Whirlpool DU8500XT User Manual

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

Quiet Operating Tips ..............

PROPER LOADING

Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading

Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT. RINSE AID DISPENSER

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2 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER..

Selecting a Cycle HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? Changing a Setting

To Add a Dish After Starting ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE.. COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY

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Before you use your dishwasher

It Is your responslblltty 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

dishwasher, follow

Read all Instructions before using the dlshwasher.

DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc-

tions 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.

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.

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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basic

precautions

including the following:

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 dishwasher 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 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 mlnutes. 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 dlsh-

washer before attempting to service.

Parts and features

Model DU8500XT Series

UPPER SPRAY ARM

BOTTOM RACK

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown]

g SILVERWARE BASKET I

L THE OVERFLOW

HEATING ELEMENT

DOOR AND ACCESS COLOR PANEL

_ PROTECTOR is

designed to prevent toomuchwater

from entering the dishwasher. It is removable.

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.

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 Numbersfrom plate (see

Model Number

diagram above] and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy

place.

Serial Number

Purchase Date

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Service Comoanv Phone

Number

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 powerful 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 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

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.

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.

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:

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 slnk drain plugs inserted during dlshwasher operation to prevent nolse transfer through drains.

Check Water

Temperature

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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

items so spray can reach all surfaces.

Top rack loading

IP AND GLASS LOAD

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

Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.

load

glasses

rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.

in top rack only. Bottom

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 dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

Separate

MIXED LOAD

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

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

UTENSIL LOAD

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