Whirlpool DU8150XX User Manual

Use & Care Guide

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UNDERCblNTEi3 DISHWASHER

DU8l50XX

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Contents

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Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

Before starting your dishwasher Starting your dishwasher To add a dish after starting Changing a cycle setting What happens in each cycle What happens in each option

Proper Loading

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Adding Detergent

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Using Rinse Agent Dispenser For Best Results

Special tips

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Common Dishwashing Problems If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty

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01992 Whirlpool Corporation

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.

Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.

Copy model and serial numbers from label (see diagram on front cover) and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.

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It is your responsibility to be sure your

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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.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If you need assistance, first see the “Service or Assistance” section of this book. After checking “Service or Assistance;’ additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,

l-800-253-1301,

from any-

where in the U.S.

Important Safety Instructions

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

l Read all instructions before using

the dishwasher.

Properly connect to electricity and water.

. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY

GROUNDED.

for details.

Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation.

l REMEMBER,

the job it was designed to do.

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

Use

ONLY

recommended 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

dishwasher.

l DO NOT

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

Read the Installation Instructions

use your dishwasher only for

detergents and rinse agents

let children play in or on the reach into the area below the

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

l DO NOT

“Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s recommendations.

l DO NOT

enclosure panels are properly in place.

l DO NOT

dishwasher door or dish racks.

l DO NOT l If hot water has not been used recently

(usually two weeks

wash plastic items unless marked

use your dishwasher unless all

sit on, stand on or abuse the tamper with controls.

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.

l Disconnect electrical power to the dish-

washer before attempting to service.

l DO NOT

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

store or use gasoline or other flam-

Operating Instructions

Before starting your dishwasher

Properly load the top and bottom racks, and silverware basket. See pages 7 and 8.

2. Spin the Lower Spray Arm with lower rack in place to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely.

3. Add detergent. See page 9.

4. Check rinse agent dispenser. See page 10.

5. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch.

6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off.

Operating Instructions Continued

Starting your dishwasher

Select a drying option. (Use the Air Dry Option

for Rinse 8 Hold Cycle.)

2. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to a desired cycle. You will feel a definite stop at each cycle mark. The dishwasher will automatically start the cycle you selected.

NOTE:

start and stop as the knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and will not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set cycles with the door unlatched.

If the door is latched, you will hear cycles

To add a dish after starting

To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob has not passed LIGHT WASH.

2. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and stop the cycle. Don’t open the door until the spray arms stop spinning.

3. Open the door and add the dish.

Close the door. onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up. This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can

come from the vent when restarting the cycle.

5. Press door firmly to latch it. The dishwasher will

automatically start where it stopped.

Do not latch it.

Wait 30 sec-

Changing a cycle setting

You can change a setting anytime during any cycle.

Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cycle.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the cycle you want

3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled properly for the new cycle. When changing dial from LIGHT WASH to NORMAL WASH or POTS & PANS setting, detergent is released. Reload covered section of dispenser before starting Normal Wash Cycle or Pots & Pans Cycle.

4. Close and latch the door. The dishwasher will automatically start the new cycle.

What happens in each cvcle

Pots 4% Pans Cycle

A double wash for maximum cleaning of cookedon or baked-on foods. Cycle time’ is about 96 minutes.

Normal Wash Cycle

A double wash for moderate to heavily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.) Cycle time* is about 88 minutes.

Rinse

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Rinse

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Wash

Rinse

Wash

Rinse

*Cycle time includes heated dry times.

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