Summary of DDW24S

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    Use and care manual part no. 105659 rev. B model ddw24s distinctive ™ built-in dishwasher important safety instructions .................................. 1 getting to know your dishwasher .......................... 3 loading your dishwasher ..................................... 4 operating your dis...

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    1 important safety instructions 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. Alwa...

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    2 important safety instructions general safety precautions warning-toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock,seriousinjuryordeathwhenusingyourappliance,follow basic safety precautions, including the following: • read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Use the dishwasher only for its intended pu...

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    3 getting to know your dishwasher silverware basket top rack top spray arm front of dishwasher bottom rack bottom spray arm main power switch door latch control panel door handle toe kick dishwashing compartment product data label detergent dispenser rinse agent dispenser filter system (under bottom...

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    4 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 dam...

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    5 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 silverwa...

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    6 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 arm...

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    7 loading your dishwasher bottom rack top rack • place glasses, cups, bowls, small plates and saucers in the top rack. Put wine glasses on 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 napk...

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    8 operating your dishwasher filling the detergent dispenser caution • do not use hand dishwashing detergents. They will create excessive foaming that interferes with proper operation. • using too much dishwashing detergent, can cause a permanent film called etching. Important • do not use detergent ...

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    9 changing the amount of rinse agent dispensed see page 12 for instructions to change the amount of rise agent dispensed. When to increase the amount dispensed: • when the dishes have water marks. When to decrease the amount dispensed: • whenthedisheshaveastickywhite/bluefilm. • when the dishes are ...

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    10 operating your dishwasher starting your dishwasher important if the dishwasher drain line is connected to a garbage disposal, run 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 ...

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    11 wash cycles daily wash 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 wash use for heavily soiled dishes like pots, pans, casserole dishes, etc. Additional smaller items ...

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    12 operating your dishwasher various functions and settings on your dishwasher canbeconfiguredbytheuser.Tochangeoneofthe settings: 1. Open the door slightly. If the main power switch ison,turnitoffandwaitaboutfiveseconds. 2. Turn on the main power switch. Wait for the display to light. 3. Withinfive...

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    13 cleaning the interior • the dishwashing compartment of your dacor dishwasher is constructed of high quality stainless steel. It remains clean during normal use. However, if you have hard water, a white or gray film may form inside over time. To remove these hard water deposits, run a normal wash ...

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    14 cleaning the entire filter system warning to avoid an electric shock 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 th...

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    15 10. Reinstall the drain outlet cover. 11. Centerthefineparticlefilterovertheholeinthe bottom of the dishwasher. 12. Re-attachthestrainerbaskettothetubularfilter. 13. Insertthetubularfilterassemblyintothehole with the handle pointing toward the front of the dishwasher. Turn the handle once clockwi...

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    16 before you call for service error messages below is a list of the possible error messages that may appear on the display in some cases and the suggested action. Error message may be caused by what to do f:10 overfilling call dacor customer service. F:11 water outlet fault see “water left in botto...

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    17 before you call for service 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. Door will not close racks not slid in all the way check...

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    18 before you call for service problem solution guide (cont.) problem may be caused by what to do chipping or breaking of glassware improper loading 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 i...

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    19 before you call for service problem may be caused by what to do spottingandfilming (cont.) 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 ar...

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    20 warranty and service getting help 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 serv...

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  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    Web site: www.Dacor.Com corporate phone: (800) 793-0093 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 f...