Dacor IDWH24 - Manual (Page 12)

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Operating Your Dishwasher
Starting Your Dishwasher
important
If the dishwasher drain line is connected to
a garbage disposal, run the disposal before
operating the dishwasher for proper drainage.
1. Open the door and push in on the
main power switch on the top of the
door, so that it is in the on position.
The control panel, on top of the door,
is lit when the switch is on.
2. Push the CYCLE button
repeatedly until the light for the
desired wash cycle is lit. See the
facing page for a description of
the various wash cycles.
3. If you want to change the wash
temperature, push the WASH
TEMP button repeatedly to toggle
between the “normal” and the “high” setting.
The WASH TEMP light is lit when the wash
temperature is set to high. See the facing page
for a description of the temperature settings.
4. If you want to change the dish drying time, push
the DRY cycle button repeatedly
to toggle between the “normal”
and “high” setting. The DRY light
is lit when the dry time is set to
high. See the facing page for a description of
the dry settings. NOTE: When set to normal, the
rinse water temperature is lower, causing the
dishes to take longer to dry. Change the setting
to high if the dishes do not dry properly.
5. Push the START/STOP button.
6. Close the door. Push in gently on the top of the
door until it clicks shut. The dishwasher will start.
note
• If power to the dishwasher is switched off at
the main power switch or there is a power
outage before the wash cycle is complete,
the selected cycle will continue when the
power comes back on. However, if power
is interrupted or the door is opened during
drying, the cycle will end.
• In hard water areas, both the dishes and the
machine can develop a white or gray film after
a while. This can be removed by replacing the
pre-wash detergent with two tablespoons of
citric acid.
Saving on Water and Energy Costs
• To save energy, wait to run the wash cycle until
the dishwasher is full.
• Use the normal temperature and/or dry setting.
For best results after the normal dry cycle, leave
the door open slightly after the end of the cycle.
• If the dishes are only lightly soiled you can
run the Quick Wash cycle and reduce the
temperature to 85°F (30°C).
Standby Mode
Once the cycle is finished, the dishwasher draws a
very small amount of power. Open the door and push
the main power switch to turn power off completely.
Pausing the Wash Cycle
To temporarily pause the wash cycle:
• Open the door. The dishwasher stops operating.
To resume the wash cycle:
• Close the door.
Stopping Your Dishwasher During
Operation
1. Open the dishwasher door slightly. The
dishwasher will stop operating. Wait for the
steam to clear.
2. Open the door far enough to expose the control
panel. Push the START/STOP button for three
seconds. Close the door.
Changing the Wash Cycle After You
Start
You can change the wash cycle, the wash
temperature or the dry cycle setting after you start
your dishwasher.
1. Open the dishwasher door slightly. The
dishwasher will stop operating. Wait for the
steam to clear.
2. Open the door far enough to expose the control
panel. Push the START/STOP button for three
seconds.
3. Push the CYCLE button repeatedly to select the
new wash cycle (the indicator for the desired
wash cycle will light).
4. If you want to change the wash temperature or
dry setting(s), push the WASH TEMP and/or the
DRY cycle button repeatedly to toggle between
the “normal” and the “high” setting. The WASH
TEMP and DRY cycle setting lights are lit when
set to high.
5. Push the START/STOP button. Close the door.