Akai AK-14PLSS User manual

Stainless Steel Dishwasher
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: AK-14PLSS

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Contents
03 General Safety Instructions
06 Product Overview
09 Installation
13 Getting Started
14 Features
16 Instructions
26 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide
30 Other Useful Information

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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. Keep the manual in a safe place for future
reference, along with the completed warranty card and purchase receipt. If applicable,
pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when
using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Pay particular attention to safety messages that follow the words:
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
These words are used to alert you to a potential hazard that can seriously
injure you and others. The instructions will tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
DANGER means that failure to read this safety statement may result in severe
personal injury.
WARNING means that failure to read this safety statement may result in
extensive product damage or serious personal injury.
CAUTION means that failure to read this safety statement may result in
minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage: Before connecting and turning on the appliance, ensure the electrical voltage
and circuit frequency correspond to those indicated on the appliance rating label.
• WARNING! Ensure the outlet is properly earthed to the ground. If unsure, consult
a qualified electrician or a service representative. Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of an electric shock if the
appliance malfunctions.
• WARNING! Do not modify the cord and plug provided with the appliance; if it does
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, do not use the appliance. A damaged
cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Contact our after sales support centre.
• Connection: Do not use an adaptor; do not use an extension cord. We recommend
you connect the appliance to a separate circuit serving only this appliance.
• Power cord: Do not kink or damage the power cord. Position it out of the way so
no one steps on or places anything on the cord or against it.

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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! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the unit, cord or
plug in water or other liquid. Do not expose it to rain or moisture.
• Auto switch off: To save energy, in standby mode the appliance will switch off
automatically when there is no operation in 30 minutes.
• RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety
switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection when using electrical
appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.
Installation
• WARNING! Do not install the dishwasher yourself. Have it installed by an
appropriately qualified, licensed plumber or dishwasher installer only.
• WARNING! Any electrical work required for the installation of this dishwasher
should be carried out by a qualified, licensed electrician.
• Power supply cord: During installation, the power supply cord must not be
excessively or dangerously bent or flattened. Do not tamper with the controls.
• Safe disposal: When removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it,
remove the door to the washing compartment.
• Hose sets: Only use new hose sets when connecting this dishwasher to the water
supply; do not reuse old hoses.
• Water pressure: The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is 1MPa. The
minimum permissible inlet water pressure is 0.04MPa.
• Flammable objects: Do not install the appliance on or near any flammable or hot
objects.
• Ventilation: If there are any ventilation openings in the base, make sure they are not
obstructed by carpet.
• Proper installation: Install the dishwasher on an even, flat and stable ground. Do
not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It is
not suitable for industrial, commercial or trade use. Do not use it for anything other
than its intended purpose, and only use it as described in this manual.
• Usage restriction: The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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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. Do not place
any heavy objects on the dishwasher door when it is open. The appliance could tip
forward.
Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating as there is a risk of
water squirting out.
The door should not be left wide open as this could increase the risk of someone
tripping over the door.
• Safe loading: Do not overload this dishwasher, it has a maximum capacity of 14
place settings. To ensure safe operation, follow a few simple rules when loading the
dishwasher:
—Place sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
—Place long bladed knives and other utensils with sharp points with their points
down in the basket or in a horizontal position to avoid potential hazards.
—Only wash plastic items that are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Dishwasher detergent: Use only detergent and rinse additives designed for an
automatic dishwasher and keep them out of reach of children. Never use liquid
detergent (for manual washing up), soap or laundry detergent in your dishwasher.
DANGER! Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline and can be extremely
dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
DANGER! When the door of the dishwasher is open, make sure to keep children
away from the dishwasher. Even after a wash there could still be detergent left
inside. Make sure that the detergent compartment is empty after completion of the
wash cycle.
• Cleaning: Unplug before cleaning and performing maintenance on the appliance.
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent for cleaning the appliance, and then
use a dry cloth to wipe it again.
• Do not modify or not attempt to alter this appliance or its controls in any way.
• Repair: Do not attempt to take the unit apart. Apart from regular maintenance as
described in this manual, this appliance is not designed to be dismantled by the
user. In case of damage or malfunction, have the unit repaired by trained personnel
only, or contact the after sales support line for advice.
• Misuse: Inappropriate use can result in property damage, injury or death. We
assume no liability for misuse of the appliance or noncompliance with these
instructions.