Whirlpool DU4000XR User Manual
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UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Model DU4000XR Series
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
K)R BEST RESULTS
The Filtering System.
Quiet Operating Tips
PROPER LOADING
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading
Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT :
RINSE AID DISPENSER
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
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HEATDRYorAIRDRY
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To Add a Dish After Starting B
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Selecting a Cycle 9
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Changing a Setting 9
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10
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SPECIAL TIPS 1 11
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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 14
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1. Before Calling for Assistance 14
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2 If You Need Assistance 14
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3. If You Need Service
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c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
It Is your personal responslblllty and obligatlon 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 trom 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 DU4000XR Series
UPPER SPRAY ARM
TOP RACK
BOTTOM RACK
RACK BUMPER
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DETERGENT DISPENSERS
RINSE AID
DISPENSER
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HEATING ELEMENT
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DOOR COLOR PANEL PACK
COLUMN
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- MODEL AND SERIAL
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THE OVERFLOW THE OVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is PROTECTOR is
desiqned to prevent desiqned to prevent
too much water
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dishwasher, It Is not
removable.
SPRAY ARM
NUMBER PLATE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
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When you need service or call with a questron,
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
handy place.
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration Card furnished with this product.
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Model Number
Senal Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and Telephone Number
(Screen and
Removable
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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 dishwosher 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 removes food and SOII, 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.
aning 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.
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 outslde 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
Into place
3 Replace bottom ruck with rack bumpers in
front
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Check Water
Temperature
Quiet
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
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opemting tips
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
the water heater thermostat setting.
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too low, have a qualified person raise
or Interfere with either of the spray arms
rotation.
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Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during
dlshwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through dralns.
Proper loading
Always load dishes so soiled surfacesare 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
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The top rack is designed
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.
for CUPS, glasseS
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 dishwasher operation. 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.
‘Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray
MIXED LOAD
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Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
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