Installation checklist Your installer MUST have completed and checked the following: ® The DishDrawer is square and level. ® The DishDrawer is fastened securely to the cabinetry. Ensure moisture protection tape has been applied and the cabinet is sealed according to the ®...
Important safety information Save these instructions WARNING! ® For your safety, follow basic precautions when using your DishDrawer , including the following: ® Please read all instructions before operating the DishDrawer 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.
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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.
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Operational Important! ® Under no circumstances should you open the drawer whilst the DishDrawer is in operation. Always press the button to pause and wait until you hear the three additional beeps before opening the drawer. ® The DishDrawer must be used with the motor assembly, filter plate, drain filter and spray arm in place.
DishDrawer® user guide Contents Installation checklist Important safety information Controls (Integrated badge and Prefinished models with no LCD) LCD Controls Operation Wash program chart DishDrawer ® Prefinished model with LCD controls Caring for your dinnerware Dishwasher standards test Accessories Loading Detergent dispenser Water softener Rinse agent dispenser...
Controls (Integrated badge and Prefinished models with no LCD) If you have a double DishDrawer®, each drawer has its own controls and can run independently of the other. Power button Integrated badge button turns the DishDrawer® on or off. Opening the drawer will automatically turn the DishDrawer®...
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 button disappears.
LCD screen controls (Prefinished models with LCD) If you have a double DishDrawer®, each drawer has its own control panel and can run independently of the other. Time remaining Wash program progress Delay Start symbol (Delay Start) symbol Power button Start/Pause button Electronic display Lock button...
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Childlock The Childlock feature locks the drawer and disables all the buttons on the control panel. To activate, press and hold the button until you hear two beeps (5 seconds). symbol appears in the electronic display when the Childlock feature is activated. To cancel the Childlock feature, press and hold the button until you hear one beep and the symbol disappears from the electronic display.
Operation Start Close the drawer and press the button. Load Dishes Finish Remove all food scraps and load the dishes. The DishDrawer® will beep six times to Add Detergent indicate the end of the wash program. At the end of the wash program the drying fan Check Rinse Agent will continue to run for a set time or until the Press the...
Wash program chart Standard Wash Program - when to use Heavy Normal Fast Delicate Rinse Heavily soiled pots, Dishes with normal Lightly soiled dishes. Lightly soiled and Prevents odors pans and dishes. soils for optimum heat sensitive and soils drying on wash and dry crockery.
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.
10g (main wash) per drawer Rinse Agent Setting Water Softener Setting Adjust the water softener to match the water hardness. Refer to the water softener and (for DD603-H and DS603-H models only) option adjustment section. Recommended Loading Pattern top drawer bottom drawer...
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.
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.
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.
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How NOT to load your DishDrawer® figure 1 - overcrowding figure 2 - nesting 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 downwards.
Detergent dispenser Important! Only use powdered detergent recommended for domestic automatic dishwashers in the detergent dispenser. Never sprinkle or pour detergent directly onto any item in the DishDrawer®. Tablets and liquid detergents are not suitable to be used in the DishDrawer®. closed detergent dispenser Hand washing liquids, soap, laundry detergents or disinfectants will damage the DishDrawer®.
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Detergent quantities The detergent quantities recommended below are for individual drawers. Water type Wash program Detergent quantities prewash main wash (teaspoons) (teaspoons) Hard All* (>150ppm or >9gpg) Medium All* (100-150ppm or 6-9gpg) Soft Heavy (<100ppm or <6gpg) Normal Delicate Fast *No detergent is required in the pre wash compartment for the fast wash program.
Water softener (DD603-H, DS603-H models only) Setting up the water softener 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.
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 of 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.
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.
Option adjustments 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. Water Softener setting for models DD603H and DS603H only Refer to the Water Softener section.
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®...
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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.
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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.
Trouble shooting Problem Possible Cause What to do Continuous A fault has occured. 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.
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Problem Possible Cause What to do Unclean dishes Wash program unsuitable Refer to the wash programs section for a for the load. suitable wash program, 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.
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Problem Possible Cause What to do Foaming Incorrect amount of Refer to the detergent section or detergent. consult the detergent manufacturer’s instructions. Too much egg in the wash Increase the amount of detergent. load. Rinse agent setting too Decrease the rinse agent setting. high.
Fault codes 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 electronic display for prefinished models and on the inside control panel for integrated models. Each fault code is shown in the following chart for prefinished and integrated models.
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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 failed. Ensure water coming in through the inlet hose is not hotter than 65 C.
Limited warranty When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel 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.
This warranty does not cover: Service calls that are not related to any defect in the Product. The cost of a service call will be charged if the problem is not found to be a defect of the Product. For example: 1.
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Commercial use If you are using the Product in a commercial setting (any use other than a single family dwelling), we agree to repair or replace, without cost to you for parts only, any defective parts, the serial number of which appears on the Product. Our liability for these repairs expires ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
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