Dacor DDWF24S manual

Us e an d Care M anu al Part No. 106810 R ev . D Model DDWF24S Bui l t -In D is hw a s h er Important Safety Instructions .................................. 1 Getting to Know Y our Dishwasher .......................... 3 Loading Y our Dishwasher ..................................... 4 Operating Y our Dishwasher ................................. 8 C[...]

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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 Front of dishwasher Bottom rack Bottom spray arm Main power switch Door switch Control panel Door handle T oe kick Dish washing compartment Detergent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Filter system (under bottom rack) Child Safety Lock This dishwasher is equipped with a chi[...]

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 hand[...]

6 caution Always place large or heavy items (such as • pots, pans and large dish-ware) 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 • ite[...]

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 Carefully pour the rinse agent into the ller hole 2. until the rinse agent level is even with the top of the hole. Do not overll. Wipe up any spillage. 3. Replace the rinse agent cap and turn it clockwise 4. 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. Open the door and push in on the 1. 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 Heavy Wash Use for heavily soiled dishes like pots, pans, casserole dishes, etc. Additional smaller items may be added after the larger items if there is still space to conserve water and energy . Normal Wash Use for normally soiled plates, glasses, bowls, serving dishes and lightly soiled pans. This cycle is best for normally soile[...]

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

14 Center the ne particle lter over the hole in the 1 1. bottom of the dishwasher . Re-attach the strainer basket to 12. the tubular lter . Insert the tubular lter assembly 13. 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. Reconnect power[...]

15 T o release the top spray arm, rst remove the 5. 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. Remove the top spray arm in the same way as 6. 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 Dishwasher will not start (control panel is not lit) Main power switch is off Open door and turn on main power switch on top of door before selecting cycle. See page 10. Power is d[...]

17 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem May Be Caused By What to Do W ater left in bottom of dishwasher near lters, dishwasher will not drain Dish washing cycle not complete Allow dishwasher to complete cycle. Obstruction in the drain hose or air gap is plugged Check for kinked drain hose. Disconnect end of drain hose. Check for debris in hose [...]

18 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem Solution Guide (Continued) Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Dishes are not clean (cont.) Cycle selected is too short Select normal or heavy wash cycle. Incorrect loading Make sure dishes and atware are loaded properly . See Loading Y our Dishwasher section. Make sure all items are loaded securely and d[...]

19 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Marks, discoloration or other stains Aluminum utensils rubbing against items during wash cycle Be sure aluminum utensils, especially light weight, foil- type pans, do not touch dishes. Lipstick and tea can be difcult to remove Change to a dish washing detergent with bleach. Y e[...]

20 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 W arranty and Ser vice Getting Help Before you request service, please review the Problem Solu[...]

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 assure[...]