Danby DDW1805W Owner’s Manual

Portable Dishwasher

Manual

DDW1805W

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You can find them on the tub wall

just inside the door or the lower

part of the back.

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Danby & You,

A Service Partnership

Thank you for buying this product. As a home
appliances producer, we are proud of our quality

products and we are committed to providing dependable
service. We are able to utilize our global resources in
creating innovation that makes housework lighter and
easier, and provide a truly comfortable home for you to
relax and enjoy.

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This manual contains specific operating instructions,

safety instructions and troubleshooting tips. Please take a
moment to carefully read the contents of this manual
thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all operational aspects
of your new dishwasher. Fhis information will help you to use
and maintain the dishwasher properly. These instructions are
not meant to cover every possible condition and/or situation
that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Safety hJ fomTa tion ........................ 1

Operating hlstructions

Control Panel ............................... 2

Dishwasher Features ........................ 2

Wash Cycle Table ............................ 3

Water Softener ............................. 4

Detergent Dispenser ......................... 5

Rinse Aid Dispenser ......................... 5

Loading the Dishwasher Rack ............... 6,7

Turning On the Appliance ..................... 7

Filtering System ........................... 8

Caring for the Dishwasher .................. 8,9

Before Calling For Service

Before calling tbr service, review the section on
troubleshooting tips. It may save you time and costly
expense. This list includes common problems that are
not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this
appliance. NOTE: Never attempt to repair any equipment
you are not properly qualified (trained) to service.

If You Need Service

if you can not solve the problems by yourself
after reading the section on Troubleshooting Tips,
please contact our professional Customer Service
Centre at 1-800-26-DANBY (1-800-263-2629).

Danby's Customer Service Centre is open
Monday - Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.

Troubleshooting Tips

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

,A WARNING! HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE

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 10r 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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Power Cord Models
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk

of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment -grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is installed in an accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.

WARNING:' PROPER USE

Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dishrack
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. For unmarked plastic items,

check the manufacturer's recommendations.

Use only detergent and rinse additives designed
for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,
laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent
in your dishwasher. Keep these products out of

the reach of children.

Keep children a;_ay from the detergent and rinse aid,
and fi'om the open door of the dish;_asher, as there
could still be some deter_entg left inside.

The door should not be left in the open position
as this could present a tripping hazard.

During installation, the po_ er supply must not

be excessively or dangerously 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 spraying out.

Do not place any heav'y objects on the door when it is
open. The appliance could tip fbrx_ard.

When loading items to be washed:

1) Load 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 cuts.

When using your dishx_ asher, you should prevent plastic
items from coming in contact with the heating element.

if the supply cord is dama_*e "• 'g d, _t must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its ser_ ice agent or a

quali fled technician to avoid a hazard.

Please dispose of packing materials properly.

Use the dishwasher only for its intended fhnction.

Remove the door to the washing compartment when
remowng an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

Do not tamper with the controls.

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CONTROL PANEL

Model: DDWIgO5W

ON Rapid Plus

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:1 Power ON Light: lltulninates when the ON/OFF Button is

pressed down.
Rinse Aid Warning Light: lttuminates when the dispenser

needs to be refilled.
Salt Warning Light: lttmninates when the water softener

needs to be refilled.

ON/OFF Button:'lhrns on/off the power supply.

DISHWA SLIER FEATURES

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Rapid Button: Only used with cycle "V",

Plus Button: Only used with cycle "c_".

Door Handle: Pull to open the door.

Washing Program Selector: Turn the dial clockwise
to select the desired wash cycle.

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tront View
(Door open)

Upper Basket Water Softener

Spray Arms Main i:ilter

Lower Basket Detergent Dispenser

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Back View

Cup Shelf 0 Rinse Aid Dispenser

Silverware Basket 1 I ortable Faucet Adapter Assembly

Co_rsetilter 2 PowerCord 3 C_,_tor_

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WASH CYCLE TABLE(DDW1805W)

Normal

Intensive

Economic

Rinse

Glass

Normal Wash

(IEC EN 50242)

Normal Wash

Lighl Wash

Rinse

Glassware

For normally soiled loads,
such as pots, plates,glasses
and lightly soiled pans.
Standard Daily Cycle.

For heavily soiled loads,
such as pots,pans,casserole

dishes and dishes with

dried food.

Pre-rinse

Wash (60 °)

Rinse
Rinse (72 _)

Drying

Pre-rinse(50 )

Wash (60 °)

Rinse
Rinse

Rinse (72)
Drying

For lightly soiled loads,such

as plates,glasses,bowls and

lightly soiled pans.

Wash (60 °)
Rinse

Rinse (72 °)
Drying

For dishes that need to be Rinse
rinsed and dried only. Rinse (68)

Drying

For lightly soiled loads,
such as glasses, crystal and

fine china.

Rinse (45 °)
Rinse (72 °)

Drying

4/20 gr.

4/20 gr.

20 gr.

15gr.

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Rinse (45)
Rinse (50 °)
Drying

Pre-rinse

15gr.

Rapid

Soak

Glassware

A shorter wasla for lightly
soiled loads that do not

need drying.

Use to rinse the dishes that

you plan to wash later that day.

Soak

WASH CYCLE ADJUSTMENT B UTTONS

Plus Button

This button (see " Control panel " ) is used with the normal cycle where pots and pans have dry, caked-on food.

This is not recommended for delicate items as the high telnperature could make their surfaces opaque or their decorative colors
lighten after repeated washings.

Rapid Button

This button (see "Control panel") when used with wash cycle 4(glassware) makes it possible to run the wash cycle at a lower
temperature (50 C) and eliminates the drying phase.

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WATER SOFTENER

The hardness of tile water varies from place to place, if hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes
and utensils.

The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses salt specifically designed to eliminate time and minerals from the
water.

Loading the Salt into the Softener

::! l_.emove the lower basket and unscrew and renaove the cap from the salt container.

if you are filling the container for the first time, fill 2/3 of its votmne with water.

Place the end of the salt fitter(supplied) into the hole and introduce about 2kg of
salt it is normal for a small amount of water to come out of the salt container.

Carefully screw on the cap.

NO TJ_: 1. The salt container must be refilled when the salt warning light comes on. Though the salt container is filled,

Adjusting Salt Consumption

the indicator light may not black out before the salt fully dissolves.

2. if there are spills of salt, a soak program could be run to clean the spills.

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Unscrew the cap from the salt container.

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There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see Figure to the side), if
necessary, rotate the ring in the counterclockwise direction fi'om the "-" setting
toward the "+" sign, based on the hardness of the water being used.lt is
recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following

chart:

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WA'I ER HARDNESS

Clarke Degrees

0,-14 0,-10 (),-1.7 0

14,-36 18,-44 1.8,-4.4 / 20 60

36,_71 45,_89 4.5,_8.9 MED 40 40

71 89 8.9 60 25

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Selector Position

Contact your local water board for information on the hardness of your water supply.

Salt consulnption

(grain,cycle)

Auto l]omy

(cycles/2kgs)

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