Whirlpool DU8300XT User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER

Model DU8300XT Series

Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
FOR BEST RESULTS

The Filtering System
Quiet Operating Tips

PROPER LOADING

Top Rock Loading
Bottor 1 Rack Loading :

Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT
RINSE AID DISPENSER : :

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BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8

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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8

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Selecting a Cycle 8

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HEATDRYorAIRDRY..::“:::.. :I,.. 9
Changing a Setting 9

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To Add a Dish After Starting

ENERGYSAVINGTIPS ,:. ,::::

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SPECIAL TIPS ::

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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS., 12

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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 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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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.

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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 DU83OOXT Series

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UPPER SPRAY ARM

TOP RACK

BOTTOM R

RACK BUMPER

DETERGENT DISPENSERS

RINSE AID
DISPENSER

USER GUIDE
(Permanent Label)

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HEATING ELEMENT

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COLOR PANEL

SILVERWARE BASKET

MODEL AND SERIAL

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

Removable

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Purchase Date

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For Best Results

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mix­ture of hot, clean water and detergent against
solled 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 ~011. 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 cleantng.

1 Wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for

the heating element to cool down

2. Unload ard remove the bottom rack

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

3. Press the outside wall of the pump guard at
the center to release the latch.

4. Lift out and rinse clean.

To replace the pump guard...

I. 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

For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least
14O’F (60°C).

1. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run

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Check ‘Water

Temperature

until it is as hot as aossible.

2. Hold a candy or ieat 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.

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and clattering noises during
operation.

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Make sure ligntweight 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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be hot

or interfere with either of the spray arms
rotation.

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Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep slnk drain plugs Inserted durlng
dlshwasher opemtlon to prevent noise trans­fer through dralns.

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

UP AND GLASS LOAD

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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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Be sure lightweight items are held firmly

in place.

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China, crystal and other delicate items
must not touch each other during dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

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

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

safe” are recommended.

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Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.

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Items wrth cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray.