Whirlpool DU4500XM User Manual
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
III
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Model DU4500XM
Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES.
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FOR BEST RESULTS. .....................
The Filtering System
PROPERLOADING
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading
Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT.
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RINSE AID DISPENSER. .................
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
Changing a Setting
Selecting a Cycle ..................
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HEAT DRY orAIR DRY? ................
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To Add a Dish After Starting
ENERGY SAVING TIPS ..................
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SPECIALTIPS ..........................
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5 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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I. Before Calling for Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
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3. If You Need Service ...............
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4. If You Have a Problem .............
01985 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 property 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 DU4500XM
UPPER SPRAY ARM
BOTTOM RACK
RACK BUMPER
DETERGENT DISPENSERS
SILVERWARE BASK
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UFATING
EMENT
; LOWER
E OVERFLOW
OTECTOR is
esigned to prevent
1 too much water
g from entering the
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DOOR PANEL
- 2 COLOR OPTIONS
dishwasher. It is not
removable.
WATER
-COLUMN
SPRAY ARM
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 oote
Service Company and Telephone
Removable
Pump Guard
Number
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 water to a bout
the level of the heating element. This water is
pumped through the rotating spray arms,
drained through the filter system which removes food and soil, 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.
If-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
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...
I. Walt at least 20 minutes after 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 centerto release the latch.
A. Lift out and rinse clean.
To replace the pump guard...
Insert pump guard legs [on inside wall) into
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matching openings in filter screen.
Press down on outside wall until latch snaps
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into place.
Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in
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Load dishes so soiled surfaces face powerful spray from rotating arms.
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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
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
items so spray can reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
CUP AND GLASS LOAD
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The top rack is designed for cups,
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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Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead
to breakage.
Be sure lightweight items are held firmly
in place.
China, crystal and other delicate items
must not touch another item during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.
Separate
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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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.
UTENSIL LOAD
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