Haier HDW15G3W Freestanding Dishwasher

User Guide Dishwasher

Product Description

1. Thermo dry
2. Top spray
3. Upper spray arm
4. Lower spray arm
5. Filters
6. Rinse aid dispenser
7. Detergent dispenser
8. Rating label
9. Cutlery basket
10. Lower basket
11. Upper basket
12. Knife rack
13. The third basket

Control Panel

1. ON / OFF button
2. PROGRAMME SELECT Left button
3. PROGRAMME SELECT Right button
4. Option SELECT button
5. OK button
6. START / PAUSE button
7. Time & Info Display
8. Programme Indicators
9. Status Indication
10. Deficit Indication
11. Option Indication

Time & Info display

During any selection the display shows by flashing related information like

• Programme cycle time
• Programme start delay time
• Error codes and service information

After start of an operation it displayed without flashing:

• Remaining time in hours of a delayed programme starts, e.g.
• Remaining programme cycle time in hours + minutes, e.g.
  While running it may vary due to local conditions and daily working load.

Deficit Indicators

Status Indicators

Option Indication

Programmes

On some models :

1. The appliance senses the type of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It automatically adjusts the temperature and quantity of water, energy consumption and programme duration.
2. With this programme you can wash a load with fresh soil. It gives good washing results in a short time.
3. Use this programme to quickly rinse the dishes. This prevents the remaining food to bond on the dishes and bad odours to come out from the appliance. Do not use detergent with this programme!

Before First Use

First Steps

Remove all packaging materials, keep them out of childrens reach and dispose them in an environmentally friendly manner.There could be water residue inside the appliance due to quality checks in the factory. Perform the following steps:

1. Install the appliance.
   Refer to section INSTALLATION.
2. Only for use of Multitabs: Adjust the rinse aid setting.
   Refer to section DIFFERENT SETTINGS FOR RINSE AID.
3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
   Refer to section HOW TO FILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start any wash programme (apart from 20 minutes programme) with detergent but no load to remove possible manufacturing residues.

Activate / De-Activate the Buzzer

An accoustic signal informs about the end of a programme. This signal can be switched off.

Refer to section HOW TO ADJUST SETTINGS and select the -setting:

• If the display shows the signal is switched off.
• If the display shows the signal is switched on.

Different Settings for Rinse Aid

Rinse aid is added during the last rinsing phase to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.

Detergent (e.g. powder, tabs, ...)

► Requires separate rinse aid:

Factory default setting: . No settings are necessary.

The rinse aid is added from the rinse aid dispenser only.

Detergent with multifunction (e.g. Multitabs)

► Combine detergent and rinse aid:

The rinse aid setting should be adjust to . Please use the setting instructions in section HOW TO ADJUST SETTINGS and select the - setting.

The rinse aid is added from the rinse aid dispenser in addition to the multitabs rinse aid.

Setting cuts off the rinse aid dosage and the rinse aid indication. The higher the value for the higher the dosage.

Usually the recommended setting performs well. In case of streaks, stains, shimmer etc.; refer to section TROUBLESHOOTING.

How to fill the Rinse Aid Dispenser

CAUTION! Only use rinse aid for dishwashers. Other product can cause damage to the appliance!

1. Press the release button (B) to open the lid.
2. Fill the tank (A) up to the ‚max‘ mark.
3. Remove any spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth. Overdosed or spilled rinse aid may cause problems creating foam
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position.

How to Adjust Settings

To adjust the Rinse Aid level

1. The appliance is switched off.
2. Press and hold “ and Delay” about 3 seconds until (for HDW15G3, press and hold “ and Option”):
   ►The display shows the current Rinse Aid setting (the default is ).
3. Press (for HDW15G3, Press OK) to change the Rinse Aid setting in steps between (minimum dispense) and (maximum dispense).
4. To exit the Rinse Aid menu,press and hold 1 second .

Activate / De-Activate the Buzzer

1. The appliance is switched off.
2. Press and hold and about 3 seconds until (for HDW15G3 , Press and hold “ and Option”):
   ►The display shows the current Rinse Aid setting.
3. Press (for HDW15G3, press Option) to scroll to the buzzer menu.
4. The display will show (buzzer off) or (buzzer on).
5. Press (for HDW15G3, press OK) to toggle between (buzzer off) or (buzzer on).
6. To exit, press and hold 1 second .

Child lock

This feature disables all the buttons on the dishwasher. If any other buttons are pressed while Child lock is activated, the the Child lock indicator will flash for a few seconds.

1. To activate Child lock, press and hold that Child lock has been activated.
2. The display will remain on (if no programme has been started it will continue to flash while the control panel is locked).
3. To cancel Child lock, press and hold that Child lock has been cancelled.

Daily Use

Please note that not all sales models comes with identical features and options. So pictures of that chapter are sometimes different to your dishwasher model. Explanations try only to point out basic model variants.

1. Load the baskets.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to activate the appliance.
   If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser and reset the rinse aid indicator; refer to section HOW TO RESET THE RINSE AID IDNICATOR.
4. Add the detergent; refer to section DETERGENT.
5. Close the door.
6. Set the programme according to the type of load and how dirty the dishes, cups and cutlery are.
7. Maybe select a start delay time.
8. Press the START / PAUSE button to start the programme.
9. After programme end close the water tap.
10. After programme end the appliance change to auto off. Unload the baskets.

How to Reset Rinse Aid Indicator

The appliance is switched on. The rinse aid indicator is on:

1. Always completely fill the rinse aid before starting the next wash cycle.
2. Press and hold the START/PAUSE button until the indicators light up. The programme starts.

Load the Baskets

Important: With delicate glasses and porcelain make sure they are labelled dishwasher-proof.

• Do not put in the appliance items made of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and copper.
• Do not put in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths).
• Only use the appliance to wash items that are dishwasher-safe.
• Remove remaining food from the items.
• Soften burned food on the items before washing.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.
• Put items with deep hollows in a slanted position.
• Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them to bond together.
• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not bond together and there is a gap between each item.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses.
• Put small items in the cutlery basket.
• Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move.
• Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme.

Important: If jingling noises are heard during a programme run: Check that the dishes and glassware have a firm position.

Place heavily soiled items (like pots and pans or dinner plates) in the bottom basket. The more powerful spray jet provides a better dishwashing result.

The lower basket has folding spikes. Fold down these spikes to improve arrangement of pots, pans and bowls.

Upper Basket and utensil tray

• The upper basket is designed to hold items like glasses, cups, saucers, plates, small bowls and shallow pans.
• Use the utensil tray to securely hold long or sharp items like knives, chopsticks, or ladles. Ensure that knife blades are facing down.
• Slide or remove the utensil tray if you need the space for other items below.
• You can adjust the height of the upper basket to create more space for tall items in the lower basket.
• For best washing results place the table knifes in the knife rack.

Place small items on the foldable cup holder.

CAUTION! Place sharp and pointed items with the blade pointing downward into the knife rack, to keep them out of harms way.

Lift the basket

1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. Hold the basket on both sides on the edge above the lever.
3. Lift the basket till you hear a click.
4. Check the horizontal position and safe lock of the basket.

Lower the basket

1. Press the lever on both sides to lower the basket.
2. Check the horizontal position and safe lock of the basket.

The third Basket

The third basket can be pulled out, it is easy to put down and take out the cutlery.

Depengding on the model, you can take out the third basket.

Depengding on the model, you can take out the left and right side shelves to provide more room for taller goblet.

Detergent

Important: Please use only a dedicated dishwasher detergent and follow the related instructions and dosage on its package.

1. If the lid is closed press the release button (A) to open the lid.
2. Put any detergent into compartment (B).
3. If the programme has a pre-wash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door. Refer to section PROGRAMMES.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position.

Multitabs

These combi detergent tablets could include too different agents for water softening, rinse aid and other functions. The softener and rinse aid setting must be adjusted acc. to section BEFORE FIRST USE.

Usually the default setting performs well. If there are streaks, stains, shimmer etc.; refer to section TROUBLESHOOTING and BEFORE FIRST USE.

Important: Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes.That may cause bad washing results and detergent residues.

If detergent without multifunction should be used again:

1. Save 3 to 5 tablets
2. Adjust the softener and rinse aid setting according to section BEFORE FIRST USE.
3. Use combi detergent tablets for the next 3 to 5 wash cycles.

Start a Programme

1. Close the door.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press the ON/OFF button .
4. Press sequentially the PROGRAMME SELECT button until the required programme indicator lights up.
   Additionally the display flashes the programme run-time.
5. If desired select a start time for a delay start. Refer to section START A PROGRAMME WITH DELAY.
6. Press the START/PAUSE button to activate the programme or the delay start.
   The programme starts. The display acts now as countdown of the remaining run-time.

Important: The appliance remembers the last programme you used. The next time the appliance will switch on, the appliance pre-selects the programme last used.

Interrupt a Running Programme

To interrupt a programme run:

• Press the START/PAUSE button. In the display is flashing.
  and/or
• Open the door. The displayed cycle time is flashing.

Press the START/PAUSE button and/or close the door to continue the programme from the point of interruption. Longer breaks may cause bad cleaning results.

Activate / Deactivate options

On some models, the combination of all options is possible with all programmes. You can set one option or combine all options.

1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Select a programme.
   The display shows the duration of the programme.
3. Press the option button.
   The display switches off.
   The first indicator of the options flashes.
4. Press the option button again and again until the indicator of the required option flashes.
5. Confirm with the button OK.
   OFF (or ON) flashes in the display.
6. Press the option button to select ON (or OFF).
7. Confirm with the OK button.
   The option is activated (deactivated).
8. Repeat step 3 to 7 to activate more options.
9. Press the button to start the programme.

Start a Programme with Delay

Set a start time by the following procedure in order to delay a programme start:

1. Set a programme.
2. Press sequentially or hold the START DELAY button until the display flashes the required delay time (from 1 to 24 hours).
   For HDW15G3 model: press and hold the button Option until the display flashes, then press the button, the display shows . Press Left PROGRAMME SELECT button or Right PROGRAMME SELECT button until the display flashes the set time, then press button.
3. Press the START/PAUSE button .
   The display shows the countdown of the start delay. The countdown decreases with steps of 1 hour.
   When the countdown is completed, the programme starts.

Cancel a Delayed Start

Press sequentially the START DELAY button Delay until the display shows for a short time. Afterwards the display flashes with the duration time for the set programme.

For HDW15G3 model: press the START/PAUSE button, press Option button, then press Left PROGRAMME SELECT button or Right PROGRAMME SELECT button until the dispaly shows for a short time, then press OK button. Afterwards the display flashes with the duration time for the set programme.

The selected programme starts after a few seconds.

Cancel Start Delay / Programme

1. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second.
   The start delay is cancelled.
   The programme is aborted.
   The appliance is switched off.
2. Start a new programme and a delayed start if desired.

CAUTION! If a programme will be aborted in the process of washing dishes, the residue of detergent remains on the dishes. These can cause damage to health! Make sure to rinse off the detergent residues completely before using these dishes again.

Important: Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before start a new programme.

End of Programme

When the programme is completed, the display shows and an accoustic signal is heard (if it is not switched off). The display switches off.

1. Press to switch off the appliance or the appliance switches into standby mode automatically after 2 minutes.
2. Open the door.
   CAUTION! If the door will be opened immediately after the end of programme, hot steam can escape. Danger of scalding! Open the door carefully!
3. Close the water tap.
4. Remove dishes:
   Open the door slightly and leave it ajar (about 100 mm) to help the drying process.
   Let the dishes become cold before removing them from the appliance. Hot dishes damage more easily.
   First remove the items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.

Important: There can be water on the sides and on the door of the appliance. Stainless steel becomes cool more quickly than the dishes.

Standby Mode

The switched on appliance will go into standby mode if it is not activated within 2 minutes before starting a programme, or at the end of a programme. This save enery. The display switches off. To interrupt the standby mode push one button.

Care and Cleaning

Inspect and clean your appliance at regular intervals. Basically any detergent and food residues may cause diverse problems. But especially dirty filters, clogged or blocked spray arms significantly decrease the washing results.

Care and Cleaning the Filters

There are three filters (A1, A2, B) to be checked and cleaned.

1. Turn the filter A anticlockwise and remove it.
   
2. To disassembke the filter A press the latches and unplug A1 from A2.
   
3. Remove the filter B.
4. Clean the filters with water.
5. Put the filter B to its initial position.
6. Assemble the filter A and put it into position in filter B. Turn it clockwise until it locks.
   

Important: An incorrect assembly or position of the filters will cause bad washing results and possibly serious damage to the appliance. If any filter is removed make sure that no solid object of any size is left beyond these filters!

Care and Cleaning of the Spray Arms

Spray arms should be regularly inspected for dirt. If needed the spray arms could be removed.

Upper spray arm

1. Turn bayonet socket to the left to remove spray arm.
2. Remove remaining parts of food remnants with a thin pointed object.
3. Flush with water and check all the holes are clear.
4. Turn bayonet socket clockwise to fasten spray arm.

Lower spray arm

1. Pull at the center to remove spray arm.
2. Remove remaining parts of food remnants with a thin pointed object.
3. Flush with water and check all the holes are clear.
4. Place spray arm at the center with a light push.

External Cleaning

CAUTION! Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Never use bleach or other chlorinated detergents.

• Clean the appliance with a damp soft cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
• Clean the door seal with a damp soft cloth.

Troubleshooting

Many occuring problems could be solved by yourself without specific expertise. In case of a problem please check all shown possibilities and follow below instructions before you contact an after sales service

CAUTION!

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified electrical experts, because improper repairs can cause considerable consequential damages.

The appliance does not start or it stops during operation

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