Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DW-24SS DCS
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THE PROFESSIONAL DISHW ASHER Use and Installation Guide Models: ■ D W -24SS D y namic Cooking S y s tem s , I nc ..
A M e ss a ge T o Ou r C u s t o m e r s 1 Thank you for selecting this DCS Pr ofessional Dishwasher . Because of its unique featur es , we have developed this Use and Installation Guide . It contains valuable information on ho w to properly operate and maintain your new Dishw asher for y ear s of safe and enjoy able cooking.
T ab le O f Content s 2 SAFETY PRA CTICES & PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................3 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................
S af ety P ractice s & P recaution s 3 The appliance must be pr ovided with an ground connection in accor dance with the electrical safety regulations in f or ce. The manufacturer declines all r esponsibility for damage to persons or pr oper ty resulting fr om the failure to gr ound the appliance or fr om a defective gr ound connection.
I n s tallation I ns t ruction s 4 INST ALLA TION AND HOOK UP Remov e the polystyr ene bask et retainers. Position the appliance in the desir ed place of installation. The back or sides of the dishwasher ma y be placed up against walls or other furniture units.
Us e r I ns t ruction s 5 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS Upper panel All the dishwasher contr ols are gr ouped on the upper panel. 1 ON/OFF BUTT ON 2 PR OGRAM SELECTION BUTT ON 3 DELA YED ST AR T BUTT ON.
6 After choosing the most suitable washing pr ogram using the table pr ovided: • Press the ON/OFF k ey (1) and wait for the inf ormation displa y (7) to come on. • Press the Pr ogram selection button (2) several times, until the information displa y (7) shows the number corr esponding to the program of choice.
7 DISABLING THE A COUSTIC DEVICE The dishwasher ’ s electronic system allows y ou to: • Disable the acoustic device which confirms all dishwasher pr ogramming and operating steps. • Adapt the dishwasher ’ s water filling system to the mains water pressur e.
8 Us e r I ns t ruction s W ASHING PROGRAMS The dishwasher is equipped with a contr ol panel and an information displa y , described in on page 5. “ Description of the contr ols ” , fr om which it is possible to carry out all the power s witch-on, switch-off and pr ogramming operations.
Us e r I ns t ruction s 9 ENERGY SA VING TIPS • Alwa ys tr y to run the dishwasher fully loaded. • Do not wash the dishes in running water . • Use the washing pr ogram that is most appr opriate for each type of load. • Do not carry out any preliminary rinsing.
Us e r I ns t ruction s 10 MO VING THE F A CING P ANEL (PEEKABOO) T o lower the facing panel and r ev eal the FRONT DISPLA Y , pr oceed as follows: • Mak e sur e that the door is closed. • Push the facing panel down until the whole of the displa y is visible .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 11 ADDING THE DETERGENT T o open the detergent dispenser cap, lightly press the pr ogram button. Add the detergent and close the cap car efully .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 12 USING THE RINSE AID AND DETERGENT DISPENSERS The detergent and rinse aid dispensers are situated on the inner part of the door : the detergent dispenser is on the left, and the rinse aid dispenser is on the right.
Us e r I ns t ruction s 13 GENERAL W ARNINGS AND RECOMMEND A TIONS Befor e using the dishwasher for the first time, it is advisable to read the f ollowing r ecommendations concerning dish types to be washed and their loading .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 14 • Dishes and objects in copper , tin, zinc or brass: these tend to stain. • Aluminum dishes: items made fr om anodized aluminum ma y lose their color • Silverwar e: silver items ma y stain. • Glass and cr ystal: in general, glass and crystal objects can be washed in the dishwasher .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 15 USING THE BASKETS The dishwasher has a capacity of 12 place-settings, including serving dishes. LO WER BASKET The low er bask et r eceiv es the full for ce of the low er spray arm, and should therefor e be used for the “ r oughest ” items with a hea vier degree of soiling.
Us e r I ns t ruction s 16 UPPER BASKET It is recommended to load the upper bask et with small-or medium-sized items such as glasses, small plates, tea or coffee cups, shallo w bowls and light objects made fr om heat resistant plastic.
Us e r I ns t ruction s 17 ADJUSTING THE UPPER BASKET The upper bask et can be adjusted in tw o positions, according to the user ’ s needs and according to the height of the dishes in the low er bask et. Pr oceed as follows: Pull-out version: • Pull out the bask et to its limit position.
Us e r I ns t ruction s 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Befor e carrying out any w ork, alwa ys disconnect the appliance fr om the electrical pow er supply .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 19 CLEANING THE FIL TER UNIT • It is advisable to periodically inspect the center filter C and, if necessary , to clean it. T o remov e the filter , grip the tabs, turn them counter clockwise and lift upwards. • Push the center filter D fr om the underside to remo v e it fr om the micr o-filter .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 20 TROUBLESHOO TING MINOR PROBLEMS In some cases it is possible to remedy minor pr oblems by ref erring to the follo wing instructions: If the pr ogram fails to start, check that: • The dishwasher is connected to the electrical pow er supply .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 21 TROUBLESHOO TING (SELF-DIA GNOSTICS) The dishwasher is equipped with a self-diagnostics system that is capable of detecting and signaling a number of possible faults. In the ev ent of a fault or malfunction, before calling for service , we suggest that y ou first consult the tr oubleshooting guide below .
Us e r I ns t ruction s 22 TECHNICAL D A T A Width Depth measured flush with the outer edge of the contr ol panel Height Capacity W ater supply pr essure Electrical characteristics 23-1/2 ” 23-9/16 ” Free standing: 23 5/8 ” fr om 33 1/2 ” to 34-1/4 ” Standard place settings min.
W ar ranty 23 LENGTH OF W ARRANTY All DCS Dishwashers are co v ered b y a full one (1) y ear warranty . Five (5) y ears Limited par ts. DCS WILL P A Y FOR All repair labor and r eplacement par ts, for parts found to be defectiv e due to materials or workmanship .
S e rvice 24 HO W T O OBT AIN SER VICE: For war ranty ser vice, contact DCS Customer Ser vice at (888) 281-5698. Befor e y ou call, please ha ve the following inf ormation r eady: • Model number • Serial number • Date of installation • A brief description of the pr oblem Y our satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us.
Part No. 17387 Re v B Litho in USA 08/2001 As product impr ovement is an ongoing pr ocess at DCS, we reser ve the right to c hange specifications or design without notice . 5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 T el: (714) 372-7000 Fax: (714) 372-7001 Customer Ser vice: (888) 281-5698 www .
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