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Summary of Contents for DCS DishDrawer DD124 Series
- Page 1 DRAWER STYLE DISHWASHER USE & CARE GUIDE MODELS: DD224 Series Models DD124 Series Models...
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Page 3: Installation Checklist
The water level will be below the stainless steel filter plate at the end of the wash program. It is normal to find some water in the drain filter area. Set the water softener to the correct water hardness for your area (DD224-H, DD124-H models only). -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
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. - Page 5 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 Authorized Service Agent. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician.
- Page 6 If a Dishwasher cleaner is used, we would strongly recommend a wash program with detergent should be run immediately afterward, to prevent any damage to the ®...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
DISHDRAWER® USE & CARE DishDrawer ® Single DD124 Series DishDrawer ® Double DD224 Series CONTENTS Installation checklist Important safety information Controls Operation Wash program chart Caring for your dinnerware Dishwasher standards test Accessories Loading Detergent dispenser Water softener Rinse agent dispenser... -
Page 8: Controls
CONTROLS If you have a double DishDrawer®, each drawer has its own controls and can run independently of the other. POWER BUTTON button turns the DishDrawer® on or off. Opening the drawer will automatically turn the DishDrawer® on for 30 seconds. To end a wash program in mid cycle, press the button. - Page 9 LOCK BUTTON OPTIONAL 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 light above the button is lit when Keylock is activated. To cancel the Keylock feature, press and hold the button disappears.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION Load Dishes Remove all food scraps and load the dishes. Add Detergent Check Rinse Agent Press the Button Select a Wash Program Check Ensure there is nothing obstructing the spray arm. The drain filter must be level with the filter plate. Start Close the drawer and press the button. -
Page 11: Wash Program Chart
WASH PROGRAM CHART Standard Wash Program - when to use Heavy Normal Heavily soiled Dishes with pots, pans and normal soils dishes. for optimum wash and dry performance. pre wash 1 pre wash 1 pre wash 2 pre wash 2 main wash main wash post rinse 1... -
Page 12: Caring For Your Dinnerware
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. -
Page 13: Dishwasher Standards Test
The following are loading pattern diagrams, detergent and rinse agent quantities used for the DishDrawer®. Detergent Quantities Rinse Agent Setting Water Softener Setting (for DD224-H and DD124-H models only) Recommended Loading Pattern top drawer 5g (pre wash) per drawer 10g (main wash) per drawer Adjust the water softener to match the water hardness. -
Page 14: Accessories
ACCESSORIES The inserts and racks can be added or removed to suit your individual needs. If you have the double DishDrawer® model, some of the accessories are interchangeable between the two drawers. For example you can combine the two Mega Racks into one drawer and wash all cups and glasses, leaving the other drawer for plates and larger items. - Page 15 CUP RACKS Cups, glasses and kitchen utensils can be placed on the left and right hand side of the cup racks. For best performance ensure there are no large items below, blocking the wash water from reaching the cup racks. Wine glasses can be supported on the cup racks if used in conjunction with the Mega Rack.
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Page 16: Loading
LOADING Wash water for the DishDrawer® comes from the spray arm which is situated inside the base of the drawer. The spray arm rotates, providing wash water to all areas of the wash compartment so care needs to be taken when loading dishes to ensure there is enough space and room for the water to reach all areas, particularly the cup racks. - Page 17 HOW NOT TO LOAD YOUR DISHDRAWER® figure 1 - overcrowding: Overcrowded and wash water will not reach some of the dinnerware. Cups, glasses and bowls must have their openings facing downwards. figure 3 - item placement: Ensure dishware items are not forced into or protrude out of the drawer as it may prevent the lid from properly sealing which could result in a service...
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Page 18: Detergent Dispenser
DishDrawer® during the wash program. WARNING! Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline and can be dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep children and infirm persons away from the DishDrawer® when the drawer is open. - Page 19 The detergent compartments need to be completely FULL and rinse agent is used with its setting fixed at 5. We recommend the use of a dishwasher cleaner/descaler whenever you notice a build up of calcium deposits in your DishDrawer®.
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Page 20: Water Softener
Place the salt into the salt container and pour the contents into the salt reservoir. The salt reservoir can hold just over one pound of salt. DD224H, DD124H MODELS ONLY Grains Per Gallon (gpg) 0 - 6 6 - 14... - Page 21 Important! The water softener must always be filled with granular salt made especially for dishwasher water softening systems e.g. Somat salt. Do not use cooking salt like table, rock, pellets or salt for domestic water softeners as they may contain impurities that will impair or diminish the life of the water softener.
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Page 22: Rinse Agent Dispenser
RINSE AGENT DISPENSER We highly recommend the regular use of liquid rinse agent to give the best drying results. Rinse agent gives a streak free, sparkling clean look to glass and chinaware, in addition it prevents metal from tarnishing. The rinse agent dispenser is on the inside of the drawer, located underneath the detergent dispenser. -
Page 23: Option Adjustment
Reduce the Rinse agent setting if there is excess foam after a wash program. Increase the Rinse agent setting if dishes are wet or streaky after a wash program. Water Softener setting for models DD224-H and DD124-H only Refer to the Water Softener section. Auto Power setting By default, DishDrawer®... -
Page 25: User Maintenance Instructions
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING THE OUTER SURFACES From time to time the wash program indicator panel and its surrounds need to be cleaned to remove food particles, hard water scale and any spillages. We recommend wiping these areas with a clean damp cloth. Important! We do not recommend the use of the following cleaning aids on your DishDrawer®... - Page 26 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 program with detergent immediately afterward to prevent any damage to your DishDrawer®.
- Page 27 Cleaning the Spray Arm & Filter plate Ensure the DishDrawer® is cool before you start cleaning and follow the instructions for removing the drain filter and spray arm. Remove the basket carefully. Lift from the back end first to prevent knocking the detergent and rinse agent dispenser.
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Page 28: Trouble Shooting
Rinse agent setting too low. DishDrawer® overloaded/incorrectly loaded. Insufficient or no salt in the water softener (DD224-H, DD124-H models only) Incorrect loading. Rinse agent depleted. Rinse agent setting too low. Eco wash program used. Choose a standard wash program. WHAT TO DO Refer to the Fault codes section. - Page 29 Filter plate/drain filter is blocked. Mega rack incorrectly installed. Insufficient salt in the water softener (DD224-H, DD124-H models only). WHAT TO DO Refer to the wash programs section for a suitable wash program, or the soils were too heavily baked on and dishes may need soaking.
- Page 30 PROBLEM DishDrawer® interior is stained Foaming No detergent dispensed Excessive motor noise Water leaking DishDrawer® will not open POSSIBLE CAUSE Some foods, like tomato based products, may stain the inside of the DishDrawer®. Incorrect amount of detergent. Too much egg in the wash load.
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Page 31: Fault Codes
FAULT CODES HOW TO RECOGNIZE A FAULT CODE When a fault has occurred, the DishDrawer® will continuously beep every second. Each fault code is shown in the following chart. HOW TO ATTEND TO A FAULT CODE Press the button to remove the fault code. If the fault code and continuous beeps cannot be removed by pressing the turn the power off at the power supply. -
Page 32: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel Appliances whiteware Product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a two year Limited Warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington D.C and Canada. In Alaska the Limited Warranty is the same except that you must pay to ship the Product to the service shop or the service technician’s travel to your home. - Page 33 Our liability under any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary use) also expires ONE YEAR (or such longer period as required by applicable law) from the date of purchase of the Product by the first consumer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limit on implied warranties may not apply to you.
- Page 34 HOW TO GET SERVICE Please read your Use & Care. If you then have any questions about operating the Product, need the name of your local Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized Service Agent, or believe the Product is defective and wish service under this Limited Warranty, please contact your dealer or call us at: TOLL FREE USA/CANADA (888) 281-5698 or contact us through our web site: www.dcsappliances.com...
- Page 36 You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available. DCS by Fisher & Paykel, DCS Appliances and DishDrawer are registered trademarks of Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd.