BUILT -IN DISHWASHER/LAVAPLATOS INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number/Número de Modelo: DW18 / DW181SS / DW19PS BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. La sección en español empieza en la página 20. Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 www.avantiproducts.com REGISTRATION INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this card and return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these important benefits to the following address: Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc. P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 USA ? Protect your product: We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft. Promote better products: We value your input. Your responses will help us develop products designed to best meet your future needs. ? ----------------------------------------------------- (detach here)---------------------------------------------------------------Avanti Registration Card __________________________________ Name __________________________________ Address __________________________________ City State Zip __________________________________ Area Code Phone Number Did You Purchase An Additional Warranty: ?Extended ?None Reason For Choosing This Avanti Product: Please indicate the most important factors that influenced your decision to purchase this product. ?Price ?Product Features ? Avanti Reputation ?Product Quality ?Salesperson Recommendation ?Friend/Relative Recommendation ?Warranty ?Other_______________________ ______________________________________ Model # Serial # ______________________________________ Date Purchased Store/Dealer Name _______________________________________ Occupation As Your Primary Residence, Do You: ?Own ?Rent Your Age: ?under 18 ?18-25 ?26-30 ?31-35 ?36-50 ?over 50 Marital Status: ? Married ?Single Is This Product Used In The: ?Home ?Business How Did You Learn About This Product: ? Advertising ?In Store Demo ?Personal Demo ?Other______________________________ Comments____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 2 3 HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call: Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570 Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period. ____________________________________ Model Number Write down the model and serial numbers. You'll find them on a plate located on the door upper edge of the dishwasher. Please write these numbers here: ____________________________________ Date of Purchase ____________________________________ Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher. If you received a damaged dishwasher, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher. Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. IF YOU NEED SERVICE We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your dishwasher. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details, including your telephone number, and send it to: Customer Service Avanti Products th 10880 NW 30 Street Miami, FL 33172 USA 4 P ARTS AND FEATURES 1. UPPER RACK 2. SPRAY ARMS 3. LOWER RACK 4. MAIN FILTER 5. DETERGENT DISPENSER 6. CUP SHELF 7. SILVERWARE BASKET 8. COARSE FILTER 9. RINSE AID DISPENSER 10. DRAIN HOSE 11. INLET VALVE 12. JUNCTION BOX 13. LEVELING LEGS 5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Registration Information Help Us Help You ... Parts And Features Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before using Your Dishwasher Electrical Connection Control Panel of Dishwasher Control Settings Overflow Protection Detergent Dispenser Rinse Aid Dispenser Load The Dishwasher Racks Starting A Wash Cycle Canceling Or Modifying A Wash Cycle Setting At The End Of The Wash Cycle Forgot To Add A Dish? Filtering System Care And Maintenance Protect Against Freezing Cleaning The Spray Arms Cleaning The Filters Cleaning The Door Cleaning The Drain Pump How To Keep You Dishwasher In Shape Troubleshooting Guide Service For Your Dishwasher Your Avanti Products Warranty Wiring Diagram INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL 2 4 5 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 17 18 19 20~26 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ?WARNING? ? ? ? ? ? ? To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow these basic precautions: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned dishwashers are still dangerous. . . even if they will "just sit in the garage a few days." Before you throw away your old dishwasher: Take off the door. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the dishwasher. Do not allow children to play around dishwasher when opening or closing door due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in door. Under certain conditions hydrogen may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water has not been use for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process. Never clean dishwasher parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other dishwasher. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. This dishwasher must be properly grounded for your safety. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) wire from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center. Do not tamper with controls. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer recommendations. Non-Dishwasher Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result. When using your dishwasher, you should prevent plastic items form contacting with heating element. Use only detergent and rinse additives designed for an automatic dishwasher. Using detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid, keep children away from the open door of the dishwasher, there could still be some detergent left inside. The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard. During installation, the power supply must not be excessively bent or flattened. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating, there is a risk of water squirting out. Do not place any heavy objects or stand on the door when it is open. The appliance could tip forward. When loading items to be washed: 1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. 2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries. Use this dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Instruction Manual. Please dispose of packing materials properly. -Save these instructions- 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ? ? ? ? ? Before Using Your Dishwasher Remove the exterior and interior packing. Check to be sure you have all of the following parts: ? 1 Upper Rack ? 1 Lower Rack ? 1 Cup Shelf ? 1 Silverware Basket ? 2 Wood Screws ? 1 Instruction Manual Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. Electrical Connection ?Warning? Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center. ? ? This dishwasher must be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this dishwasher is equipped with a ground lead which can connect to your grounded permanent wiring system. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground lead from the power cord supplied. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center. Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Never use a two-prong grounding adapter. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician to have it replaced with a 3-prong receptacle in accordance with applicable electrical codes. This dishwasher requires a standard 110/120Volts A.C.~/60Hz electrical power with three -prong ground. The cord should be secured behind the dishwasher and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury. Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance form the power supply before attempting any maintenance. Note: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 8 ? Control Panel of Dishwasher 1. 2. 3. Power ON Indicator Rinse Aid Warning Indicator ON/OFF Button 4. 5. 6. RAPID Button PLUS Button Wash Cycles ? Control Settings Wash Cycles Cycle NORMAL HEAVY LIGHT RINSE GLASS WARE RAPID SOAK ? Pre-rinse PLUS RAPID Rinse Button Button Aid ? ? ? ? ? Pre-rinse Cycle Sequence Wash(125? ) Rinse Detergent Time pre/main (approx.) 100min. Rinse(160? ) Drying 4/20gr. 4/20gr. 20gr. 110min. 90min. 65min. 15gr. 15gr. 42min. 38min. 7min. Pre-rinse(125? ) Wash(140? ) Rinse Rinse Rinse(160? ) Drying Wash(125? ) Rinse Rinse(160? ) Drying Rinse Rinse(160? ) Drying Rinse Rinse(160? ) Drying Rinse Rinse(125? ) Drying Notes: ? NORMAL WASH For normally soiled loads, such as pots, plates, glasses and lightly soiled pans, standard daily cycles. For the heavily soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casserole dishes and ? HEAVY WASH dishes that have been sitting with dried-on soils. For lightly soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls and lightly soiled ? LIGHT WASH pans. For dishes that need to be rinsed and dry only. ? RINSE For lightly soiled loads, such as glasses, crystal and fine china. ? GLASS WARE For lightly soiled loads that do not need drying. ? RAPID For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. ? SOAK PLUS Button for HEAVY WASH ? This button is used with the normal cycle in the case where pots and pans with dry caked-on food must be washed. ? This is not recommended for delicate items in so far as the high temperature could make their surfaces opaque or lighten decorative colors after repeated was ...