Danby DDW396W User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL

D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL

PROPIETARIO

Model • Modèle • Modelo

DDW396W

CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety
rules and operating
instructions before first use of
this product.

PRÉCAUTION:
Veuillez lire attentivement les
consignes de sécurité et les
instructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation initiale de ce
produit.

COUNTERTOP DISHWASHER

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LAVE-VAISSELLE À COMPTOIR

T able des matières ......................................................11

ADVERTENCIA:
Es importante que lea y
observe todas las reglas de
seguridad e instrucciones de
operación antes de usar este
producto por primera vez.

Danby Products Limited, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9

LAVAPLATOS A CONTADOR

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Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio USA 45840

DDW396W

Table of Contents

Page

Unit Parts Identification ................................................................................................................................1

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................2

Installation....................................................................................................................................................3

Water Pressure ............................................................................................................................................3

Connecting & Disconnecting Instructions ....................................................................................................3

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................7

Features ......................................................................................................................................................5

Operating Tips..............................................................................................................................................6

Program Summary/Selection ......................................................................................................................6

Common Problems and Solutions................................................................................................................8

Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................9

Unit Part Identification

FRONT VIEW

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3
4

5
6

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INSIDE VIEW

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REAR VIEW

1918

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13

9

12

16

22

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14

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1. FRONT PANEL

2. DOOR RELEASE BUTTON

3. PILOTLIGHT (POWER ON/OFF)

4. POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON

5. PILOTLIGHT (SANI/ECONO)

6. SANI/ECONO PUSH BUTTON

7. PROGRAM/TIMER SELECTOR

8. RINSE AGENT DISPENSER

9. SPRAY ARM

10. DISH RACK (Page 5)
SILVERWARE BASKET(NOTSHOWN)

11.

12. TUB FILTER

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13. TUB VENTILATION OUTLET

14. DOOR ASSEMBLY

15. DOOR LATCH MECHINISM

16. DETERGENT INDENT ..........

17. AUTOMATIC DETERGENT
DISPENSER

18. WATER INLET CONNECTION

19. DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION

20. POWER CORD

21. QUICK CONNECT HOSE

ASSEMBLY

22. HOSE HANGER

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using your dishwasher, always follow basic
safety precautions

• Read all instructions thoroughly before
using the dishwasher.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function.

• Use only approved dishwasher detergents or
wetting agents recommended for use in
dishwashers. Keep them out of the reach of
children.

When loading items to be washed:

• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to
damage the door seal or cause personal injury.

• 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 (under tub filter)
during or immediately after use.

• Do not tamper with 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
play near the dishwasher.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot-water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
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.
Hydrogen Gas is flammable, do not smoke or use
open flame during this time.

• IMPORTANT: When removing/discarding your old
dishwasher, always follow basic safety
precautions; Remove the door from the cabinet.
If it is not possible to remove the door, dismantle
and/or disable the door lock mechanism. This will
prevent children from being accidentally trapped
inside.

HYDROGEN GAS IS

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Instructions pertaining to the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.

Electrical Instructions:

Electrical requirements to operate this appliance are
120 volts AC/60 Hz.

For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power

cord having a 3-prong grounded plug. To minimize
possible shock hazards it must be plugged into a
matching 3-prong grounded electrical outlet.

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

3-Prong
Grounding
Plug

Power
Supply
Cord

3-Prong
grounding
Type
Receptacle

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Installation Instructions

WARNING

• If your faucet is inclusive of a "female" type
(threaded) connection, insert both rubber washers

A hose that attaches to a separate sink spray
faucet can burst if installed on the same water
line as the dishwasher. If your sink has one, it
is recommended the hose be disconnected.

(2mm & 5mm) inside the faucet adapter.

• The minimum height clearance required to install
this dishwasher on a counter with overhead
(suspended) cupboards is 17-1/2" (44.4cm)

• Make sure the electrical outlet is within the
required distance of the power cord. (length of

If your existing faucet adapter is not compatible with
the "quick connect" water inlet hose assembly
supplied;

• Install the faucet adapter (included with
dishwasher) onto your faucet.

• If your faucet is inclusive of a "male" type
(threaded) connection, insert the standard (2mm)
rubber washer inside the faucet adapter.

power cord is 6 feet /182.8 cm).

• Make sure the water supply (connection) is within
distance of the (water inlet & drain) hose assembly
(length of the hose assembly is 5 feet / 152.4cm).

• The dishwasher must be installed on a "solid" level
surface.

• To level the dishwasher, adjust the levelling screws
(feet) under the dishwasher.

Water Pressure

For best operating results, incoming water pressure
should be between 15 and 120 pounds per

square inch (psi). Incoming water supply for the
dishwasher is controlled by a "pressure switch".

If household water pressure is low, the fill time of the
dishwasher will be longer.

FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS:

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot
water and detergent against the soiled surface of the
dishes. Water (under pressure) is pumped through a
spray arm causing it to rotate, cascading jets of water
over the dishes. The water is then drained through a
(mesh) tub filter, (removing solid food particles) and
recirculated back through the spray arm.
The soiled water is pumped out and replaced with
fresh water at the end of each cycle.

NOTE: The tub filter must be cleaned after each use.
Household hot water system should be set to operate

at a minimum of 120°F (49°C).

Connecting your Dishwasher

Your dishwasher comes equipped with a "quick
connect" (fill & drain) hose assembly and faucet
adapter.

• Install faucet adapter on faucet.

•Slowly open the faucet and check for leaks.

•Close faucet and repair any leaks using teflon tape.

Pressure relief button

• Connect the drain hose (small connection) to the
drain port at the back of the dishwasher cabinet.

• Connect the hot water inlet hose (large connection)
to the water inlet valve at the back of the
dishwasher cabinet. (tighten firmly, but do not over­tighten to avoid damage to threads)

• Attach the hose assembly (quick-connect) to the
faucet adapter, by gently pulling down the (outer)
locking collar of the quick connect, while pushing
the attachment upward onto the faucet adapter.

• When the quick-connect snaps onto the faucet
adapter, release the locking collar. Check for a
positive fit.

• Slowly open the water supply and check for leaks at
all hose connections.

• If leaks are located, immediately close the water
supply and repair faulty connection(s).

2mm washer

5mm washer

Faucet
adapter

Push collar down
and slip faucet
connector onto
the faucet adapter

Outer Collar

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GARANTIA LIMITADA DEL PRODUCTO

Se garantiza que este producto de calidad se encuentra libre de defectos de fabricación en material y mano de obra, siempre que la unidad se use bajo las
condiciones de funcionamiento normales propuestas por el fabricante.

Esta garantía se encuentra disponible solamente para la persona a quien Danby o un distribuidor autorizado de Danby vendió originalmente esta unidad, y no se
puede transferir.

TERMINOS DE LAGARANTIA

Las partes plásticas (por ej. la puerta del evaporador, las guías de las puertas, las tapas y bandejas están garantizadas por treinta (30) días solamente desde la
fecha de compra, sin prórrogas.

El primer año Durante el primer año (1), todas las partes eléctricas de este producto que se encuentren defectuosas, se repararán o cambiarán, a opción del

garante, sin cargo alguno para el comprador ORIGINAL.

Nada dentro de esta garantía implica que Danby será responsable por cualquier daño que hayan sufrido los contenidos puso en este aparato, ya sea debido a un
defecto del aparato, o su uso, adecuado o inadecuado.

EXCLUSIONES

Con excepción de lo que se especifica en la presente, Danby Products Limited (Canada) o Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.), no existe ninguna otra garantía, condición
o representación, explícita o implícita, hecha o pretendida por Danby Products Limited o sus distribuidores autorizados, y toda otra garantía, condición o
representación, incluyendo toda garantía, condición o representación bajo la Ley de Venta de Artículos, u otra legislación o estatuto similar, queda por la presente
excluida. Con excepción de o que se especifica en la presente, Danby Products Limited (Canada) o Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) no será responsable de ningún
perjuicio a personas o propiedad, incluyendo la unidad misma, de cualquier manera que se hubiese causado, ni de ningún perjuicio resultante del
malfuncionamiento de la unidad y, con la compra de la unidad, el comprador por la presente acuerda indemnizar y exonerar a Danby Products Limited de todo
reclamo por daños y perjuicios a personas o propiedad causados por la unidad.

ESTIPULACIONES GENERALES

Ninguna garantía o seguro contenido en la presente o determinado por la presente corresponderá cuando el perjuicio o la reparación hayan sido causados por
cualquiera de las siguientes causas:

1) Corte de corriente

2) Daño en tránsito o cuando se estaba moviendo el aparato

3) Corriente eléctrica inadecuada como baja tensión, conexiones defectuosas en la casa o fusibles inadecuados.

4) Accidente, alteración, abuso o mal uso del aparato como circulación inadecuada de aire en la habitación o condiciones de funcionamiento anormales .

5) Uso para fines comerciales o industriales.

6) Incendio, daños causados por agua, robo, guerras, insurrecciones, hostilidades, actos de fuerza mayor como huracanes, inundaciones, etc.

7) Llamadas para recibir servicio que resulte en la educación del cliente.

Prueba de la fecha de compra será necesaria para los reclamos sobre garantía; de modo que tenga la bondad de guardar la boleta de venta. En caso que se
requiera un servicio bajo garantía, presente este documento a nuestro DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO.

Servicio de Garantía-LIevado al taller

No es posible de incorporar este apatato

en un espacio restringido.

Danby Products Limited
PO Box 1778, 5070 Whitelaw Road,
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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Danby Products Inc.

PO Box 669, 101 Bentley Court,

Findlay, Ohio, U.S.A. 45839-0669

Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Problemas y soluciones comunes del lavavajillas

PROBLEMA CAUSA POSIBLE SOLUCIÓN POSIBLE

El lavavajillas no

• El lavavajillas no recibe energía • Revise la conexión eléctrica. El

arranca eléctrica. disyuntor de fusible/circuito.

• La puerta no tiene el seguro. • Cierre y ponga el seguro a la puerta.

• El lavavajillas no está nivelado. • Nivele la unidad.

La vajilla no está limpia • Carga incorrecta. • Coloque la vajilla de manera que el

raciado llegue a todas las
superficies.

• No sobre cargue el lavavajillas.

•Temperatura del agua • Aumentar la temperatura del agua.
que entra no está
suficientemente caliente.

• El brazo pulverizador no gira • Revise el brazo pulverizador para
libremente. asegurarse de que no haya nada que

obstruya su rotación. (Por ej. cubiertos)

• Revise si la rejilla del filtro se ha
desplazado y obstruye la rotación del
brazo pulverizador.

• No se usa la cantidad suficiente • Use más cantidad de detergente para
de detergente y/o el detergente lavavajillas.
es inadecuado. • No use detergente que esté endurecido

o aglutinado.

• Sólo use el detergente para lavavajillas
recomendado.

• Vajilla preparada en forma • Se debe quitar todo exceso de
inadecuada. partículas de alimentos y los líquidos

de la vajilla antes de cargar.

• La manguera de suministro • Elimine los dobleces en la manguera
de agua está doblada debido a de suministro.
una instalación incorrecta.

La cristalería se • Carga incorrecta de la vajilla. • No sobrecargue la rejilla. Sólo ponga
quiñe o se rompe copas en la parte superior, no sobre las

patas de la rejilla. Las copas que se
colocan en las patas de la rejilla no
cuentan con el suficiente apoyo por lo
que se pueden romper.

Queda agua en la parte • Un pequeña cantidad de agua • Esto es necesario para mantener la
inferior del lavavajillas (en el sumidero) es normal. bomba cebada y se drena

automáticamente al comienzo de cada
ciclo.

• Cantidad excesiva de agua: • Deje que el lavavajillas complete el
El ciclo no está completo. ciclo.

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If you are unable to effect repairs yourself.
Please call our

CUSTOMER HELP LINE

"1 800 26 DANBY"

and ask for assistance.

WARNING

Once the dishwasher is connected and the water
supply line opened (even if closed immediately
thereafter) the water inlet hose is pressurized.

Disconnecting your Dishwasher

• Close the water supply faucet.

• Turn dishwasher off using the power button.

• Disconnect the power cord from electrical outlet.

• Remember to release the water pressure inside the
(water inlet) hose. Press and hold the "red" pressure
relief button on the quick connect until the flow of
water stops.

• Disconnect the quick connect hose assembly from the
faucet by pulling down on the (outer) locking c o l l a r.
When the dishwasher is not in use,
place/store the hose on the hanger hose bracket located
on the exterior rear wall of the dishwasher cabinet.

WARNING

FAILURE TO RELIEVE WATER LINE
PRESSURE BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE
HOSE ASSEMBLY FROM THE FAUCET, WILL
RESULT IN BACK-PRESSURE OVER-SPRAY.
NOTE:THE TEMPERATURE OF INCOMING
WATER IN THE LINE CAN BE VERY HOT AND
BACK PRESSURE OVER-SPRAY CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS AND/OR SCALDING.

WARNING

To relieve water pressure from inside the inlet
hose. Make sure the water line (faucet) is
closed. Press and hold the "red" pressure relief
button on the quick connect assembly, until the
flow of water stops.

Push collar down
and slip faucet
connector onto
the faucet adapter

Outer Collar

Pressure relief button

Loading your Dishwasher

Your dishwasher is designed to hold a standard 4
piece plate setting.

• 4 Dinner Plates (upto 11” diameter)

• 4 Bread & Butter Plates

• 4 Fruit Bowls

• 4 Cups & Saucers

• 4 Dinner Forks

• 4 Dinner Knives

• 4 Salad Forks

• 4 Teaspoons

• 2 Serving Spoons

• 1 Serving Fork

• NOTE: For ease of loading/unloading dinner
plates, we recommend removing the silverware
basket from the dish rack. When loading/unloading
is complete, return the silverware basket to it’s
original position.

S P E C I A L N O T E : Your dishrack also easily converts
to a “glass” (only) dishrack, holding approx. 25

standard size glasses. (remove inner rack insert)

Preparing your Dishes for Washing

CAUTION

DO NOT LET CHILDREN DISCONNECT THE
DISHWASHER. Close supervision of children
is always important around appliances.

• Scrape off all solid food particles from the dishes.

• Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

• Empty liquids from glasses and cups.

• If dishes are not to be washed immediately they
should be rinsed to prevent food sediments from
becoming caked to the surface. Use the pre-wash
feature for this function.

NOTE: Dishes with dried-on foods are more
difficult to clean.

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Using the Right Detergent

Use approved dishwasher detergents (only) as other
type detergents will cause over-sudsing and possible
leaking. If your detergent is old and/or lumpy, throw it
away. Old detergent loses washing power. Lumpy
detergent may not dissolve.

How Much Detergent Should You Use

• Pre-Wash: (no detergent required rinse cycle only )

• Normal Wash:
Add 10 grams (1 teaspoon) Detergent to Automatic

Dispenser (covers 2nd wash application)

Add 10 grams (1 teaspoon) Detergent to Detergent

Indent on door (covers 1st Wash application)

• Short Wash:

NOTE: Hard Water can effect washability.
Hard Water also contributes to “Lime” deposits
(white film substance) and/or “Scaling” that will
appear on the surface of the stainless steel tub,
door liner and heating element. To minimize
these conditions, periodically operate the
dishwasher (empty) and add 1 cup of white
vinegar to the wash water. Let the dishwasher
complete a full cycle.

For the drain system to operate properly.
The highest distance between the faucet quick
connect and base of the dishwasher,should not
exceed 15cm (6”)

Dish Rack

WARNING

Add 10 grams (1 teaspoon) Detergent to Automatic

Dispenser only.

• Rinse: Recommended for glassware.
Add 10 grams (1 teaspoon) Detergent to Detergent

Indent on door. (see program summary for details)

Dish Rack converted to Glass Rack

Using a Rinse Agent

You can help prevent unsightly spots on dishes

and glassware plus reduce drying time by using a
rinse agent. A rinse agent is specially formulated to
rinse away food and detergent residue that can be
left behind on dishes. Used regularly, a rinse agent
will automatically provide you with cleaner dishes
every time you wash.

The rinse agent dispenser is located on the left side
inner door panel. To fill the dispenser, unscrew
dispenser cap anticlockwise. Pour rinse agent
slowly into container until the level reaches the
bottom of the container. Do not overfill. The
dispenser automatically releases the required
amount of rinse agent into the machine during the
last (heated) rinse cycle. The rinse agent dispenser
holds approximately; 59 ml (2 fl oz liq)

Dish Rack Loading Method

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