SAMSUNG DW80 R2031 Series Dishwasher User Manual

DW80 Series R
Dishwasher
user manual

Safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung dishwasher. This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your dishwasher’s many benefits and features.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your dishwasher.
Important safety symbols
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your dishwasher, follow these basic safety precautions:
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTE
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:  Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

• Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and 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, and
  – 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 your 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 play in or on 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. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hotwater system has not been used for such a period, before using thedishwasher turn  on allhot-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.

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

CAUTION

• After unpacking the dishwasher, keep the packaging out of the reach of children.

• The dishwasher is extremely heavy. Do not attempt to move or carry the dishwasher by yourself. Two or more people are needed to move a dishwasher and avoid  potential injuries.

• As with any equipment using electricity, water, and moving parts, potential hazards exist.

• Do not install the dishwasher near electrical components. Keep the dishwasher away from open flames.

• Install and level your dishwasher on an uncarpeted floor that can support its weight.

• Your dishwasher must be properly grounded. Never connect it to an ungrounded outlet.
  See page 7 for more information on grounding your dishwasher.

• Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the terminal box.

• After the dishwasher is installed, check that the drain hose is properly connected and that there is no leakage from the hose connectors. If the drain hose is loose, it may
  cause property damage.

• The water supply line is susceptible to breakage. As time goes by, it becomes less flexible. Check the line periodically. If it is swollen, torn, cut, or there is a water leak,  replace it immediately.

• To safely operate this appliance, familiarize yourself with its operations and exercise care when using it.

• Do not put gasoline, solvents, or other flammable materials inside the dishwasher. Do not wash dishes exposed to these materials.

• Keep your dishwasher detergent out of the reach of children. Detergent has an adverse effect on human organs. It contains elements for polishing and is corrosive. Avoid letting the detergent come into contact with your skin and eyes.

• Do not push or place pressure on the door when it is open, as this may damage the dishwasher or cause harm.

• Do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. They may harm themselves or damage the dishwasher.

• Disconnect the power cable (or set the circuit breaker to off) before servicing your dishwasher.

• Do not repair, replace, or service any part of your dishwasher yourself. Disassembly, repairs, and modifications are permitted by authorized service technicians only. Work done by an unauthorized person may void your warranty.

• Before disposing of your dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment or the door latch so that children or small animals cannot get trapped inside.

• If the dishwasher is left unused for an extended period of time, turn off the water supply.

• This dishwasher is intended for residential use only.

Before using your dishwasher

WARNING
Tip-Over Hazard

• Do not use the dishwasher until it is correctly installed.
• Do not push down on the dishwasher door when it is open.
• Do not place excessive weight on the dishwasher door when it is open.

Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electric shock:

• Electrically ground the dishwasher
• Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the junction box.
• Do not use an extension cord.

Regulatory notice
FCC Notice
FCC CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device  must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation.
For products sold in the US and Canadian markets, only channels 1–11 are available. You cannot select any other channels.
FCC STATEMENT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  following measures:

• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
• Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connecting the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the radio or TV.
• Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at least 8  inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Notice
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two  conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the  device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For products sold in the US and Canadian markets, only channels 1–11 are available. You cannot select any other channels.
IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated so there is at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Before you start

Be sure to have your installer follow these instructions closely so that your new dishwasher works properly and that you’re not at risk of injury when washing dishes.
Unpacking your dishwasher

• Once your new dishwasher has been delivered to you, carefully unpack it and check for any damage.
  If the dishwasher has been damaged, make note of it on the waybill and keep a copy.

• Do not install the dishwasher, and contact Samsung Customer Service at the number listed on the next page.

• If there is no damage to the product, you can proceed with the installation. If you are going to install it yourself, make sure to read through the installation guide and  follow the directions inside.

• After unpacking your dishwasher, keep the packaging out of the reach of children to ensure their safety.

Checking parts
When your dishwasher has been unpacked, make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below.
If your dishwasher was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).

Before you start

Accessories

NOTE
Accessory parts – User/Installation manual, Installation Kit, Kick Plate.
CAUTION

• Do not wash items that are covered with ash, sand, wax, lubricating grease, or paint.
  These materials will damage the dishwasher. Ash does not dissolve and will spread inside the dishwasher.

• Remove food remains such as bones, fruit seeds, etc. and waste such as toothpicks, paper napkins, etc. from your dishes. Food remains and waste can make noise, cause  the dishwasher to malfunction, and damage your dishes and dishwasher.

Unsuitable items for the dishwasher
WARNING
Wash only items such as glass, porcelain, and cutlery which the manufacturer states is dishwasher safe. Do not wash aluminium (e.g. grease filters). The dishwasher may  damage aluminium, or in extreme cases, cause a severe chemical reaction.
Do not wash the following items in the dishwasher.

• Copper, brass, tin, ivory, and aluminium items or items with adhesive
• Non-heat resistant plastics
• Craft items, antiques, valuable vases, and decorative glassware
• Pottery or glazed-ceramic items
• Wooden cutlery and crockery or items with wooden parts
• Delicate glassware or glassware containing lead crystal. Clouding may occur on the glassware after frequent washing.

NOTE
Silverware that has contacted food containing sulphur may become discoloured. Food with sulphuric content include egg yolks, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, fish, fish brine,  and marinades.

Using your dishwasher

Basic use of racks
Angle of the plate supports
In the Lower rack, you can easily fold down the fold-down tines to make room for large items such as pots and pans in the StormWash + area. Remove the rack from the  dishwasher, and then fold down the tines one at a time. See the illustration below.

In the Upper rack, you can adjust the angle of the tines to two different positions to match the size and shape of your dishes. To adjust the tines, grasp the handle at the front  of the rack, and then push it left or right. See the illustration below.

Height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the upper rack in your Samsung dishwasher so that the lower rack can accommodate larger sized dishes. Depending on where you set the upper  rack height, the lower rack can accommodate plates up to 12 in. (30 cm) in diameter and the upper rack can accommodated plates up to 8 in. (20 cm) in diameter.

To raise the upper rack
Pull the upper rack upwards. The adjustable handle will latch, and the upper rack will rise.
To lower the upper rack
Hold both the adjustable handles located at the left and right sides of the upper rack, nd then evenly press down.
CAUTION

• Adjust the height of the upper rack before loading dishes into the rack. Adjusting the rack after loading the dishes may damage the dishes.
• Make sure to hold both handles when adjusting, or the dishwasher door may not close properly.

To remove the upper rack
Pull the upper rack towards the front and then remove it by lifting it up slightly and pulling it towards the front. See the illustrations below.
CAUTION
While the upper rack is removable, it must be installed for the dishwasher to operate properly.
If you attempt to operate the dishwasher without the rack, noise will occur and the dishwasher will perform poorly.

To remove the 3rd Rack

1. Stand facing the dishwasher, and then pull the 3rd rack out so that the handles at the ends of the rack supports (dark grey in the illustration) are even with the end of the  rack.
   

2. With your right thumb, find the small indentation on the inside of the left rack support that houses the tab for the handle lock.

3. Push the handle lock tab in (i.e. to your left) with the tip of your thumb, and then pull the handle towards you until it disengages from the support.

4. Repeat this process with the right handle using your left thumb.

5. When the handles are removed, remove the 3rd rack from the dishwasher.

6. Reverse the order of removal to re-insert the 3rd rack.

CAUTION
Make sure the hook-shaped part of the handle faces downward and the handle lock (circled) re-engages when reinserting the handle into the rail.

Loading dishes
Loading the lower rack
The lower rack has been especially designed for dinner dishes, soup bowls, plates, pots, lids, casserole dishes, and plates.
Load large items such as pans and pots into the dishwasher so their open sides face downwards. We recommend loading cups, stemware, and small plates into the upper rack.
See the recommended loading patterns below.

Loading the Storm Wash+ Area

For more effective cleaning, load large items into the Storm Wash+ area on the left side of the lower rack (Dotted zone).
When you select Storm Wash+, the dishwasher supplies additional power to reinforce the water jet in the Storm Wash+ area.
Make sure pot handles and other items do not interfere with the rotation of the nozzles.

CAUTION

• Take caution not to clog the hot air outlet of SmartDry in the right corner of the lower basket. Clogged outlet will not facilitate heat circulation.
• Keep plastic dishes away from the hot air outlet of SmartDry as they are vulnerable to heat.

Loading the upper rack
The upper rack has been designed for small plates, mugs, glasses, and plastic items marked “dishwasher safe”. Load your plates into the dishwasher in two half rows, so that  the front of each plate faces the back of the plate in front of it, and the open sides of the plates at the center of the dishwasher face each other. See the illustrations below.
Make sure the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the nozzle which is located at the bottom of the upper rack. (Check this by rotating the nozzle by hand.)
When loading dishes, pull the upper rack out sufficiently so you can load it without striking the counter above.

Using the glass support

The glass support is especially suited for wine glasses. Hang wine glasses onto the pegs of the glass support. Fold the glass support back when it is not being used.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the level of the upper rack with the glass support propped up. This will make it impossible to adjust the upper rack.

Loading the 3rd Rack™

The cutlery rack is best suited for flatware and cooking or serving utensils. Use it with the spoon stands in the lower basket. You can load cutlery and utensils in the 3rd rack  or the spoon stands in the lower basket.
Removing the 3rd Rack The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed on the upper rack for larger items. (See the “To remove the 3rd Rack” section on page 17.)

Loading the Cutlery rack

The cutlery rack consists of two compartments.
You can place each knife, spoon, or fork separately into the spoon stands in the basket’s covers to prevent chipping and discoloration. See the illustrations below.
You can use the cutlery rack with the cover open. Refer to the illustration on the left.

The spoon stands as seen from above with the suggested placement of cutlery items.
Match the numbers in the diagram to the numbers in the list of cutlery items below.

NOTE
Do NOT let any item extend through the bottom. Do not load chopsticks in this rack, which should be loaded in the 3rd rack.

1. Forks
2. Tea spoons
3. Dinner spoons
4. Knives
5. Serving spoons and Serving forks
6. Remaining items

Detergent guidelines
All dishwasher cycles require detergent in the detergent compartment. Apply detergent as appropriate for the selected cycle to ensure best performance.
WARNING

• Do not consume dishwasher detergent. Avoid breathing in detergent fumes. Dishwasher detergent contains irritants and caustic chemicals that can induce respiratory  conditions.
  If you have consumed dishwasher detergent or inhaled detergent fumes, seek medical attention immediately.

• Keep dishwasher detergent out of children’s reach.

CAUTION
Use dishwasher detergent only. Other types of detergent produce excessive foam, which may decrease the dishwasher’s performance or cause it to malfunction.

To fill the detergent dispenser

1. Gently press the dispenser flap to unlock, and then slide it open. Note that the dispenser flap opens at the end of each cycle.

2. Apply the recommended amount of detergent to the main compartment.

3. Close the flap, and then press down tolock.
   NOTE
   This dishwasher has no separate compartment for tablet detergent.

4. For better performace, pour a small amount of detergent onto the door to clean heavily soiled items more effectively. The additional detergent will activate during the  pre-wash process.

The cover opens automatically to dispense the detergent during the wash.

NOTE
The numbers inside the dispenser refer to grams.
Rinse aid
Rinse aid improves the drying performance of the dishwasher. When the Rinse Refill indicator lights up on the control panel, refill with rinse aid. Only use liquid rinse aid.
Powdered rinse aid will clog the compartment opening and cause the dishwasher to malfunction.
CAUTION

• Do not apply any type of detergent to the rinse aid compartment.
• Do not over fill the compartment. Excessive rinse aid may overflow during a cycle.

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References

• Samsung Care
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• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Aide et assistance : produits | Samsung Canada
• Product Help & Support | Samsung CA
• Soporte y ayuda con tus productos Samsung | Samsung México
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