DISHWASHERS Undercounter Models DU3003XL and DU3016XL Portable Model DP3801XL rs Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers DIshrashers Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges, Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllloners.
Contf-+- G111;, Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 FOR BEST RESULTS 4 The Filtering System 4 PROPER LOADING 5 lop Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 Silverware Basket Loading :: 6 ADDING DETERGENT 7 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 01984 Whirlpool Chanaina a Settina SeleciingUa Cycle-Y..
Parts and features Models DU3003X1, DU3Ol6XL and DP38OlXL (not shown) UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK -RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS USER GUIDE \ lkrmanent Label1 1 A s- LOWER SPRAY ARM \ SILVERWARE - \s \1 AHEATING ELEMENT \-I/ I --~OPl ? PAliEL - 6 COLOR l”ryJ BASKET MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher It Is not I lJ”.J”“.
For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element.
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. 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 saw\ \ 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. l Place tween plates, prongs DISH LOAD soup bowls, etc. beand facing the spray. Silverware basket loading - Load the silverware basket while it’s in or 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 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 dispenser The detergent dispenser a cover and one without.
\ Optton Selector Switch 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 yours is a portable dishwasher, see page 14 for connecting instructions.) Starting yourNORMAL dishwasher HEA”” l NORMAL LIGHT NORMAL HEAVY Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked NORMAL HEAVY. 2. Select option. 3.
Cycle Control Knob Selecting 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 & 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.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy it you: PULL TO !START 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 LIGHT Cycle for normally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy than NORMAL HEAVY. 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 Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require 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.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng fllmlng and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard wafer FIII detergent drspensers to capacrty Use dishwasher tergent wrth hrghest avarlable phosphorus content be necessary to rnstall water softener Water IS not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F (6O’CJ Set water heater thermostat to a hrgher settrng Run water at srnk untrl hot before starting Use more drshwasher detergent Use detergent with hrghest avarlable phosphorus content especrally wrth hard wat
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washing clean Water IS not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C).
r -~ A special adapter must be installed be connected. Complete Instructions dlshwasher. When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Use the built-In pull bar or hold it at the top front corners. ------ 1. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn it off. PULL RING 2. Pull hoses out of their storaae compartment on the back. CKING COLLAR - - on the faucet before the dishwasher can and the adapter are packed wlth your while puil3.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four stem: 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. 1.
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