Whirlpool DU8950XT User Manual

Contents

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Important Safety Instructions..
Operating Instructions

Before starting your dishwasher

Starting your dishwasher
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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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.

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 injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

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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 Instruc-

tions 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.

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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 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 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

Properly load the top and bottom racks, and
silverware and cutlery baskets, See pages 9-11.

Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make
sure nothing will stop them from turning freely.

Add detergent.

Check rinse aid dispenser.
Push door firmly when closing and it will

automatically latch.
Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it

is hot. Turn it off.

Operating Instructions
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Cycle selector buttons

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Option selector buttons

Starting your dishwasher

1. Push a Cycle Selector Button for the desired
cycle.

2. Push an Option Selector Button for each
desired option. (Use AIR DRY for RINSE &
HOLD Cycle.) The indicators above the buttons
will show which cycle and option(s) have been
selected.

3. Turn 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.

NOTE: HEAVY WASH and POTS & PANS
Cycles share the same spot on the dial. LOW
ENERGY WASH and CHINA CRYSTAL Cycles
also share a spot on the dial. The Cycle Selec­tor Button determines which cycle operates.

Cycle control knob

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.

4. 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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NORMALWASH .

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. Do not open the door until the
spray arm stops 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. Close and latch the door. 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.

Using delay wash

1. Push desired Cycle Selector Button.

2. Push desired Option Selector Button(s).

3. Turn Control Knob clockwise to the number of
hours (from 1 to 6 hours) you want the dish-

washer to delay before the selected cycle
starts.

DELAY WASH m

WATER HEATING 0

CLEAN 0

4. Close and latch the door. The DELAY WASH

Signal Light will come on until the selected
cycle starts.

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You can add items while time is counting down.
Close and latch the door. The timer will not
advance if the door is unlatched.

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RINSE & HOLD and LOW ENERGY WASH
Cycles can’t be delayed.

The clean signal light

The CLEAN Signal Light will come on when a
washing cycle is complete. To turn it off, turn the
Cycle Control Knob clockwise slightly until the
light goes off.

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Operating Instructions
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What happens in each cycle

Pots 8 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.

Heavy Wash Cycle
A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle

time** is about 75 minutes plus the time needed to
heat the water if the HI-TEMP WASH option is
selected.

Wash’

. RINSE 8 HOLO

RINSE

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. RINSE B HOLD

NORMALWASH .

RINSE

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Rinse

Wash

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Rinse

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**Cycle time includes heated dry times

Rinse

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