Dacor IDWH24, EDWH24S User Manual

Use and Care Manual

Built-In Dishwasher

Models EDWH24S and IDWH24

Style varies. Model EDWH24S 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 ..................................... 12

Before You Call for Service ..........................16

Warranty and Service .................................. 20

Warranty Card ................................Back Cover

Part No. 106843 Rev. D

Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Leave these instructions with the 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.

If you have any questions (other than warranty questions), call:

Dacor Customer Service

(800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic Time

Web site: www.Dacor.com

Have the complete model and serial number

identication of your appliance ready. The model and

serial number are on the product data label, located inside the dishwasher’s right door jamb. Open the door to expose it. Record these numbers below for easy access.

Model number _______________________________

Serial number _______________________________

Date of purchase ____________________________

Since we continuously improve the quality and performance of our products, we may make changes to the appliance without updating this manual. Visit www.Dacor.com to download the latest version of this manual.

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.

Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems or situations that you do not understand.

danger

Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

warning

Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

caution

Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.

important

Tips that help you to get the most out of the dishwasher.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of re, 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.

• 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.

• If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• 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.

• The dishwasher must be mounted in a completely enclosed cabinet.

• Repairs should be performed only by a qualified technician. Disconnect the power before servicing.

• Make sure individuals who use the dishwasher are able to operate it properly.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels (guard plate, access panel, toe kick etc.) are in place.

• 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.

• 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.

caution

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

Top rack

Silverware basket

Bottom rack

Getting to Know Your Dishwasher

Top spray arm

Dish washing compartment

Detergent dispenser

Main power switch

Door switch

Control panel

CYCLE

button

Rinse agent

dispenser

Dish Washing Compartment

(shown with door open)

Dry cycle button and

indicator light

Bottom spray arm

Filter system

(under bottom rack)

Toe kick

START/STOP

button

Cycle indicator lights

Control Panel on Top of Door

See pages 10 and 11 for a more detailed description of the control panel buttons and lights.

Wash temperature

button and indicator light

(open door to expose it)

Cycle START/END

indicator lights

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 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

Items that you can safely wash in your dishwasher:

 China (except delicate china)

 Cookware with non-stick coatings

 Crystal (except antique crystal)

 Glass

 Plastic (dishwasher safe only)

 Silver and silver plate

 Stainless steel

 Stoneware

What Should Not Be Washed

For safety reasons and to prevent damage, do not wash the following items in your dishwasher:

 Aluminum

 Antique crystal

 Any item with fragile or unglazed

decorations

 Brass

 Bronze

 Cast iron

 Cutlery and atware with bonded

handles

 Delicate china

 Disposable plastic items

 Gold

 Pewter

 Tin

 Wood

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.

◊ Load silverware with the handles down.

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:

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 up.

Silverware Basket Placement

Put the silverware basket in the bottom rack in the

front, in the direction shown. It ts over the two front

sets of tines.

Place silverware basket in front of

bottom rack, over tines

Pull up on tab in center,

then fold down

Silverware slots in top

(see note)

Loading Your Dishwasher

Loading the Racks

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.

• 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.

Do not block spray arms!

Do not put cookie sheets or large

platters in the front of bottom rack

Fold down wine

glass/cup shelf

Top Rack Features

Cup rack

Knife stand

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