Akai AK-DW12P User Manual for AK-DW12P

Stainless Steel Dishwasher

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: AK-DW12P

Contents

03 General Safety Instructions

06 Product Overview

10 Installation

14 Features

16 Instructions

28 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide

32 Other Useful Information

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General Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type
of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future
reference, along with the completed warranty card and purchase receipt. If applicable,
pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.

Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when
using an electrical appliance, including the following:

Pay particular attention to safety messages that follow the words:

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.

These words are used to alert you to a potential hazard that can seriously

injure you and others. The instructions will tell you how to reduce the chance

of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

DANGER means that failure to read this safety statement may result in severe

personal injury.

WARNING means that failure to read this safety statement may result in

extensive product damage or serious personal injury.

CAUTION means that failure to read this safety statement may result in

minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.

Electrical safety and cord handling

• Voltage: Before connecting and turning on the appliance, ensure the electrical voltage
and circuit frequency correspond to those indicated on the appliance rating label.

• WARNING! Ensure the outlet is properly earthed to the ground. If unsure, consult
a qualified electrician or a service representative. Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of an electric shock if the

appliance malfunctions.

• WARNING! Do not modify the cord and plug provided with the appliance; if it does
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

• WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, do not use the appliance. A damaged
cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Contact our after sales support centre.

• Connection: Do not use an adaptor; do not use an extension cord. We recommend
you connect the appliance to a separate circuit serving only this appliance.

• Power cord: Do not kink or damage the power cord. Position it out of the way so
no one steps on or places anything on the cord or against it.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)

• Inserting/removing the plug: Before you insert or remove the plug, make sure
the appliance is switched off and the power is switched off at the electrical outlet.
Remove by grasping the plug, do not pull on the cord.

• CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the unit, cord or
plug in water or other liquid. Do not expose it to rain or moisture.

• Auto switch off: To save energy, in standby mode the appliance will switch off
automatically when there is no operation in 30 minutes.

• RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety
switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection when using electrical
appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.

Installation

• WARNING! Do not install the dishwasher yourself. Have it installed by an
appropriately qualified, licensed plumber or dishwasher installer only.

• WARNING! Any electrical work required for the installation of this dishwasher
should be carried out by a qualified, licensed electrician.

• Power supply cord: During installation, the power supply cord must not be
excessively or dangerously bent or flattened. Do not tamper with the controls.

• Safe disposal: When removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it,
remove the door to the washing compartment.

• Hose sets: Only use new hose sets when connecting this dishwasher to the water
supply; do not reuse old hoses.

• Water pressure: The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is 1MPa. The
minimum permissible inlet water pressure is 0.04MPa (0.4–10bar).

• Flammable objects: Do not install the appliance on or near any flammable or hot
objects.

• Ventilation: If there are any ventilation openings in the base, make sure they are not
obstructed by carpet.

• Proper installation: Install the dishwasher on an even, flat and stable ground. Do
not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

Usage conditions and restrictions

• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It is
not suitable for industrial, commercial or trade use. Do not use it for anything other
than its intended purpose, and only use it as described in this manual.

• Usage restriction: The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Close
supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• WARNING! Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.

• Dishwasher door: Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the

dishwasher, or use it for anything other than its intended purpose. Do not place
any heavy objects on the dishwasher door when it is open. The appliance could tip
forward.

Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating as there is a risk of
water squirting out.

The door should not be left wide open as this could increase the risk of someone
tripping over the door.

• Safe loading: Do not overload this dishwasher, it has a maximum capacity of 12
place settings. To ensure safe operation, follow a few simple rules when loading the
dishwasher:

— Place sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.

— WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in

the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position to avoid
potential hazards.

— Only wash plastic items that are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For

plastic items not marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Dishwasher detergent: Use only detergent and rinse additives designed for an
automatic dishwasher and keep them out of reach of children. Never use liquid
detergent (for manual washing up), soap or laundry detergent in your dishwasher.

DANGER! Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline and can be extremely

dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.

DANGER! When the door of the dishwasher is open, make sure to keep children

away from the dishwasher. Even after a wash there could still be detergent left
inside. Make sure that the detergent compartment is empty after completion of the
wash cycle.

• Cleaning: Unplug before cleaning and performing maintenance on the appliance.
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent for cleaning the appliance, and then
use a dry cloth to wipe it again.

• Do not modify or not attempt to alter this appliance or its controls in any way.

• Repair: Do not attempt to take the unit apart. Apart from regular maintenance as

described in this manual, this appliance is not designed to be dismantled by the
user. In case of damage or malfunction, have the unit repaired by trained personnel
only, or contact the after sales support line for advice.

• Misuse: Inappropriate use can result in property damage, injury or death. We
assume no liability for misuse of the appliance or noncompliance with these
instructions.

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Product Overview

Scope of delivery

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Dishwasher: front view, open

1 Foldable cup rack
2 Upper basket

3 Upper spray arm
4 Inner pipe

5 Lower basket

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6 Cutlery basket
7 Rinse aid dispenser
8 Detergent dispenser
9 Door (with recessed handle)

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Product Overview (Cont.)

Dishwasher: rear view

10 Drain hose
11 Water supply hose

(to be installed)

12 Power cord and plug

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Product Overview (Cont.)

Control panel

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Operation buttons

1 POWER

2 PROGRAM

3 DELAY

4

EXTRA
DRYING

5 START/PAUSE

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7

8

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5

Press this button to enter or exit the ready-to-use
state.

Press this button to select the appropriate washing
program, the selected program indicator will be lit.

Press this button to set the delay start time to 3, 6 or
9 hours. The corresponding indicator will be lit.

Press this button to select the EXTRA DRYING
function and have dishes dried more thoroughly. The

indicator will be lit. (It can only be used with the

Intensive, Eco and 90 mins programs.)

Press this button to start the selected washing
program or pause it when the dishwasher is
working.

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Product Overview (Cont.)

Display indicators

Intensive

For most heavily soiled crockery, such as pots, pans,
casserole dishes and dishes that have been sitting with dried
food on them for some time.

ECO

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Program

indicators

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Warning

indicators

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Delay time

This is the standard program. It is suitable for cleaning normally
soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls and lightly soiled
pots and pans: the recommended daily wash program.

90 min

For lightly soiled loads that need a quick wash.

Rapid
A shorter wash for lightly soiled loads that do not need drying.

Rinse aid

When the indicator is lit, the dishwasher is low on rinse aid
and requires a refill.

Program end

This indicator illuminates when the program has ended.

Water faucet
When the indicator is lit, the water faucet is closed.

Shows the selected delay time (3h / 6h / 9h).

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Installation

DANGER! Make sure your electrical power is disconnected before installing the

dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electric shock.

IMPORTANT! All relevant pipes and electrical equipment should be installed by

licensed plumbers, electricians or dishwasher installers. Make sure
to use new water supply and drain hoses; do not use old hoses.

IMPORTANT! Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all parts and operating

principles. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions.

Unpacking the appliance

• This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage.
Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure
your new dishwasher is undamaged and in good working order.

• The packaging carton is recyclable. Whenever possible, reuse the carton and
recycle it when disposing of the packaging materials.

• Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so
ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach, and dispose of them safely.

• The baskets inside the dishwasher are taped to secure them during transport.
Remove any tape, ties and foam padding from inside the dishwasher.

• IMPORTANT! Using the loading instructions on pages 16-21 for guidance, make
sure all parts in the upper and lower baskets are properly installed inside the
dishwasher – you may need to relocate the cup rack for appropriate usage.

• Unwind the cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use if damaged.
In case of damage, contact our after sales support centre for advice.

Positioning the appliance

• This dishwasher is freestanding. It can also be recessed under a single benchtop.

• Position the dishwasher close to an existing water inlet and drain connection and
make sure there is a power point nearby, or in an adjoining cabinet.

• The back should rest against the wall behind it and the sides along any adjacent
cabinets or walls.

• The dishwasher’s water supply and drain hoses can be positioned either to the
right or left sides to facilitate proper installation.

• Make sure the appliance does not stand on any water hoses or the power cable.

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Installation (Cont.)

Levelling the appliance

• Position the dishwasher on a level and sturdy

floor.

• If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet

until it reaches a horizontal position; just screw
the feet in or out a little (Fig. 1).

• The appliance should not be inclined more

than 2°.

• Correctly levelled, the appliance will be more

stable and much less likely to move or cause
vibrations and noise during operation.

Fig. 1

Freestanding installation

Between existing cabinets

• The height of the dishwasher, 845mm, has

been designed in order to allow the machine
to be fitted between existing cabinets of the
same height in modern fitted kitchens (Fig. 2).

• The feet can be adjusted so that the correct

height is reached.

Underneath an existing worktop

• In most modern fitted kitchens there is only

one single worktop under which cabinets and
electrical appliances are fitted. If you want to
fit this dishwasher under an existing worktop,
you need to remove the worktop of the
dishwasher by unscrewing the screws under
the rear edge of the top (Fig. 3: a).

IMPORTANT! Keep the screws! After

removing the worktop you will have to screw
them back under the rear edge of the top
(Fig. 3: b).

• The height of the dishwasher will then be

reduced to 815mm (as per ISO regulations),
which means it should fit perfectly under your
kitchen worktop.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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Installation (Cont.)

Cold water connection

• Connect the cold water supply hose to a threaded 3/4”
connector. During use, the dishwasher will heat up the
water to the required temperature. Make sure the hose is
not kinked or squashed and is fastened tightly in place
(Fig. 4).

• If the water pipes are new or have not been used for
an extended period of time, let the water run to make sure it is clear and free of
impurities. This step is necessary to avoid the risk of the water inlet being blocked
and damaging the appliance.

• WARNING! Always close the water tap after using the dishwasher.

Drain hose connection

• The drain hose must be connected to the drain hose connector at the back of the
dishwasher. Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of
40mm, or let it run into the sink, making sure to avoid bending, crimping or squashing
it. The height of drain pipe must be less than 1000mm from the floor. The free end of
the hose must not be immersed in water to avoid the backflow of water.

• Follow the illustration below (Fig. 5) when installing the drain hose connection
according to option A or B.

• The drain hose must be correctly fitted in order to prevent water leaks. It should be
connected at a height of no more than 1m (maximum) and secured with a hose clip.

• If you need to drain any excess water from hoses and the sink is higher than 1m
from the floor, you will need to drain the excess water into a bowl or container held
underneath the pipe and lower than the sink.

• If you need a drain hose extension, make sure to use a similar hose that is no longer
than 4 metres, otherwise the cleaning effect of the dishwasher could be reduced.

Fig. 5

Fig. 4

Benchtop

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Back of dishwasher

Mains cable

Drain hose

Water inlet

Drain pipe

∅ 40mm

max. 1000mm

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