Ivation IVADWCTWT User manual

Countertop Dishwasher
User Guide
IVADWCTWT / IVADWCTBK
Thank you for purchasing the Ivation® Countertop Dishwasher. This User Guide is intended to provide you with guidelines to
ensure that operation of this product is safe and does not pose risk to the user. Any use that does not conform to the guidelines
described in this User Guide may void the limited warranty.
Please read all directions before using the product and retain this guide for reference. This product is intended for household
use only.
This product is covered by a limited one-year warranty. Coverage is subject to limits and exclusions. See warranty for details.
Box contents
Dishwasher
User guide

Parts
1. Cup shelf
2. Dish basket
3. Detergent dispenser
4. Filter
5. Cutlery basket
6. Rinse aid dispenser
7. Spray arms
8. Water inlet connector
9. Drain outlet connector
Control panel
1. Power button
2. Program indicator light
3. Display screen
4. Rinse aid function indicator
5. Program ending indicator
6. Delay button
7. Wash program selector
8. Start/pause button
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5
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6
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1 2 4 53 6 7 8

Assembly parts
1. Drain port connection
2. Drain hose quick connection
3. Inlet port connection
4. Inlet hose quick connection
5. Faucet adapter
6. Faucet washer
7. Pressure relief valve
8. Faucet adapter connection
9. Locking collar
10. Inlet hose connection
11. Drain hose connection
Safety precautions
• Do not place heavy objects on the door.
• Do not sit or stand on the door.
• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
• Do not operate the unit unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
• When in use, keep plastic items away from the heating element.
• When loading sharp items, position them so that they do not damage the door seal.
• When loading knives or other sharp items, place them in the basket with the pointed end down or in a horizontal position.
• Always check that the detergent dispenser is empty after completing a wash cycle.
• Only wash plastic items that have been marked as dishwasher safe.
• Only use detergent that is designed for an automatic dishwasher.
• Never use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in the dishwasher.
• Keep all detergents out of reach of children and pets.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Always close the unit when not in use.
• Do not use the unit if the power cord is damaged.
• Use this appliance for its intended function only.
• Do not bend or flatten the power cord.
• Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the unit.
• Do not exceed the unit’s rated pressure.
Do not wash the following items with this unit
• Cutlery with wooden, china, or mother-of-pearl handles
• Plastic items that are not heat resistant
• Cutlery with parts that are not heat resistant
• Bonded cutlery or dishes
• Pewter or copper
• Crystal glass
• Steel items that are subject to rust
• Wooden platters
• Synthetic items not marked "dishwasher-safe"
Use caution when washing the following items with this unit
• Certain types of glass that are not rated as dishwasher safe
• Silver and aluminum may discolor when used in this unit
• Glazed patterns on ceramics may fade if machine-washed frequently
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Installation
1. Screw the faucet adapter onto the faucet tap. Check that the connection is secure and that there are no leaks.
2. Connect the six-sided connection of the drain hose to the drain port connection on the back of the dishwasher. Do not over-tighten
or risk damage.
3. Connect the star-shaped connection of the inlet hose to the inlet port on the back of the dishwasher. Do not over-tighten or
risk damage.
4. Connect the circular connection of the drain hose onto the long (bottom) male connection on the quick connect.
5. Connect the circular connection of the inlet hose onto the short (top) male connection on the quick connect.
6. Attach the quick connect onto the faucet adapter by pulling down the outer locking collar on the quick connect while pushing the
quick connect upward onto the faucet adapter.
7. When the quick connect snaps onto the faucet adapter, release the locking collar. Check that the connection is secure.
8. Slowly open the hot water line and check for any sign of water leaks in the hose connections. If leaks are found, immediately turn
off the water supply and secure the hose connections.
NOTE: before disconnecting the quick connect from the faucet, relieve the water pressure by first turning off the water line, then
press and hold the red pressure relief button on the quick connect until the water flow stops.
Before operation
1. Check that the dishwasher is on a flat, level surface.
2. Set the inlet valve to an open position.
3. Check that there is no leakage from any of the connections.
4. Check that all wires are securely connected.
5. Check that the power is on.
6. Check that all packaging materials have been removed from the inside of the unit.
Operating the rinse aid dispenser
Check the size of the black dot on the rinse aid level indicator. If the rinse aid level is ¼ capacity or less, refill.
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Full
¾ full
½ full
¼ full
Empty
To fill the rinse aid dispenser:
1. Open the dispenser, turning the cap left and lifting it out, as seen below.
2. Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser, being careful to not overfill.
3. Replace the cap, turning it right until it is securely in place.
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Operating the detergent dispenser
Fill the detergent dispenser immediately before each wash cycle:
1. Press the release button to open the latch of the detergent dispenser.
2. If using 0.5 ounces of detergent, use slot A, as seen below. If using 1 ounce of detergent, use slot B. For light loads or loads that
are not heavily soiled, use 0.5 ounces (1 tablespoon) of detergent.
3. Close the lid to the dispenser before operation.
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To adjust the rinse aid dispenser:
1. Set the dial to the desired setting. The recommended standard setting is “3”.
2. If dishes are not drying properly or are spotted, set the dial to “4”.
NOTE: only use detergents that are specifically made for dishwashers.

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Loading the dishwasher
Keep in mind the following when loading the dishwasher:
• Before loading the dishwasher scrape off any large amounts of leftover food.
• Place items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. face down.
• Place curved items or those with recesses at a slant so that the water can run off.
• All utensils should be stacked securely so that they do not tip over.
• Place utensils so that they do not obstruct the spray arms.
• Load any hollow items with the opening downwards, so that water does not collect inside.
• Do not cover any items in the dishwasher, or they may not be washed thoroughly.
• To not let glasses touch each other, or risk damage.
• Load large items into the basket.
• Load knives with the blade facing downward.
• Place long and/or sharp cutlery horizontally in the basket.
• Place cutlery in the cutlery basket with the handles at the bottom.
Saucers
4
Serving bowl
3
Glasses
1
Cups
6
Oval platter
7
Dinner plates Bread and
butter plates
8
Fruit bowl
5
Cutlery basket
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5
1
1
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Wash cycles
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Operation
1. Plug in the unit.
2. Open the dishwasher, and load in dishes as described in the steps above.
3. Pour detergent into the detergent dispenser.
4. Set the water supply to full pressure.
5. Close the door and press the on/off button to turn the unit on.
6. Press the program button to select the desired wash cycle (heavy, normal, ECO, glass, speed, rinse).
7. Press the start/pause button to begin the wash cycle.
Note that the lights on the unit will indicate the current mode:
All lights are off=standby
The display light is on=paused
The display light is blinking=running
Adding dishes after the unit has started
1. Press the start/pause button
2. Open the door slightly until the wash cycle stops.
3. Open the door completely after the spray arms have stopped.
4. Add dishes.
5. Close the door.
6. Press the start/pause button. The dishwasher will resume operation after 10 seconds.
NOTE: this can only be done before the detergent has been dispensed.
Program Cycle information Cycle process Detergent Running
time (min.)
Energy
(Kwh)
Water
(gal)
Rinse aid
For heavily soiled loads
such as pots, pans,
casserole dishes, and
items used for foods that
are difficult to remove.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash (122°F/50°C)
Wash (131°F/55°C)
Wash (122°F/50°C)
Rinse (154°F/68°C)
Dry
1 oz. 100 0.49 3.3 Yes
For moderately soiled
loads, such as pots,
plates, glasses, and
lightly soiled pans.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash (125.6°F/52°C)
Rinse
Rinse (149°F/65°C)
Dry
1 oz. 110 0.36 2.8 Yes
For lightly soiled loads,
such as glasses, crystal,
and fine china.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash (122°F/50°C)
Wash (122°F/50°C)
Rinse
Rinse (140°F/60°C)
Dry
1 oz. 75 0.27 2.6 Yes
For lightly soiled dishes
and glass.
Pre-wash
Wash (122°F/50°C)
Rinse
Rinse (140°F/60°C)
Dry
0.5 oz. 70 0.28 2.2 Yes
For lightly soiled loads
that do not need drying.
Pre-wash
Pre-wash (122°F/50°C)
Wash (122°F/50°C)
Rinse
Rinse (131°F/55°C)
0.5 oz. 45 0.31 2.7 Yes
For rinsing dishes,
glasses, and cutlery that
will not be washed
immediately.
Pre-wash
Main-wash
/ 24 0.03 1 No

Care and maintenance
Cleaning the filter:
1. Remove the filter by rotating it counterclockwise, then lifting it out of place.
2. Remove the fine filter and course filter as seen below.
3. Remove any food remnants by rinsing each filter part under running water, using a cleaning brush for any stuck pieces.
Cleaning the door:
1. Clean the edge around the door with a warm damp cloth.
2. Do not use any kind of spray cleaner or other abrasive cleaner.
Cleaning the spray arms:
1. Remove the spray arm, grasping the middle, then pulling it upwards.
2. Wash under running water, then reinstall, checking that the arm still turns freely.
Protect against freezing:
During the winter, take the following precautions.
1. Cut off the power to the dishwasher.
2. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet pipe from the water valve.
3. Drain water from the inlet pipe and water valve.
4. Reconnect the water inlet pipe to the water valve.
5. Remove the filter at the bottom of the tub and use a sponge to remove any remaining water.
Error Codes
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coarse filter
fine filter
12 3
main filter
Code Meaning Possible cause
E1 Long inlet time. The faucet is not open, the
water intake is restricted, or
the water pressure is too low.
E4 Overflow. The dishwasher is leaking.

Troubleshooting
Technical problems
General problems
Noise problems
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The dishwasher does not start. The fuse is blown or the circuit
breaker has been tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker. Remove any
other appliances sharing the
same circuit with the
dishwasher.
The power supply is not turned
on.
Check that the dishwasher is
turned on and make sure the
power cord is properly plugged
into the wall socket.
The dishwasher door is not
properly closed.
Check that the door is
completely closed.
Water is not pumped from the
dishwasher.
The drain hose is kinked or
bent.
Check the drain hose.
The filter is clogged. Check the coarse filter for
clogging.
The sink is clogged. Check the sink to make sure it
is draining properly.
Problem Possible cause Solution
There are soap suds left in the
washer.
Improper detergent was used. Use only detergent made
specifically for dishwashers to
avoid soap suds.
The rinse aid was spilled. Always wipe away any spilled
rinse aid.
The washer interior is stained Detergent with colorant was
used.
Use a damp sponge with
dishwasher detergent to clean
the interior.
There is white film on the
inside surface.
This can happen when using
hard water.
Use a damp sponge with
dishwasher detergent to clean
the interior.
There are rust stains on
cutlery.
The affected items are not
corrosion resistant.
Only use items that are
marked as dishwasher safe.
Problem Possible cause Solution
There is a knocking noise. The spray arm is knocking
against an item in the basket.
Pause the wash cycle.
Rearrange the items that are
obstructing the spray arm.
There is a rattling noise. The cutlery is loose in the
basket.
Pause the wash cycle.
Rearrange the items.
There is a knocking noise in the
water pipes.
This may be caused by on-site
installation or the cross-
section of the piping.
This does not affect
performance. If this continues
to be a problem, contact a
qualified plumber.

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Unsatisfactory washing
Unsatisfactory drying:
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The dishes are not clean. The dishes were not loaded
correctly.
Check the “Loading the
dishwasher” section of the
user guide.
The wash cycle was not
powerful enough.
Select a more intensive wash
cycle.
Not enough detergent was
used.
Use more detergent or use a
different detergent.
Items are blocking the path of
the spray arms.
Rearrange the items so that
the spray arms can rotate
freely.
The filter and/or spray arms
are not clean.
Clean the filter and spray
arms.
The glassware is cloudy. This can be a result of using
soft water and too much
detergent.
If using soft water, use less
detergent and the shortest
wash cycle.
There are black or gray marks
on the dishes.
Aluminum utensils rubbed
against the dishes.
Use a mild abrasive detergent
to eliminate the marks.
There is detergent left in the
dispenser cup.
The dishes blocked the
detergent cups.
Reload the dishes properly and
try again.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The dishes are not drying. Improper loading. Load the dishwasher per the
directions above.
Too little rinse aid. Increase the amount of rinse
aid in the dispenser.
The dishes were removed too
soon.
Do not empty the dishwasher
immediately after washing.
Open the door slightly so that
the steam can escape, then
unload the dishwasher when
the dishes are warm but not
hot.
Incorrect wash cycle selection. In short wash cycles, the
temperature is lower and the
cleaning performance is also
reduced. Select a longer wash
cycle.
The cutlery has a low-quality
coating.
This type of cutlery is not
suitable for the dishwasher.
Specifications
Dimensions: 17” x 21.5” x 20” (438 x 550 x 500mm)
Water pressure: 0.04–1.0MPa
Capacity: 6 place settings
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