DCS DD224 - Manual

DISHDRAWER® USE & CARE DishDrawer® Single DD124 Series CONTENTS Installation checklist Important safety information Controls 2 Operation 4 Wash program chart 5 Caring for your dinnerware 6 Dishwasher standards test 7 Accessories 8 Loading 10 Detergent dispenser 12 Water softener 14 Rinse agent d...

2 CONTROLS If you have a double DishDrawer®, each drawer has its own controls and can run independently of the other. POWER BUT TON The button turns the DishDrawer® on or off. Opening the drawer will automatically turn the DishDrawer® on for 30 seconds. To end a wash program in mid cycle, press the ...

4 1 Load Dishes Remove all food scraps and load the dishes. 2 Add Detergent 3 Check Rinse Agent 4 Press the Button 5 Select a Wash Program 6 Check Ensure there is nothing obstructing the spray arm. The drain filter must be level with the filter plate. 7 Start Close the drawer and press the button. 8...

5 WASH PROGRAM CHART Standard Wash Program - when to use Heavy Heavily soiled pots, pans and dishes. Normal Dishes with normal soils for optimum wash and dry performance. Fast Lightly soiled dishes. Delicate Lightly soiled and heat sensitive crockery. Rinse Prevents odors and soils drying on dishes....

6 CARING FOR YOUR DINNERWARE The combination of high temperatures and dishwasher detergent may cause damage to some items if they are washed in the DishDrawer®. Remember, if in any doubt about any aspect concerning items washed in the DishDrawer®, follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the...

7 DISHWASHER STANDARDS TEST The DishDrawer®s are tested to various standards for both wash and dry performance.The following are loading pattern diagrams, detergent and rinse agent quantities used for the DishDrawer®. Detergent Quantities 5g (pre wash) per drawer10g (main wash) per drawer Rinse Agen...

8 ACCESSORIES The inserts and racks can be added or removed to suit your individual needs. If you have the double DishDrawer® model, some of the accessories are interchangeable between the two drawers. For example you can combine the two Mega Racks into one drawer and wash all cups and glasses, leav...

1 0 LOADING Wash water for the DishDrawer® comes from the spray arm which is situated inside the base of the drawer. The spray arm rotates, providing wash water to all areas of the wash compartment so care needs to be taken when loading dishes to ensure there is enough space and room for the water t...

1 1 HOW NOT TO LOAD YOUR DISHDRAWER® figure 1 - overcrowding: Overcrowded and wash water will not reach some of the dinnerware. Cups, glasses and bowls must have their openings facing downwards. figure 2 - nesting: figure 3 - item placement: figures 4 & 5 - item placement: The plates are nesting...

1 2 DETERGENT DISPENSER Important! Only use powdered detergent recommended for domestic automatic dishwashers in the detergent dispenser. Never sprinkle or pour detergent directly onto any item in the DishDrawer®. Tablets and liquid detergents are not suitable to be used in the DishDrawer®. Hand was...

1 3 DETERGENT QUANTITIES The detergent quantities recommended below are for individual drawers. Water type Wash program Detergent quantities prewash (teaspoons) main wash(teaspoons) Hard (>150ppm or >9gpg) All* 2 6 Medium (100-150ppm or 6-9gpg) All* 2 4 Soft (<100ppm or <6gpg) HeavyNorma...

1 4 WATER SOFTENER DD224H, DD124H MODELS ONLY SET TING UP THE WATER SOFTENER Using hard water (above 100ppm) for dishwashing can be detrimental to the performance of your DishDrawer®. Glasses will become opaque and dishes will become spotted or covered in a white film. DETERMINE THE WATER HARDNE...

1 5 4 Fit the cap tightly back into its original position. 5 If you do not wash your dishes immediately after filling the salt reservoir, run a rinse program to remove any salt water or spilt granules. Note When filling the salt dispenser, you may notice water being displaced from the water softener...

1 6 RINSE AGENT DISPENSER We highly recommend the regular use of liquid rinse agent to give the best drying results. Rinse agent gives a streak free, sparkling clean look to glass and chinaware, in addition it prevents metal from tarnishing. The rinse agent dispenser is on the inside of the drawer, ...

1 7 OPTION ADJUSTMENTS The following options can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Rinse Agent setting Reduce the Rinse agent setting if there is excess foam after a wash program.Increase the Rinse agent setting if dishes are wet or streaky after a wash program. Water Softener setting for models...

1 9 USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING THE OUTER SURFACES From time to time the wash program indicator panel and its surrounds need to be cleaned to remove food particles, hard water scale and any spillages. We recommend wiping these areas with a clean damp cloth. Important! We do not recommend ...

2 0 CLEANING THE DRAIN FILTER, SPRAY ARM AND FILTER PLATE We recommend that the drain filter is cleaned whenever there is evidence of food particles. The spray arm and filter plate may need cleaning about once a month in normal use or more often should the need arise. If a dishwasher cleaner/descale...

2 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Continuous beeping A fault has occured. Refer to the Fault codes section. Intermittent beeping DishDrawer® is in pause mode. Close the DishDrawer® and press the button. DishDrawer® will not start Power supply is not connected. Connect the power ...

2 3 Unclean dishes Wash program unsuitable for the load. Refer to the wash programs section for a suitable wash program, or the soils were too heavily baked on and dishes may need soaking. Spray arm unable to rotate. Ensure no items are obstructing the spray arm path. DishDrawer® overloaded/incorrec...

2 4 DishDrawer® interior is stained Some foods, like tomato based products, may stain the inside of the DishDrawer®. Pre-rinse dishes before placing in the DishDrawer®. Alternatively, using the Rinse program after adding the dishes may minimize staining. Foaming Incorrect amount of detergent. Refer ...

2 5 FAULT CODES HOW TO RECOGNIZE A FAULT CODE When a fault has occurred, the DishDrawer® will continuously beep every second. Each fault code is shown in the following chart. HOW TO AT TEND TO A FAULT CODE 1 Press the button to remove the fault code. 2 If the fault code and continuous beeps cannot b...

2 6 LIMITED WARRANTY When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel Appliances whiteware Product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a two year Limited Warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington D.C and Canada. In Alaska...

2 7 Our liability under any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use) also expires ONE YEAR (or such longer period as required by applicable law) from the date of purchase of the Product by the first consume...

2 8 HOW TO GET SERVICE Please read your Use & Care. If you then have any questions about operating the Product, need the name of your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Agent, or believe the Product is defective and wish service under this Limited Warranty, please contact yo...