Whirlpool TUD6000 User Manual

UNDERCOUNTER

DISHWASHER

Use & Care Guide

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Model/Modèle TUD6000 8051568

Table of Contents/Table des matières..........................2

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................... ....... ...... .. 3

Before Using Your Dishwasher......................................... 4

PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................... 5

START-UP GUIDE............................................................... 6

Using Your New Dishwasher............................................ 6

Stopping Your Dishwasher............................................... 6

DISHWASHER LOADING.................................................. 6

Loading Suggestions ........................................................ 6

Loading the Top Rack....................................................... 7

Loading the Bottom Rack................................................. 7

Loading the Silverware Basket......................................... 8

DISHWASHER USE............................................................ 8

Detergent Dispenser ......................................................... 8

Rinse Aid Dispenser.......................................................... 9

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips............................................... 9

Cycle Selection Chart ..................................................... 10

Canceling a Cycle ........................................................... 10

Changing a Cycle or Setting........................................... 11

Adding Items During a Cycle..........................................11

Option Selections............................................................ 11

Drying System................................................................. 12

Overfill Protection Float................................................... 12

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS ............................................. 12

DISHWASHER CARE........................................................ 13

Cleaning Your Dishwasher.............................................. 13

Drain Air Gap................................................................... 13

Storing Your Dishwasher ................................................ 13

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 14

FILTER MODULE .............................................................. 15

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. 16

WARRANTY....................................................................... 18

DISHWASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Before Using Y our Dishwasher

Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector

in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

■ Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements.

Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing Your Dishwasher” in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter storage information.

■ Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the

weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

■ Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such

as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See Installation Instructions for complete information.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Third level wash

2. Top spray arm

3. Bottom rack

4. Filter module

5. Heating element

6. Water inlet opening [in tub wall]

Control Panel

7. Rack bumper

8. Vent

9. Top rack

10. Spray tower

11. Model and serial number label

12. Lower spray arm

13. Silverware basket

14. Overfill protection float

15. Detergent dispenser

16. Rinse aid dispenser

START-UP GUIDE

Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips.

Using Your New Dishwasher

1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes.

2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Loading Your Dishwasher.”) Make sure nothing prevents the spray arm(s) from spinning freely.

3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse aid if needed. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”)

4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off water.

5. Select the desired cycle . (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”)

Stopping Y our Dishwasher

You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle.

1. Open the door slightly.

2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all

the way, if needed.

3. Close the door to continue the cycle. OR

1. Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly clockwise until you hear

water draining. Let the dishwasher drain complet ely.

2. Open the door.

3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.

DISHWASHER LOADING

Loading Suggestions

■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard

items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. The wash module removes food part icles fr om the w ater. The module contai ns a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items.

NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and egg shells enter the wash module, you might hear chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the wash module. Damage can occur.

■ Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the spray (down or

inward). It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

■ Load dishes so they are not stacked or overl apping if

possible. For be st drying , water must b e abl e to drai n fr om a ll surfaces.

■ Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,

etc., do not interfere with the spray arm rotation.

■ Run a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to

wash them soon. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time.

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:

■ Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.

■ Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,

etc., do not touc h interio r walls or interfe re w ith the rot ation of the spray arm.

■ Load dishes so they do not touch one another.

NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed du ring dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

6. Select the desired option. (See“Option Selections.”)

Loading the Top Rack

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

Do not cover third level spray. See arrow.

Cup and glass load

Mixed load

■ Place items so open ends face down for cl eaning and

draining.

■ Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom rack is

not designed for glasses and cups. Damage can occur.

■ Place cups and glasses i n the rows between prongs. Placing

them over the prongs can lead to breakage.

■ To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.

■ China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each

other during dishwasher operation. Damage can occur.

■ Wedge lightweight items against one another or overlap them

with heavier dishes.

■ Load plastic items secu rely in the top rack only. Wash only

plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”

■ Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the

top rack.

■ Load bowls in the center section for best stability.

Loading the Bottom Rack

The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

Do not cover spray tower. See arrow.

Mixed load

■ Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom

rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place.

■ Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing

inward to the spray.

■ Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.

■ Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety

of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all surfaces.

Utensil load

■ Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the

sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser and silverware basket.

■ Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.

■ Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation

of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.

■ Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of

the dishwasher tub. You can block the water inlet opening.

NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or cleaning, replace it with th e bumpers in front.

Loading the Silverware Basket

Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.

NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.

DISHWASHER USE

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishw asher when you close the door.

Mix items in each s ection of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items.

IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.

NOTES:

■ Do not load silver or silv er-plated silverware with stainless

steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing.

■ Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices,

etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do not have a full load to wash immediately.

1. Cover

2. Main wash section

3. Cover latch

4. Pre-wash section

The Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the main wash. (See the “Cycle Selection Chart.”)

■ Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents

can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance.

■ Add detergent just before starting cycle.

■ Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh

automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.

Filling the dispenser

1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing

the Cover latch.

2. Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How Much Detergent to Use.”

3. Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre-Wash section if needed.

NOTE: If you select the Normal cycle by turning the Cycle Control knob before filling the dispenser, the detergent dispenser cover will not stay latched. This is normal and will not affect washing performance.

It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.

NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection Chart” for more details.

How much detergent to use

■ The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of

your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

■ Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out

your water’s hardness by asking your local wate r department , water softener company, or county extension agent.

■ Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different

amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.

Where to fill

Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)

Rinse Aid Dispenser

Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.

Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)

Water Hardness Amount of Detergent

Soft to Medium Hard Water

0 to 6 grains per gallon

For normally soiled loads

■ Fill the Main Wash section to the

top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to the

top of the 2n d ste p (2 tbs or 30 g) if needed

NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of detergent to both sections if dishes are pre-rinsed or the water is very soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon).

For heavily soiled loads

■ Fill the Main Wash section to the

top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)

■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to the

top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

Checking the dispenser

Check the center of the Fill Indi cator cap. Clear means it needs filling.

Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an “E” is visible, t he dispenser is empty.

Filling the dispenser

The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about three months. You do not have to wait until the di spen ser is e mpty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be caref ul not to overfill it.

1. Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.

2. Remove the Fill Indicator cap.

3. Add rinse aid. Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of

the dispenser. Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out, and could cause oversudsing.

Medium to Hard Water

7 to 12 grains p er gallon

NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructio ns on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or concentra ted powdered detergent.

For normally soiled and heavily soiled loads

■ Fill the Main Wash section to the

top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)

■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to the

top of the 2n d ste p (2 tbs or 30 g) if needed

4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.

5. Replace the Fill Indicator cap. Close tightly.

Dishwasher Efficiency Tips

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low.

To check water temperature

1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at

least 1 minute.

2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

4. If the water temperature at the faucet is below 120°F (49°C),

POTS & PANS

have a qualified pe rson raise the water heater’s thermostat setting.

■ To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before

putting them into the dishwasher.

■ Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible.

These cycles use less hot water and energy than the Normal cycle.

■ Use a delay feature to run your dishwasher during off-peak

hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

■ During the summer, run your di shwasher at night. This

reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

■ Use an air dry, or an energy-saving dry option wh enever

possible. Allow longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

■ Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse

portion of the cycle only when needed.

■ Run your dishwasher wi th full loads. Run a rinse cy cle after

meals until the dishwasher is full.

Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The energyusage label is based on this cycle.)

Wash Rinse Main

●●●●●

Wash

Purge

●●

Use this cycle for prerinsed or lightly-soiled loads.

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

†

Final

Rinse

140°F (60°C)

●

●●

Dry Time

●●●●

(min)

72* 6.9/26.1

Water

Usage (gal/L)

Use covered detergent dispenser section.

Cycle Selection Chart

Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is latched, yo u will hear the cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and do es no t hurt th e di shwa sher. If you pr ef er, you can set the Cycle Control knob with the door unlatched.

To use Rinse Only, press any cycle and turn the Cycle Control knob to Rinse On ly.

NOTE: Use the Air Dry option with the Rinse On ly cycle.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle. Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added. The Cycle

Control knob pauses as the water heats. Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters. Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time

indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.

Use this cycle for hard-toclean, heavily-soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.

Wash Rinse Main

●●●●

140°F

(60°C)

Wash

●●●●●

●

●●

140°F

(60°C)

†

Purge

Final

Rinse

●●●●●

●

●●

140°F (60°C)

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Dry Time

●●●●

(min)

88* 9.1/34.4

Water

Usage (gal/L)

Wash Rinse Main

Wash

●●●●●

†

Purge

Final

Rinse

●●

●

●●

140°F (60°C)

Dry Time

●●●●

(min)

62* 4.8/18.2

Water

Usage (gal/L)

RINSE & HOLD

Use this rinse cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away.

Do not use detergent with this cycle.

Wash Rinse Main

†

A small amount of water runs through the pump to remove

Wash

Purge

†

Final

Rinse

140°F (60°C)

●●●●

Dry Time

(min)

6 2.2/8.3

Water

Usage (gal/L)

soil particles.

Canceling a Cycle

You can cancel a cycle at any time.

1. Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain complet ely.

2. Open the door.

3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.

Changing a Cycle or Setting

If your dishwasher has more than one wash cycle, you can change a cycle anytime during a cycle.

1. Lift the door latch to st op the cycle.

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise.

3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly

for the new cycle. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Control knob can cause the covered

Detergent Dispenser section to open and release the detergent. Check the covered section i f the cycle uses detergent in both sections.

4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher starts a new cycle.

Adding Items During a Cycle

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the Cycle Control knob reaches Light Wash.

1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door.

2. Open the door and add the item.

3. Close the door, but do not latch it . Wait 30 secon ds for t he a ir

in the dishwasher to warm up. This reduces the amount of moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle .

4. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes the cycle.

Option Selections

You can customize your cycles by press ing an option. If you change your mind, press RESET to turn the option off. Select a different option if desired.

You can change an option anytime before the sel ected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying option any time before drying begins.

After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle, unl e ss you select new options or press Reset.

Hi-Temp Wash

Select this option to heat the water to 140°F (60°C) in the main wash. This option adds heat and wash time. Heating the water helps improve washing results.

Reset

Select this option to change an option setting.

RESET

You can change option settings anytime during a cycle as long as the cycle has not passed the point where the option is used. For example, you can press Air Dry anytime before the Cycle Control knob reaches Dry.

1. Press RESET.

2. Press 1 or more options.

Delay Hours

Use Delay Hours to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the delay countdown . Aft er add ing ite ms, clo se th e do or fi rmly un til it latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the doo r is not latched.

To delay the start

1. Close the door.

2. Select a wash cycle and option(s).

3. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to the number of

hours you want the dishwasher to delay the start.

NOTES:

■ To cancel the delay, turn the Cycle Control knob to the

desired cycle.

■ Rinse Only and the Normal Wash cycles cannot be delayed.

IMPORTANT:

■ Operate your dishwasher only when you are at home.

■ If your home is equipped with a water softener, do not start

the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener.

HI-

TEMP

WASH

NOTE: The Pots-N-Pans cycle automatically uses this option. HiTemp Wash is an option with the Heavy and Normal Wash cycles.

Air Dry

Select this option to dry dishes without heat and save energy. The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur.

AIR DRY

For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as plastics) may n eed towel drying.

NOTE: The dishwasher automatically heats the air in the dishwasher during the “dry” portion of the cycle unless you select Air Dry.

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