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DCS DishDrawer DD124P5 Use And Care Manual

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DD124P5
DD224P5

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  • Page 1 DishDrawer® Use and Care Guide MODELS: DD124P5 DD224P5...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents US CA Safety and warnings Controls Operation Wash program chart Caring for your dinnerware Dishwasher standards test Accessories Loading Detergent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Option adjustments User maintenance instructions Troubleshooting Fault codes Warranty and service Important! 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.

  • Page 3: Safety And Warnings

    Safety and warnings US CA Your DishDrawer has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal dishwashing procedures. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when you are using your DishDrawer®. Please read all instructions before operating the DishDrawer®. Important safety precautions The information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 4 Safety and warnings US CA Important safety precautions 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 or from the DCS by Fisher & Paykel website, www.dcsappliances.com.
  • Page 5 Safety and warnings US CA Important safety precautions Important! Under no circumstances should you open the drawer while the DishDrawer® is in operation. Operational Always press the button to pause and wait until you hear the three additional beeps before opening the drawer.

  • Page 6: Controls

    Controls US CA 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.
  • Page 7 Controls US CA Childlock The Childlock feature locks the drawer and disables all the buttons on the badge. To activate, press and hold the button until you hear two beeps (5 seconds). The light above button is lit when Childlock is activated. To cancel the Childlock feature, press and hold the button until the light above the button...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation US CA Load dishes Start Remove all food scraps and load the dishes. Close the drawer and press the button. Add detergent Finish Check rinse agent The DishDrawer® will beep six times to Press the button indicate the end of the wash program. At Select a wash program the end of the wash program the drying fan Select...

  • Page 9: Wash Program Chart

    Wash program chart US CA Standard wash program - when to use Heavy Normal Fast Delicate Rinse Heavily soiled Dishes with Lightly soiled Lightly soiled and Prevents odors and pots, pans and normal soils dishes. heat sensitive soils drying on dishes. dishes.

  • Page 10: Caring For Your Dinnerware

    Caring for your dinnerware US CA The combination of high temperatures and dishwasher detergent may cause damage to some items if they are washed in a dishwasher. 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 11: Dishwasher Standards Test

    Dishwasher standards test US CA The DishDrawer®s are tested to various standards for both wash and dry performance. The following are loading pattern diagrams, detergent quantities and rinse agent quantities used for the DishDrawer®. Wash Program Normal Cycle Detergent Quantities a.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories US CA 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 13 Accessories US CA 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.

  • Page 14: Loading

    Loading US CA 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 for the water to reach all areas, particularly the cup racks.
  • Page 15 Loading US CA How NOT to load your DishDrawer® Overcrowded and wash water will not The plates are nesting together and wash reach some of the dinnerware. water may not get through. Cups, glasses and bowls must have their Ensure cutlery are not nesting or stuck openings facing down.

  • Page 16: Detergent Dispenser

    Detergent dispenser US CA Important! Only use powdered detergent recommended for domestic automatic dishwashers in the detergent dispenser. 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. Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the wash cycle.
  • Page 17 Detergent dispenser US CA Detergent quantities The detergent quantities recommended below are for individual drawers. Wash type Wash program Detergent quantities prewash main wash (teaspoons) (teaspoons) Hard (>150ppm or >9gpg) All* Medium (100-150ppm or 6-9gpg) All* Soft (<100ppm or <6gpg) Heavy Normal Delicate...

  • Page 18: Rinse Agent Dispenser

    Rinse agent dispenser US CA 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 each drawer, located underneath the detergent dispenser.

  • Page 19: Option Adjustments

    Option adjustments US CA The following options can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Rinse Agent setting 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. Auto Power setting By default, DishDrawer®...
  • Page 20 Option adjustments US CA...

  • Page 21: User Maintenance Instructions

    User maintenance instructions US CA Cleaning the surfaces Important! We do not recommend the use of the following cleaning aids on/in your DishDrawer® as they may damage the surfaces: Plastic or stainless steel scouring pads Abrasive, solvent, household cleaners Acid or alkaline cleaners Hand washing liquids or soap Laundry detergents or disinfectants Proprietary ‘Stainless Steel’...
  • Page 22 User maintenance instructions US CA Cleaning the drain filter, spray arm and filter plate 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.
  • Page 23 User maintenance instructions US CA Cleaning the spray arm and 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.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting US CA Problem Possible Cause What to do Wash program unsuitable Refer to the wash programs section for a Unclean dishes for the load. suitable wash program, or the soils were too heavily baked on and dishes may need soaking.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting US CA Problem Possible Cause What to do Continuous A fault has occurred. Refer to the Fault codes section. beeping Intermittent DishDrawer® is in pause Close the DishDrawer® and press the beeping mode. button. DishDrawer® will Power supply is not Connect the power supply.

  • Page 26: Fault Codes

    Fault codes US CA How to recognize a fault code When a fault has occurred, the DishDrawer® will continuously beep every second. The fault code will be displayed on the wash program selector. Each fault code is shown in the following chart. How to attend to a fault code Press the button to remove the fault code.
  • Page 27 Fault codes US CA Fault Codes Possible Causes What to Do Flood switch has been Turn the water and power supply to the activated. DishDrawer® off and call your Authorized Service Center. Motor problem. Call your Authorized Service Center. Temperature sensor Ensure water coming in through the inlet failed.
  • Page 28 Fault codes US CA Fault Codes Possible Causes What to Do Fill Fault Turn the DishDrawer® water supply on. Ensure the spray arm is placed on the impeller and can rotate and if the DishDrawer® is full of water, it will need to be emptied manually.

  • Page 29: Warranty And Service

    Service US CA 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: Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. If the circuit breaker tripped or the fuse blown.

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    Warranty US CA Limited warranty When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a one year limited warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington DC 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 31 Warranty US CA 1. Correct faulty installation of the product. 2. Instruct you how to use the product. 3. Replace house fuses, reset circuit breakers, correct house wiring or plumbing, or replace light bulbs. 4. Correct fault(s) caused by the user. 5.
  • Page 32 US CA No other warranties This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Fisher & Paykel regarding any defect in the product. None of our employees (or our Authorized Service Agents) are authorized to make any addition or modification to this limited warranty. Warrantor: Fisher &...

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