UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU1800XT freezers. Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers DIshwashers. Bu~lt~ln Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors.
Contents Page Before You Use Your Dishwasher Important Safety Instructions. Parts and Features.. For Best Results Preparing the load for washing Water must be hot Quiet operating tips Proper loading,, Top rack loading Bottom rack loading Silverware basket loading.. Adding Detergent.. Before Starting Your Dishwasher. Starting Your Dishwasher Changing a setting Selecting a cycle HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? To add a dish after starting Energy Saving Tips..
Parts and features Model DUl800XT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE [not shown) TOP RACK \ / SILVERWARE BASKET Ii.. BOTTOM RACK CENTER WASH TOWER (not shown) II THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher It must be in place when the dishwasher is run. SPRAY ARM (not shown) DETERGENT DISfjENSERS / y DOOR PANEL - 3 COLOR OPTIONS DOOR LATCH. [not ihown) HEATING ELEMENT Than& tration ~0” tc bbying Card arovlded “(‘ij,, . ,_ r,: .l)i -I,,;- 1,y.s -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 a level slightly above the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower onto the dishes. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle. The number of times depends on the cycle being used.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached wash tower. Water must be able to drain off completely Items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack by spray from rotating arm and center for best results. Be careful to separate loading (. UP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack IS desrgned 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 DISH LOAD MIXED LOAD ii’\ \ ‘1 l l l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm or block the center wash tower from extending upwards. Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at the sides. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack NOTE: Do not load glasses, cups or plastic Items in the bottom rack. l When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. l Place plates, soup bowls, etc.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use IS an Important getting L’our dishes clean Read this sectlon carefully Use automatic washer detergent 1 The detergent dispenser dishonly. The detergent dispenser has four cups. Cups 2 and 4 hold detergent for the first wash. The covered cups 1 and 3 hold detergent for the second wash. . To open or close the covered cups, grasp the tabs and pull or push. After filling, close the cups before shutting the dishwasher door.
Drying Option Selects 3r Switcl h Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Lower Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Be sure nothing blocks the center area in the bottom rack. The center wash tower extends through this area during the cycle. Starting 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot, then turn it off. 4. If you have a disposal in the sink, run it to clear any food scraps, then turn it off. This will insure good drainage.
‘Cl e Cor itrol Knob . Selecting a cycle Door latch-After closing tlhe door, move door latch all the way to the righi ‘. TIiis lot :ks the door and turns on the dishwasher 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 70 minutes. LIGHT WASH Cycle For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed loads. Cycle time is about 60 minutes. RINSE & HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Runnrng o half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electrrcity and hot water as a fully loaded machine 2. Use the LIGHT WASH Cycle for moderately soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy than NORMAL WASH. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle. [overnight). 4. Load correctly for best washing results.
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: .~UIlIinUIn: 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 PROBLEM Spottlng filming and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water FIII detergent dtspensers to capactty Use dtshwasher detergent wtth hrghest avarlable phosphorus content May be necessary to tnstall water softener To remove spots and film try a vtnegar rinse 1 Wash and rtnse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2 Remove all metal Items 3 Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vtnegar in a container on the bottom rat k 4 Run drshwasher through a complete washing cycle Use more dishwasher detergent.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes Water IS not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C]. Set water heater thermostat to a hrgher settrng Run water at sink until hot before starting Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and Items drain properly Do not overload Do not nest Items not dry mproper roadrng Try a solid rinse aid. such as Solid Jet DRY.
H you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: I. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance%.. 4. If you have a problem?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.
WHIRLPOOL’ DISHWASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL DWOOI WILL PAY FOR FSP” replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’” service company. WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the dishwasher. 2. Instruct you how to use the dishwasher. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 6.
