Whirlpool DU6000XR User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER

Model DU6000XR Series

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES..

POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM.

Quiet Operating Tips

PROPER LOADING..

Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading

Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER..

Changing a Setting

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To Add a Dish After Starting

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Selecting a Cycle..

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HI-TEMP WASHING Option

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The AIR DRY Option

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The CLEAN Signal Light

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The RESET OPTIONS Button

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS.

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SPECIAL TtPS

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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.

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1. 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

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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 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 DWOOOXR Series

UPPER SPRAY ARM

BOTTOM RACK

RACK BUMPER

DETERGENT DISPENSERS

SILVERWARE BASKET

/TODEL AND SERIAL

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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.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase oate

Service Company and Telephone Number

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POWER

PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water

-COLOR PANEL PACK CLEAN* MODULE is designed to

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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 particlesand 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 lnto the dishwasher. Just remove

large pieces, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEAN* Module will remove food particles from the water. It contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items.

If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and egg

shells enter the POWER CLEAN* Module, you

Hot water is a must

Hot water dissolves and activates the dish-

washing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make

certain loads are washed in hot water (at least

140°F - 60°C). Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply...

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

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation:

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Make sure light weight 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

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might hear chopping, grinding, crunching or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are normal when hard items enter the module. DO NOT LET METALLIC ITEMS (I.E. POT HANDLE SCREWS) GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER CLEAN’ MODULE.

the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting.

Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heating

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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.

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 dlshwasher operation to prevent noise tmnsfer through drains.

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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

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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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China, crystal and other delicate items must not touch another item during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.

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Load plastic items only in the top rack. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher

MIXED LOAD

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Small bowls, pans and other utensils can

be placed in the top rack.

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Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

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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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