Avanti DW18 User Manual
BUILT-IN DISHWASHER/LAVAPLATOS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Model Number/Número de Modelo: DW18 / DW181SS / DW19PS
BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications
without notice.
La sección en español empieza en la página 20.
Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152
www.avantiproducts.com
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this card and return it within 100 days
of purchase and receive these important benefits to the following address:
Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 USA
? Protect your product:
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help
you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft.
? Promote better products:
We value your input. Your responses will help us develop products designed to best meet your
future needs.
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Address Date Purchased Store/Dealer Name
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__________________________________ As Your Primary Residence, Do You:
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Please indicate the most important factors Marital Status:
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy to answer your questions.
If you don't understand something or you need
more assistance, please call:
Avanti Customer Service
800-220-5570
Keep proof of original purchase date (such as
your sales slip) with this guide to establish the
warranty period.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are some
steps to follow for further assistance.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
dishwasher. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You'll find them on a plate located on the door
upper edge of the dishwasher.
Please write these numbers here:
____________________________________
Date of Purchase
____________________________________
Model Number
____________________________________
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your dishwasher.
If you received a damaged dishwasher,
immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the dishwasher.
Save time and money. Before you call for
service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It
lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details, including your telephone number, and
send it to:
Customer Service
Avanti Products
10880 NW 30th Street
Miami, FL 33172 USA
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. UPPER RACK
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. COARSE FILTER
2. SPRAY ARMS
3. LOWER RACK
4. MAIN FILTER
5. DETERGENT DISPENSER
6. CUP SHELF
7. SILVERWARE BASKET
9. RINSE AID DISPENSER
10. DRAIN HOSE
11. INLET VALVE
12. JUNCTION BOX
13. LEVELING LEGS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Registration Information 2
Help Us Help You … 4
Parts And Features 5
Important Safety Instructions 7
Operating Instructions 8
Before using Your Dishwasher 8
Electrical Connection 8
Control Panel of Dishwasher 9
Control Settings 9
Overflow Protection 10
Detergent Dispenser 10
Rinse Aid Dispenser 10
Load The Dishwasher Racks 11
Starting A Wash Cycle 12
Canceling Or Modifying A Wash Cycle Setting 12
At The End Of The Wash Cycle 12
Forgot To Add A Dish? 13
Filtering System 13
Care And Maintenance 13
Protect Against Freezing 13
Cleaning The Spray Arms 13
Cleaning The Filters 13
Cleaning The Door 14
Cleaning The Drain Pump 14
How To Keep You Dishwasher In Shape 14
Troubleshooting Guide 15
Service For Your Dishwasher 17
Your Avanti Products Warranty 18
Wiring Diagram 19
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL 20~26
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
?WARNING?
? Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
? DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
dishwashers are still dangerous. . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”
? Before you throw away your old dishwasher: Take off the door. Leave the shelves in place
so that children may not easily climb inside.
? Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the dishwasher.
? Do not allow children to play around dishwasher when opening or closing door due to the
possibility of small fingers being pinched in door.
? Under certain conditions hydrogen 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 use 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.
? Never clean dishwasher parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
? Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other dishwasher. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
? This dishwasher must be properly grounded for your safety. Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground) wire from the power cord. Any questions concerning power
and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti
Products service center.
? Do not tamper with controls.
? Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
? Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
? Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer recommendations.
? Non-Dishwasher 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.
? When using your dishwasher, you should prevent plastic items form contacting with heating
element.
? Use only detergent and rinse additives designed for an automatic dishwasher. Using detergent
that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.
? Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid, keep children away from the open door of the
dishwasher, there could still be some detergent left inside.
? The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard.
? During installation, the power supply must not be excessively bent or flattened.
? Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. Open the
door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating, there is a risk of water squirting out.
? Do not place any heavy objects or stand on the door when it is open. The appliance could tip
forward.
? When loading items to be washed:
1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
? Use this dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Instruction Manual.
? Please dispose of packing materials properly.
-Save these instructions-
To reduce the ris k of fire, electrical shock,
or injury when using your dishwasher,
follow these basic precautions:
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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War
ning
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? Before Using Your Dishwasher
? Remove the exterior and interior packing.
? Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:
? 1 Upper Rack
? 1 Lower Rack
? 1 Cup Shelf
? 1 Silverware Basket
? 2 Wood Screws
? 1 Instruction Manual
? Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
? Electrical Connection
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is
damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.
? This dishwasher must be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this dishwasher is
equipped with a ground lead which can connect to your grounded permanent wiring system.
? Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground lead from the power cord
supplied. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified
electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.
? Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit. If the power cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
? Never use a two-prong grounding adapter.
? Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
? Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician to have it
replaced with a 3-prong receptacle in accordance with applic able electrical codes.
? This dishwasher requires a standard 110/120Volts A.C.~/60Hz electrical power with three-prong
ground.
? The cord should be secured behind the dishwasher and not left exposed or dangling to prevent
accidental injury.
? 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.
? Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 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.
? 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 form 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.
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