Page 1: Table Of Contents
® DCS550 Portable Dishwasher Use and Care Manual Electrical Requirements Safety Instructions Model Identification Connecting Dishwasher Determining Dishwasher-safe Items Loading Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Aid Wash and Dry Cycles Care and Cleaning Conversion Kit Before Calling for Service Keep these instructions for future reference.
Page 2: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements Safety Instructions RECOGNIZE THIS WARNING SYMBOL AS A SAFETY To avoid death, severe personal PRECAUTION injury or property damage, observe the following: If hot water system has not been WARNING used for two weeks, hydrogen gas may be produced under Electrical Grounding certain conditions.
Page 3: Model Identification
Caloric servicer, call 1-800-843-0304. Manufacturer recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required. Caloric offers a full line of appliances...refrigerators, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens and microwave ovens. When buying one of these products, choose Caloric.
Page 4: Connecting Dishwasher
Connecting Dishwasher Important Attach unicouple connector to faucet Adapter supplied with dishwasher must be adapter by depressing collar on top of assembled to sink faucet before using connector. When unicouple is dishwasher. Adapter is designed to fit standard completely in, release collar. Collar will faucets having external or internal threads.
Page 5: Determining Dishwasher-Safe Items
Determining Dishwasher-safe Items Material Usually Safe Exceptions Special Instructions Some darkening or spotting possible. Aluminum Some colored Remove by scouring with soap-filled anodized aluminum steel wool pads. can fade. China/Stoneware Antique, metal If in doubt, check with china/ trimmed, hand- stoneware manufacturer or test wash painted or over-the- one piece daily for a least a month.
Page 6: Loading Dishwasher
Loading Dishwasher Cutlery Basket Preparing Dishes Load cutlery basket evenly with items mixed Pre-rinsing of normal food soils is not and handles up. necessary. Remove large quantities of any food. Also remove solids such as bones, Caution crusts, meat trimmings, seeds, skins, To avoid personal injury or toothpicks, hard-shelled or leafy property damage, load sharp...
Page 7: Detergent And Rinse Aid
Detergent and Rinse Aid Water Temperature Detergent Dispenser Hot water is needed to activate powder Use detergent dispenser for all wash programs detergents. Dishwasher has a water heating except Rinse and Hold. Before adding feature that boosts water temperature in wash detergent in main dispenser, confirm cycle cycle.
Page 8: Wash And Dry Cycles
Wash and Dry Cycles Water Cycle Used Time Cycles Sequence Selecting Cycle (Gallons) (Minutes) Rinse and Hold Rinse, Rinse 1. Push Cool Dry button. • Use to prevent 2. Push Rinse and Hold food from drying button. on items 3. Latch door. 1.
Page 9: Care And Cleaning
A kit to convert dishwasher to a built-in can be Close door and latch. ® purchased from an authorized Caloric dealer. If vinegar does not work, repeat above procedure using 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.
Page 10: Before Calling For Service
Before Calling for Service Dishwasher will not operate Check fuse or circuit breaker. Items are not clean Confirm water temperature is above 120 ° F. Check water pressure. Confirm dishwasher is loaded properly. Items are not dry Confirm water temperature is above 120 ° F. Confirm dishwasher is loaded properly.
Page 11 Locate model and serial numbers on the nameplate, found in upper left corner of tub. Manufacturer recommends contacting an authorized Caloric servicer if service is required.
Page 12 Caloric's strong warranty. Asure ™ provides budget-protecting coverage on dishwasher for up to five full years and includes parts, labor and travel charges. A participating Caloric dealer has details or contact: Consumer Affairs Department Amana, IA 52204 1-800-843-0304...