UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU91OOXTSeries
Contents %ge BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES.. QUICK STARTING STEPS POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading Page 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER. :: : STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. : Selecting a Cycle Selecting an Option : ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS : COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS,, IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
Parts and features Model DU9100XT Series RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DIS SILVERWARE BASKET RINSE AID THE OVERFLOW ACCESS COLOR PANEL I DOOR COLOR PANEL THE POWER CLEAN’ MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean. It removes food particles from the water, stores them, then washes them down the drain. It also grinds up larger food particles. During grinding, some sounds will be heard. ‘Tmk. buying l’hank you ror a Whirlpool appliance.
Quick Starting Steps 1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and silverware baskets. 2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely. 3. Add detergent. 4. Check rinse aid dispenser. 5. Close and latch door. 6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher it is hot. Turn it off. 7. Select a cycle. 8. Select an option. 9. Press START.
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 sprav can reach all surfaces. spray arms. to separate Top rack loading I CUP AND GLASS LOAD The Top razk 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.
Bottom rack loading Sii\erware basket loading 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. Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l l l YES MIX Items In each section of rhe basket Small items -baby bottle caps. jar lids. etc.-can be put In any seCttOn Moke sure sharp Items (knives. forks, skewers.
Adding detergent The krnd and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic washer detergent The detergent dishonly. dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without. l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes. l Put detergent in the covered section Only for cycles with one wash. l Push the cover down until it is latched. The cover opens automatically when the main wash starts.
CONTROL PADS Starting your dishwasher Four control pads and the signal lights allow you to set and check the dishwasher’s function. When first installed, the signal lights will flash rapidly in order. The signal lights will also flash following a powerfailure. Press the CANCEL pad twice to clear the signal lights.To start the dishwasher, press the START pad once to display the cycle. The dishwasher is preset for the NORMAL cycle with the HEAT DRY option. If you want this cycle, press START again.
HEAVY WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time** is about 72 minutes. WASHING NORMAL RINSING DRYING CLEAN For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.) Cycle time*’ is about 65 minutes, RINSING RINSE 81 HOLD For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about 12 minutes. **Cycle time includes heated dry times Selecting an option Options can be selected by pressing the OPTIONS Pad.
CLEAN signal The CANCEL pad allows you to cancel a cycle, to clear the signal lights or to make a new selection. If the dishwasher is washing, it will go into a 2 minute drain automarlcally DefOre shutting off. Pressing CANCEL again stops the drain. If the dishwasher had not been started or is not washing, it will clear the display. Pressing CANCEL again will start a 2 minute drain, if needed. light The CLEAN signal comes on at the end cycle to show that the is clean.
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: hUUiUUIU: 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 Spotting and fllmlng (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 Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 14O’F [6O’C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting 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 reachrng detergent dispensers.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... 3. If you need servicec.. Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle: l I$ the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the cycle been correctly set? l Is the water turned on? l Have You checked your home’s main fuses or circuii breaker box? .
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY NOZZLE It (I ‘Tmk
WHIRLPOOL” DISHWASHER WARRANTY 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL DWQQ4 WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPQ replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service companv. LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY 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.
