Home » Electrolux » Dishwashers » Electrolux EDW5505EPS

Electrolux EDW5505EPS Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Electrolux EDW5505EPS - ICON - Dishwasher.
Need a Electrolux EDW5505EPS manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!

Electrolux Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by skrell45 on April 6th, 2018

Detergent Holder

The lid for the detergent does not stay closed....nothing seems broke

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by Odin on April 6th, 2018 10:01 AM

This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.

Odin

Member since:
April 10th, 2010

Points: 41,236,660

1,100
points

You can replace the dispenser for about $76 at https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Dispenser/WH47X10011/1475921. You may be able to obtain the part sooner elsewhere--and it's possible a local technician may be able to reapir what you have. See http://bit.ly/2Eq7DYP.

Hope this is useful. Please don't forget to click the Accept This Answer button if you do accept it. My aim is to provide reliable helpful answers, not just a lot of them. See https://www.helpowl.com/profile/Odin.

Related Electrolux EDW5505EPS Manual Pages

Use and Care Manual - Page 2

... our commitment to know your unit. Thank you purchased your model number and serial number. We view your purchase as the beginning of your new dishwasher. This Use & Care Guide is part of your unit and on the product registration card. ©2005 Electrolux Major Appliances North America Post Ofﬁ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 3

NOTE Registering your Electrolux dishwasher was purchased. You can register online (at the time your product with Electrolux enhances our ability to validate the registration date. In Canada, visit www....

Use and Care Manual - Page 4

... 5 General Precautions 6 What Can and Cannot Be Washed 7 Operation 8 Before You Start 8 Operating the Dishwasher 8 Adding a Forgotten Item 9 Loading 10 General Recommendations 10 10 Place Setting Load 10 12 Place Setting ...Basket 13 Adjustable Upper Rack 14 Removing the Upper Rack 14 Dishwasher Use 15 Hot Water 15 Detergent 15 Rinse Aid 16 Cycles, Options and Lights 17 Cycles ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 6

... items to be washed, sharp or pointed items should never be permitted to operate, or play in your dishwasher. Hydrogen gas is flammable, do not smoke or use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in , with controls. • To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risks, always remove the door to the...

Use and Care Manual - Page 7

...can safely be washed in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Run a Rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with foods ...hand-painted. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior. Pewter, Tin No Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always check ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 8

After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle and options by pressing the pads. The dishwasher remembers your cycle, the dishwasher will illuminate. To start a cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once then close the door until it latches. Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles. • If connected to a food...

Use and Care Manual - Page 9

... should be up to stop. 3. Wait for the water circulation to a 30-second delay before the dishwasher restarts after closing the door. • Extended interruption of interruption. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without opening completely. 2. Close and latch the door. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at the point of the...

Use and Care Manual - Page 10

... determine the best arrangement for your items. 10 PLACE SETTING LOAD Upper Rack 12 PLACE SETTING LOAD Lower Rack Upper Rack Lower Rack For best dishwashing results follow guidelines on following pages to maximize space. • Avoid blocking or preventing the spray arms from spinning freely. Do not allow items to...

Use and Care Manual - Page 13

Load sharp items (knives skewers, etc.) pointing down to avoid nesting. Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob holders etc., in place. Close the cover to increase washability of your load. Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the basket with some down . Slide the small basket ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 14

...not operate correctly if the wash arm is in position. Unload the rack before loading. Replace the dishwasher rack by guiding the wheels into the small hole on the levers with tab-lock rack stops:...can be loaded into the end of the track until rack comes to 1 ⁄ 2 of the dishwasher. • The left and right side adjusters on the adjuster while holding rack with one of the ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 15

... a qualiﬁed person raise the water heater thermostat setting. Be sure it has stopped rising. Too much detergent can cause. Suds can cause the dishwasher to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause permanent etching/cloudiness. A mechanical water softener may be at...

Use and Care Manual - Page 16

... on the dishwasher interior. To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn it is located next to open when running Rinse. Replace the cap and turn the cap counterclockwise to the detergent cup. Leave the detergent lid open . The window next to the dispenser cap indicates when the rinse aid reservoir needs to close the detergent lid.

Use and Care Manual - Page 17

...: Auto, Heavy, Normal and China. Precision Clean™ Turbidity Sensor is a full load. Medium cycle for how to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for light 82 food soils. Number of Washes/Rinses 2 washes/3 rinses 1-2 washes*/1-2 rinses* 1 wash/2 rinses 1-2 washes*/2-3 rinses* 1 rinse 1 wash/2 rinses * Number of ﬁlls will...

Use and Care Manual - Page 18

... that the proper conditions have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for explanation. 18 Cycles, Options & Lights OPTIONS In addition to choosing a cycle ... for better cleaning and drying results. All cycles (except Rinse) Start/Cancel Starts and stops dishwasher. Heavy* Normal* China* Auto* Air Dry When Air Dry is below 120° ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 19

... seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/ Cancel pad, the dishwasher will begin counting down , press the Delay pad again. Or • Press START/Cancel...To cancel a Delay and the cycle: • Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off the dishwasher. Close the door. 2. To set up a Delay: 1. Press the Delay pad until the delay time has counted...

Use and Care Manual - Page 21

... Clean the stainless steel door and handle with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Use only kitchen cleaners made especially for cleaning stainless... washing loads containing tomato-based food soils. • Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to various components of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration. OUTSIDE Occasionally wipe the outside surfaces of...

Use and Care Manual - Page 22

... be turned off and drain the dishwasher. Operate the drain twice to complete the cycle. Press START/Cancel again to activate the dishwasher. To drain, press the START/Cancel pad once to activate the drain. 22 Care & Cleaning STORAGE/MOVING Fill detergent cup with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal...

Use and Care Manual - Page 23

... must stay submerged so a short fill of the respective manufacturer. Another alternative is to a food waste disposer, be draining properly. (See Dishwasher Will Not Drain section.) • For a strong odor, place baking soda in a cool, dry place. • A water valve hiss during the drain is normal. • A snap noise is the detergent cup lid...

Use and Care Manual - Page 24

... closely on how to add a forgotten item (pg. 9). • To avoid rinse aid leaking from using too much detergent or by prewashing. Be sure detergent ...dishwasher is permanently damaged. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for approximately 5 minutes. Less detergent is removable by water that the dishwasher is too hot, from the dispenser, be sure the lid...

Use and Care Manual - Page 25

...; Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to oxidize the stain away. Cont. Incoming water should be damaged... has occurred, leave the door open to better fight staining. • Certain dishwasher detergents may adhere to collect water droplets. Problem Solution Food soil remains on dishes &#...