COMPACT DISHWASHER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOG NUMBER BCD6W Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER! PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. If you have a question or experience a problem with your BLACK+DECKER purchase, go to www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call 844-299-0879 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri. to speak with an agent. Please have the catalog number available when you call.
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CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................................................... 4-6 Electrical Requirements........................................................................................................................................................6 SET UP & USE Parts & Features.........................................................................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 2.
SAFETY INFORMATION 11. Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline, they can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. 12. The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazards. 13. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. 14.
SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 equipmentgrounding 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.
SET UP & USE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard - Disconnect electrical power before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. CAUTION: The installation of the pipes and electrical equipment should be done by professionals. The installation position of dishwasher should be near the existing inlet and drain hoses and power cord. One side of the cabinet sink should be chosen to facilitate the connection of drain hoses of the dishwasher.
SET UP & USE 21-21/32” 17-1/4” 19-11/16” 31-31/32” Page 8 Height 17-1/4” (43.8 cm) Width 21-21/32” (55 cm) Depth 19-11/16” (50 cm) Voltage connected load See Rating Label Water pressure 5.8 psi - 14.5 psi (0.04 MPa - 1.
SET UP & USE WATER CONNECTION Your dishwasher comes equipped with a ‘quick connect’ assembly (includes inlet and drain hose). The faucet adapter must be installed on the faucet before you can connect the dishwasher. This adapter is included inside your dishwasher. The faucet adapter is compatible with faucets inclusive of either male (outside) or female (inside) threaded faucet connections. Rear of Dishwasher 1. Power cord 2. Inlet port 3.
SET UP & USE QUICK CONNECT ASSEMBLY Drain Hose: 1. Drain port connection 2. Quick connect connection Inlet Hose: 3. Inlet port connection 4. Quick connect connection Quick Connect 7. Pressure relief valve 8. Faucet adapter connection 9. Locking collar 10. Inlet hose connection 11. Drain hose connection Faucet Adapter 5. Faucet adapter 6. Faucet washer WARNING In order to avoid that there is more water staying in the inlet hose, please close the faucet after using. 1.
SET UP & USE IMPORTANT! 1. Once you open the water supply line, (even if it is closed immediately thereafter), the inlet hose will be pressurized. 2. To relieve water pressure from inside the inlet hose, (make sure the water line (faucet) is closed): press and hold the red pressure relief button on the quick connect until the flow of water stops. WARNING FAILURE TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE, BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE QUICKCONNECT FROM THE FAUCET, WILL RESULT IN BACK-PRESSURE OVER-SPRAY.
SET UP & USE CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power Button: To turn on/off the power supply. 2. Display: To show delay time, rinse-aid warming and Error codes. 3. Program indicator lights: Identifies the selected program. 4. C hild lock indicator light: To press Delay Button and Washing Program Selector Button at the same time. 5. Delay Button: Press the button to delay the washing time. 6. Washing Program Selector: Press the button to select a washing program. 7.
SET UP & USE PARTS AND FEATURES 1 8 2 3 4 9 56 7 10 1. Cup shelf 6. Rinse aid dispenser 2. Basket 7. Spray arms 3. Detergent dispenser 8. Power cord 4. Filter assembly 9. Inlet pipe connector 5. Cutlery basket 10.
SET UP & USE RINSE AID DISPENSER The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets that can leave spots and streaks on your dishes. It also improves drying by allowing water to sheathe off the dishes. Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids. The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the detergent dispenser. To fill the dispenser, open the cap and pour the rinse aid into the dispenser until the level indicator turns completely black.
SET UP & USE 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, being careful not to overfill. 3. Replace the cap by inserting it aligned with “open” arrow and turning it to the closed (right) arrow. NOTE: Clean up any rinse aid split during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excessive foaming during the next wash. Don’t forget to replace the cap before you close dishwasher door.
SET UP & USE AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE NOTE: If the lid is closed: press release button. The lid springs open. Always add the detergent just before starting each wash cycle. Only use branded detergent aid for dishwasher. FILL IN DETERGENT Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent. The marking indicates the dosing levels, as illustrated on right: A: The dispenser can load 1/2 teaspoon of detergent. B: The dispenser can load 1 tablespoon of detergent.
SET UP & USE LOADING THE DISHWASHER BASKETS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Consider buying utensils which are identified as dishwasher-proof. 2. Use a mild detergent that is described as ‘kind of dishes’. If necessary, seek further information from detergent manufacturers. 3. For particular items, select a programme with as low a temperature. 4. To prevent damage, do not take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher immediately after the programme has ended.
SET UP & USE •L oad hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans etc. With the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base. •D ishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other. •T o avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch. •L oad large items which are most difficult to clean into the basket.
SET UP & USE CUTLERY BASKET Cutlery should be placed in the cutlery basket with handles at the bottom. If the rack has side baskets, the spoon should be loaded individually into the appropriate slots, especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the front of the upper basket as shown. 1 Dinner forks 2 Salad forks 1 3 Knives 2 4 Teaspoons 3 5 Serving spoons 4 6 Serving forks 5 6 WARNING DO NOT LET ANY ITEM EXTEND THROUGH BOTTOM.
SET UP & USE WASH CYCLE TABLE Heavy Normal (*AHAM DW-1-2005 ) For the heaviest soiled loads, such as pots,pans,casserole dishes and dishes that have been sitting with dried food on them for a while. Pre-wash Pre-wash (50" ) Wash (55 " ) Wash (50 " ) Rinse Rinse (68 " ) Drying For normally soiled loads, such as pots, plates,glasses and lightly soiled pans. standard daily cycle. Pre-wash Pre-wash Wash (52 " ) Rinse Rinse (65 " ) Drying 0.635 oz (18g) 100 0.49 12.5 0.635 oz (18g) 110 0.36 10.
SET UP & USE CHANGE THE PROGRAM You can modify the washing program, When the dishwasher just runs for a short time. 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 “Loading the Detergent”).
SET UP & USE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE FILTERING SYSTEM The filter prevents larger remnants of food or other objects from getting inside the pump. The filter system consists of a coarse filter, a flat (Main filter) and a micro filter (fine filter). A. Main Filter Food and soil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a special jet on the spray arm and washed down to drain. B.
SET UP & USE WARNING: Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place. The dishwasher must never be used without the filters. Improper replacement of the filter may reduce the performance level of the appliance and damage dishes and utensils. STEP 1: Rotate the filter assembly(A,B and C) counter-clockwise, then lift it all up. C STEP 2: lift B and C up from A. B A C STEP 3: The End.
SET UP & USE CLEANING THE FILTER To clean the coarse filter and the fine filter, use a cleaning brush. Reassemble the filter parts as shown in the figures in the last page and reinsert the entire assembly in the dishwasher, positioning in its seat and pressing downward. WARNING: When cleaning the filters, don’t knock on them. Otherwise, the filters could be contorted and the performance of dishwasher could be debased.
SET UP & USE CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS The spray arms can be easily removed for periodic cleaning of the nozzles, to prevent possible clogging. Wash them under running water and carefully replace them in their seats, checking that their rotary movement is in no way impeded. Grasp the middle of the spray arm, pull it upwards to remove it. Wash the arms under a jet of running water and return them carefully to their seat. After reassembly, check that the spray arms turn freely.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE APPLIANCE FAILS TO OPERATE: A) Check to make sure that the appliance is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely. B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. IF NONE OF THE ABOVE SOLVES THE PROBLEM, CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY Troubleshoot your problem by using the chart below. If the appliance still does not work properly, contact W Appliance Co. customer service center or the nearest authorized service center. Customers must never troubleshoot internal components. TROUBLE Dishwasher doesn’t start Water not pumped from dishwasher POSSIBLE CAUSE Fuse blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Knocking noise in the wash cabinet The spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket. Interrupt the program, and rearrange the items which are obstructing the spray arm. Rattling noise in the wash cabinet Item of crockery are insecure in the wash cabinet. Interrupt the program and rearrange the items of crockery. Knocking noise in the water pipes This may be caused by on-site installation or the cross-section of the piping.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY TROUBLE The dishes are not drying POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Improper loading Load the dishwasher as suggested in the directions. Too little rinse-aid Increase the amount of rinse-aid/Refill the rinse-aid dispenser. Dishes are removed too soon. Do not empty your dishwasher immediately after washing. Open the door slightly so that the steam can escape. Begin unloading the dishwasher only once the dishes are barely warm to the touch. Empty the low basket first.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Any repair, replacement, or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to W Appliance Co. at 844-299-0879 from the USA or Puerto Rico. W Appliance Co. warrants to the original purchaser that the product will be free from defects in material, parts and workmanship for the period designated for this product.
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