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USER GUIDE DishDrawer dishwasher DD60DA and DD24DA models NZ AU US CA...
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This user guide is an accompaniment to your ‘Quick start guide’ which is included with your dishwasher. For operating instructions, see your ‘Quick start guide’. If you no longer have your ‘Quick start guide’, you can download it from our local website, listed on the back cover. Refer to your ‘Quick start guide’...
CONTENTS Safety and warnings Caring for your dinnerware Operating instructions Racking features Loading suggestions Water hardness and dishwashing Wash programs and detergent quantities Adding detergent Using rinse aid User maintenance instructions Troubleshooting If there is a fault How to attend to a fault Warranty and service Wash program data Standards tests...
SAFETY AND WARNINGS Your dishwasher has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal dishwashing procedures. Please keep the following instructions in mind when you are using your dishwasher. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! - When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation This dishwasher must be installed and located in accordance with the Installation ● ● instructions before it is used. If you did not receive Installation instructions with your dishwasher, you can order them by calling your Authorised Repairer or download them from our local Fisher &...
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance. ● ● When disconnecting the appliance pull the plug rather than the power supply cord or ● ● junction of cord to avoid damage. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless ●...
CARING FOR YOUR DINNERWARE The combination of high temperatures and dishwasher detergent may cause damage to some items if they are washed in the dishwasher. Remember, if in any doubt about any aspect concerning items washed in the dishwasher, follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the items, or wash the item by hand.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RACKING FEATURES 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 ●...
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RACKING FEATURES Removable tablet tray If you are using dishwasher tablets or gel packs, place them on the removable tablet tray, as shown. See also ‘Adding detergent’ for more information. IMPORTANT! Dishwasher tablets should not be in direct contact with dishes or cutlery.
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RACKING FEATURES Stemware notches These notches help support long-stemmed glassware. Glass supports These clip on the rack wires to give your tall glasses extra stability. Foldaway cup racks You can fold these independently of each ● ● other. Fold the racks away if you need the space. ●...
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RACKING FEATURES Folding tines For optimum stability, place larger plates ● ● between the longer tines in the front. Release by pushing the small clips at the rear ● ● and fold the tine sections down towards each other if you need the space for pots or other large items.
LOADING SUGGESTIONS When loading your drawer, make sure that dishdrawer loading diagrams you place items so that water coming from the rotating spray arms below can reach all dishdrawer loading diagrams ● ● areas (wash performance will be reduced if it can’t) nothing blocks the water from getting to items on the foldaway cup racks ●...
WATER HARDNESS AND DISHWASHING What is water hardness? Hard water is water with a high concentration of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. In soft water, this concentration is low. Water hardness varies by geographical location. How does water hardness affect dishwashing? Hard water can be detrimental to the performance of your dishwasher.
WASH PROGRAMS AND POWDERED DETERGENT QUANTITIES Find out about water hardness in your home, then use the table below to determine ● ● how much powdered detergent to use for each wash program. See also section ‘Water hardness and dishwashing’. For information on which program to use for your load, see your ‘Quick start guide’.
ADDING DETERGENT Powdered dishwasher detergent Note: You may see other, equally suitable types of dishwasher detergent on the shelves of your supermarket. Read and follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. Pour into powdered detergent dispenser Secondary powdered detergent dispenser Latch Main Powdered detergent dispenser...
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ADDING DETERGENT Pouch packs of Gel or Powder Note: You may see other, equally suitable types of dishwasher detergent on the shelves of your supermarket. Read and follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. Place on tablet tray in cutlery basket Tablet tray If the cutlery basket is not being used for a particular load, place pack in the bottom of the drawer.
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ADDING DETERGENT Solid dishwasher tablets Note: You may see other, equally suitable types of dishwasher detergent on the shelves of your supermarket. Read and follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. Place on tablet tray in cutlery basket Tablet tray If the cutlery basket is not being used for a particular load, place tablet in the bottom of the drawer.
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ADDING DETERGENT Unsuitable detergents These types of detergent are not suitable and may damage your dishwasher or lead to a service call that is not covered by warranty. IMPORTANT! Do not use these in your dishwasher! Liquid detergents ● ● Laundry detergents ●...
USING RINSE AID We recommend using liquid rinse aid regularly to give the best drying results. ● ● Rinse aid gives a streak-free, sparkling clean look to glass and chinaware. It also ● ● prevents metal from tarnishing. The rinse aid dispenser is on the inside of the drawer, underneath the detergent ●...
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply (unplug or switch off at the circuit breaker) and allow all its parts to cool before any cleaning or maintenance. Holiday time If the dishwasher is not going to be used for some time, we recommend you leave ●...
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the drain filter and filter plate IMPORTANT! If a dishwasher cleaner / descaler is used, you must run a wash programme with ● ● detergent immediately afterward to prevent any damage to your dishwasher. The dishwasher must be used with the filter plate, drain filter and spray arm correctly ●...
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Removing the drain filter and filter plate to clean 3 Twist the circular drain filter anti/counter- clockwise and lift to remove. It is normal to find some water under it. 4 Remove the drain filter mesh by pinching one side only and pulling it off, as shown.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the spray arm 1 Unplug the dishwasher or turn it off at the power supply. 2 Unclip the glass supports (if fitted) from the rack wires and fold up all the foldaway cup racks, so that they are all upright and close to the top. 3 Remove the base rack carefully.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Unclean dishes Wash program unsuitable See your ‘Quick start guide’ for a suitable for the load. wash program, or the soils were too heavily baked on and dishes may need soaking. Spray arm unable to Ensure no items are obstructing the spray rotate.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Water leaking Drain hose disconnected Reconnect the drain hose to the waste from waste pipe. pipe. Water inlet hose not Ensure the inlet hose is connected properly connected. securely. Other leaks. Turn water and power supplies to the dishwasher off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Drawer will Childlock feature is on. Turn the Childlock off. Hold down not open (no button until the symbol beeping, no wash disappears from the display. underway) Closed drawer auto lock Press any button and open drawer is on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO The wash program The wash program is No action required. The program will seems to have still transition into a more audible phase finished (the underway. It is in a after the ‘quiet’ phase is over. dishwasher is ‘quiet’...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Dishes did not dry Incorrect loading. Ensure the dishes are not nesting together. Dishes were left in the We recommend unloading the dishes drawer for several hours within a few hours after a wash program after a wash.
IF THERE IS A FAULT How do I know if there is a fault? Your dishwasher will self-diagnose and let you know by beeping continuously. If there is a fault in one of the drawers: Fault on the top drawer only The drawer indicator of the drawer with the fault will flash red, and the fault code will flash in the display.
HOW TO ATTEND TO A FAULT START HERE Press to stop the beeping. Note down the fault code. Look up the fault in the table opposite. If it’s a ‘A’ code If it’s an ‘F’ code A1: Ensure the water supply is on, press again to clear Press...
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HOW TO ATTEND TO A FAULT DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FAULT No water – the water supply hasn’t been turned on. The spray arm has loosened or come off its mounting, or water pressure is too low. DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FAULT Flood detected.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE Before you call for service or assistance ... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: 1 Your product is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts, please refer to the Service &...
WASH PROGRAM DATA For information on which program to use for your load, see your ‘Quick start guide’. Wash cycle times indicated are approximate. USA & CANADA HEAVY NORMAL FAST GENTLE RINSE (~127 MINS) (~128 MINS) (~53 MINS) (~82 MINS) (~11 MINS) main wash 150 main wash 130...
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WASH PROGRAM DATA For information on which program to use for your load, see your ‘Quick start guide’. Wash cycle times indicated are approximate. NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA HEAVY NORMAL FAST GENTLE RINSE (~124 MINS) (~128 MINS) (~49 MINS) (~92 MINS) (~11 MINS) main wash 70 main wash 60...
STANDARDS TEST (USA AND CANADA) The dishwashers are tested to various standards for wash performance using the parameters detailed below. Rinse agent setting Maximum place setting 10 for double models Fixed height setting of racks 5½” (140mm) Recommended loading pattern Top drawer Bottom drawer USCA...
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STANDARDS TEST (NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA) The dishwashers are tested to AS/NZS 2007 standards for both wash and dry performance, using the parameters detailed below. Wash program Normal Eco (At the end of the program, open the drawer 50 mm to improve the dry performance.) Detergent quantities 23.75g (main wash) per drawer Rinse aid setting...
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