Electrolux EIDW1815US Complete Owners Guide English - Page 14

14 Troubleshooting Normal operating sounds Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes. As each cycle begins, you may or may not hear the drain motor. You may also hear the splashing of water as it enters the tub and the spray arms as they rotate and circulate water. The wash motor often pulsates throughout the cycle, which varies water pressure and optimizes performance. Loud ticking can mean that something is hitting wash arm. Vibrating or rattling sounds can mean dishes are touching each other. See Preparing and Loading Dishes. 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 cycle. Press START. 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. Factors affecting performance Water Pressure The hot water line to dishwasher must provide water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. Low water pressure may occur when laundry or showers are in operation. If you experience poor wash performance you may need to wait until water use is reduced before starting dishwasher. Water temperature Hot water is needed for best dishwashing and drying results. Water entering dishwasher should be at least 120° F (49° C) to give satisfactory results. To check water temperature entering dishwasher: • Turn on hot water faucet nearest dishwasher for several minutes to clear cool water from pipes. • Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the water stream to check the temperature. • If temperature is below 120° F (49° C), have a qualified person raise the hot water heater thermostat setting. NOTE Before starting a cycle, run hot water to clear cool water from pipes.