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Whirlpool DU8500XT manual

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  • Page 1

    !zers. Ice Mal~ers, Dishwashers. Buill-In Ovens and Surlace Umls. Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compacton. Roam Air Condilioners. Oehumidilien. Aulomalic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. RI[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES. ............... POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM ... Quiet Operating Tips .............. PROPER LOADING ................... Top Rack Loading ................. Bottom Rack Loading ............. Silverware Basket Loading ......... ADDING DETERGENT. ................ R[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model DU8500XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK MODEL AND SERIAL t/ NUMBER PLATE (not shown] g SILVERWARE BASKET I / HEATING ELEMENT DOOR AND ACCESS toomuchwater COLOR PANEL from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. L THE OVERFLOW _ PROTECTOR is designed to prevent THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to keep the wash[...]

  • 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 arms, through the POWER CLEAN* Module which removes food [...]

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

  • Page 6

    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 the spray tower. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l Place plates, sour3 bowls, etc., between prong; and facing the spray l Load cookie sheets, cake pa[...]

  • 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

    4. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. CYCLE SELECTOR BUllONS OPTldil SELECTOR BUllONS Starting your dishwasher POTS & PANS Cycle... 1. Push POTS & PANS Cycle Selector Button. 2. Push button for option desired. 3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked POTS & PANS. The dish- washer will automa[...]

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    CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LOW ENERGY Cycle For pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. Cycle time is about 53 minutes, RINSE & HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about 12 minutes. Use AIR DRY only. HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? If the HEAT DRY Option is selected, air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry[...]

  • Page 10

    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. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible. I[...]

  • 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. Read these special tips for the following items: i&lminUm: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the di[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and lllmlng Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chlpplng or breaklng glassware 12 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 n[...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washlng clean Cloudy tllm on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion Dlshes & lnterlor ot dlshwasher Yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnlsh on sllverplate Water lett In bottom ot dlshwasher 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. Lf you need service*... Performance problems often result from little things you canfind 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 latc[...]

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

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    WHIRLPOOL” DISHVVASHER WARRANTY DW003 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase UMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CAREa service company. FSP rep[...]