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Whirlpool DP1098XR Series manual

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    CONVERTIBLE/ PORTABLE DISH WASHER hhi Model DP1098XR Series II II rs. Freezers. Aetrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Chshwashers Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Unlls. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Candltlnners. Oehumldlf[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. PARTS AND FEATURES. FOR BEST RESULTS The Filtering System Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER., Pnrw Page WASH Cycle .......................[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and feat-u Model DP1098XR Series UPPER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERQy;$js WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM ;. I;- SILVERWARE BASKET MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE [not shown] ‘THE OVERFLOW Too mucn walcl from entering me dishwasher. It is not removable. Removable / HEATING ELEMENT FILTER SYSTEM (Screen and Removable m.--[...]

  • Page 4

    For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mix- ture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills wrth water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filter system which re- moves food and soil[...]

  • Page 5

    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to Separate items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading UP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends fa[...]

  • Page 6

    Bottom rack 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. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching dete[...]

  • Page 7

    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different CImOUntS of phosphorus. Ph[...]

  • Page 8

    Q DRY SELECTOR SWITCH Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher WASH cycle... 1. Select a drying option. 2. Make [...]

  • Page 9

    / DOOR LATCH CYCLE CONTROL KNOB WASH cycle A double wash for normal to heav- ily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 60 minutes. HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? If the HEAT DRY Option is selected air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of the cycle. If the AIR DRY Option is selected, air in[...]

  • Page 10

    Energy saving tips You can help save energy It you: 1. Wash tull loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. load correctly for best washing results. In- correct loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or partofthe load. 2. Ah dry dishes when you don’t[...]

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    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job lt was designed to do. Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tlps for the followlng Items: ~UminUm: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwas[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and fllmlng (hard water film) Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chlpplng or breaking glassware 12 Hard water Water is not hoi enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used [...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washlng clean Cloudy tllm on glassware, etohlng - permanent oorroslon Dishes 81 lnterlor ot dlshwasher g;;; or Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water left In bottom ot dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper loading S[...]

  • Page 14

    Connecting your portable dishwasher A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Before starting 1. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn it off PULL RING 2. Pull hoses o[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your dlshwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle: l Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the cycle been[...]

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    TKirlnool Home 2 Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304283 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. :e Makers. Dishwashers. Bwll-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. M~ctowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldllwrs. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dry[...]