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.
Dacor Customer Service Team
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Telephone:
Fax:
Hours of Operation:
Web Site:
[phone]
[phone]
Monday through Friday
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
www.Dacor.com
Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated
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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INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE
APPLIANCE.
CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE AND CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFER-
ENCE, ITCONTAINS IMPORTANT USE AND CARE INFORMATION.
RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR CANCELED CHECK. PROOF
OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.
For service and warranty information see page 21.
Ifyou have any questions (other than warranty questions), call:
Dacor Customer Service
Phone: [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday -- Friday 6:00 A.M.to 5:00 P.M.Pacific Time
Web site: www.Dacoccom
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
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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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