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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
PROPERLOADING.....................
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading
Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT
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2 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
Changing a Setting
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Selecting a Cycle
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To Add a Dish After Starting
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4 ENERGY SAVING TIPS
5 SPECIALTIPS
5 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
6 WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER
7 WARRANTY
01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
It is your personal responsibility and obligation 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.
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Parts and features
Model DU2000XS and DU2016XS
UPPER SPRAY ARM
BOTTOM RAC
DETERGENT DISPENSE
HEATING ELEMENT
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IOOR COLOR PANEL
(Screen and Removable
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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.
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 warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tmtiOn
date
from sales slip.
Card turnished with this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
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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 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 the cycle.
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
puttlng them Into the dlshwasher. 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...
1. Wait 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 powerful spray from rotating arms.
3. Press the outside wall of the pump guard at
the centerto 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
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:
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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
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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.
NOTE: Keep slnk draln plugs Inserted durlng
dlshwasher operatlon to prevent noise
fer 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 LOAD
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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Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
safe” are recommended.
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Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.
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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.
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Small bowls, pans anb other utensils can
be placed in the top 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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