Page 3 - Use and Care Manual
Table of Contents 3 Use and Care Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions..............................4 Symbols in this Manual ...........................................4 General Safety Precautions .....................................4 Getting to Know Your Dishwasher ..................
Page 4 - Dacor Dishwasher; Symbols in this Manual; WARNING; General Safety Precautions
Important Safety Instructions 4 Dacor Dishwasher Important Safety Instructions Safety is everyone’s responsibility. All Dacor appliances are designed and constructed to give you many years of safe operation. Operation is further enhanced if proper care and judgment are exercised in the use and maint...
Page 6 - Before You Start, Become Familiar with Your Dishwasher; Parts of Your Dishwasher; Detergent Dispenser:
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher 6 Dacor Dishwasher Getting to Know Your Dishwasher Before You Start, Become Familiar with Your Dishwasher IMPORTANT: See page 14 for complete instructions on how to use your dishwasher. Parts of Your Dishwasher Control Panel: Located on top of the door. The buttons ...
Page 8 - Parts of the Control Panel; BUTTONS
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher 8 Dacor Dishwasher Parts of the Control Panel Control Panel Indicator Lights: The lights that show the status of the dishwashing cycle and things that may require your attention (see page 20). Numeric Display: Displays the approximate number of minutes until the e...
Page 9 - Other features on your dishwasher; water usage, for more consistent cleaning, and energy savings.; The FLOOR GUARD light on the control panel also comes on.; Continuously monitors and controls water temperature.; Specifications; Operating temperature range:; to; Line voltage and tolerance:
Getting to Know Your Dishwasher 9 Use and Care Manual Other features on your dishwasher Turbidity Sensor: Automatically decreases or increases the wash and rinse time, as well as water usage, for more consistent cleaning, and energy savings. Floor Guard: A safety feature that prevents the dishwa...
Page 10 - WARNING: Load all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up.; What Can Be Washed
Loading Your Dishwasher 10 Dacor Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher WARNING: Load all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up. 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 foo...
Page 11 - Loading the Silverware Basket; Silverware basket placement:
Loading Your Dishwasher 11 Use and Care Manual Loading the Silverware Basket IMPORTANT: • For the best results do not nest utensils in the silverware basket. • Do not load silver next to stainless steel. Damage to the silver may result. To prevent small, light items from falling out of the rack when...
Page 12 - Loading the Racks; Adjust the top rack; Do not block spray arms
Loading Your Dishwasher 12 Dacor Dishwasher Loading the Racks IMPORTANT: • It is best to place sharp objects in the silverware basket to prevent damage to the rack coating. • The spray arms must spin freely. Do not allow items sticking out of the racks to block them. Raise the top rack to prevent ob...
Page 13 - Tine Adjustment
Loading Your Dishwasher 13 Use and Care Manual Loading the Racks ¾ Always use the top rack for delicate items. ¾ Before loading the racks scrape off leftover food items, and non-food items like toothpicks and napkins. ¾ Always load large or heavy items (such as pots, pans, and large dishware) in the...
Page 14 - Filling the Detergent Dispenser; Release Button
Operating Your Dishwasher 14 Dacor Dishwasher Operating Your Dishwasher Filling the Detergent Dispenser IMPORTANT: • Do not use hand dishwashing detergents. They will create excessive foaming that interferes with proper operation. • To make sure the detergent dissolves properly, fill the detergent d...
Page 15 - Filling the Rinse Aid Dispenser; To refill the rinse aid dispenser:; Adjusting the Rinse Aid Dispenser; Closed; Filler Hole
Operating Your Dishwasher 15 Use and Care Manual Filling the Rinse Aid Dispenser ¾ Rinse aid is important to the drying process of the dishware. It also reduces spotting. Dacor recommends that you keep the rinse aid dispenser full at all times. ¾ The rinse aid dispenser must be properly adjusted. To...
Page 16 - Starting Your Dishwasher; IMPORTANT: See the Getting to Know Your Dishwasher section for a; Adding a Dish After You Start; CANCEL; To stop the current cycle and drain your dishwasher:
Operating Your Dishwasher 16 Dacor Dishwasher Starting Your Dishwasher IMPORTANT: See the Getting to Know Your Dishwasher section for a description of the various wash settings. To wash or rinse the dishes: 1. Press one of the wash cycle buttons or the rinse button on the control panel: 2. Press STA...
Page 17 - Pausing Dishwasher Operation; STOP; To temporarily pause dishwasher operation:; Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating.; To resume the dishwasher cycle:; After a brief pause, the dishwasher will resume the; Sanitizing the Dishes; If you want a high temperature rinse after the wash cycle for; Close the door. After a short pause, the dishwasher will; IMPORTANT: SANI-RINSE can only be selected when the NORMAL; wash cycle is selected.
Operating Your Dishwasher 17 Use and Care Manual Pausing Dishwasher Operation STOP To temporarily pause dishwasher operation: 1. Open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating. 2. Press the START/STOP button. 3. The door may be closed and the dishwasher will not start. To resume the dishwasher cy...
Page 18 - The DELAY Feature; To set your dishwasher to start automatically at a later time:; Changing the Cycle After You Start; SANI-RINSE button for maximum sanitization.
Operating Your Dishwasher 18 Dacor Dishwasher The DELAY Feature To set your dishwasher to start automatically at a later time: 1. Press one of the wash cycle buttons or the rinse button: 2. If you have selected NORMAL, you may press the SANI-RINSE button for maximum sanitization. 3. Repeatedly press...
Page 19 - The Cycle Memory Feature; To drain standing water from the bottom of your dishwasher:; The SECURE Feature; To secure the control panel:
Operating Your Dishwasher 19 Use and Care Manual The Cycle Memory Feature Your dishwasher remembers the settings for the last cycle it ran. If you want your dishwasher to run the same cycle as it ran the previous time: 1. Press the START/STOP button once. The START/STOP button light will flash and t...
Page 20 - The Control Panel Lights; External Status Lights
Operating Your Dishwasher 20 Dacor Dishwasher The Control Panel Lights When you open the door of your dishwasher when it is running, it stops operating, but the lights on the control panel will be lit. The lights indicate the part of the cycle that is running and the cycle that is selected. The ligh...
Page 21 - Control Panel Lights
Operating Your Dishwasher 21 Use and Care Manual Control Panel Lights External Status Lights (Optional) SANITIZED RINSE AID DIAGNOSTIC WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN FLOOR GUARD START STOP NORMAL HEAVY CRYSTAL RINSE DELAY SANI RINSE SECURE CANCEL SANITIZED RINSE AID DIAGNOSTIC WASHING RINSING DRYING C...
Page 22 - cleaners of any kind on these surfaces.; Cleaning the Interior Surfaces; high quality stainless steel. It remains clean during normal use.; Filters and Strainer Baskets; food particles out of the mechanical parts.; Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces; IMPORTANT: Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the
Cleaning and Maintenance 22 Dacor Dishwasher Cleaning and Maintenance CAUTION: Exercise caution when cleaning around the control panel area and the exterior indicator lights on the front of the door. Do not use spray cleaners of any kind on these surfaces. Cleaning the Interior Surfaces ¾ The dishwa...
Page 23 - Removing the Strainer and Filters; Medium Particle Filter
Cleaning and Maintenance 23 Use and Care Manual Removing the Strainer and Filters Medium Particle Filter Small Particle Filter Strainer
Page 24 - Problem Solution Guide
Problem Solving 24 Dacor Dishwasher Problem Solving Unnecessary service calls may be expensive, frustrating, and time-consuming. Before you call for service, please review the Problem Solution Guide below. Problem Solution Guide Problem: May be caused by: What to do: Use maximum recommended amount o...
Page 26 - CANCEL button pressed twice in middle
Problem Solving 26 Dacor Dishwasher Problem Solution Guide (continued) 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...
Page 29 - Getting Help; section of this manual.
Problem Solving 29 Use and Care Manual Getting Help Before obtaining service, please review the Problem Solution Guide starting on page 24. If you have performed the checks in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not yet been remedied, please visit our website or contact our Customer Servi...
Page 30 - What is Not Covered:
Warranty Information 30 Dacor Dishwasher Warranty Information What is Covered: CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES: DACOR DISHWASHERS 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...
Page 31 - ATTN: WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT; BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
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Page 32 - WARRANTY INFORMATION; Please visit dacor.com to activate your warranty online.; U L
Web Site: www.dacor.com For a Dealer/Service: (800) 772-7778 Corporate Phone: (800) 793-0093 WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Your warranty for this product CANNOT BE ACTIVATED until this form has been returned to Dacor. If you hpurchased more than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one en...