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Whirlpool DU4000XY manual

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    %kfl of 4a Home Appliances Use & Care Guide Spray tower Water inlet opening Bottom rack Filter system screen (not shown) Silverware basket Overfill protector Heating element Detergent dispenser Lower spray arm Rinse agent dispenser I Access panel Model and serial nurirber Door color label panel (on right side) UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER ;3. -93 D[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions. ...... Operating InstrucGons ............. Before starting your dishwasher. ...... Starting your dishwasher ............ What happens in each cycle. ......... What happens in each option ......... Proper Loading. .................... Adding Detergent .................. Using Rinse Agent Dispenser. ......[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: l Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. l Properly connect to electricity and water. l DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for detai[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued Maln Wash Starting your dishwasher 1. Select a drying option. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to WASH. The dishwasher will automatically slat-t the cycle. What happens in the cycle The WASH cycle is used to wash and dry moderate lo heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 88 minutes if heated dryi[...]

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    Proper Loading Cup and glass load Preparation for loading it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out. Larger particles are trapped [...]

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    Proper Loading Continued Mixed load Utensil load Bottom rack loading Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm. Spray arm must move freely. l Load items so they do not block[...]

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    Adding Detergent Liquid dishwasher detergent Lv s ===c Powdered dishwasher detergent See phosphorus content on product labels. Coyer Cover Latch Use both sections Hard Medium soft What kind of detergent to use Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dis[...]

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    Using Rinse Agent Dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Keep Ihe rinse agenl dispenser filled with a liqurd rinse agenl such as Jel-Dry.” A rinse agent greatly improves the drying of dishes by helping water flow off of them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots. A small amount of rinse agent is [...]

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    For Best Results Hot water is a must Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain loads are washed in hot water. Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at central water heater. To check water temperature, turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwashe[...]

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    For Best Results Continued Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (over- night). Use a rinse agent to improve drying. 3[...]

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    Common Dishwashing Problems Spotting and filming Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacrty Use dishwasher detergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener. To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse... 1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry Option. 2. Remove all metal items. 3. Put 2 cu[...]

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    Common Dishwashing Problems Continued Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Waler temperalure should be at least 140’F (6O.C). Set water heater lhermostal lo a higher selling. Run waler al sink until hol before starting. Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and ilems drain properly. D[...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these 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 dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle: l Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the cycle been corre[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR I FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement pans and reparr labor to correct defects in materials or workmanshrp. Servrce must be provided by an authorized Whrrloool”‘servrce comoanv. FULL TWENTY-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replaceme[...]