Dishwasher Does Not Drain Properly; Cycle Takes A Long Time; Dishwasher Won't Fill; Dishwasher Has An Odor - Electrolux EDW5500DSS0 Use & Care Manual

Solutions to Common Problems

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.

CYCLE TAKES A LONG TIME

• Check to see if cycle is in a water heating delay.
• Check to see if the delay start option been selected.
• Check to see if the sanitize option been selected.

DISHWASHER WON'T FILL

• Check to see if the water supply is turned on.
• Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the unit and start again.

DISHWASHER HAS AN ODOR

• Soiled dishes left in dishwasher too long can create an odor. Use Rinse
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, page 27).
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