Whirlpool DP6000XR User Manual

PORTABLE
DISHWASHER

Model DP6000XR Series

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES.
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM.,

Quiet Operating Tips

PROPER LOADING

Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading

Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT.
RINSE AID DISPENSER
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER,

Changing a Setting

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To Add a Dish After Starting

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Selecting a Cycle,

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HI-TEMP WASHING Option

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The AIR DRY Option

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The RESET OPTIONS Button

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS..

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SPECIAL TIPS.

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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.

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I, Before Calling for Assistance

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2. If You Need Assistance

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3. If You Need Service

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4. If You Have a Problem

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Before you use your dishwasher

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It Is your personal responslblllty and obligatlon to be sure your dishwasher:

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Is installed by a qualified installer.

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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

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

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

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Has been properly electrically grounded.*

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

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Is properly maintained.

*See installation instructions for complete

information.

Parts and features

Model DP6000XR Series

UPPER SPRAY ARM \

TOP RACK

RACK BUMPER

HOSE CONNECTOR
(not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

- NUMBER PLATE
[not shown1

DETERGENT DISPENSERS \

SILVERWARE BASKET

RINSE AID
DISPENSER -A?=

USER GUIDE

(Permanent Label]

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HEATING ELEMEFT

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L LOWER SPRAY ARM

,THE OVERFLOW

PROTECTOR is
designed to prevent

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too much water
from entering the
dishwasher. It Is not
removable.

THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to
keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also
grinds up and removes food particles. Durlng

grlnding, some sounds will be heard.

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

When you need service or call with a question,

have this information ready:

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

2. Purchase

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranb and sales slip together in a
handy place.

Please

tration Card furnished with this product.

date

COftIplete

from sales slip.

and mail the Owner Regis-

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

POWER CLEAN* Washing System

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture 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 arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles, and 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 POWER CLEAN* Module removes food
particles from the water, stores them, then
washes them down the drain.

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow­erful spray from rotatlng arms.

Step-saving preparation for washing

It Is not necessary to rlnse dlshes before
putting them Into the dlshwasher. Just remove
large pieces, bones, and other hard items. The
POWER CLEAN’ Module will remove food parti-

cles from the water. It contains a chopping de­vice which will reduce the size of food items.

If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and egg

shells enter the POWER CLEAN* Module, you

Hot water is a must

Hot water dissolves and activates the dish­washing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease
on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make
certain loads are washed in hot water (at least
140°F - 60°C). Two ways to have a reliable hot
water supply...

1. Maintain 140°F water supply at central water

heater. To check water temperature, turn on
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, Let
water run until it is as hot as possible, then
check with a candy or meat thermometer. If

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and clattering noises during
operation:

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Make sure lightweight load items are secured
in the rack.

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

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might hear chopping, grinding, crunching or
buzzing sounds. Those sounds are normal when
hard items enter the module. DO NOT LET

METALLIC ITEMS (I.E. POT HANDLE SCREWS)
GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE. THIS
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER
CLEAN* MODULE.

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

2. Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heating
is needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle

until temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). If
water is hot enough, the cycle will proceed
with no delay. This lets you turn down your
water heater, if you choose, without cutting

back on hot water needed for good dish-

washing.

or interfere with either of the spray arms
rotation.

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Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep slnk dmln plugs Inserted durlng
dlshwasher operatlon to prevent nolse trans­fer through dralns.

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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 to separate
items so spray can reach all surfaces.

Top rack loading

CUP AND GLASS

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

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Place so open ends face down for clean­ing and draining.

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load glasses in top rack only. Bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur.

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MIXED LOAD

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

to breakage.

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Be sure lightweight items are held firmly

in place.

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China, crystal and other delicate items
must not touch each other during dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

UTENSIL LOAD

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Load plastic items only in the top rack.

Only plastic items marked “dishwasher

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are recommended.

Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

rack.

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

Small bowls, pans and other utensils can

be placed in the top rack.

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