Whirlpool DP3000XR User Manual
use&care guide
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PORTABLE
DISHWASHER
Model DP3000XR Series
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER . 2 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
PARTS AND FEATURES
FOR BEST RESULTS
The Filtering System .......................
Water Must Be Hot
Quiet Operating Tips
PROPER LOADING
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading
Silverware Basket Loading.................
ADDING DETERGENT
The Detergent Dispenser
How Much Detergent to Use
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. 4 To Add a Dish After Starting
. 4 ENERGY SAVING TIPS..............................
. 5 SPECIAL TIPS
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, 6 CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE
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. 7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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©1989 Whirlpool Corporation
Changing a Setting
Selecting a Cycle................................. 9
4 HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?
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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
DISHWASHER
WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 16
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Before you use your dishwasher
It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:
• Has been located where it Is protected from the elements.
• Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.
See Installation Instructions and page 14 for complete information.
• Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
• Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
• Is properly maintained.
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Important safety instructions
AWARNING
' Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
> DiSHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. See “Electrical Connection”
on page 14 for details.
' Be sure your dishwasher is located on a
level floor that will hold the weight, and in
an area suitable for its size and use.
' When discarding an old dishwasher, al
ways remove the door to prevent acciden
tal entrapment.
' REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for the
job it was designed to do.
' Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CANT REACH IT.
Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom
mended for use in a dishwasher.
Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage door seal or cut
the user.
DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
• DO NOT reach into the area below the bot
tom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
• DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
"Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not
marked, check manufacturer’s recom
mendations.
• DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en
closure panels are properly in place.
• DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish
washer door or dish racks.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• 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, before using your dishwasher,
turn on all hot water faucets and allow
water to run for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or
use any open flame near the faucet while
it is open.
• Disconnect electrical power to the dish
washer before attempting to service.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Parts and features
Model DP3000XR Series
UPPER SPRAY ARM
TOP RACK
RACK BUMPER
BOTTOM RACK
DETERGENT DISPENSERS
USER GUIDE
(Permanent Label)
SPRAY
TOWER
LOWER SPRAY ARM
SILVERWARE BASKET
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
THE OVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is
designed to prevent
too much wafer
from entering the
dishwasher. It is not
removable.
HEATING ELEMENT
Thank YOU tor buying a Whiripooi appiiance. Piease compiete and maii the Owner Regis
tration Card provided with this product. Then compiete the form below. Have this information
ready if you need service or call with a question.
• Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate (see
diagram above) and purchase date from sales
slip,
• Keep this book and saies siip together in a handy
pidce.
DOOR COLOR PANEL
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
For Best Results
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a nnixture of hot, clean water and detergent against
soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is
started, the dishwasher fills with waterto 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.
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 heips 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.
To remove the pump guard for cleaning ...
1. Walt at least 20 minutes after a cycle for
the heating element to cool down.
2. Unload and remove the bottom rack.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow
erful spray from rotating arms.
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.
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.
3. If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise
Check Water
Temperature
the water heater thermostat setting.
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during
operation:
• Make sure lightweight 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.
Proper loading
Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms.
Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful fo 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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