Whirlpool DU3040XP User Manual
&ti SERIES
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Model DU3040XP
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..
PARTS AND FEATURES..
FOR BEST RESULTS
The Filtering System
PROPER LOADING
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading
Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT..
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER,
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Changing a Setting
Selecting a Cycle..
HEATDRYorAIRDRY? .,,..........
To Add a Dish After Starting
ENERGY SAVING TIPS..
SPECIAL TIPS.
COMMON DISHWASHER PROBLEMS.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Before you use your dishwasher
It Is Your personal responslblllty and obllgatlon to be sure your dlshwasher:
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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 DU3040XP
UPPER SPRAY ARM -
TOP RACK
RACK BUMPER
BOTTOM RACK
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HEATING ELEMENT
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WATER
COLUMN
LOWER SPRAY ARM
SILVERWARE BASKET
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
THE OVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is
designed to prever
too much water
from entering the
DOOR PANEL -
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2 COLOR OPTIONS
dishwasher. It Is not
removable.
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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 date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handv olace.There is no warranty registration to
return: Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Dare
Service Company ond Telephone Number
For Best Results
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent
against sorled surfaces of dishes, When a cycle IS started, the drshwasher fills with Water
to about the level of the heating element. This water IS pumped through the rotating
spray arms, drained through the filtersystem which removes food and soil, and pumped
back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced wrth
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 prerinsing by removing food particles from the
water.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow-
erful spray from rotating arms.
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 partrcles 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 atter a cycle for
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...
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 resutts, 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.
voble Pump Guard
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
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
and smaller items.
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Place so open ends face down for clean-
ing 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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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 another item during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.
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Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
safe” are recommended.
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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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