Whirlpool DU7503XL User Manual

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Contents

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES 3
POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4
PROPERLOADING 5

Top Rack Loading 5
Bottom Rack Loading 6

Loading Silverware and Cutlery Baskets 6
ADDING DETERGENT 7
RINSE AID DISPENSER
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

The AIR DRY Option 8

Using DELAY START 8

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To Add a Dish After Starting 8
The CLEAN Signal Light 8
Selecting a Cycle 9

The RESET OPTIONS Buttons 9
ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10
SPECIALTIPS 1 1
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

HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8

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Before vou 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.

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Parts and features

Model DU7503XL

ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK

UPPER SPRAY ARM

UPPER SPRAY ARM

LOWER SPRAY ARM LOWER SPRAY ARM

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MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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SILVERWARE BASKET

THE OVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is
designed to prevent
too much water
from entering the
dishwasher. It is
removable.

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CUTLERY BASKET

- 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 ~1
handy place.There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase IS all that is required for
in-warranty service.

Model Numb-r

Serial Number

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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 particles, 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 pow-

erful 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-

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 least140 F -

Check Water

Temperature

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

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6O‘C).

have a reliable hot
water supply...

Two ways to

cles 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 might hear chopping, grinding, crunch­ing or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are nor­mal when hard items enter the module. DO
NOT LET METALLtC ITEMS GET INTO THE POWER
CLEAN MODULE.

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.

2. 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
for good dishwashing.

hot

water needed

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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

P AND GLASS LOAD

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

rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur.

0 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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Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.

in top rack only. Bottom

MIXED LOAD

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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.

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China, crystal and other delicate items

must not touch another item during dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

ADJUStABLE TOP RACK

The top rack does not have to be level.

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LOWER

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Raise or lower one or both sides to help
fit tall items in the top or bottom rack.

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Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.

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Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side

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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.