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DishDrawer®
Use and Care Guide
MODELS:
DD124P5
DD224P5
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1 Contents US CA Safety and warnings 3 Controls 6 Operation 8 Wash program chart 9 Caring for your dinnerware 10 Dishwasher standards test 11 Accessories 12 Loading 14 Detergent dispenser 16 Rinse agent dispenser 18 Option adjustments 19 User maintenance instructions 21 Troubleshooting 24 Fault codes 26 Warranty and service 29 Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and a
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3 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. Use the DishDrawer® only for its int
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4 US CA Safety and warnings 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. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified technician. If the power supply cord is d
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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. The DishDrawer® must be used with the motor assembly, filter plate, drain filter and spray arm in place. When disconnecting the appliance grasp the plug rather than the power supply cord or junction of cord t
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6 US CA Controls 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 program in mid cycle, press the button. Any water in the DishDrawer® will be pumped out. Start/Pause button The button starts a wash program. Press the button to pause or restart the DishDrawer® during a wa
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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 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 program selector Press the button inside the drawer to select a wash program. The DishDrawer® will remember the last program used.
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4 8 US CA Operation 1 Load dishes 8 Start Remove all food scraps and load the dishes. Close the drawer and press the button. 2 Add detergent 9 Finish 3 Check rinse agent The DishDrawer® will beep six times to 4 Press the button indicate the end of the wash program. At 5 Select a wash program the end of the wash program the drying fan 6 Select (optional) will continue to run for a set time or until the 7 Check drawer is opened. The fan assists with drying Ensure there is nothing obstruc
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9 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. for optimum crockery. wash and dry performance. pre wash 1 pre wash 1 pre wash pre wash pre wash 2 pre wash 2 o o o o main wash 150 F main wash 140 F main wash 130 F main wash 120 F post rinse 1 post rinse post rinse post rinse post rinse
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10 US CA Caring for your dinnerware 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. Cutlery & silverware All cutlery and silverware should be rinsed immediately after use to prevent tarnishing caused by some foods. The Rinse wash program
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11 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. 5g (pre wash) per drawer b. 10g (main wash) per drawer a b Open detergent dispenser Setting 4 Rinse Agent Recommended Loading Pattern Top drawer Bottom drawer
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12 US CA Accessories The inserts and racks can be added or removed to c suit your individual needs. If you have the double d 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. a. basket a The basket holds some of the accessories in place and keeps dishes away from the spray arm. b. Drain filter access
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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. Wine glasses can be supported on the cup racks if used in conjunction with the Mega rack. There are stops on the cup rack to prevent cups from touching the DishDrawer® wall. This will maximize the dry and wash performance. Cutlery basket Cu
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14 US CA 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 for the water to reach all areas, particularly the cup racks. If there are any items blocking the spray arm path or the wash water, then the performance will be reduced. How to load your DishDrawer® Note: The
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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. together. They need to be evenly spread out. Ensure dishware items are not forced Ensure cutlery has not fallen through the into or protrude out of the drawer as it basket and stopped the spray a
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16 US CA Detergent dispenser 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. c Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the wash cycle. Do not place dishwasher tablets in the a,b detergent
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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* 2 6 Medium (100-150ppm or 6-9gpg) All* 2 4 Soft (<100ppm or <6gpg) Heavy 1 3 Normal 1 2 Delicate 1 Fast 1 * No detergent is required in the pre wash compartment for the fast wash program. Hard water situations Soft water situations If you live in a hard water sit
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18 US CA 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 each drawer, located underneath the detergent dispenser. The dispenser holds approximately 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) of rinse agent. Filling the rinse agent dispenser 1 Turn the plug counter-clockwise and remo
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19 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® 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® t
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20 US CA Option adjustments How to make option adjustments End of Wash Follow the steps Program Beeps Closed Drawer 1 below Rinse Agent setting Auto Power option option option First Enter Option Adjustment Mode 1 Press the button to turn power on. Open DishDrawer. 2 Press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds until one long beep sounds. red / off purple / on blue / on red / on Press the button to turn the selected option on or off. Make an The curre
