Brand: SHARP
Category: Home Appliances
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for QW-NI14I47EX-EN
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:21 p.m.
Warranty Information
Contact customer service for information on repairs and spare parts.
- Preparing for First Use: Ensure electricity and water specifications match, remove packaging, set water softener level, and fill rinse aid compartment.
- Salt Usage: Use special dishwasher salt to soften water for optimal washing and drying. Fill the salt compartment, and refill every 20-30 cycles.
- Detergent Use: Use detergents specifically designed for dishwashers. Adjust the amount based on the program, load size, and soil level.
- Rinse-Aid Use: Helps dry dishes without streaks. Adjust the rinse aid level as needed.
- Loading: Load dishes according to guidelines to ensure best results and prevent spray arm obstruction or detergent dispenser blockage.
- Programs: Select the appropriate program from the table based on soil level and desired wash intensity.
- Control Panel: Familiarize yourself with buttons for On/Off, Program Selection, Half Load, and Delay Start. Indicators show program status, salt, and rinse aid levels.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| FAULT | POSSIBLE CAUSE | TROUBLESHOOTING |
|---|---|---|
| Whitish stains remains on dishes. | Not enough detergent used. | Use the correct amount of detergent, as instructed in the program table. |
| Whitish stains remains on dishes. | Rinse aid dosage and/or water softener setting set too low. | Increase rinse aid and/or water softener level. |
| Whitish stains remains on dishes. | High water hardness level. | Increase water softener level and add salt. |
| Dishes do not dry. | Salt compartment cap not closed properly. | Check that the salt compartment cap is closed properly. |
| Dishes do not dry. | Drying option is not selected. | Select a program with a drying option. |
| Dishes do not dry. | Rinse aid dosage set too low. | Increase rinse aid dosage setting. |
| Dishes do not dry. | Stainless-steel quality of the dishes is insufficient. | Use only dishwasher-proof sets. |
| Rust stains form on the dishes. | High level of salt in wash water. | Adjust the water hardness level using water hardness table. |
| Rust stains form on the dishes. | Salt compartment cap not closed properly. | Check that the salt compartment cap is closed properly. |
| Rust stains form on the dishes. | Too much salt spilled in the Dishwasher while filling it with salt. | Use funnel while filling salt to the compartment to avoid spillage. |
| Detergent remains in the detergent compartment. | A poor mains grounding. | Consult a qualified electrician immediately. |
| Detergent remains in the detergent compartment. | Detergent was added when the detergent compartment was wet. | Make sure detergent compartment is dry before use. |