Whirlpool DU87OOXT manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU87OOXT Series crs. ICC Makers, Dishwashers. Buill-In Ovens and Surhce Umls. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compaclon. Room Air Condilwws Oehumldihers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. R[...]

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    ~ Contents Paae BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. 2 PARTS AND FEATURES. 3 POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM. 4 Step-Saving Preparation for Washing 4 Hot Water Is a Must 4 Quiet Operating Tips 4 PROPER LOADING 5 Top Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 Silverware Basket Loading.. 6 ADDING DETERGENT. 7 The Detergent Dispenser[...]

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    Parts and features Model DU8700XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM DETERGENT DISPENS SILVERWARE BASKET (Permanent /C -, Label) L AND SERIAL / NUMBER PLATE (not shown) LOWER SPRAY ARM ,,,L V.I..., -1.. PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water COLOR PANEL A Y grma THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed tc keep the wash and rinse water clean. It alsc -rin[...]

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    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 pa[...]

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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 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 anz 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 l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Load cookie sheets, cake p[...]

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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- washer detergent only. 1 The detergent dispenser Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and[...]

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    Before starting you- -_ -_-_ _ -_-__ _- 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 doorfirmly when closing and itwill auto- matically latch. 4. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. [...]

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    CLEAN CYCiE LIGHT CYCLE CONiROL KNOB HI-TEMP WASH Option When this option is selected, water for the parts of the cycle will be longer if the water is main wash and the final rinse is heated to145” F heated. HI-TEMP washing is automatic in POTS & (63” C]. Washing and rinsing action in those PANS. The AIR DRY Option Air in the dishwasher is [...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. 3. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 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[...]

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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: hU’UiUUIU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dis[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotilng and Hard water fllmlng Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not deposlted on rotating freely Items “Old” detergent Not enough Use more dishwasher d[...]

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    PROBLEM Dlshes not washlng 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, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnlsh on sllverplate Water left in bottom of 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... 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[...]

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    POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY SPRAY TOWER NOZZLE WASHER LOWER SPRAY ARM POWER CLEAN MODULE AND MOTOR l Tmk[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” DISHWASHER WARRANTY DWOt LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPh replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase FSP [...]