Whirlpool DP85QOXT User Manual
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PORTABLE
DISHWASHER
Model DP85QOXT Series
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
RINSE AID DISPENSER
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BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER..
Selecting a Cycle
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HEAT DRY orAIR DRY?
Changing a Setting
To Add a Dish After Starting
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE.
COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS,.
CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE
DISHWASHER.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE,
WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY
Before you use your dishwasher
It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:
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Has been located where it is protected from the elements.
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Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain. See Installation
Instructions and page 14 for complete information.
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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
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ImDortant safe& instructions
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Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
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DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. See “Electrical Connection”
on page 14 for details.
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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.
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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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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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.
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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 dish-
washer 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 several 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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Parts and features
Model DP8500XT Series
UPPER SPRAY ARM
TOP RACK
BOTTOM RACK
RACK BUMPER
DETERGENT DISPENSERS
RINSE AID
(Permanent Label)
HEATING ELEMENT
COLOR PANEL
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HOSE CONNECTOR
[not shown)
LOWER SPRAY ARM
MODEL AND SERIAL
THE OVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is
desianed to prevent
REMOVABLE
FILTER SYSTEM
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration 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 above) and purchase date from sales
slip.
9 Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service ComDanv Phone Number
For best results
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 arms,
drained through the filter system wh’ich 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.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face powerful spray from rotating arms.
The self-cleaning filtering system and
removable pump guard help eliminate prerinsing by removing food particles from the
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.
To remove the pump guard for cleaning... into place.
1. Wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for 3. Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in
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...
I. Insert pump guard legs [on inside wall) into
matching openings in filter screen.
2. Press down on outside wall until latch snaps
front.
140; F
Check Water
Temperature
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
the water heater thermostat setting.
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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or interfere with either of the spray arms
rotation.
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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 to Separate
items so spray can reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
CUP AND GLASS LOAD
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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.
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.
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Load plastic items only in the top rack.
MIXED LOAD
Only plastic items marked “Dishwasher
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Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
UTENSIL LOAD
Safe” are recommended.
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Load plastic items so the force of the spray
does not move them during the cycle.
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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 bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray.
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