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Whirlpool DU1099XT manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU1099XT Series[...]

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    Contents -, jJ-- BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER ‘c IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - PARTS AND FEATURES FOR BEST RESULTS s ‘he F ,tering Svsten! J Qutef Iperatlng T~pi PROPER LOADING ‘op R XK LocIdIng 7 Bettor 1 Rack Loading ; SIlverdare Basket Loading 5 ADDING DETERGENT 7 Page BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 Selec[...]

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    Parts and features Model DU1099XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPEN SPRAY TOWER LOWER SPRAY ARM USER GUIDE (Permanent Lapel) / /4- .* /‘ f / i v SILVERWARE BASKET ; - MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) I cll( THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dish- I ~[...]

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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 dlshwasher fills with 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 solI,[...]

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    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water musl be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends face down for clean-[...]

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    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 Load items so they do not block or cover spray tower. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. A ‘, I’, UTENSIL LOAD . Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at [...]

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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 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 amOUntS of phosphorus. Pho[...]

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    -I7 DRY SELECTOR SWITCH DOOR LATCH Before starting your dishwasher 1. Read “Important Safety Instructions” on page 2 before starting your dishwasher. 2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely. 3. Push door firmly when closing and it will auto- matically latch. 4. Run hot water at sink nearest[...]

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    LIGHT WASH Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads Cycle time is about 60 minutes. RINSE & HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about 10 minutes. Use AIR DRY only. HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? If the HEAT DRY Option is selected, air in the night] and some water spotting may result. dishwasher is heated d[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use the LIGHT WASH Cycle for normally washer uses the same amount of electricity soiled loads. It uses less hot water and energy and hot water as a fully loaded machine. than NORMAL WASH. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid 4. load cor[...]

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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: AhUUiUUlU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishw[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and tllming [hard water film) Small particles deposited on items Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chipping or breaking glassware 12 Hard water Water 1s not hot 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 washing clean Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion Dlshes & lnterlor of dlshwasher Yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sllver plate, or sterllng Bronze tarnish on silverplate Water left in bottom of dishwasher CAUSED BY Water Is not hot enough Imprope[...]

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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*... Whirlpool has a nationwide net- Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. work of franchised If your dishwasher will not run, or stops during a [...]

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    Notes[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” DISWMHER WARRANTY DWOOOZ LENGTH OF WARRANTY [ WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a fran[...]