WHIRLPOOL DU8700XT Owner's Manual

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER

Model DU87OOXT

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. PARTS AND FEATURES. 3 POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM.

Step-Saving Preparation for Washing Hot Water Is a Must Quiet Operating Tips

PROPER LOADING 5

Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading 6 Silverware Basket Loading.. 6

ADDING DETERGENT.

The Detergent Dispenser.. How Much Detergent to Use

RINSE AID DISPENSER..

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BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.

STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.

Selecting a Cycle HI-TEMP WASH Option

The AIR DRY Option

The RESET OPTIONS Button

Using DELAY START

Changing a Setting

The CLEAN Signal Light

To Add a Dish After Starting

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE.

COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.

WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 16

01989 Whirlpool Corporation

Before you use your dishwasher

It Is your responslblllty 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

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 area suitable for its size and use.

When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent acciden-

tal 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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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 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 dish-

washer before attempting to service.

Parts and features

Model DU8700XT Series

UPPER SPRAY ARM

DETERGENT DISPENS

SILVERWARE BASKET

L AND SERIAL

/ NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

LOWER SPRAY ARM

(Permanent Label)

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card prorided 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 plate [see diagram above] and purchase date from sales slip.

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

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PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water

COLOR PANEL

THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed tc keep the wash and rinse water clean. It alsc

-rinds up and removes food particles. During

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Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

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Service Company Phone Number

POWER CLEAN* Washing System

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent

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.

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Step-saving preparation for washing

It Is not necessary to rinse dishes before puttlng 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

Hot water is a must

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain loads are washed in hot water (at least 140°F - 60°C). Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply...

1. Maintain 140°F water supply at central water

heater. To check water temperature, turn on

hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let

water run until it is as hot as possible, then

check with a candy or meat thermometer. If

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and clattering noises dunng 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

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.

the temperature is too low, have a qualified

person raise the water heater thermostat

setting.

2. Use HI-TEMP WASH Option. If water heating is needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle un-

til temperature reaches 145” (63°C). If water is

hot enough, the cycle will proceed with no delay. This lets you turn down your water heater, if you choose, without cutting back on hot water needed for good dishwashing.

or interfere with either of the spray arms

rotation.

Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dlshwasher opemtlon to prevent noise tmnster through dmlns.

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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 separate

items so spray can reach all surfaces.

Top rack loading

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.

Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended.

Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

rack.

Small bowls, pans and other utensils can

be placed in the top rack.

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

rack with

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,

ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK

The top rack does not have to be level.

LOWER

Raise or lower one or both sides to help

fit tall items in the top or bottom rack.

Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.

Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side

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