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If you have a double DishDrawer, each drawer has its own controls and can run independently of the other.
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 the
button. Any water in the DishDrawer will be 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
To cancel Delay start
Press the button.
Lock button
The button activates/deactivates the Keylock or the Childlock functions.
Keylock
The Keylock feature disables all the buttons on the DishDrawer. To activate, press and hold the button until you hear one beep (3 seconds). The light above the
button is lit when Keylock is activated.
To cancel the Keylock feature, press and hold the button until the light above the button disappears.
Childlock
The Childlock feature locks the drawer and disables all the buttons.
To activate, press and hold the button until you hear two beeps (5 seconds). The light above the
button is lit when Childlock is activated.
To cancel the Childlock feature, press and hold the button until the light above the
button disappears.
Wash programme selector
Press the button to select a wash programme. The DishDrawer will remember the last programme used.
Eco button
Press the 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.
Standard wash programme - when to use | ||||
Heavy Heavily soiled pots, pans and dishes. | Normal Dishes with normal soils for optimum wash and dry performance. | Fast Lightly soiled dishes. | Delicate Lightly soiled and heat sensitive crockery. | Rinse Prevents odours and soils drying on dishes. |
pre wash | ||||
main wash 70oC | main wash 65oC | main wash 55oC | main wash 50oC | |
post rinse | post rinse | post rinse | post rinse | |
post rinse | post rinse | post rinse | ||
final rinse 65oC | final rinse 65oC | final rinse 50oC | final rinse 60oC | |
drying phase | drying phase | drying phase | ||
Eco wash programme - when to use | ||||
Heavy Heavily soiled everyday dishes. | Normal* Normal soiled dishes for optimum energy use. | Fast Lightly soiled, non greasy dishes. | Delicate Lightly soiled, non greasy and heat sensitive crockery. | |
main wash 60oC | main wash 55oC | main wash 45oC | main wash 45oC | |
post rinse | post rinse | post rinse | post rinse | |
post rinse | post rinse | |||
final rinse 55oC | final rinse 60oC | final rinse 45oC | final rinse 50oC | |
drying phase | drying phase | drying phase |
Note
*Reference programme in compliance with IEC 60436 Regulations.
Wash times can vary depending on the incoming water temperature, ambient conditions, type of dish load and whether the drawer has been opened during the wash.
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.
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.
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.
The DishDrawers are tested to IEC 60436 standards for both wash and dry performance. The following are loading pattern diagrams, detergent quantities and rinse aid quantities used for the DishDrawer.
Wash programme | Normal Eco |
Detergent quantities | 2.5g (pre-wash) per drawer 15.5g (main wash) per drawer |
Rinse aid setting | 4 |
Water softener setting | Adjust the water softener to match the water hardness. Refer to the 'Water softener' and 'Option adjustments' section. |
Maximum place setting (per DishDrawer) | 6 |
Accessories to be used in the Dishwasher standards test | Base rack, drain filter access panel, folding tines, 'slide-and-fold' tines, cutlery basket, adjustable racks, glass supports. |
Height setting of adjustable racks crowding | ![]() |
Correct orientation of glass supports on both sides of drawer | ![]() |
Recommended loading pattern
When loading your DishDrawer, make sure that
How NOT to load your DishDrawer
Filling the detergent dispenser
The detergent quantities recommended below are for individual drawers.
Wash programmes | main wash (g)* |
Heavy | 15 |
Normal | 15 |
Delicate Fast | 5 5 |
* 5g equates to approximately 1 teaspoon, 15g equates to approximately 1 tablespoon.
Tablets can either be placed in the cutlery basket or alternatively, placed directly in the wash compartment as below. If you are using dishwasher tablets with a built-in rinse aid component, you may need to reduce the rinse aid setting. See 'Option adjustments' for instructions.
Preferred: Place the dishwasher tablet in the empty section between the anti-nesting grids.
Alternative: If the cutlery basket cannot be used, place dishwasher tablet in the bottom of the wash compartment.
Using hard water (above 100ppm) for dishwashing can be detrimental to the performance of your DishDrawer. Glasses will become opaque and dishes will become spotted or covered in a white film.
Determine the water hardness in your local area
Your local water company will be able to provide you with information. Identify the setting you require for your DishDrawer from the water hardness table below. For example, if your water hardness is 500ppm, then the water softener setting on your DishDrawer should be 4. Refer to the 'Option adjustments' section to adjust the water softener so that the setting corresponds to your water hardness.
DishDrawer setting | ppm |
0 | 0 - 100 |
1 | 100 - 250 |
2 | 250 - 350 |
3 | 350 - 450 |
4 | 450 - 550 |
5 | 550 - 625 |
Notes:
The water softener must always be filled with granular salt made especially for dishwasher water softening systems. We do not recommend the use of cooking salt like table salt, rock salt or pellets as they may contain impurities that will impair or diminish the life of the water softener.
Water softening can only take place when there is salt in the reservoir. The salt reservoir must be filled prior to using the DishDrawer and whenever the salt reservoir indicator light is red.
Do not pour detergent or rinse aid into the salt reservoir. Detergent and rinse aid will destroy the water softener.
We highly recommend the regular use of liquid rinse aid to give the best drying results.
Rinse aid gives a streak-free, sparkling clean look to glass and chinaware. In addition, it prevents metal from tarnishing. The rinse aid dispenser is on the inside of the drawer, located underneath the detergent dispenser. The rinse aid dispenser holds approximately 50 ml of rinse aid.
The regulator may need adjusting to suit your water conditions or the particular dishwasher tablet you are using. The lowest setting is '1' and the highest is '5'. Refer to the 'Option adjustments' section to adjust the rinse aid setting. If there is excessive foam at the end of the wash or you are using dishwasher tablets with built-in rinse aid, reduce the setting. If dishes are wet or streaky after drying, increase the setting.
If the rinse aid indicator light is red, refill the dispenser. If the rinse aid indicator light is dimly lit or not lit at all, there is enough rinse aid for the wash.
Note:
The following options can be adjusted to suit your preferences:
Rinse aid setting
Reduce the Rinse aid setting if there is excess foam after a wash programme or if you are using dishwasher tablets with built-in rinse aid.
Increase the Rinse aid setting if dishes are wet or streaky after a wash programme.
Water softener setting
Refer to the 'Water softener' section.
Auto power setting
By default, DishDrawer will automatically turn on whenever the drawer is opened. Washing will not start until the drawer is closed and the button has been pressed. If you do not want the DishDrawer to turn on automatically, this feature can be turned off.
End of wash programme beeps
By default, DishDrawer will beep six times at the end of a wash programme. This feature can be turned off.
Closed drawer option
The Closed drawer option will lock the DishDrawer when the drawer is closed. When you wish to open the drawer, press the button. When the drawer is fully closed again, the lid will automatically come down after 30 seconds and lock.
If the Keylock feature is used in conjunction with the Closed drawer option, pressing the button will not unlock the drawer. The Keylock feature must be turned off to enable DishDrawer to be opened.
Note: this option is highly recommended if the DishDrawer is to be used in motor homes.
How to make option adjustments | |||||
Follow the steps below | Rinse aid setting | Water softener seting | Auto power option | End of wash programme beeps option | Closed drawer option |
First | Enter Option adjustment mode:
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Make an adjustment | The current setting is shown on the wash programme selector in red lights. If four red lights are lit, the option selected setting is set to 4. Press the ![]() | Press the ![]() | |||
Save | Press the ![]() | ||||
Example | ![]() Rinse aid setting set to 4 | ![]() Water softener setting set to 4 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
*The option sequence will start again from the Rinse aid setting.
Disconnect the DishDrawer from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance.
We do not recommend the use of the following cleaning aids on your DishDrawer as they may damage the surfaces:
We recommend that the drain filter is cleaned whenever there is evidence of food particles. The spray arm and filter plate may need cleaning about once a month in normal use or more often should the need arise.
If a dishwasher cleaner/descaler is used, you must run a wash programme with detergent immediately afterward to prevent any damage to your DishDrawer.
Internal parts of the DishDrawer:
The DishDrawer must be used with the filter plate, drain filter and spray arm correctly in place.
Ensure the DishDrawer is cool before you start cleaning and follow the instructions for removing the drain filter and spray arm.
To lock the filter plate into position, ensure the lines align with each other (c) and all three pin pairs firmly interlock (e).
Refer to the diagram for the correct position.
The filter plate must not be able to move about freely.
Correct locking position of filter plate with motor assembly (under spray arm)
Note: Where there is broken crockery or glass in the drawer, it must be carefully removed to prevent damage to the DishDrawer.
Problem | Possible cause | What to do |
Unclean dishes | Wash programme unsuitable for the load. | Refer to the 'Wash programme chart' for a suitable wash programme, or the soils were too heavily baked on and dishes may need soaking. |
Spray arm unable to rotate. | Ensure no items are obstructing the spray arm path. | |
DishDrawer overloaded/ incorrectly loaded. | Refer to the section on loading. | |
Filter plate/drain filter is incorrectly inserted. | Refer to the 'Care and cleaning' section. | |
Detergent put in the wrong compartment. | Detergent must be placed in the large compartment. | |
Excess food not removed from dinnerware prior to loading. | Scrape all food scraps off dinnerware prior to loading. | |
Unsuitable detergent. | Use recommended brands of dishwasher detergent. | |
Not enough detergent. | Refer to the detergent section or the detergent manufacturer's instructions. | |
Spray arm holes are blocked. | Clean the spray arm. | |
Filter plate/drain filter is blocked. | Clean the filter plate and drain filter. | |
Insufficient salt in the water softener. | Ensure there is enough salt in the water softener and/or increase the water softener setting. | |
Foaming | Incorrect amount of detergent. | Refer to the detergent section or consult the detergent manufacturer's instructions. |
Too much egg in the wash load. | Increase the amount of detergent. | |
Rinse aid setting too high. | Decrease the rinse aid setting. | |
Water leaking | Drain hose disconnected from waste pipe. | Reconnect the drain hose to the waste pipe. |
Water inlet hose not properly connected. | Ensure the inlet hose is connected securely. | |
Other leaks. | Turn water and power supplies to the DishDrawer off. Call your dealer or Authorised Service Centre. | |
Continuous beeping | A fault has occurred. | Refer to the 'Fault codes' section. |
Intermittent beeping | DishDrawer is in pause mode. | Close the DishDrawer and press the ![]() |
DishDrawer will not start | Power supply is not connected. | Connect the power supply. |
The drawer is not closed properly. | Ensure the drawer is firmly closed. | |
Keylock or Childlock feature is on. | Turn the Keylock or Childlock off. Hold down the ![]() ![]() | |
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Excess water in the DishDrawer | Drain hose(s) bent or kinked. | Straighten the drain hose(s). |
Blocked filters. | Clean the filter plate/drain filter. Refer to the 'Care and cleaning' section. | |
Water marks on the dishes | Rinse aid depleted. | Refill the rinse aid dispenser. |
Rinse aid setting too low. | Increase the rinse aid setting. | |
DishDrawer overloaded/ incorrectly loaded. | Refer to the section on loading. | |
Insufficient or no salt in the water softener. | Ensure there is enough salt in the water softener and/or increase the water softener setting. | |
DishDrawer interior is stained | Some foods, like tomato based products, may stain the inside of the DishDrawer. | Pre-rinse dishes before placing in the DishDrawer. Alternatively, using the Rinse programme after adding the dishes may minimise staining. |
Dishes did not dry | Incorrect loading. | Ensure the dishes are not nesting together. |
Rinse aid depleted. | Refill the rinse aid dispenser. | |
Rinse aid setting too low. | Increase the rinse aid setting. | |
Eco wash programme used. | Choose a standard wash programme. | |
No detergent dispensed | Detergent dispenser was wet when loaded. | Clean the dispenser and ensure the dispenser is dry when adding detergent. |
Excessive motor noise | The filter plate and/or spray arm is incorrectly placed. | Refer to the 'Care and cleaning' section for details on correct placement. |
No water in the motor area. | This usually occurs on the first use or when the DishDrawer has not been used for long periods of time. Run the DishDrawer through a wash programme. |
How to recognise a fault code
When a fault has occurred, the DishDrawer will continuously beep every second.
The fault code will be displayed on the wash programme selector. Each fault code is shown in the following chart.
How to attend to a fault code
Fault codes | Possible causes | What to do |
F1![]() | Flood switch has been activated. | Turn the water and power supply to the DishDrawer off and call your Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care. |
F2![]() | Motor problem. | Call your Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care. |
F3![]() | Temperature sensor failed. | Ensure water coming in through the inlet hose is less than 65°C. You may need to install a tempering valve on your water supply. |
F4![]() | Faulty temperature sensor or element. | Call your Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care. |
F5![]() | Lid fault. |
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F6![]() | Lid fault. |
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F7![]() | Lid fault. | Call your Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care. |
F8![]() | Electrical problem. |
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F9![]() | Electronics malfunction. | Call your Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care. |
U1![]() | Fill fault. |
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U4![]() | Fault in the other drawer preventing the use of this drawer. | Check other drawer, attend to fault code on that drawer. |
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.
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
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Under no circumstances should you open the drawer whilst the DishDrawer is in operation.
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