Page 19)

19 Solutions to Common Problems
DISHWASHER LEAKS
• Use only fresh detergent designed for
automatic dishwashers. Measure detergent
carefully. Try a different brand.
• Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and lead to
overflowing. Wipe up any spills with a damp
cloth.
• Check to see that dishwasher is level (See
Installation Instructions).
WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF
THE TUB
• It is not normal for water to remain in the
bottom of the tub at the end of a cycle. If
water remains in the bottom of the tub at the
end of a cycle, the dishwasher may not be
draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not
Drain Properly, page 19.) The filter may also
need to be cleaned. (See Care of Glass Trap
Filter, page 15.) Note: It is normal to see a
small amount of water under the filter and
glass trap at the end of a cycle.
DISHWASHER WON’T RUN
• Check to see if circuit breaker is tripped or if
a fuse is blown.
• Make sure water supply is turned on.
• Check to see if cycle is set correctly.
(See Operating Instructions, pages 6-7.)
• Check to see if the Delay Start option has
been selected.
• Make sure door is closed and latched.
DISHWASHER DOES NOT
DRAIN PROPERLY
• If unit is hooked up to a garbage disposal,
make sure the disposer is empty.
• If unit is hooked up to a new food waste
disposer, check to see if the “knockout” plug
located inside the disposal inlet has been
removed.
• Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
• Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause.
• Check to see if cycle is in a water heating
delay, depending on incoming water
temperature, cycle time may be increased.
Water temperature should be at least 120
0 F
(49 o C). (See Factors Affecting Performance,
page 14.)
• Check to see if the delay start option has
been selected.
• Check to see if the sanitize option has been
selected.
• Check to see if the dishwasher is in the Child
Lock mode.
• Check to see if the water supply is turned
on.
• Check to see if inlet water hose in kinked.
DISHWASHER WON’T FILL
• Check that float is in down position and make
sure it moves freely.
CYCLE TAKES A LONG TIME
• The first cycle after power has been removed
from the dishwasher will run a long version of
the selected cycle.