Amana ADB1400AMW - Manual

Amana ADB1400AMW

This dishwasher manual covers its built-in wash cycles and control features for optimizing cleaning efficiency. The document outlines standard programs like Heavy, Normal, and Quick Wash, including soil-level compatibility, estimated times, and water usage, alongside advanced options such as Heated Dry and Hi-Temp Wash that adjust drying temperatures or extend cycles. Control functions–including Start/Resume, Cancel/Drain, and Command Lock–are explained to manage operation safely, with diagrams illustrating the appliance’s interface.

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Table of Contents:

Page 1 – Dishwasher Cycle and Options Guide
Page 2 – Control Features and Button Functions
Page 3 – Wash Programs and Option Details
Page 4 – Advanced Wash Options and Lock Features
Page 5 – Wash Cycles and Option Specifications
Page 6 – Delay Features and Operational Controls

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Dishwasher

Cycle

and

Options

Guide

IMPORTANT:

To

reduce

the

risk

of

fire,

electric

shock,

or

injury

to

persons,

read

the

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS,

located

in

your

appliance's

Owner's

Manual,

before

operating

this

appliance.

Control panel appearance may vary depending on your model.

Cycle Guide

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.

Cycles:

Descriptions:

Soil Level:

Estimated Wash
Time (Hr:Min):

Added Water
Usage Gallons
(Liters):

Heavy

Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular tableware. Includes a heated
drying option.

Heavy/Baked On

2:02–2:05

7.47 (28.28)

Normal

This cycle is recommended for daily, regular, or typical
use to completely wash and dry a full load of normally
soiled dishes. This dishwasher’s government energy
certifications were based on the Normal cycle with
only the Heated Dry option selected.**

Light to Heavy

1:28–1:31

3.01 (11.38)

Quick Wash

For fast results, this cycle will clean dishes using
slightly more water and energy. For improved drying,
select a heated drying option.

NOTE:

Some detergents are not recommended for

short wash cycles; please refer to your detergent
packaging for more information.

All Soil Levels

0:59–1:02

5.80 (21.94)

**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and the dishwasher was not subjected to truncated testing. Rinse aid
was not used, and there was no detergent used in the prewash.

Option Guide

Options:

Descriptions:

Can Be
Selected
With:

What It Does:

Added Time to
Cycle (Hr:Min):

Added Water
Gallons (Liters):

Heated Dry

Dries dishes with heat. This
option, with the use of rinse aid,
will provide better drying
performance. Plastic items are
less likely to deform when loaded
in the top rack.
Turn the Heat Dry option off for an
air dry.

Available with
any cycle

Uses a heating
element to speed
drying times.

0:49

0

Hi-Temp
Wash

Raises the main wash
temperature to improve cleaning
for loads containing tough, baked-
on food.

Heavy
Normal

Raises temperature for
prewash, main wash,
and final rinse to
improve wash
performance.

0:23–0:25

0–3.7 (0–14.0)

W11538004A

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About this manual

Brand: Amana
Model: ADB1400AMW
Document type: Manual
Category: Dishwasher
Language(s): English, Spanish, French
Pages: 6
File size: 232.4 KB
Format: PDF

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Summary

Page 1 - Dishwasher Cycle and Options Guide

Explanation of wash cycles (Heavy, Normal, Quick Wash), drying/temperature options (Heated Dry, Hi-Temp Wash), compatibility, estimated times, water usage, and control panel diagram details.

Page 2 - Control Features and Button Functions

Details on dishwasher control options including the 4 Hour Delay and Control Lock features, and a guide explaining the function of Start/Resume, Cancel/Drain, and Clean buttons.

Page 3 - Wash Programs and Option Details

Table detailing wash programs (Intense, Normal, Quick Wash) with cleaning levels, estimated times, and water usage, along with information on the Heated Dry option compatibility.

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