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Regulates rinse aid dispensing. Adjust for foam or wet/streaky dishes.
For models with water softener. Refer to user guide for details.
Dishwasher powers on automatically for 30s when drawer opens. Can be turned off.
Disables all tones except for critical fault alerts.
Locks drawer 30s after closing. Useful for boats/motor homes.
Steps to enter menu, scroll through preference options, and identify current selection.
How to change a selected setting and save the new configuration to exit.
The Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer is a sophisticated appliance designed to simplify your dishwashing routine, offering a blend of advanced features and user-friendly controls. This guide focuses on its preference options, allowing you to customize its operation to suit your specific needs and optimize cleaning performance.
The DishDrawer is engineered to provide efficient and effective dish cleaning. Its core function is to wash and dry dishes, but it goes beyond basic operation by offering several customizable settings that enhance its performance and user experience. These preference options allow you to fine-tune aspects like rinse aid dispensing, water softening, power-on behavior, and audible alerts.
The Rinse Aid option regulates the amount of rinse aid dispensed during a wash cycle. Rinse aid is crucial for achieving spot-free drying and preventing water marks on your dishes. If you notice excessive foam after a wash, it indicates that too much rinse aid is being dispensed, and you should reduce this setting. Conversely, if your dishes are consistently wet or streaky after a wash, it suggests that not enough rinse aid is being used, and you should increase the setting. This customization ensures optimal drying results and maintains the pristine appearance of your dishware.
For models equipped with a water softener, this option allows you to adjust its settings. Hard water can lead to mineral buildup on dishes and inside the dishwasher, affecting cleaning performance and the longevity of the appliance. The water softener feature helps to mitigate these issues by reducing the mineral content in the water used for washing. Detailed instructions for adjusting this setting can be found in the 'Water softener' section of your appliance's user guide. Proper adjustment of the water softener ensures efficient cleaning and protects your dishwasher from the adverse effects of hard water.
The Open Drawer Auto Power-On feature is designed for convenience and can also serve as a Sabbath-friendly option. By default, your dishwasher is factory-set to automatically power on for 30 seconds whenever you open the drawer. This allows for quick loading and unloading without needing to manually turn on the appliance. If you prefer, you can turn this setting off. For those observing the Sabbath, this feature can be particularly useful as it avoids the need to interact with electronic controls on the Sabbath, provided the drawer is opened before the Sabbath begins.
The Closed Drawer Autolock feature enhances safety and convenience, especially in dynamic environments like boats or motor homes where movement might accidentally open the drawer. When this setting is activated, the drawer will automatically lock 30 seconds after it is closed. To unlock the drawer, you simply press the power button (①). This feature provides peace of mind, ensuring that the drawer remains securely closed during operation or while the vehicle is in motion. It's important to note that if Keylock or Childlock is also activated, the drawer will remain locked even after pressing the power button, requiring those locks to be deactivated first.
The Turn Tones Off option allows you to silence all audible alerts from the dishwasher, except for fault alerts. This can be particularly useful in open-plan living spaces or during late-night operation when you prefer not to be disturbed by beeps and chimes. While most operational tones are silenced, critical fault alerts will still sound, ensuring that you are informed of any issues requiring attention, thus maintaining a balance between quiet operation and essential notifications.
The DishDrawer is designed with user interaction in mind, offering intuitive controls for customizing its settings.
Before making any changes, it's essential to check that there is no wash underway. Once confirmed, you can begin the process of accessing and modifying the preference options.
To access the preference options menu, you need to press and hold the "play/pause" and "delay start" buttons together for four seconds. This action initiates the menu interface, starting with the Rinse Aid option.
Once in the menu, you can scroll through the different preference options by pressing the "delay start" button. The display will show specific letters corresponding to each option (e.g., "rA" for Rinse Aid, "Hd" for Water Softener, "AP" for Open Drawer Auto Power-On, "bP" for Turn Tones Off, and "Ld" for Closed Drawer Autolock). This visual feedback helps you identify which option you are currently viewing. The menu cycles through all options, returning to Rinse Aid after the last option.
To change a setting within an option, you use the "play/pause" button. Each press of this button will cycle through the available settings for the selected option. For example, to change the Rinse Aid setting from its factory default of 4 to 2, you would press the "play/pause" button three times. The display will update to show the new setting (e.g., "rA4" for setting 4, "rA1" for setting 1).
After making your desired changes, you must save them and exit the menu. This is done by pressing the power button (①). Pressing this button will save all new settings and return the dishwasher to its normal operational mode. This ensures that your customized preferences are applied for future wash cycles.
While the preference options primarily focus on operational customization, some indirectly contribute to the maintenance and longevity of the appliance.
Proper rinse aid adjustment is not just about spotless dishes; it also helps prevent water spots and mineral buildup inside the dishwasher itself. By ensuring the correct amount of rinse aid is dispensed, you reduce the likelihood of hard water deposits accumulating on internal components, which can affect performance over time.
For models with a water softener, correctly setting this option is a direct maintenance action. Hard water can cause limescale buildup on heating elements, spray arms, and other internal parts, leading to reduced efficiency and potential damage. By adjusting the water softener according to your local water hardness, you actively protect these components from mineral deposits, thereby extending the lifespan of your appliance and maintaining optimal cleaning performance.
The instruction to "Check that there is no wash underway" before changing settings is a simple yet effective maintenance practice. It ensures that the appliance is in a stable state, preventing potential interruptions or errors during the configuration process.
In summary, the Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer offers a comprehensive suite of preference options that empower users to tailor their dishwashing experience. From optimizing cleaning results through rinse aid and water softener adjustments to enhancing convenience and safety with auto power-on and autolock features, these settings provide a high degree of customization. The intuitive interface for navigating and changing these options ensures that users can easily adapt the appliance to their specific needs, contributing to both superior performance and the long-term care of the dishwasher.
General| Type | Built-in |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Dishwasher |
| Number of Place Settings | 7 |
| Place Setting Capacity | 7 |
| Number of Wash Cycles | 6 |
| Control Type | Electronic |
| Energy Star Qualified | Yes |
| Noise Level | 44 dBA |
| Height | 820 mm |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Drying System | Fan assisted |
| Width | 598 mm |
| Wash Programs | Eco, Normal, Heavy, Rinse |
