Whirlpool DU5000XL manual

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    DISH WASHERS Undercounter Model DU5000XL Portable Model DP6880XL yers Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers. Olshwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. Mlcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room AH Condltloners. Oehumlo[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Selecting a Cycle 9 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 The AIR DRY Option The RESET OPTIONS Button’ : 9 POWER CLEAN” WASHING SYSTEM 4 9 PROPER LOADING 5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10 Top Rack Loading 5 SPECIALTIPS 1 1 Bottom Rack Loading 6 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBL[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Models DU5000XL (shown) and DP6880XL UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK (Adjustabl DP6880XL BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER 11; DETERGENT DISPENSERS SILVERWARE BASKET - LOWER SPRAY ARM THE OVERFLOW ROTECTOR is HEATING ELEMENT esigned to prevent )o much water om entering the ishwasher. It Is not removable. THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to k[...]

  • Page 4

    PO WER 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 arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food p[...]

  • 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 complet$ly 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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    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. DI l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides [...]

  • 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 amounts of phosphorus. Pho[...]

  • Page 8

    Before starting your dishwasher 1. 2. 3. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. Close and latch the door. Run hot water at sink nearest dish- washer until it is hot. Turn it off. (If youirs is a portable dishwasher, see page 14 for connecting instructions.) Starting your dishwasher Clean Selector Buttons POT[...]

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    Option Selector Buttons Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle POTS 6 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked- or baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats the water to 145°F (63°C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked l ]. Cycle time will be about lY2 to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cy[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy If you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-fllled dish- 2. Use the NORMAL WASH Cycle for normally washer uses the same amount of electrlclty soiled loads. It uses less hot water and en- and hot water as a fully loaded machine ergy than other wash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid dry[...]

  • Page 11

    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. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalrn- ity of the dishwasher detergent. If washed in the dishwasher[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems No rinse aid PROBLEM Spottlng and tllmlng CAUSED BY SOLUTION Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de- tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to Install water softener. Water is not Water temperature should be at least 140-F (6O”CJ. Set hot enough water heater ther[...]

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    PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not Water is not washlng clean hot enough Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Water pressure may be low, dishwasher IS not filling properly Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O’C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher 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 Use the built-in pull bar or hold it at the top front corners. Before starting”’ 1. Run wat[...]

  • Page 15

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

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    Maklng your world a llttle easier. PartNo. RevB Printed in U.S.A. :e Makers. Olshwashers. ButIt-In Ovens and Surlace Un~lr. Ranges. Microwave O/ens. Trash Compactors. Roam Air Condllloners Oehumldlflers Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Or[...]