Use & Care M i l l e n n i a ™ 24-I n c h B u i lt -I n D i s h wa s h e r For Use With: Model MDW24S Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..................................................1 Getting to Know Your Dishwasher...........................................4 Loading Your Dishwasher.........................................................8 Operating Your Dishwasher. ..................................................12 Cleaning and Maintenance. ...........................................
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Important Safety Instructions INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS GUIDE WITH THIS APPLIANCE. CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE & CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THIS GUIDE PROVIDES PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. KEEP THIS GUIDE AND THE SALES RECEIPT AND/OR THE CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IS NEEDED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. If you have any questions, call: Dacor Customer Service 1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when installing and using your dishwasher, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: danger IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous, even if they sit out for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION 1. 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. 3. 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. 4.
Getting The Parts of to Know Your Dishwasher Your Dishwasher 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 information. See page xx for a description of the symbols that appear on the display. Detergent Dispenser Automatically releases the soap during the wash part of the cycle (see page xx).
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher
Getting Parts of the to Know Your Dishwasher Control Panel Display Wash Cycle Buttons START/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-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.
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher 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 progress and that you need to close the door to continue operation. Stands tor HOT.
Loading Your Dishwasher 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 dishware and utensils.
Loading Your Dishwasher The Detergent Dispenser Adjusting the Rinse Aid Dispenser) at all times. IMPORTANT: A rinse aid containing citric acid may be used to remove the white or gray film caused by very hard water. • Do not use hand dishwashing detergents. They will 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 will harden if it sits too long.
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Operating Your Dishwasher 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 Your Dishwasher IMPORTANT: See the Getting to Know Your Dishwasher section for a description of the various wash settings. 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. .
Operating Your Dishwasher 4. After you select the delay time, press START/CANCEL. 5. Close the door. The dishwasher will start after the selected number of hours. To cancel the delay function: 1. Open the door. . Push START/CANCEL once to make the dishwasher start when you close the door. Push 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.
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Cleaning and 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, and areas where food particles may become lodged, may be wiped clean, if necessary, with a soft damp rag.
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Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide Problem May be caused by Display: Unusual symbol appears. See Display section, page xx What to do Spotting and filming Hard water 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.
Before You Call for Service 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 detergent. Store dishwasher detergent in dry place and in a closed container. Change the dishwasher detergent if results are still poor.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide (continued) Problem may be caused by What to do Water 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 breaker Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove other appliances from the circuit. Door not completely closed. Push in on door handle until you hear a click.
Before You Call for Service 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 to silver. Put silver and stainless steel in different silverware basket compartments.
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Warranty & Service Product Maintenance What Is Not Covered Do not perform any maintenance other than that instructed in the CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section of this manual. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. • Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product. Getting Help Before you obtain service, please review the Before You Call for Service section of this manual starting on page XX.
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