Electrolux EI24ID30QW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 18

Removing Spots and Film

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18 Solutions to Common Problems Detergent Left in Dispenser Cup • Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh detergent. • Be sure the dish load doesn't block spray from entering the detergent cup. • Check to see if cycle has been completed. • Make sure items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening. Vapor at Vent • Water vapor escapes from the vent during the drying part of cycle. This is normal. • 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). 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). • Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option? • Make sure door is closed and latched. • Dishwasher Won't Fill • Is water supply turned on? Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly • If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer is empty. • Check to see if the knockout plug has been removed from inside the food waste disposer inlet. • Check to see if drain hose is kinked. • Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause. Dishwasher has an Odor • Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can create an odor. Use Rinse Only cycle. • There will be a "new" smell when first installed. This is normal. • Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly). Stains on Tub Interior • Washing large amounts of dishware with tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange appearance. This will not affect performance and will gradually fade over time. Pre-rinsing or using the Rinse Only cycle will reduce the chance of staining. Using no heat dry option will lessen staining. Removing Spots and Film Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. Dishes and glasses may also get spots and film for a number of reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or Cloudy section). To remove buildup, and film, clean using the following instructions: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in normal manner. Do not load any metal utensils or silverware. 2. Do not add detergent. 3. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle. Press START pad. Close and latch the door. 4. Allow dishwasher to run until it starts the second water fill (approximately 10 minutes). 5. Unlatch an and open door and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher. 6. Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish.

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Detergent Left in Dispenser Cup
Detergent may be old.
Discard and use fresh
detergent.
Be sure the dish load doesn’t block spray from
entering the detergent cup.
Check to see if cycle has been completed.
Make sure items do not prevent the detergent
dispenser from opening.
Vapor at Vent
Water vapor escapes from the vent during the
drying part of cycle.
This is normal.
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).
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).
Is dishwasher set for Delay Start Option?
Make sure door is closed and latched.
Dishwasher Won’t Fill
Is water supply turned on?
Dishwasher has an Odor
Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can
create an odor.
Use Rinse Only cycle.
There will be a “new” smell when first installed.
This is normal.
Check to see if unit is draining properly. (See
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly).
Stains on Tub Interior
Washing large amounts of dishware with
tomato based soil can cause a pink/orange
appearance.
This will not affect performance
and will gradually fade over time.
Pre-rinsing
or using the Rinse Only cycle will reduce the
chance of staining.
Using no heat dry option
will lessen staining.
Removing Spots and Film
Hard water can cause lime deposit buildup on the
interior of the dishwasher.
Dishes and glasses
may also get spots and film for a number of
reasons. (See Glassware/Flatware Spotted or
Cloudy section).
To remove buildup, and film,
clean using the following instructions:
1.
Load clean dishes and glasses in normal
manner.
Do not load any metal utensils or
silverware.
2.
Do not add detergent.
3.
Select the NORMAL WASH cycle.
Press
START pad.
Close and latch the door.
4.
Allow dishwasher to run until it starts the
second water fill (approximately 10 minutes).
5.
Unlatch an and open door and pour 2 cups of
white vinegar into the bottom of dishwasher.
6.
Close and latch door and allow cycle to finish.
Solutions to Common Problems
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly
If unit is hooked up to a food waste disposer,
make sure the disposer is empty.
Check to see if the knockout plug has been
removed from inside the food waste disposer
inlet.
Check to see if drain hose is kinked.
Make sure cycle is complete, not in a pause.