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Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES ................ FOR BEST RESULTS ................... The Filtering System ............... Water Must Be Hot ................. Quiet Operating Tips .............. PROPER LOADING ................... Top Rack Loading ................. ............. Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ......... ADDING DETERGENT ................. RINSE AID DISPENSER ................
Parts and features Model DP8500XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM HOSE CONNECTOR [not shown) TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS LOWER SPRAY ARM RINSE AID MODEL AND SERIAL II (Permanent THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is desianed to prevent Label) HEATING ELEMENT REMOVABLE COLOR PANEL FILTERSYSTEM Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below.
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 wh’ich removes food and soil, and pumped 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 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.
rack loading Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested items. NO l l 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. Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic washer detergent The detergent dispenser dishonly. The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without. l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes. l Put deteraent in the covered section only for cycles wzh one wash. l Push the cover down until it is latched.
Before starting your dishwasher POTS &PANS Cycle... OPTION SELECTOR BUTTONS NORMAL WASH Cycle... 1. Push POTS & PANS Cycle Selector Button. 2. Push button for option desired. 3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked POTS & PANS. - POTS & PANS and NORMAL WASH Cycles share the same spot on the dial. The Cycle Selector Button determines which cycle operates. The dishwasher will automatically start that cycle. 1. Push NORMAL WASH Cycle Selector Button.
NORMAL WASH Cycle A double wash for normal to heavily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this Cycle.) Cycle time is about 6.3 minutes. LIGHT WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. Cycle time is about 58 minutes. RINSE & HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about12 minutes. Use AIR DRY only. HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? If the HEAT DRY Optton is selected, air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of the cycle.
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 LIGHT 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. load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items: tiuminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spotting fllmlng and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher highest available phosphorus Content. to install water softener. deMay To 1. 2. 3. remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse... Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY Remove all metal items. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack. 4. Run dishwasherthrough a complete washing cycle.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dlshes not washlng clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting. 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 on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Comolete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. 4. Empty any remaining water from the When moving your dishwasher, make sure the connector. door is latched. Hold the dishwasher at the top 5. Return hoses to storage compartment. front corners. 6. Unplug power supply cord and return to storage compartment. Electrical Before starting 1.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. 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.
WHIRLPOOL” DIWIWASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL - . . --- WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP’s replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. LIMITED NINE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase FSP replacement of the porcelain tub and/or DURAPERM’ inner door should they fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship.
