Whirlpool DU4000XY User Manual
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Use & Care Guide
Spray tower
Filter system
Water inlet opening
Bottom rack
Heating element
Detergent
dispenser
screen
(not shown)
Silverware
basket
Overfill
protector
Lower
spray arm
Rinse agent
dispenser
Access
panel
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Door color
panel (on right side)
UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
Model and
serial nurirber
;3.
DU4000XY
label
-93
Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions. ......
Operating InstrucGons
Before starting your dishwasher.
Starting your dishwasher ............
What happens in each cycle. .........
What happens in each option .........
Proper Loading.
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Adding Detergent
Using Rinse Agent Dispenser. ......
For Best Results
Special tips
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Common Dishwashing Problems ...
If You Need Service Or Assistance
Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty .
0 1993 Whirlpool Corporation
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 label
(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:
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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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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.
*See Installation Instructions for complete
information.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
If you need assistance, first see the “Service or
Assistance” section of this book. After checking
“Service or Assistance;’ additional help can be
found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.
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.
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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 or suffocation.
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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 agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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When loading items to be washed:
- Load sharp knives with the handles up
to reduce risk of cut-type injuries.
- Locate sharp items so that they are
not likely to damage the door seal.
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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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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.
. 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. HYDR-OGEN
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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DO NOT slore or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
Operating Instructions
Before starting your dishwasher
1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and
silverware basket. See pages 5 and 6.
2. Spin the Lower Spray Arm with lower rack in
place to make sure nothing will stop it from
turning freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 7.
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Check rin -
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3. t’ust I door firmly when closing and it will
automatically latch.
6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until
it is hot. Turn it off.
dispenser. See page 8.
Operating Instructions
Continued
Starting your dishwasher
1. Select a drying option.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point
to WASH. The dishwasher will automatically
slat-t the cycle.
What happens in the cycle
The WASH cycle is used to wash and dry
moderate lo heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is
about 88 minutes if heated drying is used.
Maln Wash
Dry
What happens in each option
Heat Dry Option
If the Heal Dry Option is selected, air in the dish-
washer is heated during the “dry” part of the cycle.
For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agenl
such as Jel-Dry.@
Air Dry Option
If the Air Dry Option is selected, air in the dishwasher is nol heated. Using this option helps save
energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight)
and some water spotting may result. Some items
(such as plastics) may need towel drying. For best
drying results, use a liquid rinse agent such
as Jet-Dry.@
Proper Loading
Preparation for loading
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 on the filter system screen.
Refer to “Dishwasher care 8 cleaning” on page
10 for filter screen cleaning instructions.
Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are
reached by spray from rotating spray arm. 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.
Cup and glass load
9 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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Place Items in the rows between prongs. PlacIng them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
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Be sure lightwelght 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
Cup
and
glass load
Mixed load
Mixed load
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Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher 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.
Utensil load
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Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be
placed in the top rack.
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