Dacor Millennia EDW24, Use And Care Manual

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Before You Call for Service

Problem Solution Guide (Continued)

PROBLEM

MAY BE CAuSED BY

WHAT TO DO

small particles deposited on 

items (cont).

incorrect detergent use.

use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent 

according to water hardness (see page 11) 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 place and in a closed 

container. change the dishwasher detergent if results 

are still poor.

filter system.

Make sure filter system is clean and properly installed.

Low water pressure.

check that water valve is fully open. make sure water 

pressure is between 20 and 120 p.s.i. and flow rate is 

1.0 gpm minimum.

water not hot enough.

check hot water supply temperature. minimum recom-

mended incoming temperature to the dishwasher is 120 

ºf.

items not loaded properly or over-

loaded.

make sure dishwasher is loaded according to instructions 

(see page 9). Do not overload. make sure spray can 

reach all soiled surfaces.

incorrect wash cycle selected.

select a wash cycle with a longer wash time.

hard water.

see 

Detergent Table

 on page 11.

Detergent left in detergent com-

partment.

Detergent dispenser lid not opening. the lid may not be opening. check for items blocking it.
old detergent.

Do not use detergent that is hard or caked in the box. 

use only fresh detergent. add detergent to dishwasher 

just before starting it.

spray arms do not rotate properly.

make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. make sure 

that items do not obstruct movement of spray arms. if 

necessary, clear any obstructions. make sure top rack is 

pushed in all the way so that spray arm on rack con-

nects to nozzle on back wall.
make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. if neces-

sary, clear holes with a pointed object and rinse under 

water.

cycle not complete.

close door, wait for cycle to complete.

chipping or breaking of glass-

ware.

improper loading.

Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not over 

them. glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported 

and may chip or break. always use the top rack for deli-

cate items. Dacor recommends that you wash fine china 

and crystal by hand.

unusual noise.

improper loading.

utensils may not be secure or something small may 

have dropped from the rack. water may cause utensils 

to rattle. make sure dish ware is secure.

water in bottom of dishwasher 

tub near filters.

Dish washing cycle not complete.

Close door. Allow cycle to finish.

some water in strainer is normal.

Some water in strainer portion of filter at end of cycle is 

normal.

see 

Dishwasher does not drain 

properly

 below.

Dishwasher does not drain prop-

erly.

air gap plugged.

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 required by some local codes.

Drain hose kinked.

check drain hoses. make sure they are not kinked.

filter(s) clogged.

Check and clean filter(s) if necessary. See page 15.