Whirlpool DU3040XP manual

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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. PARTS AND FEATURES.. FOR BEST RESULTS The Filtering System PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER, 8 8 Changing a Setting Selecting a Cycle.. HEATDRYorAIRDRY? .,,.[...]

Parts and features Model DU3040XP I UPPER SPRAY ARM - TOP RACK RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET , iiigq?y HEATING ELEMENT DOOR PANEL - --.-- -__.-_.a I 2 COLOR OPTIONS MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prever too much water from entering the dishwasher. It Is not re[...]

For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against sorled surfaces of dishes, When a cycle IS started, the drshwasher fills with Water to about the level of the heating element. This water IS pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filtersystem which removes food and soil, and[...]

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 The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends face down for clean-[...]

Bottom rack loading l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. 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 fro[...]

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, Ditferent brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Pho[...]

Option Selector Switch Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dish- sure nothing will stop it from turning washer until it is hot. Turn it off. (If yours freely. is a portable dishwasher, see page 14 2. Close and latch the door. for connecting instructions.) Starting your dishwasher rins[...]

Cycle Cohtrol Knob Selecting a cycle NORMAL HEAVY Cycle A double wash for normal to heav- ily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 60 mrnutes. NORMAL LIGHT Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads Cycle time is about 55 minutes. RINSE 81 HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more da[...]

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. Alr dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight). 5. Don’t pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Se- lect the correct[...]

Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job It was deslgned to do. Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre special care. Read these special Ups. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalin- ity of the dishwasher detergent. If [...]

Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spotting and filming Small particles deposlted on Items Dlshes not dry Black marks on chlna or white utensils Chlpplng or breaklng glassware 12 CAUSED BY Hard water Water 1s not hot enough Not enough detergent, or Improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loadrng No rinse old AIR DRY Setting used Spray arm o[...]

PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not Water IS not washing clean hot enough Improper loadrng Spray arm or arms not rotottng freely Not enough detergent or Improper detergent 0ld”detergent Water pressure may be low drshwasher IS not frllrng properly Etching - permanent fllmlng which cannot be removed Dlshes & lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or b[...]

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. 1. If dishwasher won’t run, or stops during cycle: l Is door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has cycle been correctly se[...]

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