Whirlpool DU8900XT User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER
Model DU8900XT Series
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Contents
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.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
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Selecting a Cycle.. HI-TEMP WASH Option The AIR DRY Option The RESET OPTIONS Button Using DELAY START Changing a Setting To Add a Dish After Starting
The CLEAN Signal Light ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE. COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY
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Before you use your dishwasher

It is your responsibility 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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Important safety instructions

To reduce the risk of tire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic
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Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
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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 recom­mended 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.
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DO NOT reach Into the area below the bot-
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precautions
including the following:
tom 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 dish­washer 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), 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.
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Disconnect electrical power to the dish­washer before attempting to service.

Parts and features

Model DU89OOXT Series
ADJUSTABLE
BOTTOM RACK
RACK BUMPER
DETERGENT DISPE
MODEL AND SERIAL
- NUMBER PLATE (Not Shown)
SILVERWARE BASKET
RINSE AID DISPENSER\
USER GUIDE /
Permanent Lat=fnw\
HEATING ELEMENT
SPRAY TOWER
LOWER SPRAY ARM
THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to pre­vent too much water from en­tering the dish­washer. It is
not removable.
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TLERY BASKET
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.
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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 above) and purchase date from sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase
Service Company Phone Number
Date
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
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 during operation:
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Make sure lightweight 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
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 un­til temperature reaches 145” (63°C). If water is hot enough, the cycle will proceed with no delay. This lets you turn down your wafer heater, if you choose, without cutting back on hot water needed for good dishwashing.
or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation.
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Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans­ter 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

CUP AND GLASS LOAD
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.
MIXED LOAD
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Load plastic items only in the top rack. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
safe” are recommended.
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Plastic items can be melted rn the bottom
rack.
. Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
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Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with soiled surfaces facing the spray.
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.
ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK
The top rack does not have to be level
LOWER
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Raise or lower one or both sides to help
fit tall items in the top or bottom rack.
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Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.
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Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side.
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