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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM Qult?t Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top ?aclc Loadrng Botl )rn Rack Loading Silwrware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER wcje - L 2 3 4 4 .
Parts and features Model DU7770XS ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK y UPPER SPRAY ARM -0WER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK 3ETERGENT DISPE WATER COLUMN I /I MODEL AND SERIAL w NUMBER PLATE (-P (Not Shown) I Permanent Label\ USER GUIDE L HEATING ELEMENT \ THE OVERFLOW K Z?~rZ)PoiSprevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. P SILVERWA,RE BASKET 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 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 piace plates, soup bowls. etc between Prongs and facing the spray . Securely place heavily solled Cookware face down in rack NOTE: a DO not load glasses, cups or plastlc Items in the bottom rock . When lower rack is removed.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. The detergent Use automatic 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. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (8.
Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. CYCLE SELECTOR BUTTONS OPTION SELECTOR BUTTONS Starting your dishwasher 1. Push a Cycle Selector Button for the desired cycle. 2. Push Option Selector Button for desired option or options. (Use AIR DRY for RINSE & HOLD Cycle.) 3. Turn cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to a desired cycle. You will feel a definite stop at each cycle mark. - POTS & PANS and HEAVY WASH Cycles share the same spot on the dial.
Selecting a cycle POTS & PANS 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 ‘1. Cycle time will be about 1% 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. (The Energy Gurde Label data is based on this cycle.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash tull loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes drying cycle. (overnight). 10 when you don’t need a rapid Allow longer drying times 2. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible. It uses less hot water and energy than otherwash cycles, 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: hllUillUIU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and fllmlng (hard water film] Hard waler Fill detergent tergent with be necessary dispensers to capacity Use dlshwasher highest available phosphorus Content to install waler softener deMay To remove spots and film, try CI vinegar rinse 1 Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2 Remove all metal items 3. Put 2 cups (500 ml) white vinegar In CI container on the bottom rack. 4.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (60‘C). 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.
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WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY r LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase Replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEAN* Washing System if defective in materials or workmanshio.
