Summit DW2432SS User Manual

Felix Storch, Inc.

DISHWASHER

Models DW2432 and DW2432SS

Use & Care Manual

Write Serial Number (on inner door of unit) here:

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Summit Appliance Division 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, New York 10474 www.summitappliance.com

To prevent accidents which could cause serious injury or death, as well as

machine damage, read these instructions before installation and / or use:

Contents

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

2. INSTALLATION 3

3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 4

4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 5

4.1 UPPER RACK 6

4.2 LOWER RACK 7

4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 10

5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER 11

6. OPERATING THE DISHWASHER 12

7. DETERGENT & RINSE AID DISPENSER 14

7.1 FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER 14

7.2 FILLING RINSE AID DISPENSER 15

8. SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER 17

9. FILLING THE DISHWASHER SALT DISPENSER 18

10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19

10.1 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER EXTERIOR 19

10.2 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER INTERIOR 19

11. TROUBLESHOOTING 21

12. TECHNICAL FEATURES 27

13. LIMITED WARRANTY 28

INTRODUCTION

Please read this user manual and particularly the safety instructions completely and carefully. They will save you time and effort and help to ensure optimum dishwasher performance.

Be sure to observe all listed warnings and cautions. Look particularly for the icons with exclamation marks inside. The information icon will also provide important references.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Notice:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the dishwasher, the tableware, the equipment or the environment.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the dishwasher! Save these operating instructions and pass them on to any future user.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this user manual. This appliance is intended for normal household use only.

• The manufacturer disclaims responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance.

• The information in this user manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on, stand in or on the door

or dish rack of the dishwasher.

• The cup racks are designed to support cups, glasses and kitchen utensils. When the cup racks are in the dishwasher, do not lean on or use the cup racks to support your body weight.

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

• Use only detergents or rinse aids recommended for use in a household dishwasher and keep them in a dry place out of the reach of children. Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after the completion of each wash program.

• Dishwasher detergents are alkaline. They can be dangerous if inhaled or swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep children and infirm persons away from the dishwasher when the door is opened. Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.

• Do not drink water from the dishwasher! Harmful residues could be present.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water heater 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 taps and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not store or use flammable liquids or vapors in the area of the dishwasher.

• When loading items to be washed, position sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cuttype 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.

• If a malfunction occurs, switch off the appliance and turn off the water supply to the dishwasher.

• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the power plug and turn off the water supply.

• Repairs and technical modifications must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician.

• If the dishwasher is not in use for an extended period of time (e.g., in a vacation home), we recommend you check that the baskets are empty, leave the inside of the dishwasher clean, leave the door cracked open to allow air to circulate and turn off both the power and water supply to the dishwasher.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2. INSTALLATION

WARNING When installing the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• The dishwasher installation must be performed in accordance with the Installation manual. If you did not receive an installation manual, order it by calling 1-800-932-4267, or you may also download it from our website at www.summitappliance.com

• Installation, maintenance and repair should be performed by a qualified installer. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

• Do not operate the appliance if damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or if it has missing or broken parts.

• Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, “tripping” the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.

• Only connect the dishwasher to the power supply when all installation and plumbing work is complete.

• Do not install or store the dishwasher where it can be exposed to below freezing temperatures or exposed to weather.

• The dishwasher must be secured to adjacent cabinetry using the brackets provided. Failure to do this may cause damage to property or bodily injury.

• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. The dishwasher is designed for an electrical supply of 120V (volts), 60 Hz (hertz), AC, connected to a dishwasher-dedicated, properly grounded electrical circuit with a fuse or breakers rated for 15 amperes. Electrical supply conductors shall be a minimum of #14 AWG copper wire rated at 75ºC (167ºF) or higher. These requirements must be met to prevent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

• Do not use any extension cord or portable outlet device to connect the dishwasher to a power supply.

WARNING

Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, small pieces, etc., are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children.

• Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

• Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials.

3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER

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FOR MODELS

DW2432 DW2432SS

Upper rack Guiding track for the upper rack Upper spray arm Lower rack Salt container (depending on model) Cutlery basket

Lower spray arm Detergent dispenser Filters

Door Control panel Model and Serial Tag

4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER

1. Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed, the program will continue.

CAUTION Hot steam can escape! Danger of serious burns or other injury.

2. Remove coarse food leftovers from tableware.

3. Now you can load the dishwasher

CAUTION

• Large knives and other utensils with sharp

tips and edges must be placed horizontally into the upper rack due to risk of injury. Other smaller knives and sharp utensils should be placed with sharp side down in the cutlery basket.

• Use extreme caution when removing

knives and other sharp utensils from the dishwasher. These items may have shifted position during the wash program, and may be wet or slippery.

• The cup racks are designed to support

cups, glasses and kitchen utensils. When the cup racks are in the dishwasher, do not lean on or use the cup racks to support your body weight.

Notice:

• Your dishwasher holds a maximum of 12 place settings.

• Place all containers such as cups, glasses and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect).

• Small and light items can go into the upper rack.

• Long and narrow items are placed in the middle of the racks.

• Place all large and very dirty items in the lower rack.

• Dishes and cutlery should not be placed above each other.

• Glasses should not touch.

• The movement of the spray arms must not be

hindered.

• Do not overload your dishwasher and pay attention to manufacturer instructions regarding dishes which are appropriate for use in a dishwasher. Only with suitable dishes (mentioned in section 5) will you obtain optimal washing results with a sensible use of energy.

4.1 UPPER RACK

Load the upper rack with dessert plates, cups, glasses, etc.

4.1.1 HEIGHT SETTING (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

In certain models, the height setting of the upper rack may be changed using the wheels which are present at two height levels.

CAUTION

Make sure that the rack is empty. Changing the height setting while the rack contains tableware could cause the contents to dislodge, causing personal injury or damage to the tableware.

1. Release the latches on both the right and left tracks of the upper rack by turning them to the outside (A).

2. Pull out the rack completely (B).

3. Place the rack into the tracks again at the desired height (C).

4. Push the latches back into the correct position.

4.1.2 VARIABLE HEIGHT SETTING (DEPENDING ON MODEL) The upper rack is equipped with a lifting mechanism that enables you to change the height of the rack even if it is fully loaded, and without having to remove it from the dishwasher.

LIFT UPPER RACK

1. To lift the upper rack to a higher position, hold it on one side and carefully pull it upwards (A).

2. To lift the opposite side of the rack, hold it and pull it upwards in the same manner.

LOWER UPPER RACK

1. To lower the upper rack, hold and press in the rack lever on one side and carefully lower the rack without releasing the lever (B).

2. Repeat the procedure with the lever on the opposite side of the rack.

NOTICE: Make sure that both levers catch in the same height position.

4.1.3 FOLDING TINES

(DEPENDING ON MODEL)

There are “folding tines” in the upper rack to allow you more space to accommodate glasses or cups. Simply pull in the first front folding tine, move it to left (A) or right (B) to place in another position. When you need, take the tines down until the tines fall down.

4.1.4 ADJUSTABLE SHELVES (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

Depending on the size of the glasses and cups, the shelf height setting may be adjusted.

1. Fold the shelf upwards (A).

2. Position at the desired height (B).

3. Fold the shelf again downwards (C).

4.2 LOWER RACK

Use the lower rack for plates, bowls, pots, etc.

4.2.1 FOUR FOLDING PLACESUPPORT TINES (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

There are 4 separate “folding plate support tines” in the lower rack of your dishwasher designed to allow you more space to accommodate saucepans, pots and large bowls in the lower rack. You can either fold each section (1, 2, 3, 4) individually or all at once to create a large empty space.

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