&ti SERIES UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU3040XP ‘s. Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Bwlt.ln Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners.
Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. PARTS AND FEATURES.. FOR BEST RESULTS The Filtering System PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER, 8 8 01985 Whirlpool Changing a Setting Selecting a Cycle.. HEATDRYorAIRDRY? .,,.......... To Add a Dish After Starting ENERGY SAVING TIPS.. SPECIAL TIPS. COMMON DISHWASHER PROBLEMS. IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 1.
Parts and features Model DU3040XP I UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK RACK BUMPER WATER COLUMN BOTTOM RACK LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) , iiigq?y HEATING ELEMENT I DOOR PANEL --.--__.-_.a 2 COLOR OPTIONS THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prever too much water from entering the dishwasher. It Is not removable. (Scr Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1.
For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against sorled surfaces of dishes, When a cycle IS started, the drshwasher fills with Water to about the level of the heating element. This water IS pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filtersystem which 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 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. l l Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Bottom 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 l \ rack loading l Place tween plates, prongs SilverwaFe soup bowls, etc. beand facing the spray. basket loading UTENSIL LOAD 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 automatic dlshwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher, Ditferent 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.
Option Before starting Switch your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 2. Close and latch the door. Starting Selector 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.) your dishwasher NORMAL HEAVY Cvcle... Make sure Cycle control Knob points to dot marked NORMAL HEAVY. Select option.
Cycle Selecting Cohtrol Knob 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 mrnutes. NORMAL LIGHT Cycle For normal, everyday Cycle time is about soiled loads 55 minutes. RINSE 81 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 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 LIGHT Cycle for normally soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy than NORMAL HEAVY. 3. Alr dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). for best washing results. ln4. load correctly correct 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 deslgned Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre special care. Read these special Ups. 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 Spotting filming and CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary Water 1s not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C) Set water heater thermostat to a hrgher setting Run water at srnk until hot before starting Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent wrth highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Use only fresh.
PROBLEM CAUSED Dishes not washing clean 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 untrl hot before startrng 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 Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after loadrng Be sure a utensrl has n
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four 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. 1.
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