Dacor EDW24S User manual

"U SE AND CARE !%4ANUAL
BUILT--IN DISHWASHER
The Life of the Kitchen2
For use with models EDW24S, MDW24S
Style varies, model MDW24S shown.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................... 1
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher ................................... 4
Loading Your Dishwasher ............................................... 8
Operating Your Dishwasher .......................................... 13
Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 15
Before You Call for Service ........................................... 17
Warranty and Service ................................................. 21
Notes ........................................................................ 22
Warranty Card ............................................... Back Cover
Part No. 100994 Rev. B

To Our Valued 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 that you thoroughly read this use and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions
section.
All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our
company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for
Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
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to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and
enjoyment for many years to come.
Sincerely,
The Dacor Customer Service Team
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APPLIANCE.
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BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFER-
ENCE, ITCONTAINS IMPORTANT USE AND CARE INFORMATION.
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SERVICE.
For service and warranty information see page 21.
Ifyou have any questions (other than warranty questions), call:
Dacor Customer Service
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Have the complete model and serial number for your appliance
available. Open the door to reveal the model and serial number
label. It is located on the side (see the diagram below). Write
the numbers below for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and performance
of our products, we may need to make changes to the appliance
without updating this manual.
Important Information About
Safety Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this
manual can't cover all possible problems and conditions that can
occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, maintain-
ing or operating this appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about prob-
lems or conditions that you don't understand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
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DANGER
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including
the following:
WARNING
•If you receive a damaged product, mmediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Make sure that this dishwasher has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying
installation instructions. The dishwasher must be installed in a completely enclosed cabinet. Have the installer show you the
location of the circuit breaker panel or fuse box so that you know where and how to turn off power to the dishwasher.
• Keep packaging materials away from children. Plastic sheets and bags can cause suffocation.
• Do not install, repair, or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A
qualified service technician should perform all other service.
• Before performing any type of service, turn off power to the dishwasher at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, washing dish ware and cookware. It is not intended for commercial use.
• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all access panels are installed and the toe kick is in place. See the installation
instructions accompanying the unit.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Make sure individuals who use the dishwasher are able to operate it properly.
• Never allow anyone, including children, to sit, stand or climb on any part of the appliance, ncluding the door. Doing so may
cause damage, serious injury, or death. Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area around the dishwasher. Do not
allow children to play with the controls, pull on the handle, or touch other parts.
• Store all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children.
• Many s_rfaces within the dishwasher achieve high temperatures. Do not touch interior surfaces or items inside the dishwasher
during or immediately after use.
• Exercise caution when opening the door. Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the wash compartment.
• During loading, insert all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up. Locate these items where they will not damage the door
sea or cause personal injury.
• Use only the cleaning solutions specified in this manual to clean the dishwasher. Other cleaning solutions could produce
dangerous fumes, cause corrosion of the metal parts and could permanently damage the finishes.
• Clean only those parts of the dishwasher listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.
• Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the hot water system has not been used for a period of time, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow for several minutes to release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this
process.
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CAUTION
• 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. Wash
only the types of dishes and cooking utensils indicated in this manual
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked "dishwasher safe." Always check the manufacturer's recommendation before
washing plastic items that are not marked.
• To prevent household mold and mildew damage, periodically check the hot water supply line and drain hoses for leaks.
• If the dishwasher outlet is connected to a garbage disposal, make sure the disposal is completely empty before running the
dishwasher.
• Always place large or heavy items in the bottom rack
• To avoid damage to the racks, do not et sharp edges come into contact with them.
• To avoid breakage, make sure all glassware is secure before starting the dishwasher.
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o:o Control panel Located on top of the door. The lighted buttons control your dishwasher. See page 6 for a
description of the button functions. The display tells you important operating information. See
page 7 for a description of the symbols that appear on the display.
•:. Detergent dispenser Automatically releases the detergent during the wash part of the cycle (see page 11),
o:. Dish washing tub The compartment where tableware and cookware are loaded for washing,
o;o Door switch Located in the door. Automatically pauses dish washing when the door is opened.
+Filter system Traps food and debris that could damage or plug up the mechanical parts of your dishwasher.
See page 15 for cleaning instructions.
+Racks The racks are coated with a durable coating that protects the finish of the loaded tableware
and cookware. They have fold down tines and shelves to allow you to load various size dishes
and flatware (see page 10). The height of the top rack is adjustable.
+Rinse aid dispenser Automatically releases rinse aid during the rinse part of the cycle. Rinse aid is a fluid that helps
the dishes dry properly and helps prevent water spots. The amount of rinse aid dispensed is
adjustable (see page 12).
+Silverware basket Use the silverware basket to hold silverware and kitchen utensils. It has two compartments
that snap closed to hold small items and is removable (see page 8).
•;, Spray arms The spray arms spray water on the dishes at high pressure to remove soil.
+Toe kick panel Not shown. The toe kick panel covers the internal mechanics of the dishwasher. It is located
behind the bottom of the door. It must always be in place during operation.
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Partsof the Control Panel
Wash Cycle Buttons
START/STOP button. Use this button to start the dishwasher after selecting a wash cycle or the
rinse cycle (see page 13). It can also be used to pause the dishwasher in the middle of a wash or
rinse cycle.
The Auto-Wash setting senses the size of the load and the amount of soil, then automatically
selects the best wash cycle to clean the dishes and cookware properly. The cycle time is 72 to 96
minutes.
The Heavy wash setting is best for very dirty tableware and cookware. The cycle time is 90 to 96
minutes.
The Normal wash setting is best for normal soil on dishes and silverware. The cycle time is 78 to
96 minutes.
The Short wash setting is best for lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. It is also
good for lightly soiled items that have been pre-rinsed. The cycle time is 72 to 90 minutes.
Press the Rinse button if you want to run the rinse portion of the cycle only. The dry cycle will
not run. Also, use this setting to rinse tableware that you do not want to wash right away. The
cycle time is about 20 minutes.
Special Feature Buttons
When the Hi-Temp feature is selected, the water is heated to about 140 °F (60 °C) during the
wash portion of the cycle. Washing at a higher temperature helps the detergent dissolve grease
and grime better and the dishes dry more efficiently. It can be selected with any wash cycle, but
not the Rinse cycle.
The Sanitize feature rinses the dish ware with rinse water heated to a temperature of 1SS °F
(68 °C) for maximum sanitization and drying (see page 14). It can be selected with any wash
cycle, but not the Rinse cycle.
The Delay start feature allows you to set the dishwasher to start at a later time (see page 14).
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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 Delay start feature is in use.
Stands for CLOSE. It means that a wash or rinse cycle has been started or is in process and that
you need to close the door to continue operation.
Stands tor HOT. It means that the water is heating in preparation for Hi-Temp or Sanitize
operations.
Stands for POWER FAIL. It means that power to the appliance has been interrupted. It also
appears when the dishwasher is first installed. Press START/CANCEL to clear the display.
Stands for CLEAN FILTER. It means that you need to remove and clean the filters. Once the
filters are cleaned and replaced, the dishwasher will continue normal operation. (See Care and
Cleaning on page 15.)
Chime feature is activated. Press the Short and Rinse buttons at the same time to turn the
chime on and off.
Chime feature is de-activated. Press the Short and Rinse buttons at the same time to turn the
chime on and off.
Appears when the rinse aid level is LOW. Add rinse aid. (See the Rinse Aid Dispenser section
on page 12.)
Additional Features
•:. Chime A chime sounds to confirm that you have selected a wash cycle on the control panel. The chime
also sounds when the cycle is complete.
•:. Removable utensil shelf You dishwasher is equipped with a special removable shelf used to hold utensils during the wash
cycle. See page 10.
•:. Turbidity sensor Automatically decreases or increases the wash and rinse time, as well as water usage, for more
consistent cleaning and energy savings.
•:. Temperature sensor Continuously monitors and controls water temperature.
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WARNING
To avoid injury, load all sharp or pointed objects with the
handles up.
IMPORTANT
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 dish ware and utensils.
What Can Be Washed
Items that you can safely wash in your dishwasher:
•Aluminum (except for disposables)
• China (except delicate china)
• Cookware with non-stick coatings
• Crystal (except antique crystal)
• Glass
• Plastic (dishwasher safe only)
• Silver and silver plate
• Stainless steel
• Stoneware
What Should Not Be Washed
For safety reasons, and to prevent damage, do not wash
the following items in your dishwasher:
• Antique crystal
• Brass
• Bronze
• Cast iron
• Delicate china
• Disposable aluminum
• Disposable plastic items
• Flatware with bonded handles
• Gold
• Pewter
• Sharp kitchen carving knives
• Tin
• Wood
[_ IMPORTANT
• For best results, do not nest utensils
• Do not load silver next to stainless steel. Damage to the
silver may result.
• Put the basket in the bottom rack near the front, between
the tines, as shown below.
• To prevent small, light items from falling out of the rack
when sprayed with water, put small items, like corn cob
holders, baby bottle caps, etc. into a compartment in the
silverware basket and close the hinged cover.
The Silverware Basket
Load the silverware
basket first. Put the
silverware and utensils,
handle first, into the
holes on the top. Load
knives with the handles
up. Open the hinged
covers to load larger
items and quantities.
You can load the silver-
ware basket while it is
in the rack or you can
load it before putting it
in place. Put silverware basket here
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Insert utensils
into holes
Hinged covers
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Loading the Racks
IMPORTANT
•It is best to place sharp objects in the si verware basket to
prevent damage to the rack coating.
• The spray arms must spin freely. Do not allow items
sticking out of the racks to block them.
• Raise the top rack to prevent objects on the bottom racK
from blocking the middle spray arm.
• Do not load cookie sheets and large platters in the front
of the bottom rack. Doing so will prevent water from
dissolving the detergent in the detergent dispenser.
• After loading, push in firmly on the top rack. If you do not
push the top rack completely into place, the middle spray
arm may not work properly.
Before You Load the Racks
•Before loading the racks, scrape off leftover food items, and
nonfood items like toothpicks and napkins.
• Empty liquids in glasses, cups, and pitchers into the sink.
Adjusting the Top Rack
•If there are large items in the bottom rack that could inter-
fere with the middle spray arm, move the top rack to the
high position. Otherwise, put the top rack in the low posi-
tion.
To move the top rack from the low position to the high
position:
•Grasp both sides of the rack and pull up until it stops.
• Let go of the rack. It will rest in the high position.
To move the top rack from the high position to the low
position:
•Grasp both sides of the rack and pull up until it stops. The
leveling mechanism will release.
• Gently lower the rack to the low position.
No cookie sheets,
trays, platters etc. here
Do not block the front of the rack.
Do not allow items to stick out of top and
bottom of racks that can block spray arms. UTop Rack Adjustment
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During Loading
Always use the top rack for delicate items, such as glassware.
Damage may occur if you put delicate items in the bottom rack.
• Large knives and utensils can be put in the removable
utensil shelf or the fold down shelves on the sides of the
top rack. To insert the removable utensil shelf, fit the hooks
on the ends over the bars on the front and back of the top
rack.
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Utility _
Hook utensil shelf across here
Top rack
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Fold down shelves
CAUTION
Bottom rack
You may lower the rack tines, if necessary, to allow you to
fit large or bulky items into a rack. To lower a set of tines,
pull up and swivel to the side.
(Z) Pull up
Always load large or heavy items (such as pots, pans, and
large dish ware) in the bottom rack.
• Do not stack dishes, glasses or pots and pans. Stacking will
prevent water from getting to soiled surfaces.
• Load all items so that the open ends face down as much as
possible. Good drainage provides the best drying. It is not
necessary to rinse objects before loading them.
• To minimize breakage and chipping, secure all glassware
and other breakables in the tines. Do not allow fragile items
to touch each other.
To minimize noise, do not allow pots and pans to touch and
keep large items from touching the sides of your dish-
washer.
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The Detergent Dispenser
IMPORTANT
DO not use hand dish washing detergents, They wi!l create
excessive foaming that interferes with proper operation.
* To make sure the detergent dissolves properly, fill the
detergent dispenser just prior to starting Your dishwasher.
Detergent wi ! harden if it sits too !ong.
* Store dry detergent in a coo! dryp ace to prevent caking.
Use a liquid rinse aid for best results (See page !2),
The detergent dispenser has three compartments, the prewash
compartment on the outside lid, and two in the main wash
compartment. It does not matter which main wash cup you load
first.
The pre-wash compartment empties into the dishwasher when
the door is closed, The main wash compartment releases deter-
gent automatically during the main wash cycle.
To fill the detergent dispenser:
1. If the detergent dispenser lid is closed, press the release
button to open it.
2. See the Detergent Table for the amount of detergent
to use in the main wash cup. The amount of detergent
required depends on the hardness of the water in your
area. Harder water requires more detergent. Water hard-
ness is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). Do not use
too little detergent for your water hardness. Doing so can
cause poorly cleaned dishes, filming or spotting. If you use
too much detergent, you can cause a permanent film called
etching. To find out the water hardness in your area, contact
your water company.
3. After filling the main wash compartment, close the dis-
penser lid.
4. Fill the pre-wash cup (on the lid) to the top.
5. Close the dishwasher door.
If you have very hard water:
Detergent alone may not be enough for water hardness above
12. For maximum cleanliness you may need to use a water
softener. Or you may add additional detergent about 20 minutes
after starting your dishwasher. As a rule, add one teaspoon for
each grain above 12.
1. Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating.
2. Wait a moment for the steam to clear.
3. Without touching any of the hot surfaces or racks, pour
additional dish washing detergent into the bottom of the
dish washing tub.
4. Close the door. Push on the door handle to make sure that
the door is completely shut. After a short pause, operation
will resume.
Release button
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Pre-wash cup
Main wash cups
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The Rinse Aid Dispenser
Rinse aid is important to the dryingprocess of the dish ware. Its
sheeting action also reduces spotting, Dacor recommends that
you keep the rinse aid dispenser full and properly adjusted (see
below) at all times,
A rinse aid containing citric acid may be used to remove the
white or gray film caused by very hard water.
The rinse aid indicator on the dispenser turns dark
when full and clear when it is time to refill. Also,
the display will read LO at the end of the dish
washing cycle when it is time to refill.
To refill the rinse aid dispenser:
1. Turn the rinse aid cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lift it
out,
2. Slowly pour the rinse aid into the filler hole until the indica-
tor turns dark. Do not overfill.
3. Wipe up any spillage with a damp rag.
4. Replace the rinse aid cap and turn it clockwise to the closed
position.
Adjusting the Rinse Aid Dispenser
The rinse aid dispenser must be properly adjusted. Too little
rinse aid will allow spotting and drying problems. Too much rinse
aid will cause foaming and streaking.
The rinse aid setting is located under the rinse aid cap.
To change the setting:
1. Remove the rinse aid cap.
2. If you have spotty or improperly dried dishes, move the
rinse aid setting a little higher. If you have streaks on your
dishes, move the rinse aid setting a little lower. The harder
the water, the more rinse aid required for acceptable results.
3. Replace the cap.
4. Check the dishes after the next wash load. Continue adjust-
ing the rinse aid dispenser up or down according to the
guidelines above until you have spot free, streak free, dry
dishes.
If you have very soft water and still experience streaking when
the dispenser is set to 1, you can dilute the rinse aid with water
before pouring it into the dispenser to get acceptable results.
Rinse aid cap
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Pour rinse aid in hole
Rinse aid level adjustment
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Starting Your Dishwasher
To wash or rinse the dishes:
1. Make sure you have loaded the dishwasher and that the
detergent and rinse aid dispensers are filled according to the
previous pages.
2. For best operation, clear the house pipes of cold water by
running a nearby faucet until the water is hot.
3. Open the door.
4. Press one of the wash cycle buttons or the Rinse button on
the control panel until it lights.
5. Press START/CANCEL. The START/
CANCEL button will light and the
display will show CL (meaning "close
the door").
6. Close the door.
7. Push on the door handle to make sure that the door is com-
pletely shut. After a brief pause, the dishwasher will start.
8. When the wash or rinse cycle is completed, the chime will
sound.
While the dishwasher is operating:
• The dishwasher starts each cycle by draining any water at
the bottom of the wash tub.
• You may hear the bottom of the tub fill with clean water and
the pulsating sound of water spraying on the dishes and the
tub walls.
• The number of tub drains and fills and the amount of
spraying depends on the wash or rinse cycle selected. The
dishwasher may appear to pause from time to time while it
is heating water to a higher temperature.
• During the wash/rinse cycle, the control panel buttons are
not lit.
• If you open the door during the wash cycle, the dishwasher
will stop operating. When you close the door, it will continue
with the current cycle (after a short pause) until it is done.
Adding a Dish After You Start
You can add a dish, if needed, after starting your dishwasher.
Dacor recommends that you only add items during the first five
minutes of operation to make sure they get clean.
To add a dish:
1,
2.
3.
4,
5.
Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating.
Wait a moment for the steam to clear.
Without touching any of the hot surfaces or racks, insert the
item into one of the racks, following normal loading instruc-
tions.
Close the door.
Push on the door handle to make sure that the door is com-
pletely shut. After a short pause, operation will resume.
Stopping Your Dishwasher During
Operation
To stop the current cycle and drain your dishwasher:
1. Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating.
2. Press START/CANCEL.
3. Close the door. After a short pause, you will
hear the water in the dishwasher begin to drain.
Once the water is drained, the dishwasher will
turn off.
The Hi-Temp Feature
If you want to wash at a high temperature for maximum
grease and grime removal:
1. Open the door.
2. Press one of the wash cycle buttons on the control panel.
3. Press Hi-Temp. The Hi-Temp button will light
(Pressing Hi-Temp a second time will turn it off
again).
4. Press START/CANCEL
5. Close the door. After a short pause, the dish-
washer will start.
IMPORTANT
Things to Know about the Hi-Temp Feature
• The Hi-Temp feature may increase the wash cycle time.
•HO may appear on the display while the dish-
washer heats the water for the high tempera-
ture wash.
• In addition, you can select the Sanitize fea-
ture also by pressing the Sanitize button before pressing
START/CANCEL
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Starting Your Dishwasher (Cont.)
The Sanitize Feature
If you want a high temperature rinse after the wash cycle
for maximum sanitization:
1. Open the door.
2. Press one of the wash cycle buttons on the control panel.
3. Press Sanitize. The Sanitize button will light
(Pressing Sanitize a second time will turn it off
again).
4. Press START/CANCEL.
5. Close the door. After a short pause, the dish-
washer will start.
Things to Know about the Sanitize Feature
• The Sanitize feature increases the wash cycle time.
• HO will appear on the display while the dish-
washer heats the water for the high tempera-
ture rinse.
• :In addition, you can select the Hi-Temp feature
by pressing the Hi-Temp button before pressing START/
CANCEL.
The Delay Feature
To set your dishwasher to start automatically at a later
time:
1,
2.
3,
4,
S.
Press one of the wash cycle buttons or the Rinse button.
:If you have selected a wash cycle, you may press
the Hi-Temp or Sanitize feature buttons for
higher wash temperature or maximum sanitiza-
tion.
Repeatedly press the Delay button until the
number of hours you want to delay operation
appears on the display. You can delay the start of
your dishwasher up to 24 hours.
After selecting the delay time, press START/CANCEL
Close the door. The dishwasher will start after the selected
number of hours.
To cancel the delay function:
1. Open the door.
2. Press START/CANCEL once to make the dishwasher start
when you close the door. Press START/CANCEL twice to
turn the dishwasher all the way off.
The Cycle Memory Feature
Your dishwasher remembers the settings for the last cycle it ran.
If you want your dishwasher to run the same cycle as it
ran the previous time:
1. Open the door.
2. Press the START/CANCEL button (without
pressing a wash/rinse cycle button first). The
display will read CL telling you to close the door.
Close the door.3,
4. Push on the door handle to make sure that the door is com-
pletely shut. After a short pause, the dishwasher will begin
to operate.
NOTE: If the delay feature was used during the previous cycle,
the dishwasher will start after the number of hours originally
selected.
Turning the Chime On or Off
To turn the chime on or off:
1. Open the door.
2. Press the Short and Rinse buttons
at the same time.
3. OF will appear on the display when
you turn the chime off.
4. On will appear on the display when
you turn the chime back on.
5. Close the door.
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Filtersand Strainer Baskets
CAUTION
Do not operate the dishwasher without the strainer and the
two filters in place. The strainer and filter SYstem is designed
Clean the filters and strainer periodically to keep
your dishwasher working efficiently. When the filters
begin to clog, CE will appear on the display. This
warning indicates that the filters need to be cleaned
immediately.
To clean the filters:
1. Pull the bottom rack out of the dishwasher.
2. Remove the strainer and small particle filter by turning the
handle counterclockwise and lifting it straight up.
3. Push in on the tab on the strainer to remove it.
4. Lift the medium particle filter out of the floor of the wash
tub.
5. Rinse off and clean the filters and strainer in the kitchen
sink with a soft sponge and mild kitchen detergent under
warm water.
To replace the filter system:
1. Put the medium particle filter on the floor of the tub. Fit it
into the dimpled area.
2. Reconnect the strainer to the top of the small particle filter.
3. Put the small particle filter and strainer into the hole in the
bottom of the tub. Tighten clockwise.
Filter and Stainer Location
Strainer
Small particle
filter
Medium
particle filter
Filter Removal
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Cleaning the Interior Surfaces Winter Care
• The dish washing tub of your Dacor dishwasher is con-
structed of high quality stainless steel. It remains clean
during normal use.
• The control panel, the racks and areas where food particles
may become lodged, may be wiped clean, if necessary, with
a soft damp rag.
• Food particles on the silverware basket can be rinsed clean
under a faucet with warm water.
Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces
Clean exterior surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and
warm water using the soft side of a sponge. Rinse and dry
with a soft, lint-free cloth.
You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner (Dacor part
number A302) on stainless steel surfaces. Use it according
to the directions on the package.
Draining the Air Gap
Some local building codes require the dishwasher to have a
drain air gap installed on the drain line. A drain air gap is usually
mounted on top of the sink. If it becomes plugged or dirty, the
dishwasher will not drain properly. Remove the cover and inspect
the air gap every time you clean the filter and strainer.
To inspect the drain air gap:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Check to make sure it is clean.
NOTE: The drain air gap is not part of your dishwasher and is
not covered by the warranty.
To protect it from damage caused by freezing, winterize a dish-
washer left in an unheated place during cold weather.
NOTE: Only a qualified person should do the following.
To disconnect service:
1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply
source by removing fuses or turning off the circuit breaker.
2. Shut off the water supply.
3. Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect the water line
from the inlet valve and drain the water into a pan.
4. Disconnect the drain line from the pump and drain the water
into a pan.
To restore service:
1. Reconnect the water, drain and electrical power supply.
2. Turn on the water and electrical power supply.
3. Fill both detergent cups and run the dishwasher through a
HEAVY wash cycle.
See your installation instructions for more details.
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Problem Solution Guide
PROBLEM
Display: Unusual symbol appears.
Spotting and filming.
Small particles deposited on items.
MAY BECAUSED BY
See the Dtsplay section on page 7
Hard water.
Garbage disposal or sink trap full.
No rinse aid.
Water not hot enough.
Too little water.
Incorrect use of dishwasher detergent.
Items not loaded properly or over-
loaded.
Spray arms do not rotate properly.
Strainer blocked.
Excessive foam in machine.
Flatware incorrectly loaded.
Spray arms do not rotate properly.
: WHAT........ TO::DOC
Use maximum recommended amount of dishwasher
detergent.
You may need a home water softener.
To remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse:
• Wash and rinse load as usual.
• Remove all metal items from dishwasher. Do not
add detergent.
• Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and set it on
bottom rack.
• Run dishes through an entire wash cycle. If the
vinegar rinse does not work, repeat process sub-
stituting V4cup of citric acid crystals (available at
most drug stores) for the vinegar.
Wiping metal items with a damp cloth should
remove spots. For sterling and silver plated fiat-
ware, rub with a towel, or use a good cream silver
_olish.
Run garbage disposal to eliminate food and
obstructions in sink, Make sure sink drains properly.
Make sure rinse aid dispenser is full,
Check hot water supply temperature, Minimum
recommended incoming temperature to the dish-
washer is 120 OF.
Make sure water valve is fully open. Make sure that
water pressure is between 20 and 120 p.s.i, and
flow rate is a minimum of 1.0 gpm.
Use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent
according to water hardness (see page 11) and the
wash program selected. Fill dispenser only when
ready to start the dishwasher. Do not use old or
caked detergent. Store dishwasher detergent in dry
3lace and in a closed container. Change the dish-
washer detergent if results are still poor.
Make sure dishwasher is loaded according to
instructions (see page 9). Do not overload. Make
sure spray can reach all soiled surfaces.
Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. Make
sure that items do not obstruct movement of spray
arms. If necessary, clear any obstructions.
Check strainer. Clean if necessary.
Use only dishwasher detergent.
Too much rinse aid in final rinse cycle. Adjust rinse
aid dispenser (see page 12).
Make sure items are not nested (see page 8).
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, clear holes with a pointed object and
rinse under water.
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Problem Solution Guide (Continued)
Small particles deposited on
items (cont).
MAYBE CAUSEDBY
Incorrect detergent use.
Detergent left in detergent com-
partment.
Filter system.
Low water pressure.
Water not hot enough.
Items not loaded properly or over-
loaded.
Hard water.
Detergent dispenser lid not opening.
Old detergent.
Spray arms do not rotate properly.
WHAT TO DO :
Use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent
according to water hardness (see page 11) and the wash
program selected. Fill dispenser only when ready to
start the dishwasher. Do not use old or caked detergent.
Store dishwasher detergent in dry place and in a closed
container. Change the dishwasher detergent if results
are still poor.
Make sure filter system is clean and properly installed.
Check that water valve is fully open. Make sure water
pressure is between 20 and 120 p.s.i, and flow rate is
1.0 gpm minimum.
Check hot water supply temperature. Minimum recom-
mended incoming temperature to the dishwasher is 120
OF.
Make sure dishwasher is loaded according to instructions
(see page 9). Do not overload. Make sure spray can
reach all soiled surfaces.
Select a wash cycle with a longer wash time.
See Detergent Table on page 11.
The lid may not be opening. Check for items blocking it.
Do not use detergent that is hard or caked in the box.
Use only fresh detergent. Add detergent to dishwasher
just before starting it.
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 top rack is
pushed in all the way so that spray arm on rack con-
nects to nozzle on back wall.
Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If neces-
sary, clear holes with a pointed object and rinse under
water.
,Cycle not c mplete_ .........Close door, wait for cycle to complete.
Chipping or breaking of glass- Improper loading. Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not over
ware. them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported
and may chip or break. Always use the top rack for deli-
cate items. Dacor recommends that you wash fine china
and crystal by hand.
Unusual noise. Improper loading. Utensils may not be secure or something small may
have dropped from the rack. Water may cause utensils
to rattle. Make sure dish ware is secure.
Water in bottom of dishwasher Dish washing cycle not complete. Close door. Allow cycle to finish.
tub near filters. Some water in strainer is normal. Some water in strainer portion of filter at end of cycle is
normal.
See Dishwasher does not drain
properly below.
Dishwasher does not drain prop- Air gap plugged. Be sure the air gap is not blocked or plugged. The air
erly. gap is a vent located on top of the sink. It is connected
to the dishwasher. It is required by some local codes.
Drain hose kinked. Check drain hoses. Make sure they are not kinked.
•.Check and clean filter(s) if necessary. See page 15.
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