Whirlpool DU5504XM User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER

Model DU5504XM

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Contents

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4

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

Top Rack Loading 5
Bottom Rack Loading 6

SilverwareBasket Loading 6
ADDING DETERGENT 7
RINSE AID DISPENSER

BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

Changing a Setting 8

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

u 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.

To Add a Dish After Starting B
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HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8

Selecting a Cycle 9

The AIR DRY Option 9
The RESET OPTIONS Button

ENERGY SAVING TIPS ‘. ‘, ‘. ., ‘, ‘, ., 1: ; 10
SPECIAL TIPS 11
COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 14

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I, Before Calling for Assistance 14

2. If You Need Assistance 14

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3. If You Need Service 14

4. If You Have a Problem 14

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Parts and features

Model DlJ5504XM

UPPER SPRAY ARM

RACK BUMPER

DETERGENT DISPENSERS \&$

SILVERWARE BASKET

MODEL AND SERIAL

‘FWATER COLUMN

LOWER SPRAY ARM _

(Permanent Lab

THE 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 registrationto

return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.

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DOOR AND ACCESS PANEL

- 6 COLOR OPTIONS

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company and Telephone Number

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too much water
from entering the

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dishwasher. It is not
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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 particle&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-

cles from the water. It contains a chopping de­vice 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 MITALLIC ITEMS GET INTO THE POWER
CLEAN MODULE.

Hot water is a must

Hot water dissolves
and activates the
dishwashing deter­gent. Hot water dis­solves grease on
dishes and helps dry
glasses spot-free.
Make certain loads
are washed in hot
water (at leastl40‘F -

Check Water

Temperature

1. Maintain 140-F water supply at central
water heater. To check water temperature,

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60 C). Two ways to
have a reliable hot
water supply...

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If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and

turn on hot water faucet nearest the dish­washer. Let water run until it is as hot as pos­sible, then check with a candy or meat
thermometer. If the temperature is too low,
have a qualified person raise the water
heater thermostat setting.

Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heat­ing is needed, a thermostat will delay the
cycle until temperature reaches 145°F
(63°C). If water is hot enough, the cycle will

proceed with no delay. This lets you turn
down your water heater, if you choose,
without cutting back on hot water needed
for good dishwashing.

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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 LOAD

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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.

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.

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.

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a Small bowls, pans and other utensils can

be placed in the top rack.

UTENSIL LOAD

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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.