DISHWASHERS Undercounter Model DU5004XM Portable Model DP6881XL s, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Chshwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners.
Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4 PROPER LOADING 5 lop Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading : : 6 Silverware Basket Loadrng 6 ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGENT 7 RINSE AID DISPENSER 7 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER a Changing a Setting :: a To Add a Dish After Starting 8 Page HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8 Selecting a Cycle 9 The AIR DRY Optron 9 The RESETOPTIONS Button.
Parts and features Models DU5004XM and DP688lXL (shown) UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK t- 1 RACK BUMPER - WATER -COLUMN DETERGENT DISPENSERS \ SILVERWARE BASKET - ND SERIAL BER PLATE (not shown) ELOWER SPRAY ARM _ THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It Is not removable. OPTIONS (DU5004XMI THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also grinds up and removes food particles.
POWER CLEAN* Washing System 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, 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 completely for best drying results. Be careful items so spray can reach all surfaces. spray arms. to separate Top rack loading 1 CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. . Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. . load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses Damage may occur.
Bottom rack loading Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested items. NO Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation ot either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l l Place plates, soup bowls. etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l YES Mix items in each section of the basket. Small items -baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use IS an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully Use automatlo 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 ..-I If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (8.
Before starting your dishwasher 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 yours is a portable dishwasher, see page 14 for connecting instructions.) 1. Starting your dishwasher POTS &PANS Cycle... Clean HEAVY WASH Cycle.. Selector Buttons . 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked POTS & PANS. 2. Push POTS & PANS Clean Selector Button. 3.
/ Optlon Selector Buttons Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle POTS 81PANS 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 IYz 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-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity 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. (overnight). 4.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips. fo 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.
Common dishwashing PROBLEM Spotting tllmlng and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacrty Use dtshwasher detergent wfth hfghest avaflable phosphorus content May be necessary to install water softener Water temperature should be at least 140-F (60-C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setttng. Run water at sink untfl hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Optton.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washlng clean 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. 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 dishwasher 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, on the faucet before the dishwasher can and the adapter are packed with your ing down the locking collar. Pull down on the connector. any remaining water from the 4. Empty connector. 5. Unplug power supply cord and return to storage compartment. 6.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. if your dishwasher a cycle: will not run, or stops during . Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the cycle been correctly set (and the Control Knob pulled out)? .
Making Part No. 303821 Rev. B 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A. e Makers, DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units.
