Use and care manual part no. 106810 rev. D model ddwf24s built-in dishwasher important safety instructions .................................. 1 getting to know your dishwasher .......................... 3 loading your dishwasher ..................................... 4 operating your dishwasher ........
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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...
2 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: read all instructions before using the • dishwasher. Use the dishwasher only f...
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 switch control panel door handle toe kick dish washing compartment detergent dispenser rinse agent dispenser filter system (under bottom rack) child safe...
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...
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 silverware...
6 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 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...
7 loading your dishwasher bottom rack top rack 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 n...
8 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 ...
9 carefully pour the rinse agent into the filler hole 2. Until the rinse agent level is even with the top of the hole. Do not overfill. Wipe up any spillage. 3. Replace the rinse agent cap and turn it clockwise 4. To the closed position. Adjusting the rinse agent dispenser the rinse agent setting is...
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. Open the door and push in on the 1. Main power switch on the top of the door so that it is in the on ...
11 wash cycles heavy wash 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 wash use for normally soiled plates, glasses, bowls, serving dishes and lightly so...
12 cleaning the interior 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 tabl...
13 pull the strainer basket and the attached tubular 4. Filter up and out. Pull the strainer basket free from the tubular filter. 5. Lift the fine particle filter out of the dishwasher. 6. Clean the filters in the kitchen sink with a soft 7. Sponge and mild kitchen detergent under warm water. Rinse ...
14 center the fine particle filter over the hole in the 11. Bottom of the dishwasher. Re-attach the strainer basket to 12. The tubular filter. Insert the tubular filter assembly 13. Into the hole with the handle pointing toward the front of the dishwasher. Turn the handle once clockwise until it sto...
15 to release the top spray arm, first remove the 5. 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. Remove the top spray arm in the same way as 6. The bottom arm and clean it. Reinstall th...
16 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 lit) main power switch is off open door and turn on main power switch on top of door ...
17 before you call for service problem may be caused by what to do water left in bottom of dishwasher near filters, dishwasher will not drain dish washing cycle not complete allow dishwasher to complete cycle. Obstruction in the drain hose or air gap is plugged check for kinked drain hose. Disconnec...
18 before you call for service problem solution guide (continued) problem may be caused by what to do dishes are not clean (cont.) 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. ...
19 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 chan...
20 fold here dacor attn warranty processing dept po box 90070 city of industry ca 91715-9907 no postage necessary if mailed in the united states business reply mail first-class mail city of industry ca permit no 1600 postage will be paid by addressee warranty and service getting help before you requ...
Fold here dacor attn warranty processing dept po box 90070 city of industry ca 91715-9907 no postage necessary if mailed in the united states business reply mail first-class mail city of industry ca permit no 1600 postage will be paid by addressee.
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...
