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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER. IMPORTANT SAFEtY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES. FOR BEST RESULTS. The Filtering System, PROPERLOADING..................... Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting -2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 01985 Whirlpool Selecting a Cycle HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? To Add a Dish After Starting CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE DISHWASHER..
Parts and features Model DP3840XP NUMBER PLATE TOP RACK \ WATER .._ _.COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET 6,i ._. .’ RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS ‘. USER GUIDE (Permanent Label),/@@/ HEATING ELEMENT / [Screen THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It Is not removable. and Removab Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. . . When you need service or call with a question, Model Number have this information ready: 1.
For Best Results 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, drained through the filter system which removes food and soil, and pumped back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with number of times depends on the cycle being used.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfacesare Water must be able to drain off completely items so spray can reach all surfaces. reached by spray from rotating for best drying results. Be careful spray arms. to separate Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups, glaSSeS and smaller items l Place so open ends tace down for cleaning and draining. l load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glosses. Damage may occur. l l Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Bottom rack loading m\ \ 0 Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. /I& l Place tween plates prongs DISH LOAD soup bowls, etc. beand facing the spray. Silverware basket loading UTENSIL LOAD basket while it’s in or Load the silverware out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket should be in the right front corner of the bottom rack.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dlshwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes. The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser a cover and one without.
\ Option Before starting Switch your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 2. Close and latch the door. Starting Selector 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. (See page 10 for connecting instructions.) your dishwasher NORMAL HEAVY Cycle... Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked NORMAL HEAVY. 2. Select option. 3. Without turning it, pull the Cycle Control Knob out to start the Cycle. 1.
Cycle Selecting Control Knob a cycle NORMAL HEAVY Cycle A double wash for normal to heavily soiled loads. [The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 60 minutes. NORMAL LIGHT Cycle For normal,everyday Cycle time is about soiled loads 55 minutes. RINSE 81 HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about 10 minutes. Use AIR DRY only.
Connecting your portable dishwasher A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with Your dishwasher. When moving Your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Use the built-in pull bar or hold it at the top front corners. While dishwasher Before starting Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn it off Pull hoses out of their storage on the back.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy If you: PULL TO START 1. Wash tull loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). when you don’t need a rapid Allow longer drying times 5. Don’t pre-rinse normally rolled dlshes. Select the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing. rinse 2.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng tllmlng and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary Waler 1s not hot enough Water lemperature should be at least 14O‘F (6O’C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at stnk unttl hot before starting Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed box, In cool.
PROBLEM CAUSED Dishes not washing clean Water Is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C).
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the Job It was designed Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre special care. Read these special tips. to do. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service * . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 1.
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