Electrolux EIDW1815US Complete Owners Guide English - Page 7

Controls and Settings 7 Wash Cycles Wash Options Functions Cycle Indicator Wash cycle selections Cycle times are approximate and will vary with the options selected. Hot water is necessary to activate the detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature. If it is not at the appropriate temperature the timer will delay the cycle to allow automatic water heating during the main wash. When the HI TEMP wash is selected an even higher temperature will be assured to handle heavier soil loads. Wash cycles AUTO Auto Cycle uses sensors in the dish washer to determine the soil level of the dish load, then adjusts the wash cycle to optimiz e the wash performance, water and energy usage. HEAVY Recommended for pots, pans, casseroles and dinnerware having heavily soiled loads. NORMAL Recommended for lightly to heavily soiled loads. FAST A shorter wash recommended for lightly soiled loads. RINSE Recommended for pre-rinsing dishes or glasses. This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load. Do not use detergent. Wash options HI TEMP When HI TEMP is selected, the temperature of the water will be maintained at 140°F (60°C) max. SANITIZE When SANITIZE is selected, the temperature of water will be maintained at 156.2°F (69°C) max. The max temperature may not be reached if the incoming water temperature is not correct. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. WARNING The SANITIZE option is only available with HEAVY and NORMAL wash cycles. HEAT DRY When HEAT DRY is selected, the heater will work during the drying process. Functions START Press START and close door within 4 seconds to start a wash cycle. CANCEL Press CANCEL to cancel a cycle that is already in progress. DELAY The DELAY option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-24 hours. To start 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY button until the desired delay time shows in the display window (1h-24h) and press the START button. A light will come on indicating the delay start has been activated and will remain on until the cycle starts. To cancel the delay option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the CANCEL button. Control lock Use to lock all controls and prevent children from accidently changing the dishwasher cycle or starting the dishwasher. Press and hold HEAT DRY for 3 seconds to lock. After the function is selected the control lock illuminate. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock.