Avanti DW18D0WE, DW18D1BE, DW18D3SE Instruction Manual

DISHWASHER / LAVAPLATOS / LAVE-VAISSELLE INSTRUCTION MANUAL / MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Model Numbers / Números de Modelos: DW18D0WE / DW18D1BE /

DW18D3SE

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.

Avanti Products LLC

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152

www.avantiproducts.com

TABLE O F CONTENTS

Help Us Help You

Parts and Features

Important Safety Instructions

Electrical Connection

Water Heater Safety

Before Using Your Dishwasher

Control Panel

Wash Cycle Descriptions

Overflow Protection 8

Using the Detergent Dispenser

Using the Rinse Aid Dispenser

8 – 9

How to Efficiently Load Your Dishwasher

9 – 10

Starting, Modifying and Canceling the Wash Cycle

Filtering System 10 – 11

Caring and Maintenance

Cleaning the Spray Arms

Cleaning the Filters 11

Cleaning the Door 11

How to Keep your Dishwasher in Shape

Problems with your Dishwasher?

Troubleshooting Guide

12 – 13

Service for your Dishwasher

Wiring Diagram 14

Your Avanti Products Warranty

Instrucciones en Español

17 – 25

Instructions en Francais

17 - 41

Registration Information / Registration Card

Back Cover

Read this guide carefully.

HELP US HELP YOU...

It is intended to he lp you o per ate an d maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions. If you don't underst and so mething or you need more assistance, please call:

Avanti Customer Service 800-220-5570

Keep proof of orig ina l purchase date (such as your sales slip) with t his gui de to est ab lish 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 help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your dishwasher. Explain wh y 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 rear wall 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 n um ber, and send it to:

Customer Service Avanti Products

10880 NW 30 Miami, FL 33172

Street

PARTS AND FEATURES

Upper Rack

Spray Arms

Lower Rack

Stainless Steel Interior

Main Filter Assembly

Detergent Dispenser

Cup Shelf

Silverware Basket

Coarse Filter

Rinse Aid Dispenser

Inlet Valve

Junction Box

Important Safet y Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow these basic precautions:

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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 appliance: Take off the doors. 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.

Never clean dishwasher parts with flammable fluids.

Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other dishwasher.

Plug the dishwasher into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not

under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong 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

Electrical Connection

Warning

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 should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this dishwasher is

equipped with a thre e-prong plug which m ates with standar d three pr ong wall ou tlets to m inimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord

supplied. Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit. Never use a two-prong gr o und ing adapter. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician to have it replaced with a 3-prong receptacle in accordance with applicable electrical codes.

This dishwasher requ ires a standard 110/120 vo lts A.C.~/60hz electrica l outlet with three-prong

ground.

The cord should be se cured behind the dishwas her and not left expos ed or dangling to prevent

accidental injury.

Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system: or run an equipment grounding terminal or

lead of the appliance.

Improper connection of the equi pment grounding conduc tor 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 mainten ance. Note: Turning the dishwasher off do es not dis conn ect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

Water Heater Safety Under certain conditi ons h ydroge n may be produced in a water h eat er that h as n ot been used f or t wo weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the hot water has not been us e f or t wo week s or m ore, prev ent th e pos s ib ility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water f aucets and allow them to run for several m inutes. Do this before using an y electrical appliance whic h is connected to the hot water system. This sim ple procedure will allow an y built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do n ot smoke or use an open f lame or appliance during this process.

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

WARNING

READ

FOR PROPER USE

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.

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. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.

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:

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.

When using your dishwasher, you should prevent plastic items form contacting with heating

element.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or

similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Please dispose of packing materials properly.

Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. Remove the door when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. Do not tamper with controls. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

Before Using Your Dishwasher

Remove the exterior and interior packing. Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

2 Wash Racks (1 Upper / 1 Lower) 1 Silverware Basket 1 Measuring Spoon 1 Instruction Manual 1 Measuring Cup 1 Installation Manual

Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

CONTROL PANEL

Program Indicator light next to the se lected program will turn on while the cycle is

intermittently.

Rinse Aid Warning Light will turn on when the dispenser needs to be refilled.

Power Indicator light will turn on when the Power ON/OFF button is pressed.

ON/OFF Button: Press to turn the unit ON/OFF

Start / Pause Button: Press to start the wash cycle, press again while the unit is in operation to pause the wash cycle.

Program Selector Button: Press the button to select the appropriate wash cycle for your needs.

Cycle Selection

Description

Detergent

Running

(Kwh)

(gal)

Aid

while

plates,glasses

Pre-wash

For lightly soiled loads,such asplates,glasses,bowls and lightl y s oil e d pans.

Wash (122 °F) Rinse (131°F)

Drying

Program Indicator Lights

Rinse Aid Low Indicator Light

Power Indicator Light

Power ON / OFF Button

Start / Reset Button

Program Selector Button

Air Vent

7 1 2

6 5

running. During the wash cycle the indicator light for the selected program will blink

Once the program has been selected the appropriate indicator light will flash/blink intermittently

Pre-Programmed Wash Cycles

Program

Heavy

Information

For the heaviest soiled loads, suc h as pots, pans, casserole dishes and dish that have been sitting with dried food on them for a

of Cycle

Pre-wash Pre-wash(122°F) Wash (127°F) Rinse Rinse (144°F) Drying

pre/main

18g

time(min)

125

Energy

0.51

Water

4.41

Rinse

For normally soiled loads such as pots,

Normal

(AHAM)

Light.

Speed

and lightly soiled pans. standard daily cycle.

A short er was h for lightly soiled loads that do not need drying.

Pre-wash

Wash (122°F) Rinse Rinse (131°F) Drying

Rinse

Pre-wash Wash (122°F) Rinse(131°F) Drying

18g

15g

115

0.594

0.291

0.29

3.09

3.54

2.7

OVERFLOW PROTECTIONS Our Avanti dishwasher has an overfill protection device which could automatically shut off the inlet valve and start the drain pump if the water overflow. If this occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling a servicer. If there is water in the base pan because of an overfill or small leak, the water should be removed before restar t ing t he dishwasher.

DETERGENT DISPENSER TO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF DETERGENT DEPOSITS DO NOT ADD EXCESS AMOUNT OF DETERGENT AS YOUR DISHWASHER HAS A SPEC IAL L Y DE SI G NED WATER SOFTNER. The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructions provided in the “Wash Cycle Table”. Your dishwasher uses less detergent and rinse aid than conventional dishwashers. Generally, only one teaspoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash load, heavily soiled items may need more detergent. Always add the detergent just before starting the dishwasher, otherwise it could become damp and not dissolve properly.

Amount of Detergent to Use IF THE WATER IN YOUR AREA IS NOT TOO HARD, YOU MAY ALSO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF DEPOSITS BY DETERGENT The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in the water hardness of your area. To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The harder the water, the more detergent you may need. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correct amount.

Removing Hard Water Spots From Dishes To remove hard water spots, try the following:

Run dishes through a normal wash program. Remove all metal dishware, such as cutlery, pans, etc., from the

dishwasher.

Do not add detergent. Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and set the bowl face up on the lower

rack of the dishwasher.

Run the dishes through a normal wash program.

If this doesn’t work, try the same process with ¼ cup of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.

Proper Use Of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwasher. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.

Rinse Aid Dispenser

•

Your dishwasher is des igned to use liquid rinse aids. The rinse-aid dispenser is located on the door next to the detergent dispenser. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser until the level indicator turns completely black (approximately 100ml of liquid rinse-aid). Be sure not to overfill the dispenser as this will c ause over-sudsing. W ipe away any spills with a damp cloth. Keep in m ind that if you ha ve sof t water, you may not need to use a rinse-aid as it may cause a white film to develop on your dishes.

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To open the dispenser, turn the cap to the “Open” arrow (counter-clockwise) and lift outward.

•

Pour the rinse-aid into the dispenser, being careful not to overfill.

•

Replace the cap by inserting it by aligning the arrow to the open position and turning clockwise to close it.

•

The rinse-aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes

that can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing the water to “sheet” off the dishes.

Adjusting Rinse Aid Dispenser A measured amount of rinse aid is released during the final rinse. As with detergent, the amount of rinse aid needed for your dishes depends on the hardness of the water in your area. Too much r inse aid can result in lather of foaming and cause cloudiness or streaks on your dishes. If the water in your area is very soft, you may not need rinse aid. If you do, you can dilute the rinse aid with an equal amount of water. The rinse aid dispenser has 4 settings. Always start with the dispenser set on “2”. If spots and poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by removing the dispenser lid and rotating the dial to “3”. If the dishes still are not drying properly or are spotted, adjust the dial to “4”. We suggest you to set on”2”.

When To Refill The Rinse Aid Dispenser If there is no rinse aid warning light on the control panel, you can judge the amount of rins e aid by the fol lowing means: The black dot on the rinse aid disp enser indicates the amount of ri nse aid in the dispenser. As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot decreases. You should never let the rinse aid get below ¼ full.

How to Use the Upper Rack The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cup and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow pans ( as long as they are not too dirty). Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved by the spray of water. The upper rack can be adjusted for height by putting wheels of different height into the rails.

Cups

Saucer

Glasses

How To Use The Lower Rack We recommend that you place large items which are most difficult to clean into the lower rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bo wls, as sho wn in the figure below. It is preferable to place serving dishes and lids on the side of the racks in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm.

Pots, serving bowls, etc, must always be placed top down. Deep pots should be slanted to allow water to flow out. The bottom rack features fold down tine rows so that larger or more pots and pans can be loaded.

Serving Bowl

Fruit Bowl

Bread and Butter Plates

Serving Plates

Dinner Plates

Silverware Basket

Salad Forks

Knives

Teaspoons

Serving Spoons

Soup Spoons

Serving Forks

Dinner Forks

Silverware should be placed in the silverware basket with handles at the bottom: if the rack has side baskets, the spoon should be loaded individually into the appropriate slots, especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack.

Starting A Wash Cycle

Make sure that the plug for the appliance is inserted into the wall socket.

Make sure the water supply is turned on to full pressure.

Load the dishwasher.

Pour in the detergent.

Close the door completely.

Press the ON/OFF button.

Select the appropriate wash cycle suitable for your needs the dishwasher will begin the selected wash cycle.

During the wash cycle the START/RESET indicator light will flash intermittently.

Canceling Or Modifying A Wash Cycle Setting Premise: A cycle that is underway can only be modified if it has only been running for a short time. Otherwise, the detergent ma y have alrea d y been relea sed, and the appliance may have already drained the wash water. If this is the case, the detergent dispenser must be refilled. Press the START/RESET button to hold for more than 3 seconds to cancel the running program. Then you can select appropriate programs.

At The End Of The Wash Cycle When the cycle has finished; turn off the appliance using the ON/OFF button, shut off the water supply and open the door of the dishwasher. Wait a few minutes before unloading the dishwasher to avoid handling the dishes and utensils while they are still hot and more susceptible to breakage. They will also dry better.

Forgot To Add A Dish? A forgotten dish can be added any time before the detergent cup opens.

Press the START/RESET button

Pull the door handle. Do not open the door until the water spray action stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

Add forgotten dishes.

Push the door to close it. When the door is closed right a click will be heard.

Press the START/RESET button again to continue accordingly.

Filtering System For your convenience, we have placed the drain pump and filtering system within easy reach inside the tub. There are three components of the filtering system: the main filter, the coarse filter and the fine filter.

Main Filter

Food and soil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a special jet on the lower spray arm and washed down the drain.

Coarse Filter

Larger items, such as pieces of bone or glass, that could clog the drain are trapped in the coarse filter. To remove an item caught in this filer, gently squeeze the tabs on top of this filter and lift out.

Fine Filter

This filter holds soil and food residue in the sump area and prevents it from being re-deposited on the dishes during a cycle.

Caring And Maintenance

To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.

Protect against freezing If you dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or tip circuit breaker.

Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet pipe from the water valve.

Drain water from the inlet pipe and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

Reconnect the water inlet pipe to the water valve.

Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub the bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in rubber

boot.

Cleaning The Spray Arms It is necessary to clean the spray arms regularly or hard water chemicals will clog the spray arm jets and bearings. To remove the spray arm, screw off the nut to take out the washer on top of the spray arm and remove the arm. Wash the arms in soapy and warm water and use a soft brush to clean the jets. Replace them after rinsing them thoroughly.

Cleaning The Filters Filter assembly

Turn the Coarse filter in a counter-clock wise direct ion and lif t outward.

Lift out the Main filter

Lift out the Fine filter.

To replace the filter follow the same steps in reverse. For best performance and results, the filter assembly must be cleaned. The dishwasher must never be used without the filters. Improper replacement of the filter may reduce the performance level of the appliance and damage dishes and utensils.

WARNIING – Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place.

Cleaning The Door To clean the edge aro und the d oor, you sho uld use on ly a sof t warm , dam p rag. To prevent penetration of water into the door lock and electrical components, do not use a spray cleaner of any kind. Also, never use abrasiv e cleaners or scourin g pads on the outer sur faces because they will scratch the finish. Som e papers towels can also scratch or leave mark s on the surface.

WARNING - Never use a spray cleaner to clean the door panel for it could damage the door lock and electrical components. It is not all o wed to use the abrasive agent or some paper towel because of the risk of scratching or leaving spots on the stainless steel surface.

How To Keep You Dishwasher In Shape

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

Dishwasher does not

and the water is turned on.

Drain pump doesn’t stop

Overflow

The system is designed to detect an overflow. and turns on the drain pump.

Noise

Some audible sounds are

Motor hums.

Sound from soft food shredding action and

Suds in the tub

Improper detergent.

Spilled rinse agent.

Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid

Stained tub interior

Detergent with colorant was

Make sure that the detergent is the one without

After every wash After every wash, tur n off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside. No solvents or abrasive cleaning products To clean the exterior an d rubber parts of the dishwasher, do not use solvents or abrasive clean ing products. Rather, use only a cloth and warm soapy water. To remove spots or stains from the surface of the interior, use a cloth da mpened with water and a little white vinegar, or a cleaning product m ade specifically for dishwashers. When you go on Holiday When you go on holiday, it is r ecommended that you run a wash cycle with t he dishwasher empt y and them remove the plug from the AC socket, turn off the water supply and leave the door of the appliance slightly ajar. This will help the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming within the appliance. Seals One of the factors that cause odors to form in the dishwasher is food that remains trapped in the seals. Periodic cleaning with a damp sponge will prevent this from occurring.

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DISHWASHER?

You can solve many common dishwasher problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The circuit breaker tripped

operate.

or blown fuse. Power supply is not turned on.

Water pressure is low.

normal. Utensils are not secured in

the baskets or something small has dropped into the basket.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is closed securely. Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Check that the water supply is connected properly

When it doesn’t it shuts off the circulation pump

detergent cup opening. Ensure everything is secured in the dishwasher.

Dishwasher has not been used regularly. If you do not use it often, remember to set it to fill and pump out every week, which will help keep the seal moist.

suds. If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher, then drain out the water by slowly turning the dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. Always wipe-up rinse agent spills immediately.

used.

colorant.

Dishes are not dried

Rinse agent dispenser is empty.

Make sure the rinse agent dispenser is filled.

Dishes and flatware not

clean.

Improper program.

Select a stronger program.

dishware.

Cloudiness on glassware.

Combination of soft water

Use less detergent if you have soft water and

them clean.

Yellow or brown film on

Tea or coffee stains.

Using a solution of ½ cup bleach and 3 cups warm

special filter.

White film on inside surface.

Hard water minerals

To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with

detergent for the risk of foaming or suds.

Detergent left in dispenser cups.

Dishes block detergent cups.

Re-load the dishes properly.

Steam

Normal phenomenon the door latch during drying and water draining.

Black or gray marks on

Aluminum utensils have

Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks.

Water standing in the bottom

This is normal.

A small amount of clean water around the outlet on

water seal lubricated.

Water doesn’t pump out of

Drain is clogged.

Make sure the kitchen sink is draining well. If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run it clear.

Dishwasher leaks.

Overfill dispenser or rinse

Dishwasher isn’t level.

LIGHT and QUICK program

Water has not reached the

Malfunction of the temperature sensor and or the heating element

NORMAL and LIGHT intermittently

Failure of the temperature

NORMAL and QUICK intermittently

Failure of the temperature

Temperature sensor has failed.

Improper rack loading.

Make sure that the action for the detergent dispenser and spray arms are not blocked by large

inside surfaces.

dishes.

of the tub.

and too much detergent.

Iron deposits in water can cause an overall film.

rubbed against dishes.

select a shorter cycle to wash the glassware to get

water to remove the stains by hand. Warning You have to wait for 20 minutes after a cycle to let the heating elements cool down before cleaning interior: otherwise, burns will happen. You have to call a water softener company for a

dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves. Never use any other cleaner than dishwasher

There is some steam coming through the vent by

the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the

the tub.

aid spills.

lights flicker intermittently

program lights flicker

required temperature (HOT)

sensor

Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser. Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth. Make sure the dishwasher is level.

Temperature sensor has failed. Contact an authorized servi ce center

Contact an authorized service center

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know your dishwasher inside and out.

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