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Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,. PARTS AND FEATURES.. POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM., Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. RINSE AID DISPENSER.. , BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.. 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 01987 Whirlpool Selecting a Cycle.
Parts and features Model DU7800XS Series ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM LOWER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER ‘.&,Z. q f* ;I, ‘” BOTTOM RACK AND SERIAL IBER PLATF (not shown] 6 SILVERWARE BPS-r DETERGENT DISPENSERS RINSE AID F $ k USER GUIDE (Permanent Label) THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from HEATING ELEMENT / DOOR AND ACCESS COLOR PANEL 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. 8 Load glasses in top rack only. Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
Bottom rack loading Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can’t reach nested items. NO 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 Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l YES Mix items in each section of the basket. Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.
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 amounts have different of phosphorus. Phosphorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (8.
Before starting your dishwasher 1. Read “Important Safety Instructions” on page 2 before starting your dishwasher. 2. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 3. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch. 4. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher 1. Push a Cycle Selector Button for the desired cycle. 2. Push Option Selector Button for desired option or options.
WATER HEATING HOLD SIGNAL LIGHT &AN SIGNAL LIGHT DELAY WdSH SIGNAL LIGHT CHINA CRYSTAL Cycle A light wash and gentle dry for china and crystal. Unless AIR DRY is selected, the heating element cycles on and off during the “dry” part of the cycle. Cycle time is about 35 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.
To add a dish after starting I. To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob has not passed LOW ENERGY WASH. 2. Unlatch the doorto stop the cycle. 3. Open the door and add the dish, 4. Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm up. This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can come from the vent when restatiing the cycle. 5. Latch the door. The dishwasher will start from where it stopped.
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: &MIk’UllU: 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 CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and tllmlng [hard water film) Hard water Fill detergent tergent with be necessary To remove dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher highest available phosphorus content. to install water softener. spots and film, try a vinegar deMay 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 a container on the bottom rack. 4. Run dishwasherthrough a complete washing cycle.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dlshes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O”CJ. 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. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.
If’ you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... 3. Lf you need service*... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY WATER POWER CLEAN MODULE AND MOTOR l TMK
WHIRLPOOL” DISHWASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FGR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service comoanv. LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEAN’ Washing System if defective in materials or workmanship. These parts are shown on page 15 of this book.