Dacor DDW24S Manual

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Cleaning the Interior

•  The dishwashing compartment of your Dacor 

dishwasher is constructed of high quality 

stainless steel. It remains clean during normal 

use. However, if you have hard water, 

a white or 

gray film

 may form inside over time. To remove 

these hard water deposits, run a normal wash 

cycle with two tablespoons of citric acid or 

dishwasher cleaner in the dishwasher detergent 

compartment (with no dishes loaded).

•  The control panel and the racks may be wiped 

clean, if necessary, with a soft damp rag.

•  Food particles on the silverware basket can be 

rinsed clean under a faucet with warm water.

Strainer Basket and Filter System

Do not operate the dishwasher without the 

strainer, the drain outlet cover and the filter 

system completely in place. The strainer, the 

drain outlet cover and filter system are designed 

to keep large food particles out of the mechanical 

parts.

The strainer basket portion of the filter system should

be cleaned whenever food particles begin to build 

up. Food that builds up in the other parts of the filter

system is rinsed away during each wash cycle so that 

the entire filter system only needs to be cleaned twice

a year.

Cleaning the Strainer Basket

1.  Open the door and remove the bottom rack.
2.  Lift the strainer basket straight up by the handle.
3.  Rinse it out under running water in the sink. 

Replace it by pressing it firmly into the hole in

the center of the filter system. The handle goes

toward the door. Replace the rack.

Care and Cleaning 

Clean only those parts of the dishwasher listed 

in this manual. Clean them only in the manner 

instructed. Use only the cleaning solutions 

specified. Other cleaning solutions may produce 

dangerous fumes, cause corrosion of the metal 

parts and could permanently damage the 

finishes.

Cleaning the Door

•  Exercise caution when cleaning around the 

main power switch, the control panel and door 

latch areas. Do not spray water or cleaners of 

any kind around these areas. Doing so may 

create an electric shock hazard and damage 

the electrical parts.

•  Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the 

grain.

1.  Make sure the main power switch is off to avoid 

activating any touch keys unintentionally.

2.  Wipe the touch keys and display clean with a 

dry or slightly damp cloth. To prevent scratches, 

never use cleaners. Keep the display and keys 

clean and free from grease.

3.  To clean the rest of the door, use only a soft 

cloth dampened slightly with a solution of mild 

detergent and warm water. Do not use a spray 

bottle especially around the main power switch, 

the door latch and the control panel.

4.  To prevent odors caused by food build up, gently 

clean around the door seal and corners at the 

front edge of the dishwashing compartment. Use 

a dish brush and a low-lather detergent.

Door seal

Door latch

Main power 

switch

Dishwasher floor

Strainer basket

Filter system