Owner’s Manual Dishwasher Household Use Only F18DWS250SS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER.
CONTENTS CONTENTS Important Safety Instruction ..................................................................................................................... Dishwasher Components .......................................................................................................................... Product Diagram ........................................................................................................................................ Dishwasher Setup ...............................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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 techician using only original equipment factory replacement parts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING --Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. --Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. -- Do not tamper with controls. --Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. --To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.
DISHWASHER COMPONENTS Heavy Normal Delicate Light Express DISHWASHER COMPONENTS Model Rinse F18DWS250SS Additional Features Description Time Remaining Indicator Indicates the cycle time remaining. 49dBA Sound Level Quiet washing. Delay Start Start of a cycle can be delayed in 1-hour increments up to 24 hours. Rinse Cycle If you need to pre-rinse dishes to avoid odors, let the dishwasher do the work for you. Place unrinsed dishes inside dishwasher and select the “Rinse” cycle.
PRODUCT DIAGRAM PRODUCT DIAGRAM 1 2 3 6 7 4 8 5 9 10 1 Cup Shelf 2 Upper rack 3 Top rack Spray Arms 4 Water Softener 5 Filters 6 Cutlery Basket 7 Lower rack 8 Detergent dispenser 9 Rinse Aid Dispenser 10 Lower rack Spray Arms 5
DISHWASHER SETUP A. Water softener The water softener is designed to remove minerals from the water, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance. The higher the content of these minerals and salts, the harder the water is. The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area. To change the setting: 1. Press " Delay " button.
DISHWASHER SETUP DISHWASHER SETUP B. Loading the Salt into the Softener Always use salt intended for use with dishwasher . WATER SOFTENER The hardness of the water varies from place to place. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, deposits will form on the dishes and utensils. The appliance is equipped with a special softener that uses salts specifically designed to eliminate lime and minerals from the water.
DISHWASHER SETUP C. Fill the Rinse Aid Dispenser DISHWASHER SETUP NOTE: 1. The salt container must be refilled when the salt warning light in the control panel comes on. Though the salt container is filled enough, the indicator light may not black out before the salt fully dissolve. If there is no salt warning light in the control panel (for some models), you can judge when to load the salt into the softener by the cycles that the dishwasher had run (see the following schema). 2.
DISHWASHER SETUP DISHWASHER SETUP 1 To open the dispenser, turn the cap to the "open" (left) arrow and lift it out. 2 Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser, be careful not to overfill. The volume of the rinse aid container is about 4.5oz. Be careful not to overfill the dispenser, because this could cause over sudsing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth. 3 Replace the cap by inserting it aligned with "open" arrow and turning it to the "closed" (right) arrow.
DISHWASHER SETUP 1 2 WARNING! Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Take care to keep it out of reach of children. Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher can be split in two basic types: ■conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components ■low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
DISHWASHER SETUP DISHWASHER SETUP NOTE: You find information about the amount of detergent for the single program on the last page. Please be aware that according to the soiling level and the specific hardness of water, differences are possible. Please observe the manufacturer's recommendations on the detergent packaging. Detergents There are 3 sorts of detergents 1.With phosphate and with chlorine 2.With phosphate and without chlorine 3.
DISHWARE MATERIALS Recommended Not Recommended Acrylic: Crazing, small cracks throughout the acrylic,may occur. Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin, etc. may loosen. Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.
LOADING THE DISHWASHER LOADING THE DISHWASHER For best performance of the dishwasher, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of baskets and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Attention before or after Loading the Dishwasher Baskets Scrape off any large amounts of leftover food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water. Place objects in the dishwasher in the following way: 1.Items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are stood upside down. 2.
LOADING THE DISHWASHER Adjusting the Upper Basket Basket height adjustment mechanism on the upper basket of your machine is designed to let you adjust the height of your upper basket upwards or downwards,without removing it from your machine when it is full,and create large spaces at the top or bottom area of your machine as needed.Basket of your machine is set to lower position in factory settings. In order to raise your basket,hold it from both sides and pull it upwards.
LOADING THE DISHWASHER Upper/Lower basket Folding racks LOADING THE DISHWASHER Folding racks consisting of two parts that are located on the upper and lower basket of your machine are designed in order to let you place big items easier as pots, pans, etc. If requested, each part can be folded separately, or all of them can be folded and larger can be obtained. You can use folding racks by rasing then upwards, or by folding.
LOADING THE DISHWASHER NOTE: Do not put in items that are dirty of cigarette ash, candle wax, lacquer or paint. If you buy new dishes please make sure that they are suitable for dishwashers. NOTE: Please do not overload your dishwasher. There is only space for 12 standard place settings. Do not use a dish that is not suitable for dishwashers. This is important for good results and for reasonable energy consumption.
DISHWASHER CYCLES AND OPTIONS DISHWASHER CYCLES AND OPTIONS Wash Cycles Wash Cycles Options Heavy: Best for cleaning items with baked-on food or grease. These dishes would normally require soaking. Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start time of your dishwasher in one hour increments up to 24 hours. Normal: This cycle is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle and option combination.
WASH CYCLE INFORMATION WASH CYCLE INFORMATION The cycle times in this Use and Care Manual are based on normal soil loads and 120°F incoming water and will vary based on your actual conditions. Table1-Wash Cycle Information cycle time water consumption water temperature rinse temperature Heavy 175min 22.2L 5.9gal 50-65℃ 122-149℉ 60℃ 149℉ Normal 144min 12.3L 3.2gal 50-53℃ 122-127℉ 60℃ 140℉ Delicate 96min 11.9L 3.1gal 50℃ 122℉ 60℃ 140℉ Light 70min 9.1L 2.4gal 50-55℃ 122-131℉ 60℃ 140℉ Express 50min 9.
OPERATING THE DISHWASHER 5 OPERATING THE DISHWASHER Delay Start/Pause Add Rinse Aid Program Add Salt 7 6 9 8 NOTE: Buttons are sensitive and should be touched gently. Avoid any grease or food particles resting on the buttons as they could activate the dishwasher. Wiping and cleaning can also activate the dishwasher. For best results, use bare, clean hands when touching the buttons. 1.ON/OFF Button: To turn on/off the power supply. 2.
OPERATING THE DISHWASHER Change the Program The ongoing cycle can only be modified if the dispenser cover is not open (the door can be opened for viewing). Otherwise, the detergent may have already been released, and the appliance may have already drained the wash water. If this is the case, the detergent dispenser must be refilled (see the section entitled :Fill in the Detergent”).
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Filtering System The filter is used to avoid the big remnants and other food particles getting inside the pump. The residue can obstruct the filter. The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat (Main filter) and a micro filter (fine filter). 1 Flat filter: Food and debris will be trapped by a special jet on the lower spray arm. 2 Coarse filter: Big debris, such as bone and glass that could clog the drain will be trapped in the coarse filter.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Spray Arms It is necessary to clean the spray arms regularly or hard water chemicals will clog the spray arm jets and bearings. To remove the spray arms, screw off the nut clockwise to take out the washer on top of the spray arm and remove the arm. Wash the arms in soapy and warm water and use a soft brush to clean the jets. Replace them after rinsing thoroughly. Caring for the Dishwasher To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Error Codes When some malfunctions happen, the appliance will display error codes to warn you. Codes Possible Causes Meanings The door is opened when the dishwasher is operating E1 Door open E2 Water inlet Water inlet malfunction E3 Water drainage Water drainage malfunction E4 Temperature sensor E5 WARNING! If overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before calling a service.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Noise Possible Causes Some audible sounds are normal Utensils are not secure in the baskets or something small has dropped into the basket What To Do Sound from detergent cup opening. To ensure everything is secured in the dishwasher. Motor hums Dishwasher has not been used regularly. If you do not use it often, remember to set it to fill and pump out every week, which will help keep the seal moist. Improper detergent Use only the special dishwasher detergent to avoid suds.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Problem Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Possible Causes What To Do 1 Extremely hard water 2 Low inlet temperature 3 Overloading the dishwasher 4 Improper loading 5 Old or damp powder detergent 6 Empty rinse agent dispenser 7 Incorrect dosage of detergent To remove spots from glassware: 1 Take out all metal utensils out of the dishwasher. 2 Do not add detergent. 3 Choose the longest cycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Possible Causes What To Do The Detergent dispenser lid cannot be closed properly Clogged detergent re -sidue is blocking the catch Clean the detergent from the catch. Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes block detergent Cups Re-loading the dishes properly. Steam Normal phenomenon There is some steam coming through the vent by the door latch during drying and water draining.
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS AND PARAMETERS Model F18DWS250SS Type Built-in Dishwasher Voltage(V) 120 Frequency(Hz) 60 Wash Motor Power(W) 62 Heater Power(W) 1000 Current(A) 9.0 Voice [dB(A)] 49 Wash capacity 9 Used water pressure(PSI) 2.
PACKING LIST NUMBER Cup Shelf (Installed) 1 Upper Rack (Installed) 1 Lower Rack (Installed) 1 Water Softener (Installed) 1 Cultery Basker (Installed) 1 Filter (Installed) 1 Handle Component 1 Handle, 2 Screws, and 2 Nuts Kick Plate Component 1 Kick Plate, 2 Screws, and 2 Nuts User Manual 1 Installation Manual 1 PACKING LIST PARTS 28
Dishwasher Warranty What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided by FORTÉ in this Statement of Limited Dishwasher Warranty applies only to the FORTÉ appliance sold to you (“Dishwasher“), provided that the Dishwasher was purchased: ■ For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes. ■ New at retail (not a display, "as is", or previously returned model), and not for resale, or commercial use.
■ Use of the Dishwasher in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor Dishwasher outdoors, use of the Dishwasher in conjunction with air or water-going vessels).
