Electrolux EDW5505E Use and Care Manual - Page 25

Troubleshooting 25 Check these points to help save you time and money. Problem Solution Food soil remains on dishes • Check water temperature. Incoming water should be 120° F (49° C). • Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher. • Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly (pg. 15). • Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place. • Select proper cycle for the soil level (pg. 17). • Select proper option, Hi Temp . • Make sure the upper rack wash arm connector is correctly aligned in one of the water inlet holes (pg. 14). • Load items so they do not block the wash arms (pgs. 11-12). • Load the utensil basket with knife handles up and spoon and fork handles down. • Do not place glasses over tines. • Before loading, scrape off burnt-on foods and wipe the starchy film from utensils used with pasta, rice and oatmeal. These soils require more energy than the rest of the load to clean. Items washed in the dishwasher • Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against or the dishwasher tub itself is other items. Leave a slight space between items. stained/discolored • Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow, brown or orange film on dishes or the dishwasher tub. A rust filter may be needed. Check with a water treatment company. • Separate silver or silver-plated silverware from stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing. • Color from tomato sauces may adhere to the interior parts of the dishwasher (pg. 21). If light staining has occurred, leave the door open to oxidize the stain away. Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining. • Certain dishwasher detergents may stain silver. Try another brand of detergent. Items not properly dried/ moisture is present on the dishwasher interior after the dry cycle • Be sure Air Dry is not selected. • Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process. • Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly to improve drying. Turn the rinse aid selector toward the MAX setting. • Check water temperature. Incoming water should be 120° F (49° C). • Select Sanitize option. • Increase detergent amount to match water hardness (pg. 15). • Load properly. (pgs. 11-12) • Plastic and items with non-stick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary. • Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Locate these items on the more slanted side of the rack for improved results. *Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer. Cont.