Whirlpool DU8350XT User Manual

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UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER

Model DU8350XT Series

Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER L IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES FOR BEST RESULTS

The Filtering System Water Must Be Hot Quiet Operating Tips

PROPER LOADING

Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading

ADDING DETERGENT.

The Detergent Dispenser

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How Much Detergent to Use 7 2 RINSE AID DISPENSER. 7 3 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER, 8 4 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 4

Selecting a Cycle

HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? : 4 Changing a Setting 9 5 To Add a Dish After Starting 9 5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS. 10 6 SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE. 11 6 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS., 42 7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE, 14 7 WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 16

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Before you use your dishwasher

It is your r&ponsibility 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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Important 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 Instructions for details.

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

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

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

Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT. and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS

Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids 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 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 recommendations.

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

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 dishwasher before attempting to service.

Parts and features

Model DU8350XT Series

BOTTOM RACK

RACK BUMPER

DETERGENT DISPENS

(Permanent Label)

PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from

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

read 4 If you iced service or call with a question

Copy Moo II and Serial Ncrmbers from plate (see diagram c .)ove) and purchase date from sales slip

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Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service

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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.

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

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 3. putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. 4. 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. into place.

1. Wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for

the heating element to cool down.

2 Unload and remove the bottom rack.

Press the outside wall of the pump guard at

the center to 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

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 (60°C).

1. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the 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.

Check Water

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 claftenng noises during operation:

Make sure lightweight load items are secured 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 sink dmin plugs inserted during

dishwasher opemtion to prevent noise transfer through drains.

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

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

Place so open ends face down for clean-

ing 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.

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

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

UtenSik can

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.

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