Danby DDW1899WP User Manual

Owner’s Use and Care Guide

Guide

d’utiliser et soin de Propriétaire

Model • Modèle

DDW1899WP

Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby

Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio USA 45839-0669

Dishwasher Owne

r’s Use and Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9

• Important

Safety Information

• Operating Instructions

• Care

and Maintenance

•

Troubleshooting

• Warranty

Lave-vaisselle Guide

d’utiliser et soins de Propriétaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 18

• Consignes de Sécurité Importantes

• Consignes

de Opération

• Soins

et Entretien

• Dépannage

• Garantie

V. 1.5. 05.09 JF

CAUTION:

Read

and follow all

safety

rules and

operating

instructions

before

first use of this

product.

PRECAUTION:

Veuillez lire

attentivement

les

consignes

de sécurité et

les

instructions

d'utilisation

avant

l'utilisation

initiale de

ce produit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When loading your dishwasher, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function (normal, household use only).

• Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher; do not use them for handwashing,

and keep them out of the reach of children.

When loading items to be washed:

• Locate sharp items (e.g. forks or knives) 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 they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so

marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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

• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

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

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to operate (or play in or on) the dishwasher.

• Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher when opening or closing the dishwasher door.

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

• Do not spray water on the appliance (it may cause electric shock or failure of electrical parts).

• 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 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.

DANGER!

• DISHWASHER DETERGENT IS A STRONG ALKALINE AND CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS

IF SWALLOWED; AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES, AND KEEP

CHILDREN

AWAY FROM THE DISHWASHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. CHECK THAT THE

DETERGEN

T RECEPTACLE IS EMPTY AT THE END OF EACH WASH CYCLE.

ELECTRICAL

INSTRUCTIONS

An electrical supply of 120V AC only, 60 Hz is required. For your personal safety, the appliance must be grounded.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize

possible

shock hazards it must be plugged into a matching 3-prong (grounding type) electrical outlet. If the

power

cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent, or a similarly qualified

person

in order to reduce the risk of a hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

• 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 laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep these products out of the reach of children.

• Keep children away from the detergent and rinse aid, and from the open door of the dishwasher, as there could still be some detergent left inside.

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

• During installation, the power 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 heavy objects on the door when it is open. The appliance could tip forward.

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 dishwasher, you should prevent plastic items from coming in contact with the heating element.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a qualified technician to avoid a hazard.

• Please dispose of packing materials properly.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

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

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

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 the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be connected to an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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WASH CYCLES

Cycle Name Type Description Detergent

re/main)

NORMAL

Normal Wash

For normally soiled loads such as pots, plates, glasses

and lightly soiled pans. Standard Daily Cycle.

4/20 gr.

INTENSIVE

(STRONG)

Normal wash

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

dishes with dried food.

4/20 gr.

ECONOMY

Light Wash

For lightly soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls and lightly

soiled pans.

20 gr.

RINSE

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

RAPID WASH

Glassware For lightly soiled loads, such as glasses, crystal and fine

china.

15 gr.

SOAK

Soak Use to rinse the dishes that you plan to wash later that day. 15 gr.

1) Pre-Rinse Light: Illuminates during Pre-Rinse Cycle.

Wash Light: Illuminates during Wash Cycle.

Rinse Light: Illuminates during Rinse Cycle.

4) Drying Light: Illuminates during Drying period.

5) Door Handle: Pull to open the door.

6) START/PAUSE Button: Press this button to start

pause dishwasher; light will illuminate when

or starting.

Wash Program Selector: Turn the knob clockwise

select wash cycles.

ON/OFF Button: To turn on/off the power supply.

Note: This model has a “Program Memory” function;

Cutton the “Cancelling

off power supply during washing will not reset

current wash program. To cancel a program see

or Modifying a Wash Cycle Setting” pg. 6.

Power Light: Illuminates when ON/OFF button is

pressed.

Salt Aid Warning Light: Illuminates when

10)

softener

dispenser needs refilling.

11) Rinse Aid Warning Light: Illuminates when rinse aid

dispenser needs refilling.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)

DETERGENT

DISPENSER

The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle according to the measurements provided in the “Wash Cycles” table on the previous page. Your dishwasher uses less detergent and rinse aid than conventional dishwashers. Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash load. More heavily soiled items need more detergent. Always add the detergent just before starting dishwasher, otherwise it could become damp and not dissolve properly.

Amount of Detergent to Use:

If your water is not too hard, you may also prevent the formation of deposits by adding detergent. The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The harder your water, the more detergent you may need.

• Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you are ready to wash dishes.

Removing Hard Water Spots From Dishes- Try the following:

• Run dishes through a normal wash program.

• Remove all metal dishware, such as cutlery, pans etc. from dishwasher.

• Do not add detergent.

• Pour 2 cups of vinegar into a bowl, set it face up on lower rack of dishwasher and run dishes through normal wash program.

1) Main Wash Detergent

2) Dispenser Lid Lever

3) Prewash Detergent

Compartment

4) Rinse Aid Level Indicator

5) Rinse Aid Compartment

6) Detergent Compartment Lid

WARNING: Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Take care to keep out of the reach of

children.

RINSE AID

DISPENSER

• To open the dispenser, turn the cap to the “open” (left arrow) position and lift out.

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

• Replace the cap by inserting it aligned with “open” arrow and turning it to the “closed” (right arrow) position. 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 water to "sheet" off the dishes.

• Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids. The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the detergent dispenser. To fill the dispenser, open the cap and pour the rinse aid into the dispenser until the

level indicator turns completely black. The dispenser holds about 3.5 oz of liquid rinse aid.

• Be careful not to overfill the dispenser, because this could cause over sudsing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth. Don't forget to replace the cap before you close the dishwasher door.If you have soft water, you may not need rinse aid as it may cause a white film to develop on your dishes.

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 rinse aid can result in lather or foaming and can 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 dilutethe rinse aid with an equal amount of water.

The rinse aid dispenser has 4 settings. Always start with the dispenser set on " 1 ". If spots and poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by

removing the dispenser lid and rotating the dial to "2". If the dishes still are not drying properly or are spotted, adjust the dial to the next higher number until your dishes are spot-free. We suggest the

setting of "3".

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 rinse aid by the following means. The black dot on the rinse aid dispenser indicates the amount of rinse 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 1 / 4 full. As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot on the rinse aid level indicator changes:

Full 1/4 full (Refill) 3/4 Full Empty 1/2 Full

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)

DISHWASHER

RACKS

For best performance, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.

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 lightly soiled shallow pans. 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.

1) Cups

2) Small Serving Bowl

3) Large Serving Bowl

4) Glasses

5) Saucers

6) Dish

7) Plates

HOW TO USE THE LOWER RACK:

We recommend that you place large items in the lower rack: pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown 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 flow. The bottom rack features fold down tine rows so that larger or more pots and pans can be loaded.

1) Oval Platter

2) Dinner Plates

3) Soup Plates

4) Dessert Dishes

5) Silverware Basket

SILVERWARE

BASKET

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 in the appropriate slots. Long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper rack.

1) Forks

2) Soup Spoons

3) Dessert Spoons

4) Teaspoons

5) Knife

6) Serving Spoon

7) Gravy Ladle

8) Serving Fork

WARNING: Do not let any item extend beyond the bottom of the basket.

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