Dacor DDW24S manual

Us e an d Care M anu al Part No. 105659 R ev . C Model DDW24S D isti nctive ™ Bui l t -In D is hw as h er Important Safety Instructions .................................. 1 Getting to Know Y our Dishwasher .......................... 3 Loading Y our Dishwasher ..................................... 4 Operating Y our Dishwasher .....................[...]

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1 Impor tant Safety Instructions About Safety Instructions The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this manual are not meant to cover all possible problems and situations that can occur . Use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or operating this or any other appliance. Always contact the Dacor Customer Service T eam abou[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions W ARNING -T oreducetheriskofre,electricshock,seriousinjuryordeathwhenusingyourappliance,follow basic safety precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dishwasher . Use the dishwasher only f[...]

3 Getting to Know Y our Dishwasher Silverware basket T op rack T op spray arm Front of dishwasher Bottom rack Bottom spray arm Main power switch Door latch Control panel Door handle T oe kick Dishwashing compartment Product data label Detergent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Filter system (under bottom rack) Child Safety Lock This dishwasher is eq[...]

4 Loading Y our Dishwasher w arning • Place sharp objects in the silverware basket or knives in the knife stand (see page 6). If it is not possible to load sharp objects in the silverware basket, load them with the sharp end toward the back of the dishwasher . Locate these items where they will not damage the door seal or cause personal injury[...]

5 Loading Y our Dishwasher Loading the Silver ware Basket import ant • T o prevent damage, do not load utensils and silverware made of different materials (for example silver and stainless steel) in the same compartment of the silverware basket. • For best results: ◊ Do not nest utensils in the silverware basket. ◊ Load silverwa[...]

6 caution • Always place large or heavy items (such as pots, pans and large dishware) in the bottom rack. • T o avoid damage to the racks, do not let sharp edges come into contact with them. • T o minimize breakage and chipping, do not allow fragile items to touch each other . import ant • The spray arms must spin freely . Do no[...]

7 Loading Y our Dishwasher Bottom Rack T op Rack • Place glasses, cups, bowls, small plates and saucers in the top rack. Put wine glasses on the wine glass shelf or lean them against it. Place long knives in the knife stand. • Scrape off leftover food items and non-food items, like toothpicks and napkins, before loading. It is not necessa[...]

8 Operating Y our Dishwasher Filling the Detergent Dispenser caution • Do not use hand dishwashing detergents. They will create excessive foaming that interferes with proper operation. • Using too much dishwashing detergent, can cause a permanent film called etching. import ant • Do not use detergent that is clumped or has been wet. [...]

9 Changing the Amount of Rinse Agent Dispensed See page 12 for instructions to change the amount of rise agent dispensed. When to increase the amount dispensed: • When the dishes have water marks. When to decrease the amount dispensed: • Whenthedisheshaveastickywhite/bluelm. • When the dishes are streaked. •[...]

10 Operating Y our Dishwasher Star ting Y our Dishwasher import ant If the dishwasher drain line is connected to a garbage disposal, run the disposal before operating the dishwasher for proper drainage. 1. Open the door and push in on the main power switch on the top of the door so that it is in the on position. The control panel on the front of th[...]

11 W ash Cycles Daily W ash Use for dishes that are washed on a daily basis. This cycle can also deal with dried food, though the short pre-washes are not designed for dishes with burned on food. Heavy W ash Use for heavily soiled dishes like pots, pans, casserole dishes, etc. Additional smaller items may be added after the larger items if there is[...]

12 Operating Y our Dishwasher V arious functions and settings on your dishwasher canbeconguredbytheuser .T ochangeoneofthe settings: 1. Open the door slightly . If the main power switch ison,turnitoffandwaitaboutveseconds. 2. T urn on the main power switch. Wait for the numbers to ap[...]

13 Cleaning the Interior • The dishwashing compartment of your Dacor dishwasher is constructed of high quality stainless steel. It remains clean during normal use. However , if you have hard water , a white or gray film may form inside over time. T o remove these hard water deposits, run a normal wash cycle with two tablespoons of citric acid [...]

14 Cleaning the Entire Filter System w arning T o avoid an electric shock hazard, disconnect power to the dishwasher when cleaning the entire filter system. 1. Disconnect the dishwasher power plug from the electrical outlet or turn off power at the circuit breaker panel. 2. Open the door and remove the bottom rack. 3. T urn the handle on the strain[...]

15 10. Reinstall the drain outlet cover . 1 1. Centertheneparticlelterovertheholeinthe bottom of the dishwasher . 12. Re-attachthestrainerbaskettothetubularlter . 13. Insertthetubularlterassemblyintothehole with the handle pointing toward the front of the dish[...]

16 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Error messages Below is a list of the possible error messages that may appear on the display in some cases and the suggested action. Error Message May Be Caused By What to Do F:10 Overlling Call Dacor Customer Service. F:1 1 W ater outlet fault See “W ater left in bottom of dishwasher” below . F:12 W ater inl[...]

17 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem May Be Caused By What to Do W ater backs up in sink when dishwasher drains Garbage disposal or sink trap full Run garbage disposal to eliminate food and obstructions in sink. Make sure sink drains properly . Door will not close Racks not slid in all the way Check to make sure there is nothing blocking the ra[...]

18 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem Solution Guide (cont.) Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Chipping or breaking of glassware Improper loading Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break. Make sure glassware is secure and can’t come loose. Always use the [...]

19 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Spottingandlming (cont.) Spray arms do not rotate properly Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely . Make sure that items do not obstruct movement of spray arms. If necessary , clear any obstructions. Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If necessary , c[...]

20 W arranty and Ser vice Getting Help Before you request service, please review the Problem Solution Guide starting on page 16. If you have performed the checks in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not been remedied, please contact us at one of the numbers below . Prior to requesting service, it is helpful to be familiar with the warr[...]

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Web site: www .dacor .com Corporate phone: (800) 793-0093 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Y our warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor . If you have purchased more than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online. Please rest assure[...]