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Whirlpool DU1098XR manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU1098XR Series I 1 r I II II II II :reezers. Refrrgeralor-freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, BurlI-In Ovens, and Surface Unrls. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Oehumidifler[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Paae -4 2 2 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.. 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 Page WA[...]

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    Parts and features Model DUl098XR Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM - SILVERWARE BASKET ,5-‘- THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is + designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is nOf removable. FILTER SYSTEM Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. . When you n[...]

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    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 with waterto 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,[...]

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

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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- 7 washer 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. P[...]

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    I 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. Mak[...]

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    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 Optlon is selected air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of the cycle. If the AIR DRY Oplion is selected, air in the dishwasher is not heated. T[...]

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    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was deslgned to do. Some ltems are not dtshwasher sate or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items: ~lll&UllI: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the d[...]

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    Common dishwashing Droblems PROBLEM Bpottlng and tllmlng (hard water film] Small particles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry .~--*-*.l-“.-l.-, Black marks on dishes . . . . . I _ Chlpplng or breaking glassware 12.' -‘. 1 LAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loa[...]

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    PROBLEM Dlshes not washlng clean Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion Dlshes & lnterlor ot dlshwasher p; or Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on tlatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water left In bottom of dishwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper loading [...]

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    If you need semice 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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    2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service as- slstance telephone number. Dial free from: Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 6 Hawaii . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you in[...]

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    ~irlpuol Home A /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304274 Rev. A 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. :*;@$@.+3,.+ s:lr :- ,‘rr.; ._ - L Makers. Dishwashers, BullI-IfI Ovens. and Surface Units, Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compaclors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Ur)[...]