Amana ADB1100AWS, ADB1100AWW, ADB1100AWB User Manual

DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 1

WHAT’S NEW IN YOUR DISHWASHER................................... 3

QUICK STEPS ............................................................................ 4

DISHWASHER USE.................................................................... 5

FILTRATION SYSTEM ............................................................... 7

DISHWASHER CARE................................................................. 8

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................ 9

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 11

Dishwasher Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

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follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
instructions.

follow

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

■ Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

■ Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in

a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.

■ When loading items to be washed:

1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage
the door seal; and

2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.

■ Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked

“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so
marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

■ Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after

use.

■ Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels

are properly in place.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks

of the dishwasher.

■ To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in

or on the dishwasher.

■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in

a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used for such a period, before using
the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,
do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

■ Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment

when removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

■

For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

■

For a permanently connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the dishwasher.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

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What’s New in Your Dishwasher

Energy

Congratulations on purchasing your water and energy efficient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans by spraying the
dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the soils on the dishes. The cycles are
longer due to the soak and pauses for exceptional cleaning. Several models contain an optical water sensor. The
optical water sensor is used to determine the optimum water and energy consumption for great cleaning
performance. The first cycle using the sensor will run longer to calibrate the optical sensor.

Performance

Rinse Aid

Using rinse aid will optimize your drying and wash performance.
This dishwasher is specifically designed to be used with rinse aid
for improved drying performance and controlling buildup of hard
water deposits. Energy efficient dishwashers use less water and
energy, so they depend on the water “sheeting” action of rinse
aid for total optimal performance.

USE RINSE AID FOR
BETTER DRYING

Refill

Lock

Full

Add

Detergent

The United States has passed a restriction limiting the amount of
phosphorus (phosphates) in the household dishwasher
detergents to no more than 0.5%, where previous detergents
contained 8.7%. Major manufacturers have reformulated their
dishwasher detergent for this change in detergents as another
step in eco-conscious awareness. With these recent changes it is
recommended to use tablets and packs for convenience and
improved performance.

Filtration System

Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher
filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and
optimizes water and energy conservation while providing optimal
cleaning performance. Maintenance of your filters regularly will
sustain peak cleaning performance. We suggest you clean both
your upper and lower filter and rinse under running water at least
once a month.

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Quick Steps

Prepare and load

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dishwasher.

Spin the spray
arms. They
should turn
freely.

Add detergent and rinse aid.

2

Select a cycle and option (cycles and options vary

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by model).

Start dishwasher.

4

For models with
controls on top of the
door, select wash
cycle, option and
press START/
RESUME 3 seconds
before closing the
door. Push door firmly
closed. The door
latches automatically.
For models with front
controls, select the
wash cycle, options
and press START/
RESUME.

Unload and clean

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the filter.

See “Recommended
Time Interval to Clean
Your Filter,” in the
“Filtration System”
section for the
recommended
cleaning schedule.

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Dishwasher Use

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STEP 1

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other

hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before
washing.

10 Place load pattern (when silverware basket is in
lower rack)

Upper rack Lower rack

12 Place load pattern (when silverware basket is on the
door)

Upper rack Lower rack

■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from

spinning freely. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

■ Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items

are blocking the detergent dispenser.

■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and

inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and
drying results.

■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.

■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack.

Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”

■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load

dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight
load items are secured in the racks.

■ When loading silverware, always place sharp

items pointing. Mix other items pointing up
and some pointing down.

STEP 2

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse

cycle. Do not use detergent.

■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid

or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

■ Fresh automatic

dishwasher
detergent results in
better cleaning.
Store tightly closed
detergent container
in a cool, dry place.

■ For optimum

A

Hard Water

Soft Water

Hard Water
Soft Water

B

MAIN WASH

PRE­WASH

performance, tablet
detergent is
recommended.

■ The amount of detergent to use depends on:

A. Cover latch
B. Main Wash section
C. Pre-Wash section

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads
require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water,
dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water,
glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon)
[typical water softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon)
[well water and some city water]

■ Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section

of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the
level shown, if needed.

NOTE: Fill amounts shown
are for standard powdered
detergent. Follow instructions
on the package when using
other dishwasher detergent.

Hard Water
Soft Water

Main Wash Pre-Wash

Hard Water

Soft Water

Add Rinse Aid

■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying

performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher
interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will
not perform as well without rinse aid.

■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can

dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final
rinse.

■ Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the

dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.

■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator

drops to “Refill” level.

■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser

cap to “Open” and lift off. Pour rinse
aid into the opening until the
indicator level is at “Full.” Replace
the dispenser cap and turn to
“Lock.” Make sure cap is fully
locked.

Refill

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fill

max

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Lock

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Full

Add

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2

1

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¹⁄₄ turn to lock

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NOTE: For most water conditions, the
factory setting will give good results. If
you have hard water or notice rings or
spots, try a higher setting. Turn the
arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by
either using your fingers or inserting a
flat-blade screwdriver into the center of
the arrow and turning.

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fill

max

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STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

Press the Select Cycles button until the light below the desired
cycle is on.

NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some
cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete.

Heavy – Use for heavily

soiled, hard-to-clean
items.

Normal – Use for

normal food soil. The
energy usage label is
based on this cycle.

ECO – Use for lightly

soiled items. It saves
energy.

1-HR Wash – Use for lightly soiled items. For fast results, 1-Hr

Wash will clean the dishes using slightly more water and energy.

Overnight cycle – Use for loads with normal amounts of food soil.

It is a longer cycle and therefore is ideal to run overnight.

Rinse Only – (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent.

This is only a rinse that keeps food from drying on your dishes and
reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to
wash a full load.

Select Options (options vary by model)

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.
Repeatedly press the button until

the desired combination of options
is selected.

High Temp – (use only with Heavy

and Normal wash cycles) heats the
water during the wash portions of
the cycle.

Sani Rinse – (use only with Heavy and Normal wash cycles) Select

this option to raise the water temperature in the final rinse to
approximately 155°F (68°C). Sani Rinse option adds heat and time
to the cycle. This high temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and
glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for
Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not
intended for licensed food establishments.

Heat Dry – (use only with 1HR Wash, Heavy and Normal wash

cycles) When selected with the 1-Hr Wash cycle, the time is
increased by approximately 30 minutes.

4-HR Delay – (any cycle) offers the choice to start the dishwasher

automatically at a later time. Select a wash cycle and options.
Press 4-HR Delay. Press START/RESUME. Close the door firmly.

Lock – (on 4-HR Delay button) use to avoid unintended use of your

dishwasher. When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. The
dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are locked.

To turn on Lock:

Press and hold 4-HR Delay for at least 3 seconds. The Locked light
glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the
light flashes 3 times.

To turn off Lock:

Press and hold 4-HR Delay for at least 3 seconds. The Control
Lock light turns off.

STEP 4

Start or Resume a Cycle

■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the

water is hot. Turn off water.

■ Push door firmly closed. The door latches

automatically. Select the wash cycle and options
desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the
same cycle and options as in the previous wash
cycle. For top controls, select cycle and options
first, and then close the door.

■ You can add an item anytime before the main

wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the
item. Close the door firmly. Press START/
RESUME.

■ The Clean indicator glows when the cycle is

finished. Sanitized glows when Sani Rinse
option is selected and sanitization levels
occur.

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Filtration System

Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and
energy conservation while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require
maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance.

The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter
assembly and a lower filter.

■ The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and

foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of
the pump.

■ The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto

your dishware.

The filters may need to be cleaned when:

■ Visible objects or soils are on the Upper Filter Assembly.

■ There is degradation in cleaning performance (that is,

soils still present on dishes).

■ Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

It is very easy to remove and maintain the filters. The chart
below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.

RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER

Number of Loads

If you only scrape before loading* If you scrape and rinse before loading If you wash before loading

Per Week

8-12 Every two months Every four months Once per year
4-7 Every four months Once per year Once per year
1-3

Twice per year Once per year Once per year

*Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes. This

will also save you time and effort.

Very Hard Water

If you have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least
once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher
indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see
“Troubleshooting” section.

Filter Removal Instructions

Cleaning Instructions

IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc., as they

may damage the filters.
Rinse filter under running water until most soils are removed. If you

have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a
soft brush may be required.

1. Turn the Upper Filter

Assembly ¼ turn
counterclockwise and lift
out.

2. Separate the upper filter

assembly by gently pulling
apart.

3. Clean the filters as shown.

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To remove Upper Filter Assembly

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Filter Reinstallation Instructions

1. Noting the previous

illustrations, place the
Lower Filter under the
Locating Tabs in the
bottom of the dishwasher
so the round opening for
the Upper Filter Assembly
lines up with the round
opening in the bottom of
the tub.

2. Insert the Upper Filter

Assembly into the circular
opening in the Lower Filter.

3. Slowly rotate the filter clockwise until it drops into place.

Continue to rotate until the filter is locked into place. If the
filter is not fully seated (still turns freely), continue to turn
the filter clockwise until it drops and locks into place.

NOTE: The Upper Filter Assembly arrow does not have to
align with the arrow in the Lower Filter as long as the filter is
locked.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your
dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Be sure the Lower
Filter is securely in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked
into place. If the Upper Filter Assembly turns freely, it is not locked
into place.

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Dishwasher Care

CLEANING THE DISHWASHER

Cleaning the exterior

Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner
and Polish Part Number 31464.

Cleaning the interior

Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.

A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.

Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.

Dishwasher Maintenance Procedure

To help avoid odor or odor-causing residue in your dishwasher, use

®

affresh
month as part of routine maintenance. Affresh
disposer cleaner is effective in all dishwasher brands.

IMPORTANT:

■ Read these instructions and the instructions found on the

■ Use wrapper or gloves when handling the tablet.

†

dishwasher and disposer cleaner (recommended) once a

®

affresh

product package completely before beginning the

®

dishwasher and

cleaning process.

1. Remove all dishware from the dishwasher. Open the

dishwasher and place 1 affresh

®

dishwasher and disposer
tablet in the main detergent tray and close the tray. Place
another tablet in the prewash tray or simply place 1 tablet in
the bottom of the dishwasher. Close the dishwasher. Run the
dishwasher on the most aggressive cycle - heavy duty scrub,
heated water, etc.

2. Place 1 affresh® dishwasher and disposal tablet into the

garbage disposal. Turn on hot water to slow flow. Run the
disposal and water for 15 seconds. Turn off disposal and
water. Do not flush disposal completely with water. Water from
the dishwasher will clean out the disposal. If no garbage
disposal, skip this step.

Drain air gap

If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the
dishwasher isn't draining
well.

Storing the Dishwasher

If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.

†®

AFFRESH is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.

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