Whirlpool DU4500XR User Manual
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Model DU4500XR Series
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
FOR BEST RESULTS
The Filtering System
Quiet Operating Tips,
PROPERLOADING .....................
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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HEAT DRY or AIR DRY
To Add a Dish After Starting
Selecting a Cycle
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Changing a Setting
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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SPECIAL TIPS
COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
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4. If You Have a Problem
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Before you use your dishwasher
It is your personal responslbillty 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
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information.
Parts and features
Model DU4500XR Series
UPPER SPRAY ARM
TOP RACK
BOTTOM RACK
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RINSE AID
DISPENSER
USER GUIDE
[Permanent Label)
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DOOR PANEL
-COLOR PANEL PACK
WATER
COLUMN
RAY ARM
ILVERWARE BASKET
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown]
too much water
from entering the
dishwasher. It is nc
removable.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Senal Numbers [from the
plate located as
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-
ttUtiOn
Card furnished with this product.
shown).
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
FILTER SYSTEM
(Screen and Removable
and Telephone 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
star-ted, the dishwasher fills with water to 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 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.
The self-cleaning filtering system and
removable pump guard help eliminate prerinsing by removing food particles from the
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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 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.
Check Water ’
Temperature
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and claiterlng noises aurlng
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 walls 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
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer
through drain;.
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
items so spray can reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
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The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
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.
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.
Separate
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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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