Whirlpool DU95OOXS manual

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    rs, Freezers, Refrigerator-freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlf[...]

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    Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER. 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Selecting a Program.. 8 PARTS AND FEATURES, 3 Selecting an Option 9 POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM,, 4 Changing or Cancelling a Program 10 Quiet Operating Tips 4 Electronic Display and PROPER LOADING 5 Status Indicators.. 10 Top Rack Loading[...]

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    Parts and features Model DU95OOXS Series ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER SILVERWARE BASKET Q’ ii.: DETERGENT DISPENSERS RINSE AID DISPENSER p-p F MODEL AND SERIAL L NUMBER PLATE WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. DOOR PANEL CO[...]

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

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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 atsides or back. Lo[...]

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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- I- The detergent dispenser washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dish- washer. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have differen[...]

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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 start the dishwasher, press the SELECT PRO[...]

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    Electronic Display Electronic Display Selecting an option Options can be selected by touching the SELECT OPTION Pad. Each touch of the Pad advances the display to the next optionThere are three options available: AIR DRY, HEAT DRY, HI TEMF! All options can be changed any time when the display is on, including during a program. If the RINSE Program [...]

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    Changing or cancelling a program After a program has started, touch CANCEL Pad once.The dishwasher will automatically go into a 2 minute drain period, then shut off. Check detergent dispensers to make sure they are filled properly for the new program. To restart the dishwasher, touch SELECT PROGRAM and SE- LECT OPTION Pads, then touch START. To can[...]

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

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    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned to do. SOme ltems are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the followlng Items: hUlh’UlIU: 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 tllmlng (hard water film] Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chlpplng or breaklng glassware Hard water Waler 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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    PROBLEM Dishes not washlng clean Cloudy tllm on glassware, etching - permanent corrotlon Dlsher & lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water left In bottom ot dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Imprope[...]

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    If you need setice 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 WON’T RUN, OR STOPS DURING A PROGRAM: l Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has the program be[...]

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    Whirlpool Home b Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No. 304288 Rev. A 01987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. e Makers, Dishwashers. Bult-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Dehumldllwrs. Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Dry[...]