Mueller Professional series User manual

18” Built-In

Dishwasher

Professional Series

USER M A N U A L

Model DW-1800

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ___________

Correct usage ______________________

Children ____________________________

Technical safety ___________________

Operational safety _________________

DISHWASHER COMPONENTS _________

PRODUCT DIAGRAM _________________

INSTALLATION _______________________

DISHWASHER SETUP_________________

Water softener________________________

Adding the salt into the Water softener

Fill the Rinse aid dispenser _________

Fill the Detergent dispenser ________

DISHWARE MATERIALS _______________

LOADING THE DISHWASHER __________

DISHWASHER CYCLES AND OPTIONS _

Wash cycles _________________________

Wash cycle options __________________

WASH CYCLE INFORMATION __________

OPERATING THE DISHWASHER ________

TURNING ON THE APPLIANCE ________

Starting a wash cycle __________________

Changing the wash cycle ______________

Adding a dish during wash cycle _______

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ________

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS _____________

SPECIFICATIONS ______________________

Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not completely satisﬁed with our Profession-

al Series 18” Built-In Dishwasher and the results it brings, we insist that you let us know.

We’ll help you make the Dishwasher work for you, or we’ll refund your money.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

THIS DISHWASHER IS PROVIDED WITH AN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TOGETHER WITH THIS USER MANUAL. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERIES 18” BUILT-IN DISH-

WASHER FOR THE FIRST TIME. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND

PRECAUTIONS WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your PROFESSIONAL SERIES 18”

BUILT-IN DISHWASHER or other property when using this product, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including the following:

HANDLING AND UNPACKING

•WARNING: HEAVY UNIT Use proper equipment and adequate manpower to move

the dishwasher to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit or the floor.

• Before moving the dishwasher, protect any ﬁnished flooring and secure the dish-

washer door closed to prevent damage.

•WARNING: TIP-OVER HAZARD Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip

forward. Do not open the door until you are ready to install the dishwasher. If it is

necessary to open the door, hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand

and hold the door with the other hand.

•WARNING: DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY THE DISHWASHER BY THE DOOR OR CONTROL

PANEL.

•Keep the appliance at room temperature for at least 8 hours after receiving the prod-

uct in the winter season.

•Remove any packaging including cable ties on the drainage pipe and power cord

carefully during unpacking. Sharp scissors might burst the drainage pipe or power

cord, which may cause a potential leakage.

CORRECT USAGE

•This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working

and residential environments. NSF/ANSI 184 Certiﬁed residential dishwashers are

not intended for licensed food establishments.

•WARNING: Misuse of the dishwasher can result in serious injury or death. Do not

use the dishwasher in any way not covered in this manual or for any purpose other

than those explained in the following pages.

•This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

•Persons (including children) who lack physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or

experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by

a responsible person.

CHILDREN

•Never allow children to play in, on, or with the appliance. To reduce risk of injury,

close supervision and observation of children is needed around the dishwasher.

•Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the door.

•Do not store items of interest to children inside the appliance. Children pulling down

the door, climbing, or putting their hands inside could be injured.

•The appliance is hot during use and remains so for some time after being switched

off. Keep children away from the appliance door, particularly when opening where

steam may disperse.

•Keep all dishwasher detergents, in particular tablet/pod form, out of reach of

children. Harmful if swallowed, and an eye irritant.

WARNING: Ensure that any packing material, including any plastic bags or ﬁlm, are

disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Do not use plastic bags in

cribs, beds, carriages or play pens. These bags are not toys. Danger of suffocation!

TECHNICAL SAFETY

•IMPORTANT: Refer to the included ‘INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS’ for important

information and instructions for correct installation.

•Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper

installation is not covered under the Appliance Warranty.

•Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the rating

label correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond to

prevent injury and appliance damage. Consult a qualiﬁed electrician if in doubt.

•Before installation, select a suitable area that abides by the cabinet measurements

with suitable electrical and water supply as noted in the ‘INSTALLATION INSTRUC-

TIONS’.

•Do not try to use this appliance in damp place. High humidity will make the appli-

ance rust.

•Before installing the dishwasher, check for externally visible damage. Do not oper-

ate a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is a hazard.

• Electrical shock or ﬁre could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher

covered in this manual is incorrectly installed or if the dishwasher has been improp-

erly grounded.

WARNING: Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual unless you are certain

the electrical supply has been correctly installed and the dishwasher has been prop-

erly grounded.

•This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance

for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equip-

ment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an

appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances.DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

•WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result

in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualiﬁed electrician or service representative

if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the appliance, if it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by

a qualiﬁed electrician.

•Do not use the dishwasher until properly leveled.

•WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, ﬁre, or injury to persons, the installer

must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

•Do not use an adapter or extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity.

Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

•To reduce the risk of injury, immediately replace loose or defective power cords,

loose plugs and/or power outlets.

•Do not operate this appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

•Before servicing, disconnect the water intake hose and power supply.

•Under no circumstance open the outer casing or controls of the appliance. This is a

safety hazard and may damage the appliance.

• Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualiﬁed

service technicians or non-original replacement parts. All repairs must be performed

by a qualiﬁed service technician using only original equipment factory replacement

parts. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

•Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the appli-

ance has been damaged in any manner.

•In the event of damage or defect, turn off the appliance immediately. Turn off the

water supply and disconnect completely from the electrical supply. Do not use the

appliance until it has been repaired. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance

while repair work is carried out.

•Before discarding an old appliance, disconnect it from the water and electrical

supply, and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

•Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.

•Do not add or mix any flammable or explosive substances to wash.

•Do not operate your appliance when parts are missing or broken.

•Do not abuse, sit on it, or stand on the door or the dishwasher rack.

•Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug

ﬁrmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

•This dishwasher is an automatic appliance, do not add water manually when the

appliance is working. It will cause overflow and danger.

•Use only specialized detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dish-

washer. Do not use washing-up liquid, washing powder, hand sanitizer soap or other

detergents that not are specialized for a dishwasher.

•Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equiva-

lent. For plastic items without such markings, check the manufacturer’s recommen-

dations.

•Do not load the dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing materials or

anything other than normal, dishwasher safe dishware and kitchenware.

•Knives and other sharp utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with

their points facing downwards or placed in a horizontal position.

•Ensure no sharp items are not close to the front of the dishwasher to prevent acci-

dental piercing of the door seal.

•Utensils will be hot after washing. Allow 30 minutes to cool off before taking out.

•Always use caution when opening the door during or following a wash cycle as hot

water or steam may escape. Do not fully open the door until water noises have

stopped and steam has subsided. If it is necessary to load or unload some utensils,

please push pause button and wait 10 seconds, then open the door slightly and wait

for the steam to dissipate completely, then open the door and move your utensils.

• Never operate the dishwasher without the ﬁlter assembly in place. Always reinsert

in the correct order.

•The interior tub base will be extremely hot after use. DO NOT touch.

•Do not move or clean the appliance while it is working. It might cause electrical or

water leakage.

•To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain

around or under the dishwasher.

•Before cleaning, disconnect the water supply hose and power supply.

•Never use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners to clean your dishwasher. Some

chloride-containing products can damage your dishwasher and may present health

hazards.

•Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will

not be responsible for possible damages or consequences.

•Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possi-

ble damage to the ﬁll valve. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the

warranty.

•If your old appliance is not being used or will be discarded, we recommend that you

store the unit out of reach of children and remove its door. This will reduce the risk of

injury to children.

•Hydrogen gas may be produced if the water heater has not been used in more than

two weeks. This could be explosive and can explode under certain circumstances. If

this is the case, before using this appliance, turn on all the hot water faucets and let

the hot water run for a few minutes. This will let the trapped hydrogen escape. During

this process to not turn on an electric appliance, smoke, light a match or lighter, or

use a flame to avoid serious injury, due to the highly flammable nature of hydrogen

gas.