Amana ADW350RAB, ADW350RAW, ADW550RAB, ADW550RAC, ADW550RAW Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual
Dishwasher
Keep instructions for future reference.
Be sure manual stays with dishwasher.
Contents
Important Safety Information ...................... 3
Washing the Dishes ................................... 4
Custom Features ........................................ 6
Detergents and Rinse Aids ......................... 7
Stains and Films ......................................... 8
Dishwasher Safe Recommendations ......... 9
Care and Cleaning ................................... 10
User Maintenance .................................... 11
Troubleshooting ........................................ 14
Warranty................................................... 16
Thank you for buying an Amana® dishwasher!
Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly.
If registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department.
When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate
found on the inside right edge of the dishwasher:
Model Number __________________________________
Manufacturing (P) Number _________________________
Serial Number (S/N) ______________________________
Purchase Date __________________________________
Dealer Name ___________________________________
Dealer Address _________________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________________
Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for
future reference or if warranty service is required.
For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call
1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782). Warranty service must be performed
by an authorized servicer. Amana Appliances also recommends
contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty
expires.
For more information on this and other Amana
products, visit our Web site
www.amana.com
or
call Consumer Affairs Department at
Asure Extended
Service Plan
Amana Appliances offers long-term
service protection for this new
dishwasher . Asure™ Extended Service
Plan, covering functional parts, labor,
and travel charges, is specially designed
to supplement a strong warranty.
Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and
additional accessories by phone.
To order accessories for your Amana
product, call 1-800-843-0304.
Save Time and Money
If something seems unusual, please
check “Troubleshooting” section,
which is designed to help you solve
problems before calling service. If you
have a question, write or call us
(include model number and phone
number) at:
Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Appliances
2800 - 220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
Ph# 1-800-843-0304
1-800-843-0304
What You Need to Know
about Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety
Instructions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must
be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating dishwasher.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
!
DANGERImmediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal
injury or death
WARNING
!
WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your dishwasher, follow these basic
precautions:
1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
3. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the
reach of children.
4. When loading items to be washed:
Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
5. 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.
6. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
7. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
8. Do not tamper with controls.
9. Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
10. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.
11. 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.
12. Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding it.
Proper disposal of your appliance:
Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerouseven if they sit "just
for a few days". If you are getting rid of your old appliance:
Remove dishwasher door completely from unit.
Keep shelves or racks in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Washing the Dishes
1. Prepare dishes for washing
2. Load bottom rack
Cup Shelf
(some models)
For best results:
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits, toothpicks, etc.
Burned-on foods should be loosened before loading.
Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and
tomato based products may cause discoloration over time. It is best to
rinse off these soils if not operating the dishwasher right away.
Check manufacturer's recommendations before washing items in
question.
To ensure best cleaning:
Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation.
Place plates and platters so they do not touch.
Do not load glasses in bottom rack. Damage may occur.
Do not place plastic items in bottom rack. They may melt.
Place bowls, casseroles and saucepans with the soiled surface facing
down. Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of rack and
block spray arm rotation.
Top Rack
3. Load top rack
Important: Do not cover funnel when loading.
Load glasses, cups, small plates, saucers and
Load plastic items in top rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for better
Do not allow items to touch. Damage may occur.
Long handled knives and utensils can be placed in
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of
When using cup shelf alternate items in top level
Do not cover funnel
4. Load Silverware Basket
Remember to load knives and forks with handles up.
Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent nesting. Mixing items gives
better cleaning and drying.
Small plastic dishware such as measuring spoons and lids are not
recommended for automatic dishwashing.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block
spray arm.
To avoid damaging silver finish, do not mix silver and stainless items.
If basket is positioned on side of rack, orient utensils towards center of
dishwasher. This prevents items from damaging dishwasher tub.
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bowls in top rack.
cleaning and draining.
top rack.
rack to block rotation of spray arm.
of cup holder with the bottom level of holder so
water can reach all items.
Washing the Dishes (cont'd)
5. Check rinse aid dispenser
Rinse aids reduce water spots and hard water film, especially where low
water temperature or pressure are problems.
Hints
To increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed, rotate the dial to a
higher number.
The indicator will be dark when the rinse aid dispenser is full, clear
when more needs to be added.
To add more rinse aid, see Detergents and Rinse Aids.
6. Add dishwashing detergent
Use detergent manufactured for automatic dishwashers only.
Other types will cause oversudsing. For information about how much
detergent to use see Detergents and Rinse Aids.
Fill uncovered detergent cup if using a prewash cycle.
Fill covered detergent cup for main wash cycle.
Check racks so large items do not prevent covered detergent cup
from opening during main wash cycle.
Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Moist or caked
detergent will not dissolve properly.
7. Close door - Electronic Models
For models with electronic cycle selection, close dishwasher door and
latch securely.
8. Select energy options/drying options
Wash temperature, energy and drying options vary by model. For
specific option information, refer to the model's Quick Start sheet.
9. Run hot water & check food disposer
Using a paper towel, apply rinse aid to
the inside top and inside walls of
dishwasher. This aids in drying
effectiveness. Water will not cling to the
top or sides, preventing it from falling
onto the dishes as the dishwasher is
opened or emptied. This should be done
before the dishwasher's first use.
Water must be hot for effective cleaning. Run water from the faucet
nearest the dishwasher until hot (120°F) (49°C). If dishwasher drains
into a food disposer, be sure disposer is empty. Turn faucet off once
water is hot.
10. Select wash cycle
Select the proper wash cycle based upon the type of dishware and the
soils that need to be removed. To select cycle:
with door open, turn knob clockwise until the line on the knob is
aligned with the line on the desired cycle. Close dishwasher door
and latch securely.
for electronic controls select cycle by pressing the correct pad.
Press START pad to begin dishwashing cycle.
CAUTION
!
To avoid risk of personal injury
when opening dishwasher door
during a cycle, wait a few
seconds to allow cold air to
slowly expand inside dishwasher.
Dishwasher may be hot.
To add or remove items after cycle
starts, unlatch door and wait a few
seconds until wash action has
stopped. Open door and add item.
Close door firmly to latch and cycle
will resume.
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