AVG DW-WQP12 Built in Dishwasher Instruction Manual

AVG DW-WQP12 Built in Dishwasher

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information
Before using the dishwasher, please review the safety information provided in the manual to prevent any accidents or damage.

Product Overview
The dishwasher consists of various components including the inner pipe, salt container dispenser, lower spray arm, filter assembly, cutlery rack, upper spray arm, cup rack, cutlery basket, upper basket, and lower basket. Different models may have variations in design.

Using Your Dishwasher

1. Set the Water Softener: Follow the instructions in the manual to set the water softener for optimal performance.
2. Loading the Salt Into the Softener: Ensure you are using salt intended for dishwashers and follow these steps:
3. Remove the lower basket and unscrew the reservoir cap.
4. Place the funnel into the hole and pour about 1.5 kg of dishwasher salt.
5. Fill the salt container with water to its maximum limit.
6. Screw back the cap tightly after filling.
7. The salt warning light will turn off once the container is filled.
8. Start a washing program immediately after filling the salt.
9. Loading the Basket: Place utensils and items in the baskets according to the guidelines provided in the manual.
10. Fill the Detergent Dispenser: Use dishwasher detergent and fill the dispenser as instructed.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• External Care: Clean the exterior of the dishwasher regularly with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
• Internal Care: Periodically clean the interior of the dishwasher to prevent buildup of debris or residue.
• Caring for the Dishwasher: Follow maintenance tips to ensure longevity and efficient performance of the appliance.

Installation Instructions
Refer to the manual for detailed installation instructions including power connection, water supply and drain setup, positioning the appliance, and free- standing installation guidelines.

Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter any issues with the dishwasher, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for possible solutions. For complex problems, seek assistance from a professional technician.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use regular salt instead of dishwasher salt?
  A: No, it is recommended to use salt specifically designed for dishwashers to avoid damaging the appliance.

• Q: How often should I clean the dishwasher?
  A: It is advisable to clean both the external and internal parts of the dishwasher regularly to maintain its performance. Refer to the manual for specific cleaning instructions.

NOTE:

• If you cannot solve the problems by yourself, please ask for help from a professional technician.
• The manufacturer, following a policy of constant development and updating of the product, may make modifications without giving prior notice.
• If lost or out-of-date, you can receive a new user manual from the manufacturer or responsible vendor.

QUICK USER GUIDE

Please read the corresponding content in the instruction manual for detailed operating method.

1. Install the dishwasher
   (Please check section 5 “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ” of PART Ⅰ: Generic Version.)

2. Remove larger residue from dishes. Avoid pre-rinsing.

3. Load the baskets.

4. Fill the dispenser with detergent and rinse aid.

5. Select a suitable program and start the dishwasher.

USING YOUR DISHWASHER

Control Panel

Operation (Button)

Display

Water Softener

The water softener must be set manually, using the water hardness dial. The water softener is designed to remove minerals and salts from the water, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance. The more minerals there are, the harder your water is. The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.

Adjusting salt consumption
The dishwasher is designed to allow for adjustment in the amount of salt consumed based on the hardness of the water used. This is intended to optimize and customize the level of salt consumption.
Please follow the steps below for adjustment in salt consumption.

1. Close the door, switch on the appliance;

2. Within 60 seconds after the appliance was switched on press the Program button for more than 5 seconds to enter the water softener setting mode.

3. Press the Program button again  to select the proper set according to your local environment, the setting will change in the following sequence: H1->H2->H3->H4->H5->H6;

4. Press the Power button to end the setting mode.

5. Every cycle with a regeneration operation consumes additional 2.0 litres of water, the energy consumption increases by 0.02 kWh and the program extents by 4 minutes.

NOTE:

• If your model does not have any water softener, you may skip this section. Water Softener
• The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils.
• The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses a salt container specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.

Preparing And Loading Dishes

• Consider buying utensils that are identified as dishwasher-proof.
• For particular items, select a program with the lowest possible temperature.
• To prevent damage, do not take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher immediately after the program has ended.

For washing the following cutlery/dishes

• Are not suitable
  • Cutlery with wooden, horn china or mother-of-pearl handles
  • Plastic items that are not heat-resistant
  • Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature-resistant
  • Bonded cutlery items or dishes
  • Pewter or cooper items
  • Crystal glass
  • Steel items subject to rusting
  • Wooden platters
  • Items made from synthetic fibres
• Are of limited suitability
  • Some types of glasses can become dull after a large number of washes
  • Silver and aluminum parts have a tendency to discolour during washing
  • Glazed patterns may fade if machine-washed frequently

Recommendations for loading the dishwasher
Scrape off any large amounts of leftover food. Soften remnants of burnt food in pans. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water.
For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines. (Features and appearance of baskets and cutlery baskets may vary from your model.)
Place objects in the dishwasher in the following way:

• Items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. must face downwards.
• Curved items, or ones with recesses, should be loaded aslant so that water can run off.
• All utensils are stacked securely and can not tip over.
• All utensils are placed in the way that the spray arms can rotate freely during washing.
• Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc. With the opening facing downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.
• Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other. To avoid damage, glasses should not touch one another.
• The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cups.
• Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard!
• Long and / or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
• Please do not overload your dishwasher. This is important for good results and for reasonable consumption of energy.

NOTE: Very small items should not be washed in the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of the basket.

Removing the dishes
To prevent water dripping from the upper basket into the lower basket, we recommend that you empty the lower basket first, followed by the upper basket.

WARNING Items will be hot! To prevent damage, do not take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher for around 15 minutes after the program has ended.

Loading the upper basket
The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cups and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty). Position the dishes and cookware so that they will not get moved by the spray of water.

Loading the lower basket
We suggest that you place large and difficult-to-clean items into the lower basket: such as pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure 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. The maximum diameter advised for plates in front of the detergent dispenser is of 19 cm, this not to hamper the opening of it.

Loading the cutlery basket
Cutlery should be placed in the cutlery basket separate from each other in the appropriate positions. Avoid nesting of the cutlery to prevent insufficient cleaning performance.

WARNING Do not let any item extend through the bottom. Always load sharp utensils with the sharp point down!

Function Of The Rinse Aid And Detergent
The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes, which can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to run off the dishes. Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids.

WARNING Only use branded rinse aid for dishwasher. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. Dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.

When to refill the rinse aid
The regularity of the dispenser needing to be refilled depends on how often dishes are washed and the rinse aid setting used.

• The Low Rinse Aid indicator ( ) will appear in the display when more rinse aid is needed.
• Do not overfill the rinse aid dispenser.

Function of detergent
The chemical ingredients that compose the detergent are necessary to remove, crush and dispense all dirt out of the dishwasher. Most of the commercial- quality detergents are suitable for this purpose.

WARNING

• Proper Use of Detergent
• Use only detergent specifically made for dishwasher use. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.
• Do not fill detergent into the dispenser until you are ready to start the dishwasher
• Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Keep dishwasher detergent out of the reach of children.

Filling The Rinse Aid ReservoirFilling The Rinse Aid Reservoir

1. Remove the rinse reservoir cap byRemove the rinse reservoir cap by lifting up the handle
2. Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser,Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser, being careful not to overfill.
3. Close te the cap ap after all.

Adjusting the rinse aid reservoir
To achieve a better drying performance with limited rinse aid, the dishwasher isTo achieve a better drying performance with limited rinse aid, the dishwasher is designed to adjust the consumption by user. Follow the below steps.designed to adjust the consumption by user. Follow the below steps.

1. Close the door, switch on the appliance.
2. Within 60 seconds after the appliance was switched on press the program button for more than 5 seconds, and then press the Delay button to enter the set model, the rinse aid indication blinks as 1Hz frequency.
3. Press the Program button again to select the proper set according to your using habits, the setting will change in the following sequence: D1->D2->D3->D4->D5->D1. The higher the number, the more rinse aid the dishwasher uses.
4. Without operation in 5 seconds or press the Power button to complete the setup and exit the setting mode.

Filling The Detergent Dispenser

1. Please choose an open way according to the actual situation.

2. Open the cap by sliding the release catch.

3. Open the cap by pressing down the release catch.

4. Add detergent into the larger cavity (A) for main wash.
   For better cleaning result, especially if you have very dirt items, pour a small amount of detergent onto the door. The additional detergent will activate during the pre-wash phase.

5. Close the flap by sliding it to the front and then pressing it down.

NOTE: Please observe the manufacturer’s recommendations on the detergent packaging.

PROGRAM SELECTION

Wash Cycle Table
The table below shows which programs are best for the levels of food residue on them and how much detergent is needed. It also show various information about the programs. Consumption values and program duration are only indicative except for ECO program.

( ) indicates that the program uses rinse aid in the last rinse.

NOTE:

• ECO: The ECO program is suitable to clean normally soiled tableware, for this use, it is the most efficient program in terms of its combined energy and water consumption, and it is used to assess compliance with the EU ecodesign legislation.

Saving Energy

1. Pre-rinsing of tableware items leads to increased water and energy consumption and is not recommended.
2. Washing tableware in a household dishwasher usually consumes less energy and water in the use phase than hand dishwashing when the household dishwasher is used according to the instructions.

Starting A program

1. Draw out the lower and upper basket, load the dishes and push them back. It is commended to load the lower basket first, then the upper one.
2. Pour in the detergent.
3. Insert the plug into the socket. The power supply refer to last page”Product fiche”. Make sure that the water supply is turned on to full pressure.
4. Close the door, press the Power button.
5. Choose a program, the response light will turn on. Then press the Start/Pause button, the dishwasher will start its cycle.

Changing The Program Mid-cycle
A program can only be changed if it has been running only for a short period of time, otherwise the detergent may have already been released or the wash water with detergent has already been drained. If this is the case, the dishwasher needs to be reset and the detergent dispenser must be refilled.
To reset the dishwasher, follow the instructions below:

1. Press the Start/Pause button to pause the washing.
2. Press Program button more than three seconds the machine will be in program selection mode.
3. You can change the program to the desired cycle setting.

Forget To Add A Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the detergent dispenser opens. If this is the case, follow the instructions below:

1. Press the Start/Pause button to pause the washing.
2. Wait 5 seconds then open the door.
3. Add the forgotten dishes.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the Start/Pause button, after 10 seconds, the dishwasher will start.

WARNING It is dangerous to open the door mid-cycle, as hot steam may scald you.

ERROR CODES

If there is a malfunction the dishwasher will display an error code. The following table shows possible error codes and their causes.

WARNING

• If overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling a service.
• If there is water in the base pan because of an overfill or a small leak, the water should be removed before restarting the dishwasher.
• If there is an error code that cannot be solved, please request professional assistance.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Product information sheet (EN60436)

References

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