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Whirlpool DP8700XT Series manual

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  • Page 1

    c ! D D PORTABLE DISH WASHER Model DP8700XT Series Zers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Buill-In Ovens and SlIdaCe Un~ls. Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners. Oehumidilien, Aulomalic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezes, &I,[...]

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    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. 2 PARTS AND FEATURES. 3 POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM.. 4 Step-Saving Preparation for Washing 4 Hot Water Is a Must 4 Quiet Operating Tips 4 PROPER LOADING 5 Top Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 Silverware Basket Loading 6 ADDING DETERGENT. 7 The Detergent Dispenser. 7[...]

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    Parts and features Model DP8700XT Series RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS SILVERWARE BASKE RINSE AID DISPENSER UPPER SPRAY ARM USER GUIDE (Permanent HEATING ELEMENT HOSE CONNECTOR (not shown) MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not snownl LOWER SPRAY ARM entering the dish- washer. It is not removable. DOOR AND ACCESS COLOR PANEL THE POWER CL[...]

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    POmR 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 parti[...]

  • 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 I CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends[...]

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    rack loading l Make sure pot handles andother items do not stop rotation of eitherthe upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Load items so they do not block or cover spray tower. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Load cookie sheets, [...]

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    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 dish- washer detergent only. The detergent dispenser Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and o[...]

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    Before starting your dishwasher OPTION SELECTOR BUTTONS POTS & PANS Cycle... HEAVY WASH Cycle... 1. Push POTS & PANS Cycle Selector Button. 2. Push button(s) for option(s) desired. 3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked POTS & PANS. - POTS & PANS and HEAVY WASH Cycles share the same spot on the dial. The Cycle Selector B[...]

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    I CYCLE CONTROL KNOB HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 76 minutes. NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this Cycle.) Cycle time is about 68 minutes. LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle For pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. Cycle time is about 60 minutes. RINSE &[...]

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    Using DEW START 4. Close and latch the door. 1. Push desired Cycle Selector Button. NOTE : 2. Push desired Option Selector Button(s). l You can add items while time is counting 3. Turn Control Knob clockwise to the number of down. Close and latch the door. The timer will hours (from 1 to 4 hours) you want the dish- not advance if the door is unlatc[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1 Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times [overnight]. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. Jse the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whene )ossible. It u[...]

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    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: f%hllUilNUU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dis[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng and fllmlng Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chlpplng of breaklng glassware CAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Spray arm or arms not rotating [...]

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    PROBLEM Dlshes not washlng clean Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent oorroslon Dlshes & lnterlor of dlshwasher g;;; or Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnlsh on sllverplate Water left In bottom of dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper loadin[...]

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    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. Hold the dishwasher at the top front corners. Before starting Run water at faucet until it is[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... 3. If you need service*... 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 Is the door tightly closed and securely la[...]

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    Notes 18[...]

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    POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY SPRAY ‘Tmk[...]

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    r WHIRLPOOL” DISHWASHER WARRANTY DW003 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’* service company. FSP[...]