Whirlpool DP8350XV User Manual

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Home Appliances

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Use & Care Guide

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PORTABLE DISHWASHER

DP8350XV

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Contents

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Important Safety Instructions. .

Operating Instructions . . .

Before starting your dishwasher
Starting your dishwasher .
To add a dish after starting
Changing a cycle setting . .
What happens in each cycle .
What happens in each option . . .

Proper Loading. . . . . . .

Adding Detergent And Rinse Aid . .
Connecting A Portable Dishwasher

For Best Results.. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special tips . . . . . . . . . . .

Common Dishwashing Problems
If You Need Service Or Assistance
Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty .

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-

tration Card provided with this product.

Then complete the form below. Have this informa­tion ready if you need service or call with a
question.

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Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(see diagram on front cover) and purchase date
from sales slip.

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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.

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It is your responsibility 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.’
Has had all hang tags and temporary labels

removed.
Is not used by children or anyone unable to

operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

‘See Installation Instructions for complete

information.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Companv Phone Number

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your

dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

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Read all instructions before using

the dishwasher.

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Properly connect to electricity and water.

. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY

GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc­tions for details.

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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.

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When discarding an old dishwasher, always
remove the door to prevent accidental
entrapment.

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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job it was designed to do.

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

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Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom­mended for use in a dishwasher.

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

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DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.

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DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom 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
recommendations.

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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.

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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
dishwasher door or dish racks.

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DO NOT tamper with controls.

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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 sev­era1 minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. Do not smoke or use any open
flame near the faucet while it is open.

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Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to
service.

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DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. The fumes
can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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Operating Instructions

Before starting your dishwasher

1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and
silverware basket. See pages 7-9.

2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make
sure nothing will stop them from turning freely.

3. Add detergent.

4. Check rinse aid dispenser.

5. Push door firmly when closing and it will
automatically latch.

8. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it
is hot. Turn it off.

7. Connect dishwasher hose to faucet. Turn on hot
water. See page 12.

8. Plug in power supply cord to wall outlet.
See page 13.

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Operating Instructions
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Starting your dishwasher

Select a drying option. (Use Air Dry for Rinse
& Hold Cycle.) HEAT DRY is automatically
selected with the Pots & Pans Cycle. The indi­cator above the button will show white when
that option has been selected.

If the Pots 8 Pans Cycle will be used, push the
POTS & PANS button until the indicator above
the button shows white. If the Normal Wash,
Light Wash or Rinse 8 Hold Cycles will be used,
push the POTS & PANS button until the indica­tor above the button shows black.

3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point
to a desired cycle. You will feel a definite stop at
each cycle mark. The dishwasher will automati­cally start that cycle.

NOTE: If the door is latched, you will hear cycles
start and stop as the knob passes each cycle
mark. This is normal and will not hurt the dish­washer. If you prefer, you can set cycles with the
door unlatched.

To add a dish after starting

1. To be sure the added item is washed and
rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob has
not passed LIGHT WASH.

2. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and
stop the cycle.

3. Open the door and add the dish.

4. Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30
seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm up.
This helps reduce the amount of moisture
that can come from the vent when restarting
the cycle.

5. Press door in to latch it. The dishwasher will
start where it stopped.

Changing a cycle setting

You can change a setting anytime during
any cycle.

1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door
and stop the cycle.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the
cycle you want.

3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled
properly for the new cycle. When changing dial

from LIGHT WASH to NORMAL WASH or
POTS & PANS setting, detergent is released.

Reload covered section of dispenser before

starting Normal Wash Cycle or Pots & Pans
Cycle.

4. Close and latch the door. The dishwasher will

automatically start the new cycle.

What happens in each cycle

Pots 8 Pans Cycle

Maximum cleaning for cooked-on or baked-on
foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher auto­matically heats the water to 145°F (63°C) in both
washes and the last rinse (marked t). Cycle
time* is about
needed to heat water.

1%

to 2 hours, depending on time

Normal Wash Cycle

A double wash for normal to heavily soiled loads.
(The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.)
Cycle time* is about 63 minutes.

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Rinse

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‘Cycle time includes heated dry times.

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Light Wash Cycle
For normal, every day soiled loads. Cycle time* is

about 58 minutes.

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Wash

Rinse 8 Hold Cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more
days later. Cycle time is about 12 minutes. Do not
use detergent. Use Air Dry option only, using Heat
Dry option may cause food to bake on dishes.

Rinse

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Rinse

‘Cycle time includes heated dry time.

What happens in each option

Heat Dry Option

If the Heat Dry Option is selected, air in the dish­washer is heated during the “dry” part of the cycle.
For best results, use a rinse aid.

Air Dry Option
If the Air Dry Option is selected, air in the dish-

washer is not heated. Using this option helps save
energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight)
and some spotting may result. Some items (such
as plastics) may need towel drying.

For best results, use a liquid rinse aid such

as Jet-Dry.@

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