Whirlpool DU4003XL User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
POWER CLEAN- WASHING SYSTEM

PROPERLOADING .,,..,..,..,......... 5

Top Rack Loading

Bottom Rack Loading 6 SPECIALTIPS

Silverware Basket Loading 6 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12
ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGENT
RINSE AID DISPENSER
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 2. If You Need Assistance 14

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2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?

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To Add a Dish After Starting

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Selecting a Cycle

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Changing a Setting

5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10

7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 14

1. Before Calling for Assistance 14

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3. If You Need Service 14

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4. If You Have a Problem 14

Before you use your dishwasher

It is your personal responsiblllty 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 DU4003XL

TOP RACK

BOTTOM RACK

RINSE AID
DISPENSER \

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HEATING ELEMENT

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+ MODEL AND SERIAL

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DOOR PANEL

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PROTECTOR is
designed to preveni
too much water
from entering the
dishwasher. it is not
removable.

WATER

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LOWER SPRAY ARM

SILVERWARE BASKET

NUMBER PLATE

(NOT SHOWN)

TAE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to
keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also
grinds up and removes food particles. During
grinding, some sounds will be heard.

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
handy place.There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

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POWER CLEAN* Washing System

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, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles, and 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.

The POWER CLEAN* Module removes food
particles from the water, stores them, then
washes them down the drain.

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow­erful spray from rotating arms.

Step-saving preparation for washing

It is not necessary
to rinse dishes before
putting them into the
dishwasher. Just re­move large pieces,

bones, and other hard
items. The POWER
CLEAN Module will
remove food parti-

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.

Check Water Temperature

clesfrom thewater.Itcontainsa choppingde­vice which will reduce the size of food items.

egg shells enter the POWER CLEAN Module,
you might hear chopping, grinding, crunch­ing or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are nor­mal when hard items enter the module. DO
NOT LET MFTALLIC ITEMS GET INTO THE POWER
CLEAN MODULE.

If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and

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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

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
and smaller items.

Place so open ends face down for clean­ing and draining.
load glasses In top rack only. Bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur.

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MIXED LOAD

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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 dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

UTENSIL 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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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.

Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.