decor The Life of the Kitchen? USE AND CARE MANUAL BUILT-IN DISHWASHER Model DDWF24S Important Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Dishwasher... Loading Your Dishwasher Operating Your Dishwasher Care and Cleaning Table of Contents Before You Call for Service Warranty and Service Warranty Card Part ha. 1USG10 Rev.
Ck To Our Valued Customer: in Dacor® products! Our unique Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest the Kitchen”, and a combination of features, style and performance make us The Lite of great addition to your home. tn order 10 familiarize yourself with the controls, functions and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, read this use and care manual thoroughly, beginning with the important Safety Instructions section.
Important Safety Instructions Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for warranty service. For warranty and service information, see page 20. if you have any questions {other than warranty questions), call Draco Customer Service (800) 793-0093 (1.
Important Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance. follow basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING WARNING +. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose {to wash dishes, flatware, pots'and pans). This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher Silverware basket Top rack e—. Bottom rack eo mR Detergent dispenser Main power switch Door switch Top spray.arm Dish washing compartment Bottom spray arm Filter system {under bottom. rack) Rinse agent dispenser Canto panel Child Safety Lock Door handle {0 Front of dishwasher. Toe Kick:'. . = This dishwasher is equipped with a child safety lock To activate the lock, push in on the door handle cover and use a screwdriver to turn the screw slot inside to the vertical position.
Loading Your Dishwasher WARNING +" Place sharp objects in the silverware basket or-knives in the knife stand (see page 8), If : iris not-possible to load sharp objects in the silverware basket, Joan therm with the sharp end toward the back of the dishwasher. Locate these rems where they will not damage the-door seal or cause personal injury. + When loading the silverware basket, insert all objects with the handles up. CAUTION Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe.
Loading Your Dishwasher Loading the Silverware Basket [£5] IMPORTANT + To prevent damage, donor load utensils and silverware made of different materials (for example silver and stainless steel) in the same compartment of the silverware basket. + Forbes results: | 4: Do not nest utensils in the silverware I basket. | 4: Load silverware with the handles. down.
Loading Your Dishwasher Loading the Racks CAUTION » Always place large or heavy items (such as pots, pans and large dish-ware) in the bottom rack. + To avoid damage to the racks, do notelet sharp edges come into contact with them. » “To minimize breakage. and chipping, do not allow fragile stems to touch each other, IMPORTANT > The spray arms must spin freely. Do not allow items sticking out of the racks to block them. + Do not load cookie sheets and large. platters in the front of the bottom rack.
Loading Your Dishwasher 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. iris not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water. Do not stack dishes, glasses of pots and pans. Stacking will prevent water from getting to soiled surfaces.
Operating Your 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. IMPORTANT » Do'not use detergent that is clumped or has been wet. Store dry detergent in a cool dry place to prevent caking. » Fill the detergent dispenser just prior to starting your dishwasher. Detergent will harden if it sits 100 long.
Operating Your Dishwasher Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser [# IMPORTANT Rinse agent is important to the drying process of the dishware. it also reduces spotting. Draco recommends that you keep the rinse agent dispenser full at all times. However, some customers with ‘soft water. may not need rinse agent. if you have soft water, your dishes may dry bestiary without rinse agent.
Operating Your Dishwasher Starting Your Dishwasher NOTE IMPORTANT If the dishwasher drain line is connected to a garbage disposal, tun the disposal before operating the dishwasher for proper drainage. 1. Open the door and push in on the main power switch on the top of the door so that it Is In the on position. The control panel on the front of the dishwasher is lit when the switch is on. 2. Close the door. Push in gently on the top of the door until it clicks shut. 3.
Operating Your Dishwasher Wash Cycles Heavy Wash © Use for heavily soiled dishes like poos. pans, casserole dishes, etc. Additional smaller rems may be added after the larger items if there Is still space fo conserve water and energy. Normal Wash CP Use for normally soiled plates, glasses, bowls, serving dishes and lightly soiled pans. This cycle is best for normally soiled mixed loads, «Ew Quick Wash Use for very lightly dolled loads that are washed immediately after use.
Care and Cleaning WARNING Cleaning the Interior Clean only those parts of the dishwasher listed in this manual. Clean them ably in the manner instructed. 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. Cleaning the Door WARNING » Exercise caution when cleaning around the main. power switch, the.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Strainer Basket 4. Pull the strainer basket and the attached tubular filter up and out. 1 2. Cleaning the Entire Filter System Lift the strainer basket straight up by the handle. Rinse it out under running water in the sink. Replace # by pressing it firmly into the hole in the center of the filter assembly. The handle goes toward the front of the dishwasher. 5. Pull the strainer basket free from the tubular filter.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Filter System 11. Center the fine particle filter over the hole in the (Continued) bottom of the dishwasher. 8. Remove the drain outlet cover located to the left of the drain bottom {see the diagram below), To remove it, grasp it and pull it to the right, out of the hole. 12. Re-attach the strainer basket to the tubular fitter. 13. Insert the tubular filter assembly into the hole with the handle pointing toward the front of the dishwasher.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Spray Arms The holes and bearings on the spray arms can sometimes become blocked. Clean them as follows to restore proper operation. 1. Open the door and remove the bottom rack. 2. Pull the bottom spray arm straight up to release it. 3. Remove any deposits using a needle or something similar. The washer arms also have holes underneath. 4. To reinstall, center the base of the spray arm in the hole and push straight down until it clicks into place.
Before You Call for Service 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 fit) 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 disconnected Make sure power is on at the circuit breaker panel and that the power plug is properly connected to electrical outlet (if applicable).
Before You Ca | for Service Problem May Be Caused By What to.Do Water deft in bottom of dishwasher near filters, dishwasher will not drain Dish washing cycle not complete Allow dishwasher fo 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 or any other part of drain system/plumbing. NOTE: The cone shaped part of the hose must be at least 5/8” (1.6 om). Filter system clogged Clean entire filter system.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide (Continued) Problem May Be Caused By What to Do (cont.) Dishes are rot clean Cycle selected is too short Select normal of heavy wash cycle. incorrect loading Make sure dishes and flatware are loaded properly. See Loading Your Dishwasher section. Make sure all items are loaded securely and do not tip over.
Before You Call for Service 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 difficult to remove Change to a dish washing detergent with bleach Yellow or brown marks Iron or manganese in water To remove spots, use a nor-abrasive cleaner.
Getting Help Before you request service, please review the Problem Solution Guide starting on page 18. If you have performed the checks in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not been remedied, please contact us af one of the numbers below. Prior to requesting service, it is helpful to be familiar with the warranty terms and conditions listed in the Warranty section on this page. For warranty repairs, call: Draco Distinctive Service: Phone: (877) 337-3228 (1.8 A.
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