Dacor MDW24S manual

U s e & C are M illennia ™ 24-i nCh B U i l t - i n D ishw asher Part No. 100994 Rev . B For Use With: Model MDW24S t a B l e o f C ontents I mport ant S afety I nStructIonS ................................................. 1 G ettInG to K now y our D IShwaSher .......................................... 4 L oaDInG y our D IShw aSher .........[...]

T o Our V alued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor products! Our unique combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen, and a great addition to your home. In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new distinctive appliance, we suggest[...]

T o Our V alued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor products! Our unique combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen, and a great addition to your home. In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new distinctive appliance, we suggest[...]

2 3 i Mport ant s afety i nstrUCtions DANGER T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury , or death when installing and using your dishwasher , follow basic safety precautions, including the following: W ARNING If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder . Do not install or use a damaged appliance. M[...]

2 3 Use only detergents and rinse aids designed for use with a residential dishwasher . Use the dishwasher to wash flatware and cookware only . Washing other items may damage or discolor the dishwasher . W ash only the types of dishes and cooking utensils indicated in this manual. Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe?[...]

4 5 t he p arts of y oUr D ishw asher Control Panel Located on top of the door . The lighted buttons control your dishwasher . See page xx for a description of the button functions. The display tells you important operating informa- tion. See page xx for a description of the symbols that appear on the display . Detergent Dispenser Automatically rel[...]

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6 7 p arts of the C ontrol p anel W ash Cycle Buttons ST ART/STOP button. Use this button to start the dishwasher after selecting a wash cycle or the rinse cycle (see page xx). It can also be used to pause the dishwasher in the middle of a wash or rinse cycle (see page xx). The Auto-W ash setting senses the size of the load and the amount of soil, [...]

6 7 G ettinG t o K now y oUr D ishw asher Display The following symbols appear on the display during normal operation: When the display shows a number between 1 and 24, it indicates the number of hours before the dishwasher will start because the DELA Y ST ART feature is in use. Stands for CLOSE . It means that a wash or rinse cycle has been starte[...]

8 9 l oaDinG y oUr D ishw asher W ARNING T o avoid injury , load all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up. IMPORT ANT : If the load will sit for a while before washing, run the rinse cycle. Doing so will reduce the chance of food hardening or staining and damaging your dishware and utensils. What Can Be W ashed Items that you can safely was[...]

8 9 l oaDinG y oUr D ishw asher The Detergent Dispenser IMPORT ANT : Do not use hand dishwashing detergents. They will create excessive foaming that interferes with proper operation. T o make sure the detergent dissolves properly , fill the detergent dispenser just prior to starting your dishwasher . Detergent will harden if it sits too long. Store[...]

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12 13 o pera tinG y oUr D ishw asher CAUTION If the dishwasher drain line is connected to a garbage disposal, run the disposal and make sure it is completely empty before starting the dishwasher . Starting Y our Dishwasher IMPORT ANT : See the Getting to Know Y our Dishwasher section for a description of the various wash settings. T o wash or rinse[...]

12 13 o pera tinG y oUr D ishw asher After you select the delay time, press ST ART/CANCEL . Close the door . The dishwasher will start after the selected number of hours. T o cancel the delay function: Open the door . Push ST ART/CANCEL once to make the dishwasher start when you close the door . Push ST ART/CANCEL twice to turn the dishwasher all t[...]

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16 17 C leaninG anD M aintenanCe CAUTION Exercise caution when cleaning around the control panel area. Do not use spray cleaners of any kind on these surfaces. Cleaning the Interior Surfaces The dishwashing tub of your Dacor dishwasher is constructed of high quality stainless steel. It remains clean during normal use. The control panel, the racks, [...]

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18 19 B efore y oU C all for s er viCe p roBleM s olUtion G UiDe Problem May be caused by What to do Display: Unusual symbol appears. See Display section, page xx Spotting and filming Hard water Use maximum recommended amount of dishwasher detergent. Y ou may need a home water softener . T o remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse: W ash and r[...]

20 21 B efore y oU C all for s er viCe Problem may be caused by What to do Small particles deposited on items (cont.) Incorrect detergent use Use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent according to water hardness (see page xx) and the wash program selected. Fill dispenser only when ready to start the dishwasher . Do not use old or caked deterg[...]

20 21 B efore y oU C all for s er viCe p roBleM s olUtion G UiDe ( ContinUeD ) 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 . Dishwasher won’t run Blown fuse or tripped circuit br[...]

22 23 B efore y oU C all for s er viCe Problem may be caused by What to do Discoloration of stainless steel or silver plate Allowing salty or acidic foods to remain on flatware can damage them Rinse flatware that is to stand several hours before washing. Stainless steel contacting silver Direct contact to stainless steel can cause permanent damage [...]

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24 25 What Is Not Covered Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product. Failure of the product when used for commercial, business, rental, or any application other than for residential consumer use. Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or resetting of circuit breakers. Damage to the product caused by accident[...]

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Web Site: www .dacor .com Corporate Phone: (800) 793-0093 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Y our warranty for this product CANNOT BE ACTIV A TED until this form has been returned to Dacor . If you have purchased more than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope. Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your[...]