Fisher & Paykel DD90 User Manual

DishDrawer®

DD36 and DD90 models

User guide

US CA NZ AU GB IE

Contents

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Safety and warnings
Electrical connection (GB IE only)

Operating instructions - Controls

Operating instructions - Quick start

Caring for your dinnerware

Racking and accessories

Loading suggestions

Using tablets

Water hardness and dishwashing

Wash programmes and detergent quantities

Detergent dispenser

Rinse aid dispenser

Water softener

Option adjustments

User maintenance instructions

Troubleshooting

Fault codes

Warranty and service

Wash programme data

Standards test - USA and Canada

Standards test - New Zealand and Australia
Standards test - Great Britain and Ireland

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Important!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are
subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification
availability in your country, please visit our local website listed on the back cover
or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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Safety and warnings

Your DishDrawer® has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal dishwashing
procedures. Please keep the following instructions in mind when you are using your
DishDrawer®.

Important safety instructions

WARNING! - When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the DishDrawer®.
The information in this manual must be followed to minimise the risk of fire or explosion or to

prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Use the DishDrawer® only for its intended function as described in this user guide.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

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bed and breakfast type environments.
Use only detergents or rinse aid recommended for use in a domestic dishwasher and keep them
out of reach of children. Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after the completion of
each wash programme.
When loading items to be washed, locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the
lid seal and load sharp knives with the handle up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
Do not touch the heater plate during or immediately after use.
Do not operate your DishDrawer® unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Do not abuse, sit on, stand in or on the drawer or dish rack of the DishDrawer®.
The DishDrawer should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping
hazard.
The adjustable racks are designed to support cups, glasses and kitchen utensils. When the
adjustable racks are in the DishDrawer® do not lean on or use them to support your body
weight.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the DishDrawer®.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water heater 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 such a period, before using the dishwasher, turn on all hot water taps and
let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service
or discarding it.

Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if

swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher
when the door is open. Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the
wash cycle.

Safety and warnings

Important safety instructions

Installation

This DishDrawer® must be installed and located in accordance with the Installation instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive Installation instruction sheets with your DishDrawer®, you
can order them by calling your Authorised Repairer or download them from our local Fisher &
Paykel website, listed on the back cover.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a dealer or Authorised Repairer or a
similar qualified trades person in order to avoid a hazard.
Ensure the DishDrawer® is secured to adjacent cabinetry using the brackets provided. Failure to
do so may result in an unstable product, which may cause damage or injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged power supply cord or plug.
Do not store or use petrol, or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of the
DishDrawer®.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Make sure that the power supply cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subject to damage or stress.
Do not install or store the DishDrawer® where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing
or exposed to weather.
Do not use an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (e.g. multi-socket outlet box)
to connect the DishDrawer® to the power supply.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING - Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.
If the DishDrawer® is installed as a permanently connected appliance:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors
and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

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Safety and warnings

Important safety instructions

Maintenance

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this user guide. We recommend that you call an Authorised Repairer.
Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Keep the area around/underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals.

Important!

Under no circumstances should you open the drawer whilst the DishDrawer® is in operation.

Operational

Always press the
opening the drawer.
The DishDrawer® must be used with the motor assembly, filter plate, drain filter and spray arms in
place.
When disconnecting the appliance pull the plug rather than the power supply cord or junction of
cord to avoid damage.
Take care when loading the DishDrawer® not to load dishware items so they prevent the lid from
properly sealing with the drawer. Items should be placed so they do not protrude above and/or
forced into the drawer, otherwise a service call may result.
Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children. Children or persons with a
disability which limits their ability to use the appliance, should have a responsible person instruct
them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can then use the appliance without
danger to themselves or their surroundings.
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.
If a dishwasher cleaner is used, we would strongly recommend a wash programme with detergent
should be run immediately afterward, to prevent any damage to the DishDrawer®.
The DishDrawer® is designed for washing normal household utensils. Items that are
contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals are not
to be washed in the DishDrawer®.
If the DishDrawer® is not being used for long periods of time, turn the electricity and water supply
to the DishDrawer® off.
Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

button to pause and wait until you hear the three additional beeps before

Electrical connection (GB IE only)

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For Great Britain only

Important!

This appliance must be earthed.

Fuse replacement

The mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a
BS 1363A 13 A fused plug. To change a fuse in
this type of plug, use an ASTA approved fuse to
BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:

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Remove the fuse cover and fuse.

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Fit the replacement 13A fuse into the fuse cover.

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Refit both into plug.

Fuse

Important!

The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost, the plug
must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacements are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on
the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store.

For the Republic of Ireland

The information given in respect to Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug
and socket is also used: the 2-pin, side earth type.

Fuse cover

Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact an Authorised Service
Agent. Please do not attempt to change the plug yourself. This procedure must be carried out
by a qualified service technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and current
standard safety regulations.

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Operating instructions - Controls

Power button /

The / button turns the DishDrawer® on or off. Opening
the drawer will automatically turn the DishDrawer® on for
30 seconds. To end a wash programme in mid cycle, press

/ button. Any water in the DishDrawer® will be

the
pumped out.

Start/Pause button

The button starts a wash programme. Press the
button to pause or restart the DishDrawer® during a wash
programme. When paused, wait for three beeps before
opening the drawer. Forcing the drawer open while in mid
cycle may cause damage or injury.

Delay start

The button also sets the Delay start feature which can delay the start of a wash programme
from 1 to 12 hours.

To activate Delay start

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Press and hold the button until the light above the button turns orange or purple,

depending on your model.

2

Continue holding the button down until the desired delay time has been reached. The

DishDrawer® will emit audible ‘beeps’ as you hold the
another hour delay.

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The DishDrawer® will start once the delay time has elapsed and the drawer is closed.

To cancel Delay start

Press the / button.

button down, each beep indicates

Lock button / (optional)

The / button activates/deactivates the Keylock or the Childlock functions.

Operating instructions - Controls

Keylock

The Keylock feature disables all the buttons on the DishDrawer®.
To activate, press and hold the
above the

/ button is lit when Keylock is activated.

/ button until you hear one beep (3 seconds). The light

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To cancel the Keylock feature, press and hold the
button disappears.

/ button until the light above the /

Childlock

The Childlock feature locks the drawer and disables all the buttons.
To activate, press and hold the
above the

To cancel the Childlock feature, press and hold the

/ button disappears.

/ button is lit when Childlock is activated.

Wash programme selector

Press the button to select a wash
programme. The DishDrawer® will remember
the last programme used.

/ button until you hear two beeps (5 seconds). The light

/ button until the light above the

Wash programme selector (GB IE only)

Press the button to select a wash
programme. The DishDrawer® will remember
the last programme used.

Heavy Normal Fast Delicate Rinse

/ button (optional)

Press the ECO button if you would like the wash programme to use less energy. The red ECO
light will indicate the feature is on. If your dishes are heavily soiled or you require enhanced dry
performance, we do not recommend ECO programmes.

Power failure

If the DishDrawer® is operating and a power failure occurs, it will stop. The DishDrawer® may be
unable to be opened during this time. When the power supply is resumed, the DishDrawer® will
restart in the same part of the wash programme.

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Operating instructions - Quick start

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Load dishes

Remove all food scraps and load the dishes.

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Add detergent

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Check rinse aid

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Press the / button

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Select a wash programme

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Select (optional)

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Check

Ensure there is nothing obstructing the

spray arms. The drain filter must be level
with the filter plate.

Note: to identify these parts, see illustrations

in ‘User maintenance instructions’.

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Close the drawer and press the

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The DishDrawer® will beep six times to
indicate the end of the wash programme. At
the end of the wash programme the drying

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Start

button.

Finish

fan will continue to run for a set time or
until the drawer is opened. The fan assists
with drying and uses negligible amounts
of energy. It is normal for some water to
remain in the drain filter area after the wash
programme is complete.

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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 items, or wash the item by hand.

Cutlery & silverware

All cutlery and silverware should be rinsed immediately after use to prevent tarnishing caused
by some foods. The Rinse wash programme is useful for this. Silver items should not come into
contact with stainless steel, eg other cutlery. Mixing these items can cause staining. Remove
silver cutlery from the DishDrawer® and hand dry it immediately after the programme has
finished.

Aluminium

Aluminium can be dulled by dishwasher detergent. The degree of change depends on the
quality of the product.

Other metals

Iron and cast iron objects can rust and stain other items. Copper, pewter and brass tend to stain.

Woodware

Wooden items are generally sensitive to heat and water. Regular use in the dishwasher may
cause deterioration over time. If in doubt, wash by hand.

Glassware

Most everyday glassware is dishwasher safe. Crystal, very fine and antique glassware may etch
that is, become opaque. You may prefer to wash these items by hand.

Plastic

Some plastic may change shape or colour with hot water. Check manufacturer’s instructions
about washing plastic items. Washable plastic items should be weighed down so they do not
flip over and fill with water or fall through the base rack during the wash. Use the multi-purpose
clip to hold plastic items in place.

Decorated items

Most modern china patterns are dishwasher safe. Antique items, those with a pattern painted
over the glaze, gold rims or hand painted china may be more sensitive to machine washing. If in
doubt, wash by hand.

Glued items

Certain adhesives are softened or dissolved in machine washing. If in doubt, wash by hand.

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Holiday time

If the DishDrawer® is not going to be used for some time, we recommend you leave the
DishDrawer® clean and empty. Leave the drawers ajar to allow air to circulate. Turn off both the
power and water supply to the DishDrawer®.

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Racking and accessories

Cutlery basket

To reduce the risk of injury, we recommend loading knives and sharp utensils with handles
facing up.
Mix spoons, knives and forks within each section to stop cutlery nesting together and to ensure
the water circulates freely.
Keep stainless steel from touching silver cutlery to avoid staining.

Removable small items container

Small, light items like baby bottle teats are best placed into the small items container to prevent
them from being displaced during the wash.