Whirlpool DU8903XL manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU8903XL s, freezers, Refrigerator-freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls, Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldlflc[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Loading Silverware and Cutlery Baskets ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Selecting a Cycle 2 Selecting an Option : Using DELAY WASH Using CANCEL DRAIN 4 [...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model DU8903XL ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK l I UPPER SPRAY ARM < RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK WITH FOLD DOWN DIVIDER I SILVERWARE BASKET DETERGENT DISPENSERS RINSE AID DISPENSER USER GUIDE (Permanent HEATING ELEMENT -6( JTLERY BASKET Cl THE POWER CLE keen the wnsh AN* and A CAPACITY IOWN SHELF AND SERIAL IMBER PLATE mot shown) - WATER [...]

  • Page 4

    POWER 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 pa[...]

  • 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 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 Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. NOTE: l Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items in the bottom rack. l When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other items at sides or back. L[...]

  • 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[...]

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    Starting your dishwasher 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. Push Cycle Selector Button for the de- sired cycle. (The dlshwasher will start to fill if the door is latched and the button is firmly pushed.) [...]

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    Option Selector Buttons DELAY WASH Control Signal Lights Selecting an option The AIR DRY Option ENERGY SAVING Air in the dishwasher is automatically heated during the “dry” part of all cycles except RINSE & HOLD. AIR DRY If the AIR DRY Option is selected, air in the dishwasher is not heated. Using the AIR DRY Option helps save energy, but d[...]

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    Using CANCEL DRAIN CANCEL Push the CANCEL DRAIN DRAIN Button to stop F any cycle at any time for any reason. l All dishwasher ac- tion will stop and water will drain from the dishwasher. l The draining will take about 2 minutes. The RINSE/DRY Signal Light will be on during this time. l When the dishwasher is drained, all signal lights will go off. [...]

  • Page 11

    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). 5. Don’t pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Se- lect the correct[...]

  • Page 12

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

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng and tllmlng CAUSED BY Hard water 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 detergent.[...]

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    PROBLEM CAUSED BY . Dishes not Water is not washing clean hot enough Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergeni or improper detergent “0ld”detergent. Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is , ._- .__-~,... ml”--.-. s-._, not filling properly - - -as .*w *. -.>.- _. ,“.. ,. _. Etching - Too much detergent[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service’. . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. 1. if dishwasher won’t run, or stops during cycle: l is doortightly closed and securely latched[...]

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    Whirlnool Home % Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No. 303816 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. :e Makers. Dlshrashers, Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Untts, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners, Oehumldlfws, Automatic Washers, Clolhes Dry[...]