Whirlpool DU8550XT User Manual
Use & Care Guide
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UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
Model DU8550XT
Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . .
Operating Instructions .
Before starting your dishwasher
Starting your dishwasher
To add a dish after starting .
Changing a cycle setting .
Changing an option
What happens in each cycle . .
What happens in each option
Proper Loading.. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid
For Best Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special tips . . . . . . . .
Common Dishwashing Problems . .
If You Need Service Or Assistance
Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty
01988 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.
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Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(see diagram on front cover) and purchase date
from sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
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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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Hasbeen 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.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the
risk of fire, electrical shock, or
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the
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Read all instructions before using
the dishwasher.
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Properly connect to electricity and water.
. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.
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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.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, always
remove the door to prevent accidental
entrapment.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job it was designed to do.
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-
mended for use in a dishwasher.
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage door seal or cut the
user.
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DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
injury when using your
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DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
“Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not
marked, check manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
washer door or dish racks.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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If hot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydro-
gen 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 severa1 minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. Do not smoke or use any open
flame near the faucet while it is open.
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Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to
service.
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Operating Instructions
Before starting your dishwasher
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Properly load the top and bottom racks, and
silverware basket. See pages 7 and 8.
2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms with
racks in place to make sure nothing will stop
them from turning freely.
3. Add detergent.
4. Check rinse aid dispenser.
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
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Starting your dishwasher
1. Push a Cycle Selector Button for the desired
cycle. NORMAL WASH, LOW ENERGY WASH
and RINSE & HOLD Cycles share the same
button. The Cycle Control Knob determines
which cycle operates.
2. Push an Option Selector Button for each
desired option. (Use AIR DRY for RINSE 8
HOLD Cycle.)
3. Turn the 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 that cycle.
To add a dish after starting
1. To be sure the added item is washed and
rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob has
not passed LOW ENERGY 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.
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Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds 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.
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Changing a cycle setting
You can change a setting anytime during
any cycle.
1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and
stop the cycle. Don’t open the door until the
spray arms stop spinning.
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.
4. Push door firmly to latch it. The dishwasher will
automatically start the new cycle.
Changing an option
If you want to change a selected option, push the
RESET OPTIONS Button. Reselect an option,
if desired.
What happens in each cycle
Pots & Pans Cycle
Maximum cleaning for cooked- or baked-on foods.
Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically
heats the water to 145°F (63°C) in both washes
and the last rinse (marked l ). Cycle time** will be
about 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to
heat water.
Normal Wash Cycle
For moderately soiled loads. (The Energy Guide
Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time** is
about 58 minutes plus the time needed to heat the
water if the HI-TEMP WASH option is selected.
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Rinse
**Cycle time includes heated dry times.
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