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Contents L Page 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 ADDING DETERGENT. 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 81988 Whirlpool Page RINSE AID DISPENSER.. STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. Selecting a Cycle.. Selecting an Option Selecting an Extra Feature ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS..
Parts and features Model DU9200XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSER NUMBER PLATE SILVERWARE BASKET RINSE AID \\ lvd LOWER SPRAY ARM THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the HEATING ELEMENT \ v Q ‘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 ulso grinds up larger food particles .
Quick Starting Steps 1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and silverware basket. 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 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.
rack loading r Silk erw are basket loading 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. Load items so they do not block or cover spray tower. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l l l l Place plates, soup bowls, etc.
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. 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 (6.
Starting your dishwasher Five control pads and the signal lights allow you to set and check the dishwasher’s function. A “beep” sounds each time a pad is pressed under normal conditions. When first installed, the signal lights will flash rapidly in order. The signal lights will also flash following a power failure. Press the CANCEL pad twice to clear the signal lights. To start the dishwasher, press the START pad once to display the cycle.
WASHING HEAVY RINSING DRYING CLEAN --A- A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time l * is about 72 minutes plus the time needed to heat the water if the HI-TEMP option is selected. 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 plus the time needed to heat the water if the HI-TEMP option is selected.
HI-TEMP HEAT DRY the “dry” portion & HOLD. The AIR DRY signal light will be OFF when HEAT DRY is selected. Heat Dry means the air in the dishwasher is heated during of any cycle - except RINSE AIR DRY The AIR DRY signal light will be ON when AIR DRY is selected. The AIR DRY Option helps save enerqv, but the dishes take longer to dry (overnight)and some water spotting may result. Some items (such as plastics] may need towel drying.
WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING signal light comes on automatically during the HEAVY, NORMAL and LOW I ENERGY Cycles to show that water is being heated. The heating time is preset for each cycle, and heats the water a few degrees to improve washability. The WATER HEATING signal light will go off automatically when the preset heating time is up. NOTE: The water will stop heating once the preset time is up.
Control pad lock-out feature To cancel the lock-out feature: This feature lets you lock-out the function of the control pads (except to CANCEL a cycle that is running or to pause during a cycle in progress). 1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on and stays on. 2. Release the pad. 1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light flashes. 2. Release the pad. 3. The CLEAN signal light will turn off to show that the control pads are no longer locked out. 3.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy I if you: Wash full 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). when you don’t need a rapid Allow longer drying times 2. Use the LOW ENERGY Cycle whenever passible. It uses less hot water and energy than other wash cycles. 4.
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: hllUiUUlU: Aluminum the water and the alkalinity loses its bright,shiny of the dishwasher appearance and darkens in color due to minerals 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 capacrty. Use dishwasher highest avarlable 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 drshwasherthrough a complete washing cycle.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not washlng clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°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. Do not overtoad. Do not nest items. Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers.
If you need semice or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... 2. If you need assistance?.. Performance problems oflen result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY SPRAY ARM SPRAY TOWER 11’ NOZZLE I* ‘I II SPRAY ARM ‘TMK
WHIRLPOOL” DISIfIWASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL DW004 WILL PAY FOR FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@service company. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase From Date of Purchase FSPreplacement parts for any part of the POWERCLEAN’ Washing System if defective in materials or workmanship. These parts are shown on page 19.
