Whirlpool DP1098XR User Manual

use&care guide

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CONVERTIBLE/ PORTABLE

DISHWASHER

Model DP1098XR Series

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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES......................

FOR BEST RESULTS

The Filtering System Quiet Operating Tips

PROPER LOADING

Top Rack Loading

Bottom Rack Loading ........................

Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

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Page . 2 . 2 . 3 To Add a Dish After Starting . 4 . 4 . 4 . 5 CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE . 5 . 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE . 6 1. Before Caliing for Assistance . 7 . 8 3. If You Need Service

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. 8 4. If You Have a Problem

WASHCycie HEAT DRY or AIR DRY

ENERGY SAVING TIPS........................

SPECIAL TIPS COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS

DISHWASHER

2. if You Need Assistance

Before you use your dishwasher

It Is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your dishwasher;

• Is installed by a qualified installer.

• Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

• Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

• Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*

• Has been properly electrically grounded.*

• Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

• Is properly maintained.

*See installation instructions for complete information.

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Important safety instructions

WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,

1. Read ail instructions before using the

dishwasher.

2. DO NOT let children play in or on the

dishwasher.

3. DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the Heating Element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

4. DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked "Dishwasher Sate” or the equiv alent. If not marked check manufac turer's recommendations.

5. Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT.

6. Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids rec

ommended for use in a dishwasher.

7. REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for

the job it was designed to do.

8. Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user.

9. Properly connect to electricity and water.

10. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY

GROUNDED. Read the Installation In structions for details

including the following:

-SAVE THESE

11. DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels are properly in place.

12. Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

13. DO NOT sit or stand on or abuse the dish washer door or dish racks.

14. DO NOT tamper with controls.

15. When discarding an old dishwasher, al ways remove the door to prevent acci dental entrapment.

16. WARNING: If hot water has not been

used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, betöre using your dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for sev eral minutes. This will allow gases to es cape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.

17. WARNING: Disconnect electrical power

to the dishwasher before attempting to service.

INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and features

Model DP1098XR Series

UPPER SPRAY ARM

TOP RACK

RACK BUMPER

BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS

HEATING ELEMENT

FILTER SYSTEM (Screen and Removable

WATER

COLUMN

LOWER SPRAY ARM

SILVERWARE BASKET

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not

removable.

Removable Pump Guard

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

When you need service or coll with a question,

hove this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date tram sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a

handy place.

Please complete and mail the Owner Regis

tration Card furnished with this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Dale

Service Company and Telephone Number

For Best Results

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mix ture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filter system which re moves food and soil, and pumped back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water

Is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle - the number of times depends on the cycle being used.

The self-cleaning filtering system and removable pump guard help eliminate pre rinsing by removing food particles from the water.

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow erful spray from rotating arms.

The filtering system

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before

putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove

large pieces and quantities of food and bones.

The filtering system helps keep food particles

out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed

away as water is pumped out. Larger particles are trapped in the pump guard.

Water must be hot

For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140 F (60°C).

1. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until it is as hot as possible.

2. Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the stream of hot water to measure the temperature.

Check Water

Temperature

3. If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting.

To remove the pump guard for cleaning ...

1 Wait at ieast 20 minutes after a cycle for

the heating element to cool down.

2. Unload and remove the bottom rack.

3. Press the outside wall of the pump guard at the center to release the latch.

4. Lift out and rinse clean To replace the pump guard...

1. Insert pump guard legs (on inside wall) into

matching openings in filter screen.

2. Press down on outside wall until latch snaps

into place.

3. Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in

front.

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and cldttering noises during

operation:

• Make sure light weight load items are secured in the rack.

• Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls

or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation.

• Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs Inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans fer through drains.

Proper loading

Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain oft completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces.

Top rack loading

CUP AND GLASS LOAD

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items.

• Place so open ends face down for clean ing and draining.

• Load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed forglasses. Damage may occur.

MIXED LOAD

• Load plastic items only in the top rack.

Only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe" are recommended.

• Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

rack.

• Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs can lead

to breakage.

• Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place.

• China, crystal and other delicate items

must'not touch each other during dish washer operation. Damage may occur.

• Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack.

Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with soiled surfaces facing the spray

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