Whirlpool DU7400XS User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER

Model DU7400XS Series

Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES. FOR BEST RESULTS

The Fiitering System Water Must Be Hot Quiet Operating Tops

PROPER LOADING

Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading : Silverware Basket Loading

ADDING DETERGENT.

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RINSE AID DISPENSER. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.

Selecting a Cycle

HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? 9

Changing a Setting

To Add a Dish Atter Starting

ENERGY SAVINGTIPS.

SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE. :

COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE, 14

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WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 16

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Before you use your dishwasher

It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:

Is installed by a qualified installer.

Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*

Has been properly electrically grounded.*

. Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.

Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

‘See Installation Instructions for complete information.

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kportant safety instructions

To reduce the risk of tire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc-

tions for details

Be sure your dishwasher is Installed on a level floor that will hold the weight. and tn an areo suitable for its size and use.

When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent acciden-

tal entrapment.

REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for the job It was designed to do.

Store dlshwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT.

. Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-

mended for use in a dishwasher.

Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user

DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher.

DO NOT reach into the area below the bot-

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tom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s recommendatlons.

DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-

washer door or dish racks.

DO NOT tamper with controls.

If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

damage, before using your dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.

Disconnect electrical power to the dish-

washer before attempting to service.

Parts and features

Model DU7400XS Series

BOTTOM RACK

RACK BUMPER

DETERGENT DISPEN RINSE AID

DISPENSER

USER GUlbE

(Permanent Label)

HEATING ELEMENT

COLOR PANEL

SPRAY TOWER

LOWER SPRAY ARM

SILVERWARE BASKET

THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dish-

REMOVABLE

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. tration Card provided with this product.

readv If you need service or call with a questron

Copv MO lel and Serial Numbers from plate (see diagram above) and purchase date from sales :,hp

9 Keep this ,ook and sales slip together In a handy

place.

Then complete the form below Have this information

Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-

Model Number

Serial Numb;

Purchase Date

Service Companv Phone 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 waterto 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

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.

Press the outside wall of the pump guard at

the centerto release the latch.

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 results, water should be at least

140 F 14oiF (60°C).

Cl 1. Turn on hot water faucet nearestthe 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 clattering noises during operation:

Makesurelightweightload itemsaresecured in the rack.

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.

Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep slnk drain plugs inserted during dlshwasher operatlon to prevent noise trans-

fer through drains.

Proper loading

Always load dishes so sorled 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

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

1 Place so open ends face down for clean-

trig and draining.

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.

Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place.

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

MIXED LOAD

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

safe” are recommended.

@ Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

rack.

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.

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