Whirlpool DU9450XT User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER

Model DU9450XT

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES. . . . . .

QUICK STARTING STEPS. . .
POWER CLEAN’” WASHING SYSTEM

Quiet Operating Tips

PROPERLOADING..................

Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading .
Silverware and Cutlery Basket

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ADDING DETERGENT. 7

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RINSE AID DISPENSER. 7

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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. . 8

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Selecting a Cycle . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Selecting an Option . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Selecting an Extra Feature . . . . . . 11

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS . . . . . . . , . 13

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SPECIAL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . 14

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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS . . 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE . 17

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WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY. 20

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

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 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.

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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 bot­tom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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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 w-ith 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 uslng 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 electrlcal power to the dish­washer before attempting to service.

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DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam­mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.

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Parts and features

Model DU945OXT Series

UPPER SPRAY ARM

RACK BUMPER
DETERGENT DISPENSER

SILVERWARE BASKET

p SPRAY TOWER

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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PROTECTOR is
designed to prevent

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too much water from

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LOWER SPRAY ARM

HEATING ELEMENT

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.

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THE POWER CLEAN lM MODULE is designed

3 keep the wash and rinse water clean.
b --^“es food particles from the water,
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be heard.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Iring grinding, some sounds will

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Quick starting steps

1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, sil­verware basket and cutlery basket.

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

3. Add detergent.

4. Check rinse aid dispenser.

PQWER CLEAN’”
washing system

Yourdishwashercleans 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 re-

moves 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.

load dishes so soiled surfaces face powerful

spray from rotating arms.

5. Close and latch door.

6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until
it is hot. Turn it off.

7. Select a cycle.

8. Select an option.

9. Press START.

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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Makesure lightweight load itemsare 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 WASHING Option. If water heating
is needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle
until temperature reaches 145°F (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 dish-

washing.

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 durfng
dlshwasher operatlon to prevent nolse trans­fer through drains.

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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 in the top rack Only.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher

safe”’ are recommended.

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Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

rack.

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

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Items wlth cooked-on or dried-on

should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray.

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Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead
to breakage.
Be sure ligntweight items are held firmly
in place.

Chino, crystal and older delicate Items
must not touch each other during dish­washer operotion. Damage may occur.

ADJUSIABLE TOP

The top rack does not have to be level

RACK

1

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.

. Turn knob counterclockwise to

lower

a side.

Bottom rack loading

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MlXED

LOAD

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Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between

prongs and facing the spray.

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Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotation of either the upper or lower
spray arm. Spray arms must move freely.

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Load items so they do not block or cover
spray tower.

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Securely place heavily soiled cookware
face down in rack.

Loading silverware and cutlery baskets

Load forks and
spoons so they
don’t nest to- NO
gether. Spray can’t (
reach nested items.

Mix items in each section of the basket

with some pointing up and some down.

Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids,

etc. - can be put in any section.

Personal Safety Hazard

To avoid cuts from sharp items
[knives, forks, skewers, etc.), make
sure these items are put in point
down.

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or table. It can also be removed

unloading. Always unload or remove the
basket before unloading the racks to
avoid spilling water droplets on the
silverware.

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The silverware

basket can be
loaded while

irs in place on
the door, or it
can be taken

out for loading
on the counter

for

easy

UTENSIL

LOAD

. Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other

large items at sides or back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.

NOTE:

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Do not load glasses, cups or

PlaSfiC items

in the bottom rack.

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When lower rack is removed,

replace

with bumpers in front.

To remove the
basket, slide it to­ward the top of
the door - by the
handle. Lift it off
the holding but­tons. Replace it in

reverse order.

To open the basket, unhook the latch as
shown. Be sure the cover is
completely latched before

pulling out the bottom rack
and before closing the
dishwasher door.

Remove and replace the

cutlery basket in the same way as the

silverware basket. Use the cutlery basket
for long items. Remove the basket and tip
contents onto a
cutting board
to unload.
This can

help avoid
accidents
with sharp

points and
edges.

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