First start-up of Electrolux dishwashers

The purchase and the first start-up of a dishwasher is a real treat for any housewife, because from that moment on, you get rid of such a boring daily activity as washing dishes by hand. The dishwasher module belongs to the category of complex household appliances, therefore, before fully operating it, it is better to carefully study the instructions and perform a test run.

After delivery and unpacking of the Electrolux dishwasher, I want to start it immediately, test its functionality, but there is no need to rush, because you have to perform a test run in idle mode without loading the dishes. The dishwasher test mode is useful in that it:

• cleans the new device from factory fine debris, lubricants, preparing the equipment for daily use;
• checks functionality - a trial run allows you to identify possible defects in equipment that may be factory-made or appear as a result of careless transportation;
• monitors the correct connection of the device to communications - water supply, drain and power supply;
• checks the heater, all settings.

In addition, the trial cycle will give you the opportunity to adapt to the selection of programs and adjust the required mode. Before the test run, you need to pay attention to the correct rotation of the sprayer and the integrity of the filter, set the water hardness, then add salt, detergent, rinse aid, set the high-temperature mode and start the unit.

When purchasing a dishwasher module, you need to immediately take care of buying special detergents, on which the quality of dishwashing directly depends. For the full operation of the device, you will need a dish detergent, offered in the form of powder, gel, tablets, as well as rinse aid, salt and odor absorber (air freshener).

In order to select the optimal high-quality and safe detergent, you should focus on a number of criteria.

• Product type and ease of use. It is necessary to decide which type of detergent is more convenient to work with - bulk, tablet or gel.
• Trademark. It is recommended to study manufacturers offering detergents.
• Composition. Dishwashing detergents can consist of several components or be multicomponent, contain fragrances that are contraindicated for people suffering from allergic manifestations. The most effective are agents with enzymes and bleaches in the composition, which perfectly cope with the most severe dirt and work even at low temperatures.

In addition, reviews of housewives with experience in buying and using powders and gels, as well as various ratings based on the opinions of buyers, help in choosing the right dishwasher detergent.

To date, the top best detergents for Electrolux dishwashers include:

• Claro powder;
• Frosch Soda and Finish Quantum tablets;
• Calgonit finish gel.

As for the auxiliary products, you also need to choose a rinse aid that performs more an aesthetic function, eliminating drips and giving the dishes a shine. To combat the unpleasant odor inside the car, a special air freshener, acting as an antiseptic, is ideal. If 3-in-1 products are used, then the rinse aid can be additionally not poured into the compartment, since it is included in the tablet.

For people with allergies and families with small children, many manufacturers offer eco-series of products that are free of any dyes, fragrances and chemical components. There are also separate lines for children.

Before turning on a brand new dishwasher with a loaded basket for the first time, many housewives have a little fear and confusion. Although, in fact, if you carefully study the instructions and follow the sequence, there is nothing complicated in starting up and using the dishwasher every day.

So, turning on a new dishwasher module, previously tested, consists of the following steps.

• Filling the compartments with detergents (powder, rinse aid, salt). Special compartments must be filled with funds. Add detergent before each cycle, and rinse aid and salt as you use it.
• Loading dishes. Place the items of the dishes so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms and the opening of the cells with the detergent. You should start loading from the lower basket, where the heaviest and largest items are placed, then you can place plates, cups and cutlery (special trays are provided for them). Preliminarily, food residues are removed from the dishes.
• Program selection. The program is set depending on the degree of dirtiness of the utensils. Most Electrolux dishwasher modules are equipped with basic and auxiliary modes - "eco", "intensive", "presoak", "30 minutes", "delicate", "gentle on glass", "normal", "economy", etc.
• Launch. The "Start" or "Start" button is pressed. The device will notify about the end of the cycle by means of a signal, opening the door or the option "Beam on the floor" (depending on the functionality of the model).

See below for the first start-up of the Electrolux dishwasher.