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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.

Upper rack (

MODEL DEPENDING)

Top rack load pattern for 8 place settings

A

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.

Lower rack (

MODEL DEPENDING)

Bottom rack load pattern for 8 place 

settings 

A

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.

A

CAUTION:

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.

Summary of Contents for DW18SS2 Series

Page 1: ...Use and Care Manual Dishwasher FOR MODELS DW18SS2 USA WriteSerialNumber onlabelonsideofdoor here ...

Page 2: ...ULING THE WASHING TIME 20 6 6 STARTING THE PROGRAMME 20 6 7 CANCELLING THE PROGRAMME 21 6 8 SALT INDICATOR 21 6 9 RINSE AID INDICATOR 21 6 10 END OF PROGRAMME 21 6 11 WATER CUT OFF WARNING 22 6 12 OVERFLOWING WARNING 22 7 DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER 23 7 1 FILLING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER 23 7 2 FILLING RINSE AID DISPENSER 24 7 3 SET THE DOSE OF RINSE AID 25 8 SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER 26 WATER ...

Page 3: ...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 m...

Page 4: ...to the dishwasher Please do not attempt to carry the dishwasher by yourself in order to avoid potential injuries Two or more people are needed to move a 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...

Page 5: ...ck the water supply line periodically It is susceptible to breakage It becomes less flexible as time goes by Replace it immediately when it is torn cut swollen or there is water leakage Please keep the dishwasher package out of the reach of children after unpacking it A WARNING If your dishwasher is equipped with internal illumination lamp should only be replaced by the Authorised Service Agent in...

Page 6: ...ore the dishwasher where it can be exposed to below freezing temperatures or exposed to weather 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 120 V vol...

Page 7: ... Cutlery basket 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Door 6 Control panel 7 Guiding track for the upper rack 8 Lower spray arm 9 Filters 10 Lower rack 11 Model and Serial Tag 12 Turbo fan heat drying system MODEL DEPENDING 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER ...

Page 8: ...eftovers from tableware 3 Now you can load the dishwasher Lower rack MODEL DEPENDING Bottom rack load pattern for 8 place settings A 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 ACAUTION Use extreme caution wh...

Page 9: ...ong 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 each other 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 for a dishwa...

Page 10: ... the rack without releasing the lever B 2 Repeat the procedure with the lever on the opposite side of the rack C NOTICE Make sure that both levers catch in the same height position VARIABLE HEIGHT SETTING MODEL DEPENDING The upper rack is equipped with a lifting mechanism which enables you to change the height of the rack even if it is fully loaded and without having to remove it from the dishwash...

Page 11: ...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 2 LOWER RACK Use the lo...

Page 12: ...wires into horizontal position grab the wire from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows B To bring the wires back to vertical position just lift them up Collapsible wires will click into the latch again C NOTICE Bringing the wires to the horizontal position byholding them from the tips may cause them to bend Therefore it will be appropriate to bring the wires in the middle to hori...

Page 13: ...G The two piece foldable wires located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans bowls etc 1 2 You can create larger spaces by folding each wire individually or all of them at once Lay the foldable wires down by pressing on the latch A ...

Page 14: ...r rack cup holder for your small cups and similar small glasses When you don t use the upper rack cup holder you can remove it to create a bigger space To attach the upper rack cup holder place it in the way shown in A Press downwards to secure it into its seating A ...

Page 15: ...ace all containers such as cups glasses and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards so that no water can collect The movement of the spray arms must not be hindered Do not overload your dishwasher Dishes and cutlery should not be placed above each other Glasses should not touch Only with suitable dishes mentioned in section 5 will you obtain optimal washing results with a sensib...

Page 16: ...Remove and hand dry these items immediately when the program ends Decorated glasses porcelain fine china and china with gold rims are sensitive to machine washing They may lose their patterns and colors over time Crystal and very fine glassware may become opaque etch losing their shine over time You may prefer to wash them by hand Do not wash sponges or dish cloths in dishwasher Do not wash art an...

Page 17: ...icator 11 End of Programme indicator 12 13 Rinse Aid indicator 6 1 KEYS On Off key When you press On Off key indicator lights illuminate on the display for ON position The lights turn off in OFF position Not in use Half Load Function Extra Rinse function Extra Drying Function Rapid Clean Function C NOTICE If you do not perform any operation after switching on the machine it will be automatically s...

Page 18: ...function is supported by the selected programme Function will be deemed selected when the indicator of the selected function is lit To cancel the selected function keep the function key pressed until the function indicator disappears 6 2 PREPARING THE MACHINE 1 Open the door of the dishwasher 2 Place the dishes in accordance with the instructions in the user manual 3 Make sure that the upper and l...

Page 19: ...4 17 2 9 6 15 4 17 4 10 2 3 8 3 80 4 60 2 54 4 07 4 60 2 70 1 00 Wash Temperatures Rinse Temperatures Sanitize Water gallons Wash Main wash Dry Duration minutes Water liters PROGRAM TABLE The consumption values shown in the table were determined under standard conditions For this reason deviations are possible under practical conditions The energy usage label is based on this program 15 ml 15 25 m...

Page 20: ...ng effect considering the type of the soiling soiling degree and properties of the dishes to be washed Auxiliary functions allow you save from time water and power C Auxiliary functions may cause changes in the programme duration C Auxiliary functions are not suitable for all washing programs Indicator of the auxiliary function that is not compatible with the programme will not be active Rapid Cle...

Page 21: ...he washing and drying performance C Notice Automatic detergent detection feature should be deactivated during the tests according to AHAM DW 1 To deactivate 1 After turning on the machine press Time Delay and P keys simultaneously Keep them pressed until the countdown 3 2 1 is completed on the display 2 Press P key to activate the a option Automatic detergent detection feature is disabled at a 0 o...

Page 22: ...ns cannot be set changed after the programme has started To cancel the Time Delay function Open the door of the product Press and hold the Programme Selection Programme Cancel keys for 3 seconds After the 3 2 1 countdown 0 01 is displayed close the door of the product and wait for the draining process complete Draining is completed in 2 minutes and the machine gives an audible warning when it is c...

Page 23: ...me you have cancelled was in 6 8 SALT INDICATOR MODEL DEPENDING Please check the salt indicator on the display to see whether there is adequate amount of softening salt in the dishwasher or not You need to refill the salt reservoir with salt whenever salt indicator appears on the display of your machine C Adjusting the water hardness level is explained in Water Softening System section 6 9 RINSE A...

Page 24: ...ur machine 6 11 WATER CUT OFF WARNING If mains water is cut or water inlet tap is turned off the machine cannot take water in and E 02 icon will flash on the programme indicator As long as the problem continues washing programme is paused and the water inlet is checked regularly by the machine when the water is restored E 02 icon will disappear after a while and the washing programme resumes 6 12 ...

Page 25: ... not dissolve properly and dishes could get scratched Too much detergent in soft water may cause glass corrosion Do not use too much detergent if your water supply is soft If you do not know the hardness of your water supply use 15 ml 3 tsp detergent Increase the amount of detergent if you see white water marks especially on the surface of the glassware Find out the hardness of your water supply b...

Page 26: ...k dishes are less dirty it is generally sufficient to fill the detergent up to the 15 ml 3 tsp mark The detergent amounts for the individual cleaning programs are shown in the Quick Reference Guide Program Table Fill amounts given are for standard powder detergent Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powder detergent Tablet detergents should be placed in detergent container 1 With th...

Page 27: ...ion which may hinder cleaning 7 3 SET THE DOSE OF RINSE AID The dose of rinse aid to be used can be set by means of the dispenser regulator 4 between levels 1 and 6 Change the setting only if the following applies after washing Watermarks are visible on the dishes Set dosage higher Streaks are visible on the dishes Set dosage lower ...

Page 28: ...0 50 35 90 Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level to position 5 r 5 WATER HARDNESS REGENERATION SETTINGS The dishwasher requires lime free water Hard water leaves watermarks on your dishes Your dishwasher has a special water softening system to remove the hardness of the tap water Setting this system correctly will increase the washing effectiveness To find out the hardness le...

Page 29: ...t is very important to make the water hardness level adjustment of your machine according to the new location you move in order to preserve the washing efficiency If the water hardness level of your machine is adjusted previously your machine will display the most recent hardness level adjustment Adjust the new water hardness level of the machine based on the water hardness level of the tap water ...

Page 30: ...gram immediately after filling the salt container The washing program prevents damage to the machine which may be caused by any spilled salt solution After the first washing cycle the salt level indicator light will go out model depending 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance switch off the appliance disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap AWARN...

Page 31: ...Clean the control panel only with a moist cloth and clear water Cleaning the colored doors Use only soft cloth that is lightly dampened with mild detergent Cleaning the stainless steel doors Use a soft cloth with a cleaner made for cleaning stainless steel For the best results apply the stainless steel cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Cleaning the door gas...

Page 32: ...ll reduce washing efficiency 10 3 CLEANING THE FILTERS Clean the filters at least once a week in order for the machine operates efficiently Check if food residues are left on the filters If there are food residues on filters take them out and clean well under running water 1 Turn the micro filter 1 and coarse filter 2 assembly counterclockwise and pull it out from its seating 2 Pull out the metal ...

Page 33: ... clean them if necessary 1 Turn off the tap and remove the hose 2 After taking out the filter clean it under running tap water 3 Place the cleaned filter back to its seat in the hose 4 Install the hose to tap MODEL DEPENDING 10 5 CLEANING THE IMPELLERS Clean the impellers at least once a week in order for the machine operates efficiently LOWER IMPELLER Check if the holes on the lower impeller 1 ar...

Page 34: ... if the holes on the upper impeller 1 are clogged If they are clogged remove and clean the impeller Turn its nut to left to remove the upper impeller A B Make sure that the nut is tightened well when installing the upper impeller ...

Page 35: ... Filters are installed incorrectly Check the filter system and make sure that it is installed correctly Baskets are overloaded Do not overload the baskets in excess of their capacity Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions If you are using powder detergent do not store the detergent package in humid places Keep it in a closed container if possible For ease of storing we recommend you to us...

Page 36: ...gramme with a higher temperature and cycle time Surface quality of the kitchen utensils is deteriorated Tea and cafe stains or other dye spots may not be cleaned in dishwasher when they have penetrated in deteriorated surfaces Desired washing performance can not be obtained at kitchen utensils with deteriorated surfaces and it is not suitable to use such utensils in terms of hygiene as well It is ...

Page 37: ... lid once again at the end of the programme Salty food remnants have remained on dishes for a long time If silverware soiled with such foods will be kept waiting in machine dirt must be removed by prewash or dishes must be washed without being kept waiting Electric installation is not grounded Check if your machine is connected to the actual grounding line Otherwise the static electric created in ...

Page 38: ...s are not suitable for washing in the dishwasher Manufacturers of glassware and porcelain tableware items do not recommend washing such kitchen utensils in the dishwashers either Dishes are scratched C Kitchen utensils that contains or are made of aluminum should not be washed in dishwasher Salt leakage exists Pay attention not to spill salt around the salt filling hole while adding salt Spilled s...

Page 39: ...ssue paper or fork will be sufficient Rinse aid has spilled into the machine when adding rinse aid Take care that rinse aid is not spilled in the machine when you are filling it Clean any spilled rinse ait with the help of a tissue paper towel Lid of the rinse aid reservoir is left open Make sure that the lid of the rinse aid reservoir is closed after adding rinse aid Kitchen utensils are broken D...

Page 40: ...12 A amps 60Hz hertz Total power 1400 W watts Heater power 1100 W watts C NOTICE Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change our specifications and design without prior notice This device corresponds to the following directives UL 749 Household Dishwasher directive Document Number 15 9503 01 00_AA_E5_45_USA 28 02 17 11 01 ...

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