DishDrawer® Use and Care Guide MODELS: DD124P5 DD224P5
Contents Safety and warnings Controls Operation Wash program chart Caring for your dinnerware Dishwasher standards test Accessories Loading Detergent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Option adjustments User maintenance instructions Troubleshooting Fault codes Warranty and service Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time.
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.
US CA 4 Safety 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.
Safety and warnings 5 US CA 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.
US CA Controls 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.
Controls 7 US CA 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 disappears. button until the light above the button Wash program selector Press the button inside the drawer to select a wash program. The DishDrawer® will remember the last program used.
Operation 8 US CA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Load dishes Remove all food scraps and load the dishes. Add detergent Check rinse agent Press the button Select a wash program Select (optional) Check Ensure there is nothing obstructing the spray arm. The drain filter must be level with the filter plate. 1 2,3 4 7 8 5 6 8 9 Start Close the drawer and press the button. Finish The DishDrawer® will beep six times to indicate the end of the wash program.
Wash program chart 9 US CA Standard wash program - when to use Fast Lightly soiled dishes. Delicate Lightly soiled and heat sensitive crockery. Rinse Prevents odors and soils drying on dishes. pre wash pre wash Heavy Heavily soiled pots, pans and dishes. Normal Dishes with normal soils for optimum wash and dry performance.
US CA 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.
Dishwasher standards test 11 US CA 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 a a. 5g (pre wash) per drawer b.
US CA 12 Accessories 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. c d a. basket a The basket holds some of the accessories in place and keeps dishes away from the spray arm. b.
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.
US CA 14 Loading 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.
Loading 15 US CA 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.
US CA Detergent dispenser 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. c Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the wash cycle.
Detergent dispenser 17 US CA 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.
US CA 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 2 3 4 Turn the plug counter-clockwise and remove.
Option adjustments 19 US CA The following options can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Rinse Agent setting Reduce the Rinse agent setting if there is excess foam after a wash program. Increase the Rinse agent setting if dishes are wet or streaky after a wash program. Auto Power setting By default, DishDrawer® will automatically turn on whenever the drawer is opened. Washing will not start until the drawer is closed and the button has been pressed.
1 Rinse Agent setting set to four blue / on On Off On Off Off On button to turn the selected option on or off. purple / on The current setting is shown Press the on the wash program selector in red lights. If four red lights are lit, the option selected setting is set to four. Press the button to increase the setting. Press the button to save the change. red / off red / Closed Drawer option1 Enter Option Adjustment Mode 1 Press the button to turn power on. Open DishDrawer.
User maintenance instructions 21 US CA Cleaning the surfaces Important! We do not recommend the use of the following cleaning aids on/in your DishDrawer® as they may damage the surfaces: Plastic or stainless steel scouring pads Abrasive, solvent, household cleaners Acid or alkaline cleaners Hand washing liquids or soap Laundry detergents or disinfectants Proprietary ‘Stainless Steel’ cleaners or polishes as these may damage the protective coating. 1 2 Wipe with a clean damp cloth.
US CA User maintenance instructions Cleaning the drain filter, spray arm and filter plate We recommend that the drain filter is cleaned whenever there is evidence of food particles. The spray arm and filter plate may need cleaning about once a month in normal use or more often should the need arise. If a dishwasher cleaner/descaler is used, you must run a wash program with detergent immediately afterward to prevent any damage to your DishDrawer®.
User maintenance instructions 23 US CA Cleaning the spray arm and filter plate Ensure the DishDrawer® is cool before you start cleaning and follow the instructions for removing the drain filter and spray arm. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Remove the basket carefully. Lift from the back end first to prevent knocking the detergent and rinse agent dispenser. Lift the spray arm and shake any foreign material out. Rinse the spray arm clean under running water and wipe with a damp cloth.
US CA 24 Troubleshooting Problem Unclean dishes Possible Cause Wash program unsuitable for the load. Spray arm unable to rotate. DishDrawer® overloaded/ incorrectly loaded. Filter plate/drain filter is incorrectly inserted. Detergent put in the wrong compartment. Excess food not removed from dinnerware prior to loading. Unsuitable detergent. What to do Refer to the wash programs section for a suitable wash program, or the soils were too heavily baked on and dishes may need soaking.
Troubleshooting 25 US CA Problem Possible Cause What to do Continuous beeping A fault has occurred. Refer to the Fault codes section. Intermittent beeping DishDrawer® is in pause mode. Close the DishDrawer® and press the button. DishDrawer® will not start Power supply is not connected. Connect the power supply. The drawer is not closed properly. Ensure the drawer is firmly closed. Lock feature is on. Turn Lock off. Hold down the button until the light above the button disappears.
US CA Fault codes How to recognize a fault code When a fault has occurred, the DishDrawer® will continuously beep every second. The fault code will be displayed on the wash program selector. Each fault code is shown in the following chart. How to attend to a fault code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the button to remove the fault code. If the fault code and continuous beeps cannot be removed by pressing the button, turn the DishDrawer® off at the power supply.
Fault codes 27 US CA Fault Codes Possible Causes What to Do F1 Flood switch has been activated. Turn the water and power supply to the DishDrawer® off and call your Authorized Service Center. F2 Motor problem. Call your Authorized Service Center. F3 Temperature sensor failed. Ensure water coming in through the inlet hose is less than 149oF. You may need to install a tempering valve on your water supply. F4 Faulty temperature sensor or element Call your Authorized Service Center.
US CA 28 Fault codes Fault Codes Possible Causes What to Do U1 Fill Fault 1 Turn the DishDrawer® water supply on. 2 Ensure the spray arm is placed on the impeller and can rotate and if the DishDrawer® is full of water, it will need to be emptied manually. 3 Call your Authorized Service Center. U2 Loading Check loading to ensure no items extend beyond the height of the drawer.
Service 29 US CA Before you call for service or assistance ... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: 1 2 3 4 Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. If the circuit breaker tripped or the fuse blown. If there is a power outage in the area.
US CA 30 Warranty Limited warranty When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a one year limited warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington DC and Canada. In Alaska the limited warranty is the same except that you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or the service technician’s travel to your home.
Warranty 31 US CA 1. Correct faulty installation of the product. 2. Instruct you how to use the product. 3. Replace house fuses, reset circuit breakers, correct house wiring or plumbing, or replace light bulbs. 4. Correct fault(s) caused by the user. 5. Change the set-up of the product. 6. Unauthorized modifications of the product. 7. Noise or vibration that is considered normal, for example, drain/fan sounds, regeneration noises or user warning beeps. 8.
US CA 32 No other warranties This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Fisher & Paykel regarding any defect in the product. None of our employees (or our Authorized Service Agents) are authorized to make any addition or modification to this limited warranty. Warrantor: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc. If you need further help concerning this limited warranty, please contact us at: Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc.