Whirlpool DU9900XR manual

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    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM, Quiet Operating Tips, PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Small Items Basket, Bottom Rack Loading Loading Silverware and Cutlery Baskets ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER L 6 7 7 8 Selecting a Cycle 8 Selec[...]

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    Parts and features Model DU9900XR Series ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK ,- UPPER SPRAY ARM SMALL ITEMS BASKET RACK BUMPE BOTTOM RACK SILVERWARE BASKET DETERGENT DISPENSERS / CuTmY BASKET EXTRA CAPACITY FOLD DOWN SHELVES WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM 4‘ THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent DOOR COLOR PANEL PACK too much water from entering the di[...]

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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 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[...]

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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. . . 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: . 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[...]

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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. 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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    Starting your dishwasher The controls are behind a tilt-out panel. Just tilt it forward from the top to reach the controls. When it is tilted out, the display - above the controls - will show 2 zeros. TILT-OUT The dishwasher is pre-programmed for the PANEL NORMAL WASH Cycle and AIR DRY Option. If your want this cycle, just touch START. To select 2.[...]

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    When the HI-TEMP WASH- ING option is selected, water for the main wash and the final rinse is heated to 145 F (63 C] - except in RINSE HOLD Washing and rinsing ac- tion in parts of the cycle will be longer if the water is heated.The HOLD-HEAT WATER Signal Light will be on while water is heating. Touch once to select the option. Touch again if you w[...]

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    Changing a setting Atter a cycle has started, touch DRAIN OFF once. Wait for the water to drain away Check the detergent dispenser to make sure it is filled properly forthe new cycle.Touch Cycle and Option Selectors for desired washing ac- tion. Touch START. Before a cycle has started, touch desired Cycleand Option Selectors.Touching a differ- ent [...]

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    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). 2. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever Dossible. It uses less [...]

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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: &&nUm: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the d[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotting and fllmlng [hard water film) Small particles deposlted on items Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chlpping or breaking glassware Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Spra[...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washing 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, sllver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on silverplate Water left in bottom of dishwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Imprope[...]

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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 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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    Whirlpool Home A /Apphances Making your world a little easier Part No. 304280 Cl985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. e Makers, Dishwashers Bulli-In Ovens. and Surface Un11s. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condttloners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Or)[...]