Dacor Dishwasher EDWH24S User Manual

Use and Care Manual  
Built-In Dishwasher  
Models EDWH24S and IDWH24  
Style varies. Model EDWH24S with Epicure® style handle shown.  
Table of Contents  
Important Safety Instructions............................1  
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher....................3  
Loading Your Dishwasher ...............................4  
Operating Your Dishwasher ...........................8  
Care and Cleaning .....................................12  
Before You Call for Service ..........................16  
Warranty and Service ..................................20  
Warranty Card................................Back Cover  
Part No. 106843 Rev. D  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.  
About Safety Instructions  
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings  
in this manual are not meant to cover all possible  
problems and situations that can occur. Use common  
sense and caution when installing, maintaining or  
operating this or any other 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.  
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service  
Team about problems or situations that you do not  
understand.  
If you have any questions (other than warranty  
questions), call:  
danger  
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe  
Dacor Customer Service  
(800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)  
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time  
personal injury or death.  
warning  
Have the complete model and serial number  
identification of your appliance ready. The model and  
serial number are on the product data label, located  
inside the dishwasher’s right door jamb. Open the  
door to expose it. Record these numbers below for  
easy access.  
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in  
severe personal injury or death.  
caution  
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in  
Model number _______________________________  
Serial number _______________________________  
Date of purchase ____________________________  
minor personal injury or property damage.  
important  
Tips that help you to get the most out of the  
dishwasher.  
Since we continuously improve the quality and  
performance of our products, we may make changes  
to the appliance without updating this manual. Visit  
manual.  
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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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.  
Do not operate the dishwasher unless all  
enclosure panels (guard plate, access panel,  
toe kick etc.) are in place.  
Do not store or use combustible materials,  
liquids or gases near this or any other  
appliance.  
To prevent child entrapment, always remove  
the door from an old dishwasher when  
removing it from service. Leave the racks  
in place. Cut the prongs off of the power  
cord. Cut off the power cord completely and  
discard.  
Store all detergents and rinse agents out of  
the reach of children.  
Use only detergents and rinse agents  
designed for use with a residential  
dishwasher.  
If you receive a damaged product,  
immediately contact your dealer or builder.  
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.  
Do not tamper with the controls.  
Do not run the dishwasher when you are out  
of the building.  
Make sure that the dishwasher has been  
properly installed and grounded by a qualified  
installer according to the accompanying  
installation instructions. Have the installer  
show you the location of the electrical outlet  
or circuit breaker and the water supply valve  
so that you know where and how to turn off  
power and the water supply.  
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.  
The dishwasher must be mounted in a  
completely enclosed cabinet.  
Repairs should be performed only by a  
qualified technician. Disconnect the power  
before servicing.  
caution  
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. Take care with  
certain materials. Read the Loading Your  
Dishwasher section before use.  
Make sure individuals who use the  
dishwasher are able to operate it properly.  
Do not leave children alone or unattended  
in the area around the dishwasher, even  
when it is not in use. Do not allow children  
to play with the controls or other parts of the  
dishwasher.  
To prevent household mold and mildew  
damage, periodically check the inlet and  
drain hoses for leaks.  
Never allow anyone, including children, to sit,  
stand or climb on any part of the dishwasher.  
Stepping or sitting on any part of it may result  
in tipping, damage, serious injury or death.  
Turn off the water supply valve if the  
appliance will not be used for an extended  
period of time.  
Many surfaces within the dishwasher achieve  
high temperatures. Do not touch the interior  
surfaces or items inside the dishwasher  
during or immediately after use. Exercise  
caution when opening the door. Let hot air  
and steam escape before looking or reaching  
inside.  
When loading items to be washed:  
Locate sharp items so that they are not  
likely to damage the door seal.  
Load sharp knives with the handles up to  
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.  
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Getting to Know Your Dishwasher  
Top rack  
Top spray arm  
Silverware basket  
Bottom rack  
Dish washing  
compartment  
Bottom spray arm  
Detergent dispenser  
Filter system  
(under bottom rack)  
Main power switch  
Toe kick  
Door switch  
Rinse agent  
dispenser  
Control panel  
Dish Washing Compartment  
(shown with door open)  
START/STOP  
button  
CYCLE  
button  
Dry cycle button and  
indicator light  
Wash temperature  
button and indicator light  
Cycle START/END  
indicator lights  
Cycle indicator lights  
Control Panel on Top of Door  
(open door to expose it)  
See pages 10 and 11 for a more detailed description of the control panel buttons and lights.  
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Loading Your Dishwasher  
warning  
Place sharp objects in the silverware basket  
or knives in the knife stand (see page 6). If  
it is not possible to load sharp objects in the  
silverware basket, load them with the sharp  
end toward the back of the dishwasher.  
Locate these items where they will not  
damage the door seal or cause personal  
injury.  
When loading the silverware basket, insert all  
sharp or pointed objects with the handles up.  
caution  
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.  
important  
If the load will sit for a while before washing,  
run the rinse cycle to reduce the chance of food  
hardening. Doing so will also reduce the risk of  
acidic foods damaging metal surfaces.  
Load sharp objects with handles up  
What Can Be Washed  
Items that you can safely wash in your dishwasher:  
Plastic (dishwasher safe only)  
Silver and silver plate  
Stainless steel  
China (except delicate china)  
Cookware with non-stick coatings  
Crystal (except antique crystal)  
Glass  
Stoneware  
What Should Not Be Washed  
For safety reasons and to prevent damage, do not wash the following items in your  
dishwasher:  
Aluminum  
Delicate china  
Antique crystal  
Disposable plastic items  
Any item with fragile or unglazed  
decorations  
Gold  
Pewter  
Tin  
Brass  
Bronze  
Cast iron  
Wood  
Cutlery and flatware with bonded  
handles  
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Loading Your Dishwasher  
Loading the Silverware Basket  
important  
To prevent damage, do not load utensils and  
silverware made of different materials (for  
example silver and stainless steel) in the  
same compartment of the silverware basket.  
For best results:  
Do not nest utensils in the silverware  
basket.  
X
Load silverware with the handles down.  
Covered Compartment  
To prevent small, light items from falling out of the  
rack when sprayed with water, put them in the  
covered compartment. To cover the compartment:  
Silverware slots in top  
(see note)  
Pull up on tab in center,  
then fold down  
1. Put small items into one of the middle  
compartments of the silverware basket.  
2. Lift up on the tab in the center of the basket to  
expose the cover.  
3. Snap the cover shut over the compartment.  
NOTE: For convenience, you may also insert  
silverware or small utensils into the slots on top of the  
covered compartment. Insert them with the handles  
up.  
Silverware Basket Placement  
Put the silverware basket in the bottom rack in the  
front, in the direction shown. It fits over the two front  
sets of tines.  
Place silverware basket in front of  
bottom rack, over tines  
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Loading Your Dishwasher  
Loading the Racks  
Do not block spray arms!  
caution  
Always place large or heavy items (such as  
pots, pans and large dishware) in the bottom  
rack.  
To avoid damage to the racks, do not let  
sharp edges come into contact with them.  
To minimize breakage and chipping, do not  
allow fragile items to touch each other.  
important  
The spray arms must spin freely. Do not allow  
items sticking out of the racks to block them.  
X
X
Do not load cookie sheets and large platters  
in the front of the bottom rack. Doing so will  
prevent water from dissolving the detergent in  
the detergent dispenser. See diagram below.  
X
Fold down wine  
glass/cup shelf  
Cup rack  
X
Do not put cookie sheets or large  
platters in the front of bottom rack  
Knife stand  
Top Rack Features  
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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. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes  
under running water.  
Do not stack dishes, glasses or pots and pans.  
Stacking will prevent water from getting to soiled  
surfaces.  
Load all items so that the open ends face down  
as much as possible. Load items that are not  
completely face down so that the open end is  
toward the center of the rack. Good drainage  
provides the best drying. It is not necessary to  
rinse items before loading them.  
Top Rack  
Place dinner plates, side plates, serving dishes  
and saucepans on the bottom rack.  
Load crystal and glass so that it does not knock  
together during the wash cycle. Use the lowest  
wash temperature and shortest wash cycle  
possible. Do not heat dry crystal.  
To minimize noise, do not allow pots and pans to  
touch. Also keep large items from touching the  
sides of your dishwasher.  
Bottom Rack  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
Water hardness is measured in grains per  
gallon (gpg). Contact your water company for  
the water hardness in your area. 12 gpg and  
higher is extremely hard water and detergent  
alone may not be enough. You may need to use  
a water softener to maximize the dishwasher  
performance at a water hardness above 12  
gpg. Also, in areas with 9 gpg and higher water  
hardness, you may need to wash at a lower  
temperature to prevent hard water deposits from  
forming in the 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.  
Different brands of dishwasher detergent have  
different amounts of phosphorous for softening  
water. In some areas with hard water, you may  
need to use more detergent if it has less than  
an 8.7% phosphorous content or change to  
a granular (powdered) detergent with more  
phosphorus.  
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 too long. Also check the  
package for detergent that is expired.  
After loading both compartments according to the  
table below, close the dispenser lid.  
Dacor recommends granular (powdered)  
automatic dish washing detergent.  
“All-in-one”, “multi-purpose” or “complete” dish  
washing detergents are not recommended.  
Main wash compartment  
Pre-wash compartment  
If the detergent dispenser lid is closed, press the  
release button to open it.  
Release button  
Dispenser lid  
The detergent dispenser has two compartments;  
the smaller pre-wash compartment, and the  
main wash compartment (see diagram at  
right). The pre-wash compartment empties into  
the dishwasher when the door is closed. The  
main wash compartment releases detergent  
automatically during the main wash cycle.  
NOTE: When running the Quick Wash cycle,  
Dacor recommends that you do not add  
detergent to the pre-wash compartment.  
Water Harness Table  
Water Hardness  
Amount of Detergent  
(gpg)  
Pre-wash: 1 teaspoon  
Main wash:  
Soft (0-3)  
See the Water Hardness Table for the amount  
of detergent recommended. The recommended  
amounts shown are intended to provide properly  
cleaned dishes, free of film and spotting for the  
water hardness in your area. You may need to  
adjust the detergent by small amounts until you  
get the best results. Harder water requires more  
detergent.  
1 - 1½ tablespoons  
Pre-wash: 1 teaspoon  
Main wash: 1 - 2 tablespoons  
Medium (4-8)  
Pre-wash: 1 teaspoon  
Main wash:  
2 - 3 tablespoons  
Hard (9 and over)  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
2. Carefully pour the rinse agent into the filler hole  
Filling the Rinse Agent  
Dispenser  
until the rinse agent level is even with the top of  
the hole. Do not overfill.  
important  
Rinse agent is important to the drying process  
of the dishware. It also reduces spotting.  
Dacor 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 better without it.  
If you use a dish washing detergent  
containing a rinse agent additive, do not fill  
the rinse agent dispenser to avoid a film on  
the dishes.  
Filler hole  
3. Wipe up any spillage.  
4. Replace the rinse agent cap and turn it clockwise  
to the closed position.  
Empty  
Rinse agent indicator  
Adjusting the Rinse Agent Dispenser  
The rinse agent setting is located under the rinse  
agent cap.  
To change the setting:  
1. Remove the rinse agent cap.  
Not empty  
2. If you have spotty or improperly dried dishes,  
move the arrow to the next higher number. If you  
have streaks on your dishes, move the arrow to  
the next lower number. The harder the water, the  
more rinse agent required for acceptable results.  
The rinse agent indicator on the dispenser turns  
clear when it is empty.  
The rinse agent dispenser must be properly  
adjusted. Too little rinse agent will allow spotting  
and drying problems. Too much rinse agent will  
cause foaming and streaking.  
When the water hardness exceeds 3 gpg, you  
should use rinse agent with citric acid (acid rinse  
agent).  
To refill the rinse agent dispenser:  
Move arrow to adjust  
3. Replace the cap.  
1. Turn the rinse agent cap counter-clockwise to the  
open position and lift it out.  
4. Check the dishes after the next wash load.  
Continue adjusting the rinse agent dispenser up  
or down according to the guidelines above until  
you have spot free, streak free, dry dishes.  
Open  
Closed  
NOTE: If you have very soft water and still  
experience streaking when the dispenser is set to  
position 1, you can dilute the rinse agent with water  
before pouring it into the dispenser to get acceptable  
results.  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
Saving on Water and Energy Costs  
Starting Your Dishwasher  
To save energy, wait to run the wash cycle until  
the dishwasher is full.  
important  
If the dishwasher drain line is connected to  
a garbage disposal, run the disposal before  
operating the dishwasher for proper drainage.  
Use the normal temperature and/or dry setting.  
For best results after the normal dry cycle, leave  
the door open slightly after the end of the cycle.  
If the dishes are only lightly soiled you can  
run the Quick Wash cycle and reduce the  
temperature to 85°F (30°C).  
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 top of the door,  
is lit when the switch is on.  
Standby Mode  
Once the cycle is finished, the dishwasher draws a  
very small amount of power. Open the door and push  
the main power switch to turn power off completely.  
2. Push the CYCLE button  
repeatedly until the light for the  
desired wash cycle is lit. See the  
facing page for a description of  
the various wash cycles.  
Pausing the Wash Cycle  
To temporarily pause the wash cycle:  
Open the door. The dishwasher stops operating.  
To resume the wash cycle:  
Close the door.  
3. If you want to change the wash  
temperature, push the WASH  
TEMP button repeatedly to toggle  
between the “normal” and the “high” setting.  
The WASH TEMP light is lit when the wash  
temperature is set to high. See the facing page  
for a description of the temperature settings.  
Stopping Your Dishwasher During  
Operation  
1. Open the dishwasher door slightly. The  
dishwasher will stop operating. Wait for the  
steam to clear.  
4. If you want to change the dish drying time, push  
the DRY cycle button repeatedly  
to toggle between the “normal”  
and “high” setting. The DRY light  
is lit when the dry time is set to  
2. Open the door far enough to expose the control  
panel. Push the START/STOP button for three  
seconds. Close the door.  
high. See the facing page for a description of  
the dry settings. NOTE: When set to normal, the  
rinse water temperature is lower, causing the  
dishes to take longer to dry. Change the setting  
to high if the dishes do not dry properly.  
Changing the Wash Cycle After You  
Start  
You can change the wash cycle, the wash  
temperature or the dry cycle setting after you start  
your dishwasher.  
5. Push the START/STOP button.  
6. Close the door. Push in gently on the top of the  
door until it clicks shut. The dishwasher will start.  
1. Open the dishwasher door slightly. The  
dishwasher will stop operating. Wait for the  
steam to clear.  
note  
2. Open the door far enough to expose the control  
panel. Push the START/STOP button for three  
seconds.  
If power to the dishwasher is switched off at  
the main power switch or there is a power  
outage before the wash cycle is complete,  
the selected cycle will continue when the  
power comes back on. However, if power  
is interrupted or the door is opened during  
drying, the cycle will end.  
3. Push the CYCLE button repeatedly to select the  
new wash cycle (the indicator for the desired  
wash cycle will light).  
4. If you want to change the wash temperature or  
dry setting(s), push the WASH TEMP and/or the  
DRY cycle button repeatedly to toggle between  
the “normal” and the “high” setting. The WASH  
TEMP and DRY cycle setting lights are lit when  
set to high.  
In hard water areas, both the dishes and the  
machine can develop a white or gray film after  
a while. This can be removed by replacing the  
pre-wash detergent with two tablespoons of  
citric acid.  
5. Push the START/STOP button. Close the door.  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
Wash Cycles  
DAILY: Use for dishes that are washed on a daily basis. This cycle can also deal with dried food,  
though the short pre-washes are not designed for dishes with burned on food.  
HEAVY: Use for heavily soiled dishes like pots, pans, casserole dishes, etc. Additional smaller items  
may be added after the larger items, if there is still space, to conserve water and energy.  
NORMAL: Use for normally soiled plates, glasses, bowls, serving dishes and lightly soiled pans. This  
cycle is best for normally soiled mixed loads.  
LIGHT: Use for delicate glass and china that has just been used and is not heavily soiled and  
therefore does not need as powerful a cycle.  
QUICK: Use for very lightly soiled loads that are washed immediately after use. This cycle can also be  
used for very lightly soiled glass, coffee cups, china or other delicate items.  
RINSE: Use to perform a rinse cycle only on dishes that you plan to wash later that day or for rinsing  
the dishes while waiting for the machine to be filled. The wash temperature setting cannot be changed  
for this cycle.  
Rinse Water (Dry) Temperature  
Wash Cycle Water Temperature  
Wash  
Cycle  
Dishwasher Set to  
Normal Dry Setting  
Dishwasher Set to  
Wash  
Cycle  
Normal Wash  
Temperature  
High Wash  
High Dry Setting  
160°F (70°C)  
160°F (70°C)  
160°F (70°C)  
120°F (50°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
Temperature*  
Not available  
160°F (70°C)  
150°F (65°C)  
120°F (50°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
Daily  
Heavy  
Normal  
Light  
140°F (60°C)  
130°F (55°C)  
Not available  
90°F (40°C)  
85°F (30°C)  
Daily  
Heavy  
Normal  
Light  
150°F (65°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
120°F (50°C)  
120°F (50°C)  
Quick  
Quick  
Rinse/  
Hold  
* May be higher if water supply temperature is higher.  
140°F (60°C)  
160°F (70°C)  
To turn the child lock on and off:  
Adding a Dish After You Start  
You can add a dish, if needed, after starting your  
dishwasher. Dacor recommends that you only add  
items during the first five minutes of operation to  
make sure they get clean.  
1. Open the door and turn off the dishwasher’s  
main power switch. The control panel is not lit  
when the unit is off.  
2. Press and hold the WASH TEMP and  
DRY cycle buttons while pressing the  
To add a dish:  
WASH  
TEMP  
main power switch. The WASH  
TEMP and DRY lights will flash.  
Release the buttons.  
1. Slowly open the door. The dishwasher will stop  
operating. Wait a moment for the steam to clear.  
2. Without touching any of the hot surfaces or  
racks, insert the item into one of the racks,  
following the normal loading instructions.  
3. Press the CYCLE button to select the  
child lock function. When the DAILY  
wash light is lit, the child lock is  
DRY  
activated. When the DAILY wash light  
is not lit, the child lock is deactivated.  
3. Close the door. Push on the door handle to make  
sure that the door is completely shut. Operation  
will resume.  
4. Press the START/STOP button to  
DAILY  
store the setting.  
Child Safety Lock  
To start the dishwasher while the child lock is  
activated:  
When the child safety lock is engaged, the  
dishwasher buttons do not work normally,  
Press and hold the WASH TEMP and DRY cycle  
buttons at the same time. The child safety lock will  
deactivate for three minutes, allowing you to set and  
start the dishwasher normally. The lock will re-engage  
automatically after three minutes.  
making it more difficult to program and  
start. If you press any of the buttons  
(except the main power button), when the  
lock is activated, the WASH TEMP and  
DRY lights will flash, but the dishwasher  
can not be started in the normal manner.  
WASH  
TEMP  
DRY  
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Care and Cleaning  
warning  
Cleaning the Interior  
Clean only those parts of the dishwasher  
listed in this manual. Clean them only 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.  
The dish washing compartment of your Dacor  
dishwasher is constructed of high quality  
stainless steel. It remains clean during normal  
use. However, if you have hard water, deposits  
may form in the machine. To remove hard  
water deposits, run a normal wash cycle with  
two tablespoons of citric acid in the dishwasher  
detergent compartment.  
The control panel and the racks may be wiped  
clean, if necessary, with a soft damp rag.  
Cleaning the Door  
Food particles on the silverware basket can be  
rinsed clean under a faucet with warm water.  
warning  
Strainer Basket and Filter System  
Exercise caution when cleaning around the  
main power switch, the control panel and door  
switch areas (see page 3 for locations). Do  
not use spray cleaners of any kind around  
these areas. Doing so may create an electric  
shock hazard and damage the electrical parts.  
warning  
Do not operate the dishwasher without the  
strainer, the drain outlet cover and the filter  
system completely in place. The strainer, the  
drain outlet cover and filter system are designed  
to keep large food particles out of the mechanical  
parts.  
Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the  
grain.  
1. Make sure the main power switch is off.  
The strainer basket portion of the filter system should  
be cleaned whenever food particles begin to build  
up. Food that builds up in the other parts of the filter  
system is rinsed away during each wash cycle so that  
the entire filter system only needs to be cleaned twice  
a year.  
2. To clean the door, use only a soft cloth  
dampened slightly with a solution of mild  
detergent and warm water. Do not use a spray  
bottle, especially around the main power switch,  
the door switch and the control panel.  
3. To prevent odors caused by food build up, gently  
clean around the door seal and corners at the  
front edge of the dish washing compartment. Use  
a dish brush and a low-lather detergent.  
Stainer basket  
Tubular filter  
Door seal  
Fine particle filter  
Dishwasher floor  
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Care and Cleaning  
4. Pull the strainer basket and the attached tubular  
Cleaning the Strainer Basket  
filter up and out.  
1. Lift the strainer basket straight up by the handle.  
2. Rinse it out under running water in the sink.  
Replace it 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.  
Cleaning the Entire Filter System  
warning  
To avoid an electric chock hazard, disconnect  
power to the dishwasher when cleaning the  
entire filter system.  
1. Disconnect the dishwasher power plug from the  
electrical outlet or turn off power at the circuit  
breaker panel.  
2. Open the door and remove the bottom rack.  
6. Lift the fine particle filter out of the dishwasher.  
3. Turn the handle on the strainer basket once  
counter-clockwise.  
7. Clean the filters in the kitchen sink with a soft  
sponge and mild kitchen detergent under warm  
water. Rinse any food particles out of the strainer  
basket.  
1x  
Continued...  
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Care and Cleaning  
11. Center the fine particle filter over the hole in the  
Cleaning the Filter System  
(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 filter.  
13. Insert the tubular filter assembly  
into the hole with the handle  
pointing toward the front of the  
dishwasher. Turn the handle  
once clockwise until it stops to  
secure it in place.  
Drain outlet  
cover  
9. Insert your finger into the drain outlet hole. Turn  
the pump blade inside the hole with your finger  
to loosen anything clogging it. Pull out any large  
bits of food that are loosened.  
1x  
14. Reconnect power to the dishwasher.  
10. Reinstall the drain outlet cover.  
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Care and Cleaning  
5. To release the top spray arm, first remove the  
Cleaning the Spray Arms  
The holes and bearings on the spray arms can  
sometimes become blocked. Clean them as follows  
to restore proper operation.  
top rack. Pull the top rack out until it stops. Turn  
both rack stops outwards on the rack mounting  
rails (see diagram). Pull the rack toward you to  
remove it.  
1. Open the door and remove the bottom rack.  
2. Pull the bottom spray arm straight up to release  
it.  
Rack stop  
6. Remove the top spray arm in the same way as  
the bottom arm and clean it. Reinstall the top  
spray arm the same way as the bottom one.  
3. Remove any deposits using a needle or  
something similar. The washer arms also have  
holes underneath.  
7. Reinstall the top rack by inserting the rollers on  
the base of the rack into the slots on the rack  
mounting rails. Turn both rack stops inward to  
lock the rack into place.  
4. To reinstall, center the base of the spray arm in  
the hole and push straight down until it clicks into  
place.  
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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  
Flashing lights on  
control panel  
HEAVY, NORMAL, LIGHT,  
QUICK and RINSE lights  
flashing: Too much water in  
dishwasher  
Call for service.  
LIGHT light flashing: Water  
inlet problem  
Make sure water valve is turned on. Make sure  
water supply line to dishwasher is not kinked.  
QUICK light flashing: Valve  
Shut off water supply valve and call for service.  
leakage  
AUTO and HEAVY lights  
flashing: blocked drain  
Check for kinked drain hose. Disconnect end of  
drain hose. Check for debris in hose or any other  
part of drain system/plumbing. Check to see if filter  
system is clogged (see below).  
AUTO and NORMAL lights  
Clean entire filter system. See page 13.  
flashing: clogged filter  
WASH TEMP and DRY cycle  
lights flashing when a button is  
pressed: child safety lock on  
See page 11.  
Dishwasher will not start Main power switch is off  
(control panel is not lit)  
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).  
Blown fuse or tripped circuit  
breaker  
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove  
other appliances from circuit.  
Power failure  
Contact electric company.  
Dishwasher will not start Door not completely closed  
(control panel is lit)  
Gently push in on front of door until you hear a  
click.  
Controls not set  
Make sure dishwasher controls are properly set  
and door is closed. See Page 10.  
Child safety lock is engaged  
(WASH TEMP and DRY cycle  
lights flash when buttons are  
pressed)  
Disengage child safety lock. See page 11.  
No water supply (delicate light Make sure water valve is turned on. Make sure  
may flash on control panel)  
water supply line to dishwasher is not kinked.  
Drain pump clogged (a loud  
Disconnect power plug and clean entire filter  
buzzing sound is heard, lights system. See page 13. Reconnect power and  
on control panel may flash)  
attempt to restart. If problem persists, shut off the  
water valve, disconnect power and call for service.  
Overfilling/leakage  
Contact Dacor Customer Service.  
Dishwasher has detected  
a fault condition (lights on  
control panel are flashing)  
See Flashing lights on control panel above.  
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Before You Call for Service  
Problem  
May Be Caused By  
What to Do  
Unusual noise  
Improper loading  
Utensils may not be secure or something small  
may have dropped from the rack. Water may  
cause utensils to rattle. Make sure dishware is  
secure.  
Spray arms not rotating  
properly  
Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. Make  
sure that items do not obstruct movement of spray  
arms. If necessary, clear any obstructions.  
Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If  
necessary, clean spray arms. See page 15.  
Drain pump makes whirring  
Turn off water valve, disconnect power and call for  
sound that can be heard from service.  
outside dishwasher and does  
not stop when main power  
switch is turned off  
Rack guides may make noise Allow a week of use for rack guides to settle into  
if the dishwasher is brand new place.  
Water left in bottom of  
Dish washing cycle not  
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.  
dishwasher near filters, complete  
dishwasher will not  
drain  
Obstruction in the drain hose  
or air gap is plugged, (lights  
on control panel may flash)  
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 cm).  
Filter system clogged, (lights  
Clean filter system. See page 12.  
on control panel may flash)  
Water backs up in sink  
Garbage disposal or sink trap Run garbage disposal to eliminate food and  
when dishwasher drains full  
obstructions in sink. Make sure sink drains  
properly.  
Bad odor in washing  
compartment  
Door seal and surrounding  
area dirty  
See instructions for cleaning door on page 12.  
Detergent left in  
Dispenser lid blocked  
Detergent lid may not be opening. Check for items  
blocking it.  
detergent compartment  
(Detergent compartment  
will not open)  
Old detergent  
Do not use detergent that is hard or caked inside  
box. Use only fresh detergent. Add detergent to  
dishwasher just before starting it.  
Spray arms do not rotate  
properly  
Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. Make  
sure that items do not obstruct movement of spray  
arms. If necessary, clear any obstructions.  
Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If  
necessary, clear holes with a pointed object and  
rinse under water.  
Dishes not dry  
No rinse agent or rinse agent  
dispenser not set properly  
Fill rinse agent dispenser. Rinse agent helps  
dishes to dry faster. Check rinse agent dispenser  
setting. See page 9.  
The normal dry cycle is  
selected  
Use high dry cycle setting or open door slightly  
once the cycle has completed.  
Plastic items  
Certain plastic materials are difficult to dry. Plastics  
may need to be towel dried.  
Continued....  
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Problem Solution Guide (Continued)  
Problem  
May Be Caused By  
What to Do  
Dishes not dry (cont.)  
Improper loading or  
unloading  
Do not overload or nest items. Make sure dishwasher  
is loaded according to instructions starting on page 4.  
Larger loads tend to dry better.  
Dry cycle interrupted  
Improper loading  
Door opened too soon. Make sure dry portion of cycle  
is complete before opening door.  
Chipping or breaking  
of glassware  
Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not  
over them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be  
supported and may chip or break. Make sure glassware  
is secure and can’t come loose. Always use the top  
rack for delicate items.  
Dishes are not clean  
Spray arms do not rotate  
properly  
Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. Make  
sure that items do not obstruct movement of spray  
arms. If necessary, clear any obstructions.  
Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If  
necessary, clean spray arms. See page 4.  
Incorrect detergent use  
Use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent  
according to water hardness. See page 8. 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.  
Cycle selected is too short Select normal or 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.  
Filter system clogged  
Make sure filter system is clean and properly installed.  
See page 12.  
Detergent build-up in  
dishwashing compartment  
Pour a teaspoon to tablespoon of citric acid crystals  
or white vinegar into the pre-wash compartment in  
the detergent dispenser. Run a normal cycle with no  
dishes.  
Chucks of food left on  
Check to make sure drain outlet cover is in place. See  
page 14.  
dishes or in dishwasher  
compartment due to drain  
outlet cover being removed  
Door will not close  
Racks not correctly placed Make sure the racks are in a horizontal position.  
Whitish-blue sticky film To much rinse agent  
See page 9 to change rinse agent dispenser setting.  
on dishes  
Using liquid rinse agent  
Do not use rinse agent with detergent that contains  
rinse agent or change detergent type.  
with a detergent that  
already contains rinse  
agent  
Spotting and filming  
Hard water/incorrect use of Use correct amount of dishwasher detergent or change  
dishwasher detergent  
detergent type. See page 8. NOTE: phosphate free  
detergents do not work well with hard water.  
You may need a home water softener.  
Make sure rinse agent dispenser is full.  
See page 9.  
No rinse agent  
Rinse agent dispenser not  
set correctly  
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Before You Call for Service  
Problem  
May Be Caused By  
What to Do  
Spotting and filming  
(cont.)  
Too little water  
Make sure water valve is fully open. Make sure that  
water pressure is between 4.2 and 125 p.s.i. and flow  
rate is a minimum of 3.0 gpm.  
Strainer blocked  
Check strainer. Clean if necessary.  
Spray arms do not rotate  
properly  
Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. Make  
sure that items do not obstruct movement of spray  
arms. If necessary, clear any obstructions.  
Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If  
necessary, clear holes with a pointed object and rinse  
under water.  
Etching  
Washing at too high a temperature and/or using too  
much detergent can cause etching on (crystal) glass  
(a permanent condition). To prevent damage, wash  
(crystal) glass at “normal” temperature and dispense  
dishwasher detergent according to page 8.  
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  
Change to a dish washing detergent with bleach.  
difficult to remove  
Yellow or brown marks  
Iron or manganese in  
water  
To remove spots, use a non-abrasive cleaner.  
Temporary solution:  
Pour a teaspoon to tablespoon of citric acid crystals  
in place of the pre-wash detergent in the detergent  
dispenser. Follow this pre-wash with a full detergent  
wash. Use the Heavy Wash cycle.  
Permanent solution: Install an iron removal system in  
the water supply.  
Washing copper with  
sterling silver  
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash  
copper utensils in the same load. Silver polish will  
usually remove this type of stain.  
Tea or coffee (tannic acid) Remove tea or coffee stains by hand using a solution  
stains  
of ½ cup bleach and three cups warm water. Do not  
use on sterling silver or silver plate.  
Discoloration of stainless Allowing salty or acidic  
Rinse flatware that is to stand several hours before  
steel, silver plate  
foods to remain on  
washing.  
flatware  
Silver contacting stainless Do not put flatware made of different materials in the  
steel or aluminum  
same silverware basket compartment. Direct contact  
to stainless steel can cause permanent damage to  
silver.  
Distortion of plastics  
Plastic item not  
dishwasher safe  
Do not wash plastic items in dishwasher that are not  
“dishwasher safe.”  
Marks on melamine and Porous material  
plastics  
Use a special cleaner for plastic.  
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Warranty and Service  
TWENTY-FIVE YEAR WARRANTY  
Getting Help  
On rust-through of stainless steel tank and door.  
Warranty is null and void if non-CUL approved product is  
transported from the U.S.  
Before you request service, please review the  
Problem Solution Guide starting on page 16. If you  
have performed the checks in the Problem Solution  
Guide and the problem has not been remedied,  
please contact us at 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.  
OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE  
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA: LIMITED  
FIRST-YEAR WARRANTY  
If your DACOR product fails to function within one  
year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in  
material or workmanship, DACOR will furnish a new part,  
F.O.B. factory, to replace the defective part. All delivery,  
installation, and labor costs are the responsibility of the  
purchaser. The owner must provide proof of purchase  
upon request and have the appliance accessible for  
service.  
For warranty repairs, call:  
Dacor Distinctive Service:  
Phone: (877) 337-3226 (U.S.A. and Canada)  
Business Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time  
What is Not Covered:  
For a list of Dacor service agents for non-  
warranty repairs:  
Failure of the product caused by faulty installation,  
improper usage, or neglect of required maintenance.  
Dacor Customer Service:  
Service calls to educate the customer in the proper  
use and care of the product.  
Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)  
Business Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time  
Failure of the product when used for commercial,  
business, rental or any application other than for  
residential consumer use.  
Contact us through our web site at:  
Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
At Dacor, we believe that our quality of service  
equals that of our product. Should your experience  
with our service network or product be different,  
please contact our Customer Service Team and  
share your encounter with us. We will do our utmost  
to resolve the situation for you and deliver on our  
Dacor promise. If you need anything clarified, just let  
us know.  
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,  
flood or other acts of God.  
Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal  
surfaces, plastic components, trim, paint, porcelain or  
other cosmetic finish, caused by improper usage or  
care, abuse, or neglect.  
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR THE ABOVE  
EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND  
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. THEREFORE, NO OTHER  
EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE MADE, AND OUTSIDE  
THE FIFTY STATES OF THE UNITED STATES  
AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ALL IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY  
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE  
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM  
THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT  
SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL  
EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE  
TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE.  
Warranty  
What is Covered:  
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES:  
DACOR DISHWASHERS  
WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE  
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA: FULL ONE-  
YEAR WARRANTY  
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of  
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material  
or workman-ship, DACOR will remedy the defect without  
charge to you or subsequent users. The owner must  
provide proof of purchase upon request and have the  
appliance accessible for service.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or  
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you  
may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
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NO POSTAGE  
NECESSARY  
IF MAILED  
IN THE  
UNITED STATES  
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL  
FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 1600 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA  
POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE  
DACOR  
ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT  
PO BOX 90070  
CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715-9907  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
IMPORTANT:  
Your warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor. If you have purchased more  
than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online.  
Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes. We  
are very grateful that you have chosen Dacor products for your home and do not consider the sale of such information to be a proper way  
of expressing our gratitude!  
Owner’s Name:  
Last (Please Print or Type)  
First  
Middle  
Street:  
City:  
State:  
Telephone:  
Zip:  
Zip:  
Purchase Date:  
Dealer:  
City:  
Email:  
State:  
Your willingness to take a few seconds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated. Thank you.  
1. How were you first exposed to Dacor products? (Please check one only.)  
A. T.V. Cooking Show  
B. Magazine  
C. Appliance Dealer Showroom  
D. Kitchen Dealer Showroom  
E. Home Show  
F
Builder  
G. Architect/Designer  
H. Another Dacor Owner  
I. Model Home  
J. Other  
2. Where did you buy your Dacor appliances?  
A. Appliance Dealer  
B. Kitchen Dealer  
C. Builder Supplier  
D. Builder  
E. Other  
3. For what purpose was the product purchased?  
A. Replacement only  
B. Part of a Remodel  
C. New Home  
D. Other  
4. What is your household income?  
A. Under $75,000  
B. $75,000 – $100,000  
C. $100,000 – $150,000  
D. $150,000 – $200,000  
E. $200,000 – $250,000  
F. Over $250,000  
5. What other brands of appliances do you have in your kitchen?  
A. Cooktop  
B. Oven  
C. Dishwasher  
D. Refrigerator  
6. Would you buy or recommend another Dacor product?  
Yes  
No  
Comments:  
Thank you very much for your assistance. The information you have  
provided will be extremely valuable in helping us plan for the future  
and giving you the support you deserve.  
Web site:  
Corporate phone:  
(800) 793-0093  
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