Whirlpool DU930QWD manual

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    HOW TO M4KE A HOME !ll&” UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... 2 Dishwasher Safety ................. 3 Parts and Features ................. 4 Starting Your Dishwasher.. .. .5 Loading Your Dishwasher.. .. .6 Using the Dispensers .......... 10 Setting the Controls ............. 12 Selecting a wash cycle .... 12 Using Cancel/Drain .[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL dishwashers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate [...]

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    Dishwasher Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under war&g symbols. Please-pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. l Use you[...]

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    Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash, Adjustable top rack Heating element - A (P. 7 Door latch / Door color panel* / / Top rack adjuster (P. 9) / Upper spray arm (P. 8) / / Spr[...]

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    This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference. Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 6-9. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. 6. Run hot water at the sink nea[...]

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    Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load your dishwasher l To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. l Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEANTM module removes food particles f[...]

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    Loading the silverware basket l Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. l Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. However, always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down. l[...]

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    Loading the bottom rack Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load l Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms. Spray arms must move freely. l Load items s[...]

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    Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load l Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. l Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. l Place items in the rows between prongs. [...]

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    Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent dispenser l Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. l Add detergent just before starting cycle. l Store detergent tightly-closed in a cool, [...]

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    Using the rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming drop- lets and drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automati- cally releases into the rinse[...]

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    Setting the Controls Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle. You may press Option pads as[...]

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    Using Cancel/Drain Press Cancel/Drain to cancel a cycle or to clear the indicators. To cancel a cycle: l Press Cancel/Drain while the dishwasher is running to start a 2-minute drain. It will take a few seconds for the drain to start. If desired, select a new cycle. (See “Changing a cycle or option setting” page 14.) l You can press Cancel/Drain[...]

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    Changing a cycle or option setting During the first minute of a cycle 1. Press Cancel/Drain. A 2-minute drain cycle starts. Wait for drain cycle to finish. 2. Press a new Cycle pad. 3. If desired, press one or more Option pad(s). 4. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle. Adding an item during a cycle You can[...]

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    Using the delay wash cycle Use 4 Hour Delay Start to run the dish- washer during off-peak hours to reduce energy usage or to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home. 1. Close door firmly until it latches. 2. Press 4 Hour Delay Start. The pad indicator 3. Press a Cycle pad. The Delay Start countdown begins when you press the Cycle pad. If you don?[...]

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    Understanding the status indicators Lock Out The Lock Out feature lets you lock out the Rinsing The Rinsing indicator glows during the last function of the control pads. When using Lock Out, you cannot start the dishwasher. To use Lock Out: l Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) liiiii until the Lock Out indicator glows. ,- To turn off Lock Out[...]

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    Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit finish of anodized aluminum. Bottles and Cans No Wash bottles and cans by hand. La[...]

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    Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” on pages 21-23 for special cleaning problems. See Installation Instructions f[...]

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    l Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge. Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it can cause foaming or sudsing. NOTE: Follow the “Removing spots and film” procedure on page 23 to clean your dishwasher with white vinegar. Remember, this procedure is intended for[...]

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    Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips l Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. l Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loadin[...]

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    Solving Common Dishwashing Problems A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 25 for service information. Solution chart PROBLEM Food soil left on dishes CAUSE Improper loading Water temperature too low SOLUTION F[...]

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    PROBLEM Spotting and filming (continued) CAUSE Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents SOLUTION Follow recommendations on page 10 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent. Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly- closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy detergent. lnsuff icient fill due t[...]

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    PROBLEM Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior CAUSE High iron content in water supply SOLUTION Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a Low Energy/China cycle and detergent. If trea[...]

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    Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher problems I I , I I I 1 1 I I I , I PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? Has the cycle been set correctly[...]

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    Service - Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 24. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance ii4 Center telephone number. w Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800[...]

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    Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE BOTTOM RACK ......................................... 8 CLEANING Exterior.. ................................................ 18 Interior ................................................... 18 COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving[...]

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    POWER CLEAN” washing system parts covered by your warranty k Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap Lower sDrav arm 27[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Dishwasher Warranty r WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which[...]