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Akai AK-14PLSS Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: AK-14PLSS

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  • Page 1 Stainless Steel Dishwasher INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL: AK-14PLSS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Safety Instructions Product Overview Installation Getting Started 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. • Dishwasher door: Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher, or use it for anything other than its intended purpose.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Scope of delivery Dishwasher: front view, open Lower basket Detergent dispenser Cutlery rack Rinse aid dispenser Upper basket Cutlery basket Upper spray arm Cup rack (foldable) Inner pipe After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.org...
  • Page 7 Product Overview (Cont.) Dishwasher: rear view 10 Drain hose 11 Water supply hose 12 Power cord and plug Documentation (not pictured) Instruction manual Warranty card NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased. All images in this manual are for reference purposes only.
  • Page 8 Product Overview (Cont.) Control panel Operation buttons Press this button to enter or exit the ready-to-use state, the POWER screen will light up. Press this button to select the appropriate washing program, PROGRAM the selected program indicator will light up. Press this button to have dishes dried more thoroughly.

  • Page 9: 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 10 Installation (Cont.) Levelling the appliance • Position the dishwasher on a level and sturdy floor. Fig. 1 • If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet until it reaches a horizontal position; just screw the feet in or out a little (Fig. 1). •...
  • Page 11 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 place (Fig.
  • Page 12 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. This appliance requires a 10A fused, copper- wired electrical supply.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick operation guide For detailed operating instructions, please read the corresponding content in this manual. Install the dishwasher Please refer to the “Installation” section on pages 09–12 in this manual. Make sure the water tap is open. Prepare the dishes Load the baskets Scrape off leftover food and soften burnt Load the baskets following the dishwasher...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Wash programs and cycles Program Suitability Cycles Intensive Prewash (50ºC) For the most heavily soiled loads, Wash (60ºC) such as pots, pans, casserole Rinse dishes and dishes that have been Rinse sitting with dried food on them Rinse (65ºC) for a while.
  • Page 15 Features (Cont.) Detergent (pre/main) Running Time (min.) Energy (kWh) Water (L) 5 / 27.5g 18.5 (or all-in-1) 5 / 27.5g (or all-in-1) 5 / 27.5g 0.87 12.7 (or all-in-1) 5 / 27.5g 14.5 (or all-in-1) 11.5 (or all-in-1) 11.5 After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.org...

  • 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.) Loading the upper basket Fig. 6: Upper basket, loaded to fit 14 place settings 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).
  • Page 18 Instructions (Cont.) Loading the lower basket The lower basket is designed to hold dinner plates, larger items and the cutlery basket (Fig. 9). Fig. 9: Lower basket, loaded to fit 14 place settings Pots, pans, serving dishes and bowls are often the most difficult to clean and fit best into the lower basket.
  • Page 19 Instructions (Cont.) The cutlery basket Your new dishwasher is equipped with a removable cutlery basket with anti-nesting grid. You can use it with the anti-nesting Fig. 12 grid up or down, as convenient (Fig. 12). Fig. 13 shows you how to load the basket with the anti-nesting grid to hold a cutlery set for 14 people (where some of the cutlery pieces are loaded...
  • Page 20 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 21 Instructions (Cont.) The detergent dispenser Fig. 15: Push latch to open Fig. 16 Adding detergent The table on page 15 lists the recommended amounts of detergent, generally one tablespoonful, or 25–27.5g. 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 22 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 23 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. 16: C on page 21).
  • Page 24 Instructions (Cont.) Running the dishwasher 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. • Add dishwasher detergent according to the instructions. •...
  • Page 25 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 (Fig. 22). • Wait for 5 seconds, then open the door. • Add additional dishes. •...

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Problem Possible cause Solution Load the dishwasher as suggested in Improper loading this manual. Increase the amount of rinse aid. Remove the cap from the rinse aid Too little rinse aid dispenser and set the dosage dial to a higher number.
  • Page 29 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Error codes When there is a malfunction, some of the indicator lights on the control panel will start flickering in order to warn you that something is wrong. Code Meaning Possible cause and solution Faucet is not opened, or water The indicator for the intake is restricted, or water pressure is too low —...

  • Page 30: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information Cleaning and maintenance The filtering system The filtering system in the base of the wash cabinet efficiently removes food particles from the wash water, allowing it to be recycled during the wash. It prevents larger remnants of food or other objects from getting inside the pump. The filtering system consists of three filters: a coarse filter, main filter and fine filter (Fig.
  • Page 31 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Cleaning the filters • Remove any larger food remnants from the main filter and clean it under running water. • For a more thorough clean, use a soft cleaning brush to clean the coarse filter and the fine filter. •...
  • Page 32 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Cleaning the door and door seal • Clean the door seals regularly with a soft damp cloth to remove food deposits. • When the dishwasher is being loaded, food and drink residues may drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door.
  • Page 33 Other Useful Information (Cont.) In special situations Going on holidays When your dishwasher is not going to be used for some time, we recommend you run a wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and then unplug the dishwasher from the socket, turn off the water supply and leave the door slightly open.
  • Page 34 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 35 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Technical specifications Model Number AK-14PLSS Capacity 14 place settings Rated voltage/frequency 220-240V~ 50Hz Power consumption 1760–2100W Water pressure (flow pressure) 0.04–1.00 MPa = 0.4–10 bar Height 845mm Width 598mm Depth with door closed: 610mm with door open: 1175mm...
  • Page 36 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 for advice.