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Akai AK-DW15P Instruction Manual

Akai AK-DW15P Instruction Manual

15 place setting dishwasher

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15 Place Setting Dishwasher
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: AK-DW15P

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  • Page 1 15 Place Setting Dishwasher INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL: AK-DW15P...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Safety Instructions Product Overview Installation Features Instructions FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide Other Useful Information After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.org...
  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
  • Page 4 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) • Inserting/removing the plug: Before you insert or remove the plug, make sure the appliance is switched off and the power is switched off at the electrical outlet. Remove by grasping the plug, do not pull on the cord. CAUTION! •...
  • Page 5 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) • Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. WARNING! • Never leave the appliance unattended while in use. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Scope of delivery Dishwasher: front, open Lower basket Cutlery tray Filtration system (on the bottom of the cabinet) Foldable cup rack Rinse aid dispenser Upper basket Detergent dispenser Upper spray arm Inner pipe After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.org...
  • Page 7 Product Overview (Cont.) Accessories 10 Water supply hose 11 Drain hose holder (elbow) 12 Drain hose -- already installed at the back Documentation (not shown) Instruction manual Warranty certificate NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased.
  • Page 8 Product Overview (Cont.) Control panel 10 11 12 13 14 15 Power Option Reset(3sec) 4 5 6 Operation buttons POWER Press this button to turn on/off the power supply. Press this button to scroll through the washing PROGRAM programs. The selected program indicator will be lit. Press this button to delay the start time of any DELAY program automatically by up to 24 hours.
  • Page 9 Product Overview (Cont.) Display indicators The DIGITAL DISPLAY shows the running time, remaining time, malfunction codes and delay time. The below program indicator lights illuminate once a program has been selected. Intensive For most heavily soiled crockery, such as pots, pans, serving dishes and dishes that have been sitting with dried food on them for some time.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation DANGER! Make sure your electrical power is disconnected before installing the dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electric shock. IMPORTANT! All relevant pipes and electrical equipment should be installed by licensed plumbers, electricians or dishwasher installers. Make sure to use new water supply and drain hoses;...
  • Page 11 Installation (Cont.) Levelling the appliance • Position the dishwasher on a level and sturdy Fig. 1 floor. • If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet at the front of the appliance until the appliance reaches a horizontal position (Fig. 1). Just screw them in or out.
  • Page 12 Installation (Cont.) Cold water connection • Connect the cold water supply hose to a threaded 3/4” connector. During use, the dishwasher will heat up the water to the required temperature. Make sure the hose is not kinked or squashed and is fastened tightly in Fig.
  • Page 13 Installation (Cont.) Electrical connection Make sure that the electrical voltage and circuit frequency in your home correspond to those indicated on the appliance rating label and that the electrical system is sized for the maximum voltage on the rating plate. A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended, as well as provision of a separate circuit serving only this appliance.
  • Page 14: Features

    Features Wash programs and cycles Program Suitability Cycles Prewash (40ºC) For most heavily soiled crockery, Wash (55ºC) such as pots, pans, serving dishes Rinse 1 and dishes that have been sitting Rinse 2 with dried food on them for some Intensive Hot rinse (65ºC) time.
  • Page 15 Features (Cont.) Detergent Running Time Energy Water (pre / main) (hr:min) (kWh) 5 / 29g 2:47 1.35 16.0 (or all-in-1) 2:22 1.25 12.5 (or all-in-1) 5 / 29g 2:45 0.66 12.3 (or all-in-1) 5 / 20g 1:30 0.89 10.5 0:30 0.54 0:07 0.06...
  • Page 16: Instructions

    Instructions the dishwasher Loading For best performance of your dishwasher, follow the loading guidelines in this manual. Before loading the dishwasher baskets: ATTENTION: It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water before you put them into the dishwasher. However, we recommend you scrape off any large amounts of leftover food and soften remnants of burnt food in pots and pans.
  • Page 17 Instructions (Cont.) Adjusting the upper basket height The height of the upper basket can easily be adjusted in order to accommodate taller dishes in either the upper or lower basket. The adjustment mechanism is designed so you can adjust the height of the upper Fig.
  • Page 18 Instructions (Cont.) The upper basket The upper basket is designed to hold more delicate and lighter tableware such as glasses, cups, small plates, bowls and shallow pans (as long as they are not too dirty). Position these items securely so they do not get moved by the spray of water. Fig.
  • Page 19 Instructions (Cont.) The lower basket The lower basket is designed to hold dinner plates, larger items and the cutlery basket. Pots, pans, serving dishes and bowls are often the most difficult to clean and fit best into the lower basket. Always place these items upside down into the basket or at a slant so the water can flow out.
  • Page 20 Instructions (Cont.) The cutlery tray Your new dishwasher is equipped with a cutlery tray which is located above the upper basket. Arrange cutlery in the tray as shown (Fig. 11) to ensure that water can run off freely. Fig. 11: Cutlery tray, loaded to fit 15 place settings 1: Teaspoons - 2: Dessert spoons - 3: Soup spoons - 4: Forks - 5: Knives For personal safety and top quality cleaning, place your dishwasher-safe standard size cutlery in the tray, making sure that items do not nest together and that no item...
  • Page 21 Instructions (Cont.) Dishwasher detergent WARNING! • Only use detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. • Always add detergent just before starting the dishwasher, otherwise it could get damp and will not dissolve properly. It is also a hazard to leave detergent in the dispenser where children can reach it when the door is open.
  • Page 22 Instructions (Cont.) The detergent dispenser Fig. 12: Press latch to open Fig. 13 Adding detergent The table on page 15 lists the recommended amounts of detergent, generally one heaped tablespoonful, or 25–30g. However, water hardness and soiling levels affect the amount of detergent required, and there are various types of detergent tablet on the market, so always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations on dosage.
  • Page 23 Instructions (Cont.) All-in-1 (3-in-1) detergent tablets Some detergent tablets combine dishwasher detergent with rinse aid (and sometimes other ingredients). Before using such all-in-1 (or 3-in-1, or similar) tablets in your dishwasher, check and make sure that the water hardness in your supply is compatible with these tablets.
  • Page 24 Instructions (Cont.) Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically released during the last rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes, which can leave spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to roll off the dishes. Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aid. CAUTION! Only use specific, branded rinse aid for your dishwasher.
  • Page 25 Instructions (Cont.) When to refill the rinse aid dispenser Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the warning light on the control panel comes on. Alternatively, you can estimate the amount of rinse aid left in the dispenser by the colour of the optical level indicator, which is located next to the cap (see Fig. 12-C on page 22).
  • Page 26 Instructions (Cont.) Starting a wash program • Open the door and draw out the lower basket. Load your dishes and push the basket back into place. Then load the upper basket the same way (see pages 16–20 for details). • Add dishwasher detergent according to the instructions (see pages 21-23). •...
  • Page 27 Instructions (Cont.) Forgot to add a dish? Additional dishes can be added any time before the detergent dispenser opens. • Press the START/PAUSE button to pause the washing. • Open the door a little and wait until the spray arm stops working, then open the door completely.
  • Page 28: Faqs And Troubleshooting Guide

    FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide The table below lists possible causes and solutions for common problems you may encounter with the dishwasher. If you follow all the instructions below but still cannot solve a problem, please contact our after sales support centre. Problem Possible cause Solution...
  • Page 29 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Problem Possible cause Solution Use only specific dishwasher detergent to avoid suds. If this occurs, open the dishwasher and let the suds evaporate. Add 3–4 litres of cold water to the tub, close the door securely, then run any Inappropriate detergent program.
  • Page 30 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Problem Possible cause Solution To remove spots from glassware: 1. Take all metal utensils out of the dishwasher, leaving the spotted There can be many glassware. causes for this, for 2. Choose the longest program and do example: not add detergent.
  • Page 31 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Error codes When there is a malfunction, the dishwasher will stop washing, sound a warning signal and display one of the following error codes. If the code indicates a malfunction or leakage, switch off the dishwasher, turn off the power and close the water supply. Then contact our after sales support centre for advice.
  • Page 32: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information (Cont.) Cleaning and maintenance The filter system The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat (main) filter and a fine microfilter (Fig. 18): 1 Coarse filter Larger items, such as pieces of bone or glass that could clog the drain are trapped in the coarse filter.
  • Page 33 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Cleaning the filters Remove any larger food remnants from the main filter and clean it under running water. Use a cleaning brush to clean the coarse filter and the fine microfilter. Reassemble the filter parts as illustrated opposite (Fig. 17) and reinsert the entire assembly in the dishwasher, positioning it in its seat and pressing downward.
  • Page 34 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Looking after your dishwasher • After every wash, turn off the water supply to the appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so moisture and odours are not trapped inside. • Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always unplug the dishwasher from the socket.
  • Page 35 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Service, repair and spare parts If the appliance is damaged, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Do not disassemble or modify the appliance. If it requires repair or service, please contact our after sales support centre to arrange for a service. Our after sales support centre stocks a wide range of spare parts for the dishwasher.
  • Page 36 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Technical specifications Model Number AK-DW15P Capacity 15 place settings Rated voltage/frequency 220-240V~ 50Hz Rated power 1850W Standard cleaning cycle Normal Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle 0.66kWh Water consumption of the standard cleaning cycle 12.3L Water pressure (flow pressure) 0.04–1.00 MPa = 0.4–10 bar...
  • Page 37 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Responsible disposal At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household waste. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately. When removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it, remove the door to the washing compartment.
  • Page 38 Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 for advice.

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