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DCS550
Portable
Dishwasher

Use and Care
Manual

Electrical Requirements

Safety Instructions

Model Identification

Connecting Dishwasher

Determining Dishwasher-safe Items

Loading Dishwasher

Detergent and Rinse Aid

Wash and Dry Cycles

Care and Cleaning

Conversion Kit

Before Calling for Service

Summary of Contents for DCS550

Page 1: ...tion Line 1 800 843 0304 DCS550 Portable Dishwasher Use and Care Manual Electrical Requirements 2 Safety Instructions 2 Model Identification 3 Connecting Dishwasher 4 Determining Dishwasher safe Items...

Page 2: ...WARNING To avoid death severe personal injury or property damage observe the following If hot water system has not been used for two weeks hydrogen gas may be produced under certain conditions HYDROG...

Page 3: ...d in upper left corner of dishwasher tub Record the following information Model Number Manufacturing Number Serial or S N Number Date of purchase Dealer s name and address Keep a copy of sales receipt...

Page 4: ...t and plug hole 3 Remove unicouple and hoses from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher Important Unicouple s small hose carries water from faucet to dishwasher Large hose carries drain wa...

Page 5: ...ay yellow Iron will rust Crystal Yes Yes No No Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result After washing wipe non stick coating with vegetable oil to keep coating from...

Page 6: ...ess steel 3 Place dishes in dishwasher before soil dries Dishes with dried on soil are more difficult to wash Top Rack Top rack is for delicate plastic or small items Glasses fit best along the sides...

Page 7: ...n dishes Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better If phosphate content is low 8 7 or less use more detergent 3 Keep detergent fresh and dry Do not store powder detergent unde...

Page 8: ...Latch door 3 Turn dial to start position Motor will start There is a time delay between start up and water fill 1 Push Hot Dry button 2 Turn dial to Dry Plate Warmer setting 3 Latch Door Cycle Time Mi...

Page 9: ...even when protected by aluminum foil Never let water stand on wood top To remove water stains rub with mineral oild saturated cloth If top becomes stained dirty or cut sand with sandpaper Then wipe w...

Page 10: ...mperature is above 120 F Confirm dishwasher is loaded properly Confirm detergent is not old or wet Check phosphate level of detergent Check level of rinse aid in dispenser Check amount of detergent Se...

Page 11: ...er Water will not pump out of tub Suds are in tub Confirm detergent is for automatic dishwashers Remove suds by opening door and letting suds evaporate Add a gallon of cold water Close and latch door...

Page 12: ...long term service protection on this new dishwasher Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Caloric s strong warranty Asure provides budget protecting coverage on dishwasher fo...