Whirlpool WU5750 manual

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    UseAndCare A Note To You 2 pw~i~~few 3 F’artsAndFeatures 4 6 15 18 19 22 Warranty 24 1-800-44-ROPER Call us with questions 01 comments. UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHERS WUIOOO, MODEL SERIES WU3000 AND WU4000, WU5750[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and mai[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electriil shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: *Read all instructions before using the l DO NOT wash plastic items unless dishwasher. marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equiva- *Use your dishwasher only for the uses lent. If not mark[...]

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    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not inclu[...]

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    Models with rocker switch (one wash cycle) Option l elecior rwitch Cycle &ntral knob Models with rocker switch (three wash cycles) Option Amctor awitch Cycle co&d knob Models with three buttons SeiectorLttonr Cycle co&O1 knob Models with five buttons Cycle reiector butt&s Optd8eiector button8 Cycle co&o1 knob Models with seven b[...]

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    Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Before starting your dlshwasher ...... . Starting your dishwasher ................. .6 Adding a dish during a cycle.. .......... .7 Changlng a cycle settlng .................. .7 Canceling a cycle ............................... 7 Changlng an option ............................ 6 Cycle selection chart ....[...]

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    For models with more than three buttons: Push a Cycle Selector button for the desired cycle. Use any Cycle Selector button with the Rinse 8 Hold cycle. The Cycle Control knob determines which cycle operates. 3. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to point to the desired cycle. See page 8 for cycle descriptions. Cyclem may vary with models You wil[...]

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    Changing an option You can change an option anytime during a cycle. To change the selected option(s): Selection varie8 with model. For models with seven buttons: 1. Push the RESlX OPTIONS button. 2. Push an Option Selector button for each desired option. Cycle selection chart Your model may not have all cycles. T A ‘0” shows what steps are in e[...]

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    Cycle Rinse & Hold Description not use detergent. Use Air Dry option only. Heat Dry option may cause focd to bake on dishes. Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse Dry steps are in each cycle Main . . Cycle lime (Minutes 20 Heat Dry option If the Heat Dry option is selected, air in the dishwasher is heated during the udv part of the cycle. For best results, us[...]

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    Using delay wash (on some models) You can set the dishwasher to start a cycle 1 or 2 hours later. 1. Push desired Cycle Selector button. 2. Push desired Option Selector button(s). 3. Turn Cycle Control knob clockwise to the number of hours you want the dishwasher to delay before the selected cycle starts. 4. Close and latch the door. NOTE: l You ca[...]

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    The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without. l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes. See “Cycle selection chart” on paw 8. l Put detergent only in the covered section for cycles with one wash. See “Cycle selection chart” on page 8. Cover latch l Push the cover down until [...]

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    To check dispenser Remove dispenser cap. If dispenser is empty, an “E” will be clearly visible inside the dispenser. “E” shows when empty The center of the Fill Indicator cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling. Center will ba clear when mPty To fill dispenser You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it, but d[...]

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    Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. The dishwasher will automati- cally heat the water to help washing performance. To check water[...]

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    Special tips on dishwasher use lf you have any doubts about a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher-safe. NOTE: lt is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware should he washed in a dish- washer. discolor or fade. es of leaded crystal may etch with Sterling Silver or Silver Plate Tin Wooden-[...]

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    Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Preparing to load the dishwasher . . . 15 Loading the bottom rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Loading the top rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Loading the silvetware basket . . . . . . . . 17 This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best w[...]

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    Mixed load l Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher- safe” are recommended. l Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. l Plastic items may melt in the bottom rack. Utensil load l Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack. Extra-capacity fol[...]

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    Utensil load l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser. 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. Utensil load Loading the silverware basket Perso[...]

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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 19-21 for special cleaning problems. Personal Injury Hazard Before c[...]

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    Common Dishwashing Problems In This Section Page Page Solution chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Removing spots and film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Solution chart This chart is a convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you a[...]

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    Problem Spotting and Filming (continued) Dishes Do Not Dry Completely Silica Film or Etching (Silica Film is a White Irides- cent Deposit; Etching is a Cloudy Film) Black or Gray Marks on Dishes Cause Water temperature is too bw Use of incorrect detergents Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill caused by low w[...]

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    Problem Brown Stains on Dishes and Dish- washer 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, use Normal Wash cycle (if available). Follow with a Light[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll-free telephone number for help or ca[...]

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    PROBLEM White residue appears on front of access panel CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is too much detergent being used? See pages 10 and 11 for recommended amounts of detergent. Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on access panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup. 2. lf you need assistance*... Call our toll-fre[...]

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    ROPER” Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workman&ii. Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Roper service company. FULL TEN-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair tabor for the WARRANTY DURAPERMTM tub [...]