Fisher & Paykel DCS DD124P5 User manual

MODELS:
DD124P5
DD224P5
DishDrawer®
Use and Care Guide

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Contents
Safety and warnings 3
Controls 6
Operation 8
Wash program chart 9
Caring for your dinnerware 10
Dishwasher standards test 11
Accessories 12
Loading 14
Detergent dispenser 16
Rinse agent dispenser 18
Option adjustments 19
User maintenance instructions 21
Troubleshooting 24
Fault codes 26
Warranty and service 29
Important!
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The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets
and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and
specification availability in your country, please go to our website www.
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Safety and warnings
Your DishDrawer has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal dishwashing
procedures. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when you are using your
DishDrawer®. Please read all instructions before operating the DishDrawer®.
Important safety precautions
The information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Use the DishDrawer® only for its intended function as described in this User Guide.
Use only detergents or rinse agent recommended for use in a domestic Dishwasher and keep
them out of reach of children. Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after the completion
of each wash program.
When loading items to be washed, locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the
lid seal and load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries.
Do not touch the heater plate during or immediately after use.
Do not operate your DishDrawer® unless all the enclosure panels are properly in place.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Do not abuse, sit on, stand in or on the drawer or dish rack of the DishDrawer®.
The cup racks are designed to support cups, glasses and kitchen utensils. When the cup racks
are in the DishDrawer® do not lean on or use the cup racks to support your body weight.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the DishDrawer®.
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water heater 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 such a period, before using the dishwasher, turn on all hot water taps and
let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service
or discarding it.
Dishwasher detergents are alkaline. They can be dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes, keep children and infirm person(s) away from the dishwasher when the drawer is
opened.
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4Safety and warnings
Important safety precautions
Installation
This DishDrawer® must be installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive Installation Instruction sheets with your DishDrawer®, you
can order them by calling your Authorized Service Agent or from the DCS by Fisher & Paykel
website, www.dcsappliances.com.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a dealer or Authorized Service Center
or a similar qualified trades person in order to avoid a hazard.
Ensure the DishDrawer® is secured to adjacent cabinetry using the brackets provided. Failure to
do so may result in an unstable product, which may cause damage or injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged power supply cord or plug.
Do not store or use gas, or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the DishDrawer®.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Make sure that the power supply cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subject to damage or stress.
Do not install or store the DishDrawer® where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing
or exposed to weather.
Do not use an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (e.g. multi-socket outlet box)
to connect the DishDrawer® to the power supply.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Maintenance
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this User Guide. We recommend that you call an Authorized Service Agent.
Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Keep the area around/underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals.
When cleaning the underside of the filter plate, care must be taken on the sharp outer edge to
avoid the risk of cut type injuries.
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Safety and warnings
Important safety precautions
Important!
Under no circumstances should you open the drawer while the DishDrawer® is in operation.
Operational
Always press the button to pause and wait until you hear the three additional beeps before
opening the drawer.
The DishDrawer® must be used with the motor assembly, filter plate, drain filter and spray arm in
place.
When disconnecting the appliance grasp the plug rather than the power supply cord or junction
of cord to avoid damage.
Take care when loading the DishDrawer® not to load dishware items so they prevent the lid from
properly sealing with the drawer. Items should be placed so they do not protrude above and/or
forced into the drawer, otherwise a service call may result.
Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children. Children or persons with a
disability which limits their ability to use the appliance, should have a responsible person instruct
them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can then use the appliance without
danger to themselves or their surroundings.
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.
If a Dishwasher cleaner is used, we would strongly recommend a wash program with detergent
should be run immediately afterward, to prevent any damage to the DishDrawer®.
The DishDrawer® is designed for washing normal household utensils. Items that are
contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals are not
to be washed in the DishDrawer®.
If the DishDrawer® is not being used for long periods of time, turn the electricity and water supply
to the DishDrawer® off.
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6Controls
If you have a double DishDrawer®, each drawer has its own controls and can run independently
of the other.
Power button
The button turns the DishDrawer® on or off. Opening
the drawer will automatically turn the DishDrawer® on for
30 seconds. To end a wash program in mid cycle, press
the button. Any water in the DishDrawer® will be
pumped out.
Start/Pause button
The button starts a wash program. Press the button to pause or restart the DishDrawer®
during a wash program. When paused, wait for three beeps before opening the drawer. Forcing
the drawer open while in mid cycle may cause damage or injury.
Delay Start
The button also sets the Delay Start feature which can delay the start of a wash program
from 1 to 12 hours.
To activate Delay Start
1 Press and hold the button until the light above the button turns purple.
2 Continue holding the button down until the desired delay time has been reached. The
DishDrawer® will emit audible ‘beeps’ as you hold the button down, each beep indicates
another hour delay.
3 The DishDrawer® will start once the drawer is closed and the delay time has elapsed.
To cancel Delay Start
Press the button.
Lock button (optional)
The button activates/deactivates the Keylock or the Childlock functions.
Keylock
The Keylock feature disables all the buttons on the DishDrawer®.
To activate, press and hold the button until you hear one beep (3 seconds). The light above
the button is lit when Keylock is activated.
To cancel the Keylock feature, press and hold the button until the light above the button
disappears.
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Controls
Childlock
The Childlock feature locks the drawer and disables all the buttons on the badge.
To activate, press and hold the button until you hear two beeps (5 seconds). The light above
the button is lit when Childlock is activated.
To cancel the Childlock feature, press and hold the button until the light above the button
disappears.
Wash program selector
Press the button inside the drawer to select a wash program. The DishDrawer® will
remember the last program used.
Eco button (optional)
Press the button if you would like the wash program to use less energy and water. The red
ECO light will indicate the feature is on. If your dishes are heavily soiled or you require enhanced
dry performance, we do not recommend ECO programs.
Power failure
If the DishDrawer® is operating and a power failure occurs, it will stop. The DishDrawer® may be
unable to be opened during this time. When the power supply is resumed, the DishDrawer® will
restart in the same part of the wash program.
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8Operation
1 Load dishes
Remove all food scraps and load the dishes.
2 Add detergent
3 Check rinse agent
4 Press the button
5 Select a wash program
6 Select (optional)
7 Check
Ensure there is nothing obstructing the
spray arm. The drain filter must be level with
the filter plate.
8 Start
Close the drawer and press the button.
9 Finish
The DishDrawer® will beep six times to
indicate the end of the wash program. At
the end of the wash program the drying fan
will continue to run for a set time or until the
drawer is opened. The fan assists with drying
and uses negligible amounts of energy. It
is normal for some water to remain in the
drain filter area after the wash program is
complete.
DD224 only: At the end of a wash program,
you may find both drawers draining
simultaneously. This is normal.
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Wash program chart
Standard wash program - when to use
Heavy
Heavily soiled
pots, pans and
dishes.
Normal
Dishes with
normal soils
for optimum
wash and dry
performance.
Fast
Lightly soiled
dishes.
Delicate
Lightly soiled and
heat sensitive
crockery.
Rinse
Prevents odors and
soils drying on dishes.
pre wash 1 pre wash 1 pre wash pre wash
pre wash 2 pre wash 2
main wash 150
o
F main wash 140
o
F main wash 130
o
F main wash 120
o
F
post rinse 1 post rinse post rinse post rinse
post rinse 2
final rinse 163
o
F final rinse 140
o
F final rinse 120
o
F final rinse 130
o
F
drying phase drying phase drying phase
Eco wash program - when to use
Heavy
Heavily soiled
everyday dishes.
Normal
Normal soiled
dishes for
optimum energy
use.
Fast
Lightly soiled, non
greasy dishes.
Delicate
Lightly soiled,
non greasy and
heat sensitive
crockery.
pre wash 1 pre wash pre wash
pre wash 2
main wash 150
o
F main wash 130
o
F main wash 115
o
F main wash 115
o
F
post rinse 1 post rinse post rinse post rinse
post rinse 2
final rinse 150
o
F final rinse 130
o
F final rinse 115
o
F final rinse 120
o
F
drying phase drying phase drying phase
Note:
Wash times can vary depending on the incoming water temperature, ambient conditions, type
of dish load and whether the drawer has been opened during the wash. Wash times are only
APPROXIMATE and are based on 120°F incoming water.
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10 Caring for your dinnerware
The combination of high temperatures and dishwasher detergent may cause damage to
some items if they are washed in a dishwasher. Remember, if in any doubt about any aspect
concerning items washed in the DishDrawer®, follow the instructions from the manufacturer of
the items, or wash the item by hand.
Cutlery & silverware
All cutlery and silverware should be rinsed immediately after use to prevent tarnishing caused
by some foods. The Rinse wash program is useful for this. Silver items should not come into
contact with stainless steel, e.g. other cutlery. Mixing these items can cause staining. Remove
silver cutlery from the DishDrawer® and hand dry it immediately after the program has finished
if needed.
Aluminum
Aluminum can be dulled by dishwasher detergent. The degree of change depends on the
quality of the product.
Other metals
Iron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other items. Copper, pewter and brass tend to stain.
Woodware
Wooden items are generally sensitive to heat and water. Regular use in a dishwasher may cause
deterioration over time. If in doubt, wash by hand.
Glassware
Most everyday glassware is dishwasher safe. Crystal, very fine and antique glassware may etch
that is, become opaque. You may prefer to wash these items by hand.
Plastic
Some plastic may change shape or color with hot water. Check manufacturer’s instructions
about washing plastic items. Washable plastic items should be weighed down so they do not
flip over and fill with water or fall through the basket during the wash.
Decorated items
Most modern china patterns are dishwasher safe. Antique items, those with a pattern painted
over the glaze, gold rims or hand painted china may be more sensitive to machine washing. If in
doubt, wash by hand.
Glued items
Certain adhesives are softened or dissolved in machine washing. If in doubt, wash by hand.
Vacation time
If the DishDrawer® is not going to be used for some time, we recommend you ensure the baskets
are empty. Leave the inside of the DishDrawer® clean. Leave the drawers ajar to allow air to
circulate. Turn off both the power and water supply to the DishDrawer®.
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Dishwasher standards test
The DishDrawer®s are tested to various standards for both wash and dry performance.
The following are loading pattern diagrams, detergent quantities and rinse agent quantities used
for the DishDrawer®.
Wash Program Normal Cycle
Detergent Quantities
Rinse Agent
a. 5g (pre wash) per drawer
b. 10g (main wash) per drawer
Setting 4
Recommended Loading Pattern
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Open detergent dispenser
Top drawer Bottom drawer
12 3 4 5 6
222 2 2
44 444
361
331
331
153
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The inserts and racks can be added or removed to
suit your individual needs. If you have the double
DishDrawer® model, some of the accessories are
interchangeable between the two drawers. For
example you can combine the two Mega Racks into
one drawer and wash all cups and glasses, leaving
the other drawer for plates and larger items.
a. basket
The basket holds some of the accessories in place
and keeps dishes away from the spray arm.
b. Drain filter access panel
The drain filter access panel is designed to snap
onto the basket over the drain filter. This prevents
objects from touching the base of the DishDrawer®
and stopping the rotation of the spray arm, while
still giving access to the drain filter.
c. Mega rack
The Mega rack is designed to hold
glasses, cups and small plates.
d. Plate insert
The plate insert supports plates and
bowls.
How to install the Mega rack
To install the Mega rack, place the outer
legs of the rack on top of the basket,
and clip the Mega rack to the side of the
basket. When the Mega rack is correctly
installed it should not feel loose in the
basket.
Accessories
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Accessories
Cup racks
Cups, glasses and kitchen utensils can be placed on the
left and right hand side of the cup racks.
For best performance ensure there are no large items
below, blocking the wash water from reaching the cup
racks.
Wine glasses can be supported on the cup racks if used in
conjunction with the Mega rack.
There are stops on the cup rack to prevent cups from
touching the DishDrawer® wall. This will maximize the dry
and wash performance.
Cutlery basket
Cutlery, small kitchen utensils and some plastic lids are best
placed into the cutlery basket.
For best wash performance, we recommend loading cutlery
with handles pointing down and sharp utensils with their
handles facing up, to reduce the risk of injury.
Mix spoons, knives and forks within each section, to stop
cutlery from nesting together and to ensure the water
circulates freely.
Keep stainless steel from touching silver cutlery to avoid
staining.
Small items, like plastic lids, can be placed under the anti-
nesting grid. This will prevent them from being displaced by
wash water and falling to the bottom, where they may stop
the spray arm rotation.
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Wash water for the DishDrawer® comes from the spray arm which is situated inside the base of
the drawer. The spray arm rotates, providing wash water to all areas of the wash compartment
so care needs to be taken when loading dishes to ensure there is enough space for the water to
reach all areas, particularly the cup racks. If there are any items blocking the spray arm path or
the wash water, then the performance will be reduced.
How to load your DishDrawer®
Note: The basket and its inserts are not designed to be lifted out of the DishDrawer® while
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Loading
How NOT to load your DishDrawer®
Overcrowded and wash water will not
reach some of the dinnerware.
Cups, glasses and bowls must have their
openings facing down.
The plates are nesting together and wash
water may not get through.
Ensure cutlery are not nesting or stuck
together. They need to be evenly spread
out.
Ensure dishware items are not forced
into or protrude out of the drawer as it
may prevent the lid from properly sealing
which could result in a service call.
Locate sharp items safely to prevent
injuring the user and damaging the lid
assembly.
Check the bottom of the cutlery basket to
ensure sharp or pointed items have not
come through as they may stop spray arm
rotation.
Ensure cutlery has not fallen through the
basket and stopped the spray arm from
rotating.
The large bowl is blocking wash water
reaching the cup racks.
Large utensils should be on cup racks so
they do not become dislodged and stop the
spray arm from rotating.
Sharp or pointed items must be placed
horizontally or with sharp edges/points
facing down to avoid risk of injury.
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16 Detergent dispenser
a Pre Wash Compartment
10g / 2 teaspoon capacity
b Main Wash Compartment
30g / 6 teaspoon capacity
c Detergent Dispenser Latch
d Rinse Agent Indicator Light
e Rinse Agent Plug
Important!
Only use powdered detergent recommended for domestic automatic dishwashers in the
detergent dispenser.
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline and can be dangerous if swallowed.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep children and infirm persons away from the DishDrawer® when the drawer is open.
Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion
of the wash cycle.
Do not place dishwasher tablets in the
detergent dispenser
Detergent and dishwasher tablets should not
be in direct contact with dishes or cutlery.
Liquid detergents are not suitable to be used in
the DishDrawer®.
Hand washing liquids, soap, laundry detergents
or disinfectants will damage the DishDrawer®.
Filling the detergent dispenser
1 Press the latch down and the door will open.
2 Pour in detergent. No detergent is needed for the Rinse
program.
3 After filling the main wash compartment, close the dispenser
door until it clicks shut. The detergent will automatically be
released into the DishDrawer® during the wash program.
Closed detergent dispenser
Open detergent dispenser
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Detergent dispenser
Detergent quantities
The detergent quantities recommended below are for individual drawers.
Wash type Wash program Detergent quantities
prewash
(teaspoons)
main wash
(teaspoons)
Hard (>150ppm or >9gpg) All* 2 6
Medium (100-150ppm or 6-9gpg) All* 2 4
Soft (<100ppm or <6gpg) Heavy
Normal
Delicate
Fast
1
1
3
2
1
1
* No detergent is required in the pre wash compartment for the fast wash program.
Hard water situations
If you live in a hard water situation, we
recommend the installation of a household
water softener to improve the water quality,
detergent effectiveness and prevent the
build-up of calcium deposits on dishes and
in the DishDrawer®.
Certain brands of dishwasher detergent
contain varying quantities of phosphates,
which help soften water. We suggest
you use a detergent with high phosphate
content to improve the wash. The detergent
compartments need to be completely FULL
and rinse agent is used with its setting fixed
at 5.
We recommend the use of a dishwasher
cleaner/descaler whenever you notice
a build-up of calcium deposits in your
DishDrawer®.
After you have used the dishwasher
cleaner/descaler you must run another
wash program with detergent to prevent
damage to the DishDrawer®.
Soft water situations
If you live in an area of naturally soft water
or your household water is softened,
avoid using too much detergent in your
DishDrawer®. An excess amount of detergent
is very aggressive on glassware and may
cause irreversible etching.
Etching is a chemical deterioration that
occurs on the surface of glassware when
it is subjected to high temperatures, too
much detergent and/or soft water situations.
Etching is caused by a combination of very
hot water, which causes the detergent to
become very aggressive, but because the
water is soft, there are no water hardness
mineral ions for the detergent to bind to,
so it extracts mineral ions directly from the
glass.
Etching looks like rainbow-colored film, as
the glass is subjected to further washing the
surface will eventually appear opaque. This
type of etching is irreversible.
To prevent further etching from occurring
on glassware, use less detergent (follow the
recommended detergent quantities in the
User Guide for soft water situations), and
ensure the dishwasher is not overloaded,
so water can reach all the dishes during the
wash.
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18 Rinse agent dispenser
We highly recommend the regular use of liquid rinse agent to give the best drying results. Rinse
agent gives a streak free, sparkling clean look to glass and chinaware, in addition it
prevents metal from tarnishing. The rinse agent dispenser is on the inside of each drawer,
located underneath the detergent dispenser. The dispenser holds approximately 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
of rinse agent.
Filling the rinse agent dispenser
1 Turn the plug counter-clockwise and remove.
2 Pour the rinse agent into the circular opening.
3 Take care not to spill rinse agent into the
DishDrawer®. Any spillages must be wiped up to
prevent excess foaming. Failure to wipe rinse agent
spillages may result in a service call which will not be
covered by warranty.
4 Fit the plug back into the original position.
How much rinse agent to use
The regulator may need adjusting to suit your water conditions. The lowest setting is ‘1’ and
the highest is ‘5’. Refer to Option Adjustments section to adjust the rinse agent setting. If there
is excessive foam at the end of the wash, reduce the setting. If dishes are wet or streaky after
drying, increase the setting.
Rinse agent indicator light
If the rinse agent indicator light is red, refill the dispenser. If the rinse agent indicator light is
dimly lit or not lit at all, there is enough rinse agent for the wash.
Note:
Lighter colored rinse agents will not dim the indicator light as effectively as darker colored rinse
agents.
When the rinse agent is being dispensed, you may notice some unusual noises during the wash,
this is normal.
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