Americana Appliances ADW1000 User Manual

165D4700P297 49-5973 02-04 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Loading the Dishwasher Racks . . . .6

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . .5, 6

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . 9, 10

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

You can find them on a label on the tub wall
just inside the door

Owner’s Manual

ADW1000 Series

Printed in the United States
Printed on Recycled Paper

Dishwasher

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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Do not tamper with controls.

■

Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.

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Do not discard a dishwasher without first
removing the door of the washing compartment.

■

Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■

Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the
possibility of small fingers being pinched in door.

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Do not allow children to play with, on or around
this appliance or any discarded appliance.

DO NOT…

WARNING!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas 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 used 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.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at www.AmericanaAppliances.com.

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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.

■ I

mproper connection of the equipment­grounding 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.

■ Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C
(167°F).

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Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.

■

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 from 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.

WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents
or rinse agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher and keep them out of the reach
of children. Cascade®, Cascade®Complete
and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and Cascade Rinse

Aid®rinse agents have been approved for

use in all dishwashers.

■ Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.

■ 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.

■ Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

■ Non-Dishware 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.

■ Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.

■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.

■ Load light, plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dishwasher—they might come into
contact with the heating element and be
damaged.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous… even if they will sit for “just
a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

■ Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Door latch keeper

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Cycle Chart

Model Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle Time (min.)

ADW1000 Hot PreWash Option 3.4 26
Series Normal Wash 8.4 71

Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

Cycles

NORMAL WASH

For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.

HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature. Adds 1.5 gal. and 30 min. RINSE to the start of the selected cycle.

Energy Options

HEATED DRY/ Turns the heating element on for fast drying. This option will extend the time of your wash cycle.

HEATED DRY ON Adds approx. 32 minutes to the cycle.

HEATED DRY OFF Turns HEATED DRY off. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.

Start

Slowly turn t

he Dial to the START or ON position, or the selected cycle. Don’t turn it past the START,

ON or cycle position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse.

There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

■ Latch the door to begin the cycle.

Control Settings

ADW1000 Series

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features
and appearance may vary from your model.

About the dishwasher control panel.

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About the dial cycles.

Normal Wash

Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowly turn the Dial to the Normal Wash cycle you want. Don’t turn it

past this position,

or you could accidentally miss a rinse.

Select any options.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

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3

2

1

HOT

OPTION

OFF

PREWASH

DRYING

NORMAL WASH

HOT

PREWASH

OPTION

OFF

DRYING

NORMAL WASH

HEATED

DRY

ON

OFF

NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for
dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During
operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents,
covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike,
store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space
from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use
the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it
is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using
a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated
to work with dishwashers.

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Filling the Dispenser

Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the
bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.

To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap
and look into the dispenser.

A full dispenser should last about one month.

If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water must be at least 120°F and
not more than 150°F, for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature
with a candy or meat thermometer.

Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and
let the water run continuously into the glass until
the temperature stops rising.

Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Rinse Aid®Rinse Agent

Proper Use of Detergent

Jet-Dry®or Cascade Rinse Aid®rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes,

glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade®Complete and

Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have

been approved for

use in all dishwashers. Keep your
detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent
into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water,
you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need
less detergent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting
your water department and asking how hard your
water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard
water. A water softener is recommended. Without
it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could
stick while open and cause flooding. Too much
detergent with soft water can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside
door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require
detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles

with two

washes will also use the open cup. When

using
automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place
one tab in the main cup and close.

Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent.
Otherwise, the

detergent cup will not close and

latch properly.

Add detergent then close the

main cup.

NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been closed,
simply turn the detergent cup handle counterclockwise
until it releases. A snapping sound may be heard.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

Open cup

Main cup