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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN” WASHING SYSTEM PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting To Add a Dash After Starting : 1: : Page 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 B B HI-TEMP WASHING Option Selecting a Cycle The AIR DRY Option The RESETOPTIONS Button’ : ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIALTIPS COM
Parts and features Models DU5000XL (shown) and DP6880XL UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK (Adjustabl DP6880XL BOTTOM RACK 11; RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS \ LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET - THE OVERFLOW ROTECTOR is esigned to prevent )o much water om entering the ishwasher. It Is not removable. HEATING ELEMENT THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also grinds up and removes food particles. During grindlng, some sounds will be heard. -Tmk.
POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent fills with water against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles.and back through the rotating spray arms.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating Water must be able to drain off complet$ly for best drying results. Be careful items so spray can reach all surfaces. spray arms. to Separate Top rack loading I CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. l load glasses In top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
\\ Bottom rack loading Silveru,are basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested items NO l l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. YES Mix items in each section of the basket. Small items-baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc -can be put in any section. Make sure sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. The detergent 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. dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without.
Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 2. Close and latch the door. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. (If youirs is a portable dishwasher, see page 14 for connecting instructions.) Starting POTS &PANS your dishwasher Cycle... Clean Selector Buttons HEAVY WASH Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked POTS &PANS. 2. Push POTS & PANS Clean Selector Button. 3.
Option Selector Buttons Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle POTS 6 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cookedor 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 lY2 to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 70 minutes. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy If you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-fllled dishwasher uses the same amount of electrlclty and hot water as a fully loaded machine 2. Use the NORMAL WASH Cycle for normally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy than other wash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle (overnlght). 4.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed safe or may require special care. Some items are not dishwasher to do. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalrnity of the dishwasher detergent. If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and discoloration.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng tllmlng and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140-F (6O”CJ. Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with highest avallable phosphorus content. .especially with hard water. Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washlng clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O’C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option. Improper Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.
Connecting your portable A special adapter must be installed be connected. Complete instructions 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. dishwasher on the faucet before the dishwasher can and the adapter are packed with your ing down the locking collar. Pull down on the connector. 4. Empty any remaining water from the connector. 5. Unplug power supply cord and return to storage compartment.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four stteps: I. Before calling for assistance.,.. 3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has a nationwide network of Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 1.
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