Detergent will harden if it sits too long. • Store dry detergent in a cool dry place to prevent caking. • Use a liquid rinse aid for best results (See page 15). • If the detergent dispenser lid is closed, press the release button to open it. • The detergent dispenser has two compartments: The smaller pre-wash compartment, and the main wash compartment. • The pre-wash compartment empties into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The main wash compartment releases detergent automatically during

Good drainage provides the best drying. It is not necessary to rinse items before loading them. • Place dinner plates, side plates, serving dishes and saucepans on the bottom rack. • Load crystal and glass so that it does not knock together during the wash cycle. Use the lowest wash temperature and shortest wash cycle possible. Do not heat dry crystal. • To minimize noise, do not allow pots and pans to touch. Also keep large items from touching the sides of your dishwasher. Operating Your Dishwa

Dacor recommends that you only add items during the first five minutes of operation to make sure they get clean. To add a dish: 1. Slowly open the door. The dishwasher will stop operating. Wait a moment for the steam to clear. 2. Without touching any of the hot surfaces or racks, insert the item into one of the racks, following the normal loading instructions. 3. Close the door. Push on the door handle to make sure that the door is completely shut. Operation will resume. Child Safety Lock When t

2. Remove the small particle filter by turning it counterclockwise and lifting it straight up. 3. Lift out the medium particle filter. 4. Clean the filters in the kitchen sink with a soft sponge and mild kitchen detergent under warm water. 5. Replace the filters. Tighten the small particle filter and the strainer snugly. Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces IMPORTANT: Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain. • Clean exterior surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and warm water. Rinse

Dacor® Dishwasher Problem Solving Problem: May be caused by: What to do: Yellow or brown marks (cont.) Washing copper with sterling silver Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in same load. Silver polish will usually remove this type of stain. Tea or coffee (tannic acid) stains Remove tea or coffee stains by hand using a solution of . cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. (Do not use on sterling silver or silver plate.) Discoloration of stainless steel, silver plate A

Open the door. 2. Press the START/STOP button. 3. After a brief pause, the dishwasher will resume the previous cycle. START STOP Sanitizing the Dishes SANI-RINSE If you want a high temperature rinse after the wash cycle for maximum sanitization: 1. Press the NORMAL button to select the normal wash cycle. 2. Press SANI-RINSE. (Pressing SANI-RINSE a second time will turn sani-rinse off again.) 3. Press START/STOP. 4. Close the door. After a short pause, the dishwasher will start. SANI RINSE NORMAL

User instructions 24 5. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any work, always unplug the appliance from the electrical supply or switch off the all-pole disconnection device. 5.1 General warnings and recommendations Avoid the use of acidic or abrasive detergents. Clean the outer surfaces and door-lining of the dishwasher regularly using a soft cloth moistened with water or with a normal detergent suitable for painted surfaces. Clean the door gaskets with a damp sponge. Periodically (once

Automatically pauses dishwashing when the door is opened. • In-Process Light: The blue in-process light shines on the floor below the dishwasher. It flashes when the dishwasher is operating. It turns solid when the selected cycle is complete. It turns off when the selected cycle is complete and the door is opened and closed. • Filter System: Traps food and debris that could damage or plug up the mechanical parts of your dishwasher. See page 20 for cleaning instructions. • Racks: The racks are co

Doing so will also reduce the risk of acidic foods damaging metal surfaces. What Can Be Washed Items that you can safely wash in your dishwasher: • Aluminum (except for disposables) • China (except delicate china) • Cookware with non-stick coatings • Crystal (except antique crystal) • Glass • Plastic (dishwasher safe only) • Silver and silver plate • Stainless steel • Stoneware What Should Not Be Washed For safety reasons, and to prevent damage, do not wash the following items in your dishwasher

NORMAL HEAVY RINSECRYSTAL 3. Press START/STOP. The numeric display will show the length of the cycle in minutes. 4. Close the door. START STOP 5. Push on the door handle to make sure that the door is completely shut. After a brief pause, the dishwasher will start. Adding a Dish After You Start You can add a dish, if needed, after starting your dishwasher. Dacor recommends that you only add items during the first five minutes of operation to make sure they get clean. To add a dish: 1. Open the do