Dacor IDWH24 manual

Us e an d Care M anu al Part No. 106843 R ev . D Models EDWH24S and ID WH24 Style varies. Model EDWH24S with Epicure ® style handle shown. Bui l t -In D is hw a s h er T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................ 1 Getting to Know Y our Dishwasher .................... 3 Loading 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 for its intended purpose (to wash dishes, fl[...]

3 Getting to Know Y our Dishwasher Silverware basket T op rack T op spray arm Bottom rack Detergent dispenser Bottom spray arm T oe kick Main power switch Door switch Control panel Dish washing compartment Rinse agent dispenser Filter system (under bottom rack) Control Panel on T op of Door (open door to expose it) Dish W ashing Compartment (shown [...]

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 silverware with the [...]

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 not allow item[...]

7 Loading Y our Dishwasher Bottom Rack T op Rack • Place glasses, cups, bowls, small plates and saucers in the top rack. Hang wine glasses from 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 necessary [...]

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

9 2. Carefully pour the rinse agent into the ller hole until the rinse agent level is even with the top of the hole. Do not overll. 3. Wipe up any spillage. 4. Replace the rinse agent cap and turn it clockwise to the closed position. Adjusting the Rinse Agent Dispenser The rinse agent setting is located under the rinse agent cap. T o change t[...]

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 top of the d[...]

11 T o turn the child lock on and off: 1. Open the door and turn off the dishwasher’s main power switch. The control panel is not lit when the unit is off. 2. Press and hold the W ASH TEMP and D RY cycle buttons while pressing the main power switch. The W ASH TEMP and D RY lights will ash. Release the buttons. 3. Press the CYCLE button to sele[...]

12 Cleaning the Interior • The dish washing compartment of your Dacor dishwasher is constructed of high quality stainless steel. It remains clean during normal use. However , if you have hard water , deposits may form in the machine. T o remove hard water deposits, run a normal wash cycle with two tablespoons of citric acid in the dishwasher dete[...]

13 4. Pull the strainer basket and the attached tubular lter up and out. 5. Pull the strainer basket free from the tubular lter . 6. Lift the ne particle lter out of the dishwasher . 7. Clean the lters in the kitchen sink with a soft sponge and mild kitchen detergent under warm water . Rinse any food particles out of the strainer bas[...]

14 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 dishwasher . T urn the handle once clockwise until it stops to secure it in place. 14. Reconnect p[...]

15 5. T o release the top spray arm, rst remove the top rack. Pull the top rack out until it stops. T urn both rack stops outwards on the rack mounting rails (see diagram). Pull the rack toward you to remove it. 6. Remove the top spray arm in the same way as the bottom arm and clean it. Reinstall the top spray arm the same way as the bottom one.[...]

16 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem Solution Guide Before you call for service, please review the Problem Solution Guide below . Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Flashing lights on control panel HEA VY , NORMAL , LIGHT , QUICK and RINSE lights ashing: T oo much water in dishwasher Call for service. LIGHT light ashing: W ater inlet pro[...]

17 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Unusual noise Improper loading Utensils may not be secure or something small may have dropped from the rack. W ater may cause utensils to rattle. Make sure dishware is secure. Spray arms not rotating properly Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely . Make sure that items do n[...]

18 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem Solution Guide (Continued) Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Dishes not dry (cont.) Improper loading or unloading Do not overload or nest items. Make sure dishwasher is loaded according to instructions starting on page 4. Larger loads tend to dry better . Dry cycle interrupted Door opened too soon. Make su[...]

19 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Spotting and lming (cont.) T oo little water Make sure water valve is fully open. Make sure that water pressure is between 4.2 and 125 p.s.i. and ow rate is a minimum of 3.0 gpm. Strainer blocked Check strainer . Clean if necessary . Spray arms do not rotate properly Make su[...]

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[...]

fold here DACOR ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715-990 7 NO POSTAGE NECESSAR Y IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATE S BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL CITY OF INDUSTRY CA PERMIT NO 1600 POSTAGE WILL BE PA ID BY ADDRESSE E[...]

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 assured[...]