Amana ADB1700ADB, ADB1700ADS, ADB1700ADW Owner's Manual

User Guide

Dishwasher

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In an effort to conserve natural resources, this dishwasher includes a condensed User Guide. A complete Owner’s Manual (Use and Care Guide) can be downloaded at http://www.amana.com/dishguide.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be found on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

Model Number________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________

Register your dishwasher at www.amana.com. In Canada, register at www.amanacanada.ca

Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.amana.com.

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:

DANGER WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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.

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.

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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.

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WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.

Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

	■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:	Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if
	The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a	you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly
		grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
	malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
		dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
	electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
		installed by a qualified electrician.
	electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord
		■ For a permanently connected dishwasher:
	having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
	plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet	The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal,
	that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local
		permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
	codes and ordinances.
		conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
	WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-	connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
	grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.	the dishwasher.

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KEY USAGE TIPS

Filtration system

Your dishwasher has latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning.

The filter system consists of two parts, an upper filter assembly and lower filter.

Upper Filter

Assembly

Lower Filter

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher without filters properly installed. Be sure lower filter is securely in place and upper filter assembly is locked into place. If upper assembly turns freely, it is not locked into place.

Filter maintenance

The filters may need to be cleaned when:

■Visible objects or soils are on upper filter assembly.

■Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

See “Filtration System” in full User Guide for complete removal and maintenance schedule.

IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc., as they may damage the filters.

Rinse filter under running water until soils are removed. If you have hard to remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a soft brush may be required.

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Drying - Rinse Aid is essential.

You must use a drying agent such as a rinse aid for good drying performance. Rinse aid along with the Heated Dry option will provide best drying and avoid excessive moisture in dishwasher interior.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is gained by extending cycle time and reducing the amount of wattage and water used during your dishwasher’s cycle. For exceptional cleaning, cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses.

Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves on gas.

Press START/RESUME every time you add a dish.

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), START/ RESUME must be pressed each time.

If START/RESUME is located on top of door: Push door firmly closed within

3 seconds of pressing START/ RESUME. If door is not closed within

3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not start.

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OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

1. Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

Upper rack

Lower rack

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

■Make sure no items are blocking the detergent dispenser when the dishwasher door is closed.

■Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray, as shown in the graphics above. This will improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and between dishes.

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

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

■Wash only 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 racks.

■Additional loading patterns available online at www.amana.com.

■When loading silverware, always place sharp

items pointing down and avoid “nesting” as shown.

■ If your silverware does not fit into the designated slots, flip covers up and mix silverware types to keep them separated.

■Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.

NOTE: Silverware basket may vary by model.

2. Check That All Arms Spin Freely

3. Add Detergent

Premeasured Detergents

Premeasured tablets and packs are recommended for improved performance.

Tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid or gel

detergents at reducing filming on dishes. Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white film. They are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white film. Always place

premeasured detergents in main compartment and slide lid closed. NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types. See the complete owners manual for more details about powders, liquids and gels.

■Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just before starting a cycle.

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

To close lid

To open lid

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Place selected detergent in the	Push OPEN, as shown, and the lid
dispenser. Place finger, as shown,	will slide open.
and slide lid closed. Press firmly
until it clicks.

Note: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle without detergent. (on some models)

4. Add Rinse Aid

You must use a drying agent, such as a rinse aid, for good drying performance.

■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 heating and drying options will not perform as well without rinse aid.

■Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets on items like dinner or wine glasses that can dry as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to drain off of dishes after final rinse.

■To add rinse aid, open the rinse dispenser lid by gently pushing in the center of the lid with your thumb and lifting up on the edge.

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■Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level shows that it is full.

■Close dispenser lid by pushing down gently on the lid.

NOTE: For most water conditions, good drying will result

6. Select Options (options vary by model)

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option. Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid option is selected for a given cycle, the lights will flash.

7. Follow the Progress of your Dishwasher

The display will glow for Wash, Drain, Drying, Sanitized, or Complete. It will also display the remaining time for the cycle in hours and minutes.

from the factory setting for the amount of rinse aid dispensed.

■If you are experiencing poor drying performance, you

may want to try a higher setting.

■Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher setting to increase

the amount of rinse aid dispensed.

5. Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

Typical cycle time is approximately 2¹⁄ hours, but can take less or more time to complete depending on selections.

Select the desired cycle by pressing the Cycles button. Each time the cycles button is pressed the next available cycle will be displayed.

8. Start or Resume a Cycle

NOTE: When starting a cycle, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.

IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as, for adding a dish, even during the Delay Hours option), the START/RESUME button must be pressed each time the door is opened.

■Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing START/ RESUME. If door is not closed within 3 seconds, the Start/Resume button LED will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle will not start.

CYCLE GUIDE

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.

	CYCLES	SOIL LEVEL	ESTIMATED	WATER
			WASH TIME	USAGE
			DISPLAYED*	GALLONS
			H:MM W/O	(LITERS)
		All soil levels	OPTIONS
	The most advanced and versatile cycle. This cycle senses load size, soil		2:30	3.38 to 7.4
	amount, and toughness of soil, to adjust the cycle for optimal cleaning using			(12.8 to 28.0)
	only the amount of water and energy needed. Use for all soil levels.	Heavy
	Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and tableware.		3:23	7.4 (28.0)
	This cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected, and without other options	All soil levels	2:21	2.4 to 7.4
	selected, is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally			(9.09 to 28.0)
	soiled dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle and option
	combination.	Light
	For fast results, 1 Hour Wash will clean dishes using slightly more water and		1:00	7.87 (29.8)
	energy. For improved drying, select the Heated Dry option.
	Use for lightly soiled items. It saves energy.	Light	2:21	2.72 (10.29)
	This cycle quietly soaks dishes with an extended prewash which eliminates the	All soil levels	7:26	7.4 (28.0)
	need to presoak dishes saving personal time and effort. For optimal cleaning

results during the Soak & Prewash cycle add prewash detergent. Use this cycle for loads with heavy amounts of dried on or hard to clean baked-on food.

					OPTIONS		CAN BE	WHAT IT DOES	ADDED TIME	ADDED
							SELECTED		TO CYCLE	WATER
							WITH			GALLONS*
										(LITERS)
					Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF		SoilSense	Raises the main	0:05 to 1:06	0 to 3.9
					International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential		Heavy	wash temperature		(0 to 14.6)
					Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not		Normal	to 135°F (57°C)
					intended for licensed food establishments. Only sanitizing			and the final rinse
					cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of the			temperature to
					NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and			156°F (69°C)
					sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or
					indirectly, that all cycles on a NSF/ANSI 184 certified
					dishwasher meet the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard
					for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
					Sani Rinse indicator is lit at the end of the cycle if the Sani
					Rinse option was successfully completed. If indicator does
					not light, it is probably due to the cycle being interrupted.
					Raises water temperature to improve cleaning for loads		SoilSense	Raises the main	0:05 to 0:13	0 to 3.9
					containing tough, baked-on food.		Heavy	wash temperature		(0 to 14.6)
							Normal	to 135°F (57°C)
							Soak & Prewash

Dries dishes with heat. This option, with the use of rinse aid, will provide the best drying results. Plastic items are less likely to deform when loaded in the top rack. Use Heated Dry for optimum drying performance or turn the Heated Dry option off for air dry.

SoilSense	Uses a heating	0:08 to 0:46	0
Heavy	element to speed
Normal	drying times.
1 Hour	Heated Dry option

Soak & Prewash defaults to On when any cycle is selected except for 1 Hour Wash and Light.

Turns the heating element on at the end of the wash portion	Available with	0:11	0
of the cycle. Its shorter heating time uses significantly less	any cycle
energy compared to using Heated Dry.

Delay displays how many hours before the cycle will begin.

To delay the start

1.Select a wash cycle and options.

2.Press the delay button. Each time you press DELAY, it will display the next available delay time.

3.Press START to begin the delay countdown.

Available with Delays start of a cycle up to 24 hours. any cycle

NOTE: If the door is opened, such as to add a dish, the start button must be pressed to resume the delay countdown

Control Lock Use the Control lock option to avoid unintended use of dishwasher between cycles, or cycle and option changes during a cycle.

To turn on Control Lock, press and hold SANI RINSE for 3 seconds. Control Lock light will stay on for a short time, indicating that it is activated. When the Lock indicator is lit all buttons are disabled. If you press any button while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. The dishwasher door can still be opened/closed while the controls are locked.

To turn off Control Lock, press and hold SANI RINSE for 3 seconds. Control Lock light turns off.

*Maximum Water added with any combination of options is 4.8 gallons (18.2L).

	Control							Purpose	Comments
								Press to start or resume	If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted,	the Start/Resume button
								a wash cycle.	LED flashes. Cycle will not resume until door is closed and	START/RESUME is pressed.
								Press to cancel wash	Close the door firmly. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let
								cycle.	dishwasher drain completely.
								To follow progress of your	The Complete indicator will glow when a cycle is finished. (depending on your model)
								dishwasher cycle.	If you select the Sani Rinse option, when the cycle is finished, the “Sanitized” indicator
								NOTE: Indicators shown
									glows. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the
								are not available on all	end of the cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted, or water could not be
								models.	heated to required temperature. The light goes off when you open and close the door or
									press CANCEL.