Dacor ED24, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Covers Models ED24 ID24 MDH24 MDV24 PD24AG PD24BK PD24BU PD24GN PD24SG PD24TS Appearancevaries with model number Model ED24shown Please read this manual completely before operating your dishwasher Keep it for future reference Part No 101895 Rev E The Life of the Kitchenl _9 ...

Page 2: ...m_ Thank _ fo_ _ Oacot for yc_u hO_ We am a _r_pa _y but_ttoyfamittes _ _ _m aad _ am dadh_a ed to serving yours We are confident tha_yo_ t4ewOaco_ prod_ct wL_def_ _ a h gh _ o _rt_ and enjoyment for many years to come Sincerely L Cheryl Crowa Director Customer SaBsfa_on ...

Page 3: ...ng Standing Water 19 The SECURE Feature 19 Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Cleaning the Interior Surfaces 20 Filters and Strainer Baskets 20 Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces 20 Problem Solving 22 Problem Solution Guide 22 Warranty Information 27 Getting Help 27 Notes 29 Model Information All models covered by this manual have the same features The difference between models is the style of door ED24 _PD2...

Page 4: ...part of the dishwasher unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it A qualified service technician should perform all other service 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 Do not allow children to play with the controls or other parts of the dishwasher _ WARNING Nev...

Page 5: ...rom service This dishwasher is not intended for commercial use _ 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 Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe Always check the manufacturer s recommendation before washing plastic item...

Page 6: ...id when the selected cycle is complete It turns off when the selected cycle is complete and the door is opened and closed Traps food and debris that could damage or plug up the mechanical parts of your dishwasher See page 20 for cleaning instructions The racks are coated with a durable coating that protects the finish of tableware and cookware They each have rows of adjustable tines that allow you...

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Page 8: ... good for lightly soiled items that have been pre rinsed Press this 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 This feature allows you to set the dishwasher to start at a later time see page 18 This feature rinses the dishware with rinse water that is 5 F 3 C hotter than t...

Page 9: ...rtment Continuously monitors and controls water temperature The dual thermal safety in line water heater is located safely out of the touch of hands or plastic dishware in the water circulation system It is monitored by an automatically resetting thermostat and element which protect the heating element against burnout due to operation without water in the appliance Specifications Operating tempera...

Page 10: ...her Aluminum except for disposables China except delicate china Cookware with non stick coatings Crystal except antique crystal Glass What Should Not Be Washed Plastic dishwasher safe only Silver and silver plate Stainless steel Stoneware For safety reasons and to prevent damage do not wash the following items in your dishwasher Antique crystal Brass Bronze Cast iron Delicate china Disposable alum...

Page 11: ...g over To prevent small light items from falling out of the rack when sprayed with water 1 Put small items into a compartment with a hinged cover 2 Snap the cover shut Silverware Basket Placement Put the silverware basket in the bottom rack near the front in the space between the tines Or you may put the basket anywhere it will fit on the lower rack The silverware basket may be split into two part...

Page 12: ...k Doing so will prevent water from dissolving the detergent in the detergent dispenser After loading push in firmly on the top rack Put items that could fail through the rack into the silverware basket or on the silverware tray see diagram bottom right Adjustinq the Top Rack If there are large items in the bottom rack that could interfere with the upper spray arm move the top rack to the high posi...

Page 13: ...e open ends face down as much as possible Good drainage provides the best drying It is not necessary to rinse objects before loading them To minimize breakage and chipping secure all glassware and china by adjusting the tines Do not allow fragile items to touch each other To adjust the tines push the tine adjustment lever away from the edge of the rack and swivel the tines to the desired position ...

Page 14: ...required depends on the hardness of the water in your area Harder water requires more detergent Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon gpg Do not use too little detergent for your water hardness Doing so can cause poorly cleaned dishes filming or spotting If you use too much detergent you can cause a permanent film called etching To find out the water hardness in your area contact your wa...

Page 15: ... Do not overfill 3 Wipe up any spillage 4 Replace the rinse aid cap and turn it clockwise to the closed position i i iiii i ii iii ill Ad ustinq the Rinse Aid Dispenser The rinse aid setting is located under the rinse aid cap It is set at the factory to 4 To change the setting 1 Remove the rinse aid cap 2 If you have spotty or improperly dried dishes move the rinse aid setting to the next higher n...

Page 16: ...cle in minutes Close the door I_ o _v_ V ll If l_V vA d _ i i ll f 1II f l_ l 5 Push on the door handle to make sure that the door is completely shut After a brief pause the dishwasher will start Addinq a Dish After You Start You can add a dish if needed after starting your dishwasher Dacor recommends that you only add items during the first five minutes of operation to make sure they get clean To...

Page 17: ...pen 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 cycle 1 Open the door 2 Press the START STOP button 3 After a brief pause the dishwasher will resume the previous cycle SanitizinQ the Dishes SANI RINSE Tf you want a high temperature rinse after the wash cycle for maximum sanitization 1 ...

Page 18: ...TOP 5 Close the door completely The dishwasher will start after the selected number of hours To cancel the delay function open the door and press CANCEL Chanaina the Cycle After You Start You can change the cycle and option selections after you start your dishwasher To change the cycle 1 Open the door The dishwasher stops operating 2 Press the CANCEL button twice 4 5 6 7 Press the button for the d...

Page 19: ...cycle your dishwasher will start after the number of hours originally selected DraininQ StandinQ Water To drain standing water from the bottom of your dishwasher 1 Press NORMAL 2 Press START STOP 3 Press CANCEL 4 Close the door After a short pause you will hear the water in the dishwasher begin to drain Once the water is drained the dishwasher will stop _ MPORTANT Your dishwasher also drains the w...

Page 20: ...large food particles out of the mechanical parts When you observe food in the strainer basket or filters clean them as follows 1 Remove the strainer by turning it counterclockwise and lifting it straight up see page 21 2 Remove the small particle filter by turning it counterclockwise and lifting it straight up 3 Lift out the medium particle filter 4 Clean the filters in the kitchen sink with a sof...

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Page 22: ...ubstituting 1 4cup of citric acid crystals available at most drug stores for the vinegar Wiping metal items with a damp cloth should remove spots For sterling and silver plated flatware rub with a towel or use a good cream Run garbage disposal to eliminate food and Check hot water supply temperature Minimum recommended incoming temperature to the dishwasher is 120OF Make sure water valve is fully ...

Page 23: ...vement of spray Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked If necessary clear holes with a pointed object and rinse under water Use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent according to water hardness see page 14 and the wash program selected Fill dispenser only when ready to start the dishwasher Do not use old or caked detergent Store dishwasher detergent in dry lace and in a closed contain...

Page 24: ...the top rack for delicate items Use the crystal Utensils may not be secure or something small may have dropped from the rack Water may cause utensils to rattle Make sure dishware is secure Restart page 17 or drain page 19 dishwasher Water left in strainer is normal Be sure the air gap is not blocked or plugged The air gap is a vent located on top of the sink It is connected to the dishwasher It is...

Page 25: ...l can cause permanent damage to silver Do not use abrasives on stainless steel or silver Do not wash plastic items in dishwasher that are not dishwasher safe Use a special cleaner for plastic Do not use bleach or scouring powder on these materials To remove cloudy film try a vinegar rinse Wash and rinse load as usual Remove all metal items from dishwasher Do not add detergent Pour 2 cups of vinega...

Page 26: ...cycle interrupted Fill rinse aid dispenser Rinse aid helps dishes to dry faster Certain plastic materials are difficult to dry Plastics Do not overload or nest items Make sure dishwasher is loaded according to instructions Dishes washed with the sani rinse setting will dry the fastest Door opened too soon Make sure dry portion of ...

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Page 28: ... maintenance Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product Failure of the product when used for commercial business rental or any application other than for residential consumer use Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire flood or other acts of God Breakage discoloration or damage to g...

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