Dacor Dishwasher renaissance built in dishwasher User Manual

Use and Care Manual  
®
Renaissance Built-In Dishwasher  
Models RDW24S and RDW24I  
Style varies, model RDW24S 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 ........................................... 13  
Before You Call for Service ................................ 16  
Warranty and Service ........................................ 20  
Warranty Card......................................Back Cover  
Part No. 105672 Rev. B  
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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 am to 5:00 pm 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. See  
page 3 for location. 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.  
warning  
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.  
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.  
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 run the dishwasher when you are out  
of the building.  
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.  
If you receive a damaged product,  
immediately contact your dealer or builder.  
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.  
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  
Make sure individuals who use the  
dishwasher are able to operate it properly.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
To prevent household mold and mildew  
damage, periodically check the inlet and  
drain hoses for leaks.  
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  
Clean the dishwasher only as instructed in  
this manual.  
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.  
Store the dishwasher where the temperature  
remains above freezing. Avoid long transport  
distances in very cold weather.  
Do not operate the dishwasher unless all  
enclosure panels (guard plate, access panel,  
toe kick etc.) are in place.  
Transport the dishwasher only in the upright  
position or laying on its back.  
Do not store or use combustible materials,  
liquids or gases near this or any other  
appliance.  
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.  
Do not tamper with the controls.  
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Getting to Know Your Dishwasher  
Dish washing  
compartment  
Top rack  
Product data  
label  
Top spray arm  
Bottom spray arm  
Filter system  
(under bottom rack)  
Silverware basket  
Bottom rack  
Rinse agent  
dispenser  
Detergent  
dispenser  
Door latch  
Control panel  
Main power key  
Display  
Dry cycle key  
START/STOP key  
PROGRAM key  
Wash Temperature key  
Delay Start key  
About the Control Panel  
The control panel touch keys only react when the  
door is open. It takes a moment for the keys to  
reactivate after opening the door.  
If you touch any of the control panel touch keys,  
except the main power key when the lock is  
activated, “LOC“ will appear on the display, with  
no other effect on the control panel. See page  
12 for child lock activation instructions.  
If no keys are touched for two minutes, the  
control panel goes into energy saving mode.  
Close and reopen the door, or hold your finger  
the main power key to reactivate the panel.  
To start the dishwasher while the lock is  
activated: Touch the Temperature and Dry  
keys at the same time. The child safety lock will  
deactivate for two minutes, allowing you to set  
and start the dishwasher normally. The lock will  
re-engage automatically after two minutes.  
Child Safety Lock  
This dishwasher is equipped with an electronic  
child safety lock. When the child lock is engaged,  
the control panel keys do not work normally,  
making it more difficult to program and start.  
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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 and Hold 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  
What Should Not Be Washed  
For safety reasons and to prevent damage,  
do not wash the following items in your  
dishwasher:  
Some cookware is not dishwasher safe.  
Other materials (especially glassware)  
cannot withstand high temperatures, others  
can be damaged by dishwasher detergent.  
Items that you can safely wash in your  
dishwasher are:  
Aluminum  
Antique crystal  
Any item with fragile or unglazed  
China (except delicate china)  
Cookware with non-stick coatings  
Crystal (except antique crystal)  
Glass  
decorations  
Brass  
Bronze  
Cast iron  
Plastic (dishwasher safe only)  
Silver and silver plate  
Stainless steel  
Cutlery and flatware with bonded  
handles  
Delicate china  
Disposable plastic items  
Gold  
Stoneware  
Wood (dishwasher safe only)  
Pewter  
Tin  
Wood that is not dishwasher safe  
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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.  
Spread knives and large utensils out as  
much as possible.  
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  
down.  
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. 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 napkins, before  
loading. It is not necessary to rinse items under  
running water before loading them.  
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.  
Top Rack  
Place dinner plates, side plates, serving dishes,  
pots and pans 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 and dry  
cycles possible.  
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 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 dishwashing detergents.  
They will create excessive foaming that  
interferes with proper operation.  
Using too much dishwashing 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 detergent dispenser lid.  
Dacor recommends granular (powdered),  
unscented automatic dish washing detergent.  
“All-in-one”, “multi-purpose” or “complete” dish  
washing detergents are not recommended.  
Pre-wash compartment  
Main wash compartment  
If the detergent dispenser lid is closed, press the  
(left) release button to open it.  
Release button  
Detergent  
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.  
Detergent Usage Table  
Water Hardness  
Amount of Detergent  
(gpg)  
Pre-wash: 1 teaspoon  
Main wash:  
Soft (0-3)  
See the Detergent Usage 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)  
Hard (9 and over)  
Pre-wash: 1 teaspoon  
Main wash:  
2 - 3 tablespoons  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
Changing the Amount of Rinse Agent  
Filling the Rinse Agent  
Dispenser  
Dispensed  
See page 12 for instructions to change the amount  
of rise agent dispensed.  
important  
When to increase the amount dispensed:  
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 rinse agent.  
When the dishes have water marks.  
When to decrease the amount dispensed:  
When the dishes have a sticky white/blue film.  
When the dishes are streaked.  
If heavy foaming occurs.  
NOTE: If you have very soft water and still  
experience streaking when the dispenser is set to  
1, you can dilute the rinse agent with water up to a  
50:50 mix before pouring it into the dispenser to get  
acceptable results.  
If you use a dishwashing detergent containing  
a rinse agent additive, do not fill the rinse  
agent dispenser to avoid a film on the dishes.  
When the rinse aid dispenser needs to  
be refilled, this symbol appears on the  
display.  
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:  
1. Press the (right) release button to open the rinse  
agent compartment lid.  
Release button  
2. Carefully pour the rinse agent into the filler hole  
until the rinse agent  
level is even with the  
end of the MAX arrow  
inside. Do  
not overfill.  
3. Wipe up any spillage.  
4. Close the rinse agent  
compartment lid firmly.  
NOTE: After filling the rinse agent dispenser, it may  
take a few washes before the rinse agent indicator  
on the display goes off.  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
During Operation  
Starting Your Dishwasher  
During the cycle, the dishwasher’s computer  
monitors the amount of soil left on the dishes  
(by monitoring amount of soil in the water). The  
amount of time required for the cycle to complete  
varies based on the amount of soil left on the  
dishes and the water temperature.  
important  
If the dishwasher drain line is connected to  
a garbage disposal, run the disposal before  
operating the dishwasher for proper drainage.  
If power to the dishwasher is turned off at the  
main power switch or if there is a power outage  
before the wash cycle completes, the selected  
cycle will continue when the power is restored.  
However, if power is interrupted or the door is  
open more than two minutes during drying, the  
cycle will end.  
1. Open the door and hold your finger  
on the main power touch key until  
the control panel lights.  
2. Touch the PROGRAM key  
repeatedly until the symbol for the desired wash  
cycle appears on the display. See the facing  
page for a description of the wash cycles. NOTE:  
The estimated wash time will also appear.  
Standby Mode  
Once the cycle is finished, the dishwasher will beep  
and End will appear on the display. When the cycle  
completes the dishwasher draws a very small amount  
of power. Open the door and hold your finger on the  
main power key to turn power off completely.  
3. If you want to change the wash  
temperature setting, touch the Wash  
Temperature key repeatedly to  
toggle between the “normal” setting  
and the “high” setting. The light below the Wash  
Temperature key is lit when the temperature  
is set to “high.” See the facing page for a  
description of the temperature settings.  
Saving on Water and Energy Costs  
To save energy, wait to run the wash cycle until  
the dishwasher is full.  
4. If you want to change the dish drying  
time, touch Dry repeatedly to toggle  
Use the Rinse and Hold cycle to rinse the  
dishes if there are any unpleasant odors while  
you wait for the dishwasher to become fully  
loaded.  
between the “normal” and “high”  
setting. The light below the Dry  
cycle key is lit when the dry time is set to “high.”  
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. NOTE: This option is  
not available for the Rinse and Dry and Rinse  
and Hold cycles.  
If the dishes are only lightly soiled, 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.  
Do not rinse dishes under running water. Simply  
scrape off large food particles before loading.  
5. If you want to delay the start of  
the dishwasher, touch Delay Start  
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.  
repeatedly to set the delay time on  
the display (in hours). You can select  
a delay of up to 24 hours. NOTE: Odd numbered  
hours above 10 are not programmable.  
6. To start, hold your finger on the START/STOP  
key. The display will flash three times, then the  
door open symbol will appear  
To add a dish:  
1. Slowly open the door. The dishwasher will stop  
operating. Wait a moment for the steam to clear.  
on the display, indicating that  
the dishwasher is ready to  
2. Without touching any of the hot surfaces or  
racks, insert the item into one of the racks,  
following the normal loading instructions.  
start. Touching START/STOP  
Door open  
for more than three seconds  
symbol  
a second time will cancel the  
delay start option (if it was selected), but the  
selected cycle will still run.  
3. Close the door. Push on the door handle to make  
sure that the door is completely shut. Operation  
will resume.  
7. Close the door and push in gently on the top  
until it clicks shut. If the door is not closed within  
two minutes, the display will return to the cycle  
setting that was run previously.  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
Changing the Wash Cycle After You  
Stopping Your Dishwasher During  
Operation  
Start  
You can change the cycle, or any of the other settings  
after you start your dishwasher.  
Open the door and touch the START/STOP key for  
three seconds. The dishwasher will stop operating.  
1. Open the door, then hold your finger on the  
START/STOP touch key for three seconds. The  
dishwasher will stop operating.  
Wash Temperature Table  
Wash Cycle Normal Setting  
High Setting  
2. If the detergent dispenser door has opened, add  
more detergent.  
Heavy Wash  
Normal Wash  
Daily Wash  
130°F (55°C)  
130°F (55°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
85°F (30°C)*  
160°F (70°C)  
150°F (65°C)  
150°F (65°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
3. Touch PROGRAM repeatedly until the symbol for  
the desired wash cycle appears on the display.  
Quick Wash  
4. If you want to change the wash temperature  
or dry setting or select the delay option, touch  
the key for that function repeatedly to toggle  
between settings.  
Super Quick  
Wash  
85°F (30°C)*  
140°F (60°C)  
Delicate Wash  
ECO Wash  
105°F (40°C)  
120°F (50°C)  
120°F (50°C)  
140°F (60°C)  
5. Hold your finger on START/STOP until the  
display flashes, then close the door.  
* Higher if water supply temperature is above 85°F.  
Wash Cycles  
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.  
Heavy Wash  
Normal Wash  
Daily Wash  
Quick Wash  
Use for normally soiled plates, glasses, bowls, serving dishes and lightly  
soiled pans. This cycle is best for normally soiled mixed loads.  
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.  
Use for very lightly soiled loads that are washed immediately after use. This  
cycle can also be used for lightly soiled glass, coffee cups, china or other  
delicate items.  
A short cycle lasting about 15 minutes. 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.  
Super Quick  
Wash  
Use for glasses and porcelain that have just been used and as such do not  
require such a powerful wash cycle. This cycle is also good for fragile dishes.  
Select normal dry with this cycle if you want to be especially cautious.  
Delicate Wash  
Use when you want to save energy when washing normally soiled loads.  
Eco Wash  
This cycle consists of a rinse with heating and drying. It is suitable for rinsing  
and heat cleaning glass jars immediately before jam making and similar uses.  
Rinse and Dry  
Rinse and Hold  
Use to rinse 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.  
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Operating Your Dishwasher  
Control Panel Settings  
START/STOP  
key  
Main power key  
Menu #  
Setting  
SET  
PROGRAM  
key  
SET symbol  
Dry key  
Various functions and settings on your dishwasher  
can be configured by the user. To change one of the  
settings:  
4. Touch START/STOP repeatedly until the menu  
number for the desired function appears on the  
display (see above).  
1. Open the door slightly. If the display is lit, hold  
your finger on the main power key until the  
display turns off. After the control panel lights go  
out, wait about five seconds.  
5. Touch PROGRAM repeatedly until the desired  
setting for the function being set appears on the  
display (see above).  
6. Touch START/STOP repeatedly to save the  
setting and exit the menu. Repeat the above  
steps to change the settings for a different  
function.  
2. Hold your finger on the main power key until the  
display lights up again.  
3. Within five seconds of the display lighting, touch  
the PROGRAM and Dry keys at the same time.  
Keep your fingers on both keys until the SET  
symbol (shown above) appears on the display.  
Function  
Menu # Settings  
Description  
When the child safety lock is engaged, the control panel touch keys do  
not work normally, making it more difficult to program and start. See  
page 3 for instructions on how to temporarily bypass the child lock.  
0 (off) or  
1 (on)  
Child lock  
1
End beep  
volume  
Changes the volume of the beep used to indicate when a program is  
finished or when a fault has occurred.  
2
0 (off) to 4  
0 (off) to 4  
Changes the volume of the beep emitted each time a touch key on the  
control panel is touched.  
Touch key  
beep volume  
3
4
5
Not used on this model.  
Adjusts the contrast of the display.  
Display  
contrast  
-1 to 3  
Adjusts the amount of rinse aid dispensed during each cycle.  
Rinse aid  
dispenser  
6
0 (off) to 6  
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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. Other cleaning solutions could produce  
dangerous fumes, cause corrosion of the metal  
parts and could permanently damage the  
finishes.  
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  
cycle with two tablespoons of citric acid or  
dishwasher cleaner in the dishwasher detergent  
compartment (with no dishes loaded).  
Cleaning the Door  
The control panel and the racks may be wiped  
clean, if necessary, with a soft damp rag.  
warning  
Food particles on the silverware basket can be  
rinsed clean under a faucet with warm water.  
Exercise caution when cleaning around the  
the control panel and door latch areas. Do not  
spray water or cleaners of any kind around  
these areas. Doing so may create an electric  
shock hazard and damage the electrical parts.  
Strainer Basket and Filter System  
warning  
Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the  
grain.  
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.  
1. Make sure the main power is off to avoid  
activating any buttons unintentionally.  
2. Wipe the buttons and display clean with a dry or  
slightly damp cloth. To prevent scratches, never  
use cleaners. Keep the display and touch buttons  
clean and free from grease.  
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.  
3. To clean the rest of 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 latch and the control panel.  
Cleaning the Strainer Basket  
4. To prevent odors caused by food build up, gently  
clean around the door seal and corners at the  
front edge of the dishwashing compartment. Use  
a dish brush and a low-lather detergent.  
1. Open the door and remove the bottom rack.  
2. Lift the strainer basket straight up by the handle.  
3. Rinse it out under running water in the sink.  
Replace it by pressing it firmly into the hole in  
the center of the filter system. The handle goes  
toward the door. Replace the rack.  
Door seal  
Strainer basket  
Filter system  
Door latch  
Dishwasher floor  
Control panel  
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Care and Cleaning  
6. Lift the fine particle filter out of the dishwasher.  
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 the bottom rack.  
3. Turn the handle on the strainer basket once  
counter-clockwise.  
Fine particle filter  
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.  
8. Remove the drain outlet cover located to the  
left of the drain bottom (see diagram below). To  
remove it, grasp it and pull it to the right, out of  
the hole.  
1x  
4. Pull the strainer basket and the attached tubular  
filter up and out.  
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.  
5. Pull the strainer basket free  
from the tubular filter.  
Strainer basket  
Tubular filter  
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Care and Cleaning  
10. Reinstall the drain outlet cover.  
Cleaning the Spray Arms  
11. Center the fine particle filter over the hole in the  
The holes and bearings on the spray arms can  
sometimes become blocked. Clean them as follows  
to restore proper operation.  
bottom of the dishwasher.  
1. Open the door and remove the bottom rack.  
2. Pull the bottom spray arm straight up to release.  
12. Re-attach the strainer basket to the tubular filter.  
3. Remove any deposits using a needle or  
something similar. The washer arms also have  
holes underneath.  
4. To reinstall, center the base of the spray arm in  
the hole and push straight down until it clicks into  
place.  
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.  
5. Replace the bottom rack.  
6. To release the top spray arm, first remove the  
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.  
1x  
Rack stop  
14. Replace the bottom rack.  
15. Reconnect power to the dishwasher.  
7. 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.  
8. 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.  
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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  
F:12  
F:40  
Water outlet fault  
Water inlet fault  
Inlet valve leakage  
See “Water left in bottom of dishwasher” below.  
Make sure water supply valve is on.  
Turn off the water supply valve and call Dacor  
Customer 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 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  
Gently push in on front of door until you hear a  
click.  
(control panel is lit)  
(horizontal lines appear on  
display)  
Controls not set  
Make sure dishwasher controls are properly set  
and door is closed. See page 10.  
Control panel keys dirty  
No water supply  
Clean keys with soft, slightly damp cloth.  
Make sure water valve is turned on.  
Water supply line blocked  
Make sure water supply line to dishwasher is not  
kinked.  
Drain pump clogged (loud  
buzzing sound)  
Disconnect power and clean entire filter system  
and drain pump. See page 14. Reconnect power  
and attempt to restart. If problem persists, shut off  
the water supply, disconnect power and call for  
service.  
Control panel keys do  
not react when touched  
Child lock activated  
See page 3 to bypass. See page 12 to  
deactivate.  
You have touched the keys too Wait a moment then try again.  
soon after opening the door.  
Dirt on the keys  
Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth.  
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.  
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Before You Call for Service  
Problem  
Water left in bottom of  
dishwasher near filters,  
dishwasher will not drain  
May Be Caused By  
Dishwashing cycle not  
complete  
What to Do  
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.  
Obstruction in the drain hose Check for kinked drain hose. Disconnect end of  
or air gap is plugged  
drain hose. Check for debris in hose or any other  
part of drain/plumbing system. NOTE: Cone-  
shaped part of hose must be at least 1/2” (1.3 cm).  
Filter system clogged  
Clean entire filter system. See page 14.  
Debris in the drain pump  
Clean the drain pump/filter system. See page 14.  
Door will not close  
Racks not slid in all the way Check to make sure there is nothing blocking the  
rack(s) from rolling all the way into the dishwasher.  
1 minute appears on the  
display  
The program is taking longer None. Next time the program is run, the corrected  
than estimated.  
time will be displayed.  
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 droning  
sound that can be heard  
Overflow protection has engaged and is pumping  
water out of the dishwasher. Turn off water valve,  
from outside dishwasher and disconnect power and call for service.  
does not stop when main  
power switch is turned off  
Bad odor in washing  
compartment  
Door seal and surrounding  
area (corners) dirty  
See instructions for cleaning door on page 13.  
Low temperature cycles  
have been selected for a  
prolonged period  
Run a cycle with a higher temperature about once  
a month.  
Detergent left in detergent Dispenser lid blocked  
compartment (detergent  
Detergent lid may not be opening. Check for items  
blocking it.  
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  
Drying option needed  
Select the Drying option for higher temperature  
rinse and better drying.  
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.  
Plastic items  
Certain plastic materials are difficult to dry. Plastics  
may need to be towel dried. Also try opening door  
after cycle is complete.  
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, under-load or nest items. Make sure  
dishwasher is loaded according to instructions starting  
on page 6.  
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 15.  
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. Avoid  
placing very tall glasses in the corners of the rack.  
Filter system clogged or not Make sure filter system is clean and properly installed.  
installed properly  
See page 14.  
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  
Whitish-blue sticky film To much rinse agent  
on dishes  
See page 12 to change rinse agent dispenser  
setting. If water is very soft, you may need to dilute the  
rinse agent, see page 9.  
Using liquid rinse agent  
with a detergent that  
already contains rinse  
agent  
Do not use rinse agent with detergent that contains  
rinse agent or change detergent type.  
Distortion of plastics  
Plastic item not dishwasher Do not wash plastic items in dishwasher that are not  
safe  
“dishwasher safe.”  
Marks on melamine  
and plastics  
Porous material  
Use a special cleaner for plastic.  
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Before You Call for Service  
Problem  
May Be Caused By  
What to Do  
Spotting and filming  
Hard water/incorrect use  
of dishwasher detergent  
Use correct amount of dishwasher detergent or  
change 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.  
No rinse agent  
Rinse agent dispenser not See pages 9 and 12.  
set correctly  
Too little water  
Make sure water valve is fully open. Make sure that  
water pressure is between 4.2 and 140 psi and flow  
rate is a minimum of 3.0 gpm.  
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.  
Strainer blocked  
Etching  
Check strainer. Clean if necessary.  
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 dishwashing 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 or run Rinse and Hold cycle.  
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.  
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Warranty and Service  
OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE  
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA: LIMITED  
FIRST-YEAR WARRANTY  
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 service, it is helpful to be  
familiar with the warranty terms and conditions listed  
in the Warranty section on this page.  
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:  
What is Not Covered:  
Failure of the product caused by faulty installation,  
improper usage, or neglect of required maintenance.  
Phone: (877) 337-3226 (U.S.A. and Canada)  
Business Hours: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific Time  
Service calls to educate the customer in the proper  
use and care of the product.  
For a list of Dacor service agents for non-  
warranty repairs:  
Failure of the product when used for commercial,  
business, rental or any application other than for  
residential consumer use.  
Dacor Customer Service:  
Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)  
Business Hours: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Pacific Time  
Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,  
flood or other acts of God.  
Contact us through our web site at:  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
TWENTY-FIVE YEAR WARRANTY  
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.  
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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:  
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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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