Dacor MDW24S User Manual
Use & Care
Millennia™ 24-in C h
BUilt -in Dishwasher
For Use With:
Model MDW24S
Part No. 100994 Rev. B
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Important Safety InStructIonS .................................................1
ettInG to Know your DIShwaSher ..........................................4
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LoaDInG your DIShwaSher ........................................................8
operatInG your DIShwaSher ...................................................12
LeanInG anD maIntenance ......................................................16
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To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor products! Our unique combination of features, style and
performance make us The Life of the Kitchen, and a great addition to your home.
Important Safety Instructions Section.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new distinctive appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use & care manual, beginning with the
All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our
company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the
Service
section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
Dacor Customer Service
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Telephone: (800) 793-0093
Fax:
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
Web Site:
Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated
to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and
enjoyment for many years to come.
(626) 403-3130
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
www.dacor.com
Before You Call for
Sincerely,
Cheryl Crowe
Director, Customer Satisfaction
iMportant safety instrUCtions
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS GUIDE WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE & CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY
BEFORE USE AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
THIS GUIDE PROVIDES PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION. KEEP THIS GUIDE AND THE SALES RECEIPT
AND/OR THE CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE
DATE IS NEEDED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
If you have any questions, call:
Dacor Customer Service
1-800-793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time
website: www.dacor.com
Have the complete model and serial number identification of
your dishwasher ready. The model and serial number labels are
located on the tub ceiling, inside the door, in front of the rubber
door seal (see diagram). Record these numbers below for easy
access.
Model Number ________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________
Date of Purchase______________________________________
For warranty and service information, see page xx.
In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance
of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the
appliance without revising this manual.
What You Need to Know About Safety
Instructions
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this
guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be
exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating an appliance.
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions
you do not understand.
Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels:
DANGER
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in minor personal injury or property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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iMportant safety instrUCtions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when installing and using your dishwasher, follow basic
safety precautions, including the following:
DANGER
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous,
even if they sit out for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old appliance:
Take off the door.
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Leave the racks in place so that children cannot easily climb inside.
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Cut the prongs off the power cable plug and discard them.
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Cut the power cable off and discard it separately from the old appliance.
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IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable, or explosive liquids or
vapors (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
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Make sure that this dishwasher has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompany-
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ing installation instructions. The dishwasher must be installed in a completely enclosed cabinet. Have the installer show you the
location of the junction or fuse box so that you know where and how to turn off power to the dishwasher.
Keep packaging materials away from children. Plastic sheets and bags can cause suffocation.
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Do not install, repair, or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A
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qualified service technician should perform all other service.
Before performing any type of service, turn off power to the dishwasher at the junction or fuse box.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, washing dishware and cookware. It is not intended for commercial use.
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Do not operate the dishwasher unless all access panels are installed and the toe kick is in place. See the installation instruc-
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tions accompanying the unit.
Do not tamper with the controls.
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Make sure individuals who use the dishwasher are able to operate it properly.
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Never allow anyone, including children, to sit, stand, or climb on any part of the appliance, including the door. Doing so may
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cause, damage, serious injury, or death.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area around the dishwasher. Do not allow children to play with the controls,
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pull on the handle, or touch other parts.
Store all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children.
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Many surfaces within the dishwasher achieve high temperatures. Do not touch interior surfaces or items inside the dishwasher
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during or immediately after use. Exercise caution when opening the door. Let hot air and steam escape before looking or reaching inside.
Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the wash compart-
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ment.
During loading, insert all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up. Locate these items where they will not damage the door
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seal or cause personal injury.
Use only the cleaning solutions specified in this manual to clean the dishwasher. Other cleaning solutions could produce dan-
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gerous fumes, cause corrosion of the metal parts, and could permanently damage the finishes.
Clean only those parts of the dishwasher listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.
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Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
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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.
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CAUTION
Use only detergents and rinse aids designed for use with a residential dishwasher.
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Use the dishwasher to wash flatware and cookware only. Washing other items may damage or discolor the dishwasher. Wash
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only the types of dishes and cooking utensils indicated in this manual.
Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe”. Always check the manufacturer’s recommendation before
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washing plastic items that are not marked.
To prevent household mold and mildew damage, periodically check the inlet and drain hoses for leaks.
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If the dishwasher outlet is connected to a garbage disposal, make sure the disposal is completely empty before running the
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dishwasher.
Always place large or heavy items in the bottom rack.
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To avoid damage to the racks, do not let sharp edges come into contact with them.
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To avoid breakage, make sure all glassware is secure before starting the dishwasher.
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the parts of yoUr Dishwasher
Control Panel Located on top of the door. The lighted buttons control your dishwasher. See page xx for
a description of the button functions. The display tells you important operating information. See page xx for a description of the symbols that appear on the display.
Detergent Dispenser Automatically releases the soap during the wash part of the cycle (see page xx).
Dishwashing Tub The compartment where tableware and cookware are loaded for washing.
Door Switch Located in the door. Automatically pauses dishwashing when the door is opened.
Filter System Traps food and debris that could damage or plug up the mechanical parts of your dish-
washer. See page xx for cleaning instructions.
Racks The racks are coated with a durable coating that protects the finish of the loaded table-
ware and cookware. They have fold down tines and shelves to allow you to load various
size dishes and flatware (see page xx).
Rinse Aid Dispenser Automatically releases rinse aid during the rinse part of the cycle. Rinse aid is a fluid
that helps the dishes dry properly and helps prevent water spots. The amount of rinse
aid dispensed is adjustable (see page xx).
Silverware Basket Use the silverware basket to hold silverware and kitchen utensils. It has 2 compartments
that snap closed to hold small items (see page xx).
Spray Arms The spray arms spray water on the dishes at high pressure to remove soil.
Toe Kick Panel Covers the internal mechanics of the dishwasher. It is located behind the bottom of the-
door. It must always be in place during operation.
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parts of the Control panel
DisplayDisplay
Wash Cycle Buttons
START/STOP button. Use this button to start the dishwasher after selecting a wash
cycle or the rinse cycle (see page xx). It can also be used to pause the dishwasher in
the middle of a wash or rinse cycle (see page xx).
The Auto-Wash setting senses the size of the load and the amount of soil, then auto-
matically selects the best wash cycle to clean the dishes and cookware properly. It takes
about 72 to 96 minutes to run.
The Heavy wash setting is best for very dirty tableware and cookware. It takes about 90
to 96 minutes to run.
The Normal wash setting is best for normal soil on dishes and silverware. It takes about
78 to 96 minutes to run.
The Short wash setting is best for lightly soiled or pre-rinsed dishes and silverware. It
is also good for lightly soiled items that have been pre-rinsed. It takes about 72 to 90
minutes to run.
Press the Rinse button if you want to run the rinse portion of the cycle only. The dry
cycle will not run. Also, use this setting to rinse tableware that you do not want to wash
right away. Cycle time is about 20 minutes.
Special Feature Buttons
When the Hi-Temp feature is selected, the water is heated to about 140°F (60°C) during
the wash portion of the cycle. Washing at a higher temperature helps the detergent dissolve grease and grime better and the dishes dry more efficiently. It can be selected with
any wash cycle, but not Rinse.
The Sanitize feature rinses the dishware with rinse water heated to a temperature of
155°F (68°C) for maximum sanitization and drying (see page xx). It can be selected with
any wash cycle, but not Rinse.
The Delay start feature allows you to set the dishwasher to start at a later time (see
page XX).
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Display
The following symbols appear on the display during normal operation:
When the display shows a number between 1 and 24, it indicates the number of hours
before the dishwasher will start because the DELAY START feature is in use.
Stands for
and that you need to close the door to continue operation.
Stands tor HOT. Means that the water is heating in preparation for Hi-Temp or Sanitize
operations.
Stands for POWER FAIL. Means that power to the appliance has been interrupted. It
also appears when dishwasher is first installed. Push START/CANCEL to clear the dis-
play.
Stands for CLEAN FILTER. Means that you need to remove and clean the filters. Once
the filter is cleaned and replaced, the dishwasher will continue normal operation. (See
Cleaning and Maintenance, page xx.)
Chime feature is activated. Push the
the chime on and off.
Appears when the rinse aid level is
Chime feature is de-activated. Push the Short and Rinse buttons at the same time to
turn the chime on and off.
CLOSE. It means that a wash or rinse cycle has been started or is progress
Short and Rinse buttons at the same time to turn
LOW. Add rinse aid. (See Rinse Aid, page xx.)
Additional Features
Chime A chime sounds to confirm that you have selected a wash cycle on the control panel.
The chime also sounds when the cycle is complete.
Removable Utensil Self You dishwasher is equipped with a special removable self used to hold utensils during
the wash cycle. See page xx.
Turbidity Sensor: Automatically decreases or increases the wash and rinse time, as well as water usage,
for more consistent cleaning, and energy savings.
Temperature Sensor System: Continuously monitors and controls water temperature.
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