Whirlpool DU8000XR User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER

Model DUSOOOXR Series

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Contents

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

Quiet Operating Tips,

PROPER LOADING 5

Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading

Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER 7 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

The AIR DRY Option

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Changing a Setting To Add a Dish After Starting

The CLEAN Signal light

Selecting a Cycle Using DELAY START

The RESET OPTIONS Button 5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS IO 6 SPECIALTIPS, 11 6 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12

7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 14

I, Before Calling for Assistance

8 2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

HI TEMP WASHING Option 8

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before you use your dishwasher

It is your personal responsibility and obligation 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.*

Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it

Is properly maintained.

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Parts and features

Model DU8000XR Series

ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK \

UPPER SPRAY ARM

BOTTOM RACK

RACK BUMPER

SILVERWARE BASKET

RINSE AID DISPENSER

USER GUIDE

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MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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WATER COLUMN

LOWER SPRAY ARM

THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable.

DOOR AND ACCESS COLOR PANEL PACK

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THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean. It grinds up and removes food particles. Durlng grinding, some sounds will be heard.

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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

POWER CLEAN”’ Washing System

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent agalns 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

water during a cycle - the number of times depends on the cycle being used.

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face powerful spray from rotating arms.

solled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water

The POWER CLEAN* Module removes food particles from the water, stores them, then washes them down the drain.

Clean

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 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 dishwashing 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:

Make sure light weight load items are secured in the rack.

Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls

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.

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 hot water needed for good dishwashing.

or interfere with either of the spray arms

rotation.

Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer 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 a11 surfaces.

Top rack loading

CUP AND GLASS LOAD

The top rack is designed for cups,

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and smaller items.

Place so open ends face down for cleaning 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 another item during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.

MIXED LOAD

ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK

The top rack does not have to be level

LOWER

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

safe” are recommended.

Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

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

Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.

Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side

rack.

Small bowls, pans and other

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be placed in the top rack.

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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