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Whirlpool DU9500XR manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU9500XR Series freezers. Reirtgerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens. and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlfl[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER .. 2 Selecting an Option ................. 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .... 2 Changing or Cancelling a Program. 10 PARTS AND FEATURES ................. 3 Electronic Display and POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM, .... 4 Status Indicators ................... 10 Quiet Operating Tips. ................ 4 A[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model DU9500XR Series ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER SILVERWARE BASKET ~~~~ DETERGENT DISPENSERS &@ RINSE AID DISPENSER $f=- ,. &+ MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE r*. :a (Not Shown) i’ I,, >-WATER c0Lu~1 i: LOWER SPRAY ARM THE OVERFLOW -:. +h from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. DOO[...]

  • 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 program 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 fo[...]

  • 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 fa[...]

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    MIX 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[...]

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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 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 The controls are built into the control panel on the dishwasher door. Five program pads and the electronic display allow you to program and monitor the dishwasher’s operation. When first installed, “PF” will show on the display. Press CANCEL Pad twice to clear the display. To startthe dishwasher, press the SELECT PROG[...]

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    Electronic Display Electronic Display Program Control Pads Program Control Pads Selecting an option Selecting an option Options can be selected by touching the SELECT OPTION Pad. Each touch of the Pad advances the display to the nex-toption.There are three options available: AIR DRY, HEAT DRY, HI TEMPAII options can be changed any time when the dis[...]

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    Changing or cancelling a program After a program has started, touch CANCEL To cancel a program: Pad once. The dishwasherwill automatically go l Touch CANCEL Pad once. The dishwasher Will into a 2 minute drain period, then shut off. Check automatically drain for 2 minutes, then shut off. detergent dispensers to make sure they are OR filled properly [...]

  • Page 11

    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 program. Allow longer drying times (overnight). 2. Use LOW ENERGY Program whenever possi- ble. It uses less hot[...]

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    Special tips OII dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some Hems are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tlps for the following items: AhUiUUIU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwa[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotilng and fllmlng [hard water film) Small particles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on dlshes Chlpplng or breaklng glassware Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Spr[...]

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    Dishes not Water is not washing 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 s1-91.-d.- Y”.-I-I_ ,. ,_e. ,~. , Cloudy tiim on Too much detergent Check for rainbow hue on glosses. A rainbow hue is [...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four 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 won’t run, or stops during a program: l Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the program b[...]

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    Part No. 304269 Rev. A 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Home A /Appliances Making your world a little easier. akers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens. and Surface Un~ls. Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AM Condltloners. Dehumldlfwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Oryers[...]