Whirlpool DU8000XR manual

UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DUSOOOXR Series Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers, Ice Makers. Dishwashers. BulkIn Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners Oehumldlfle[...]

_- ~ Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 Changing a Setting IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 To Add a Dish After Starting i PARTS AND FEATURES 3 The CLEAN Signal light 8 POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM.. 4 Selecting a Cycle 9 Quiet Operating Tips, 4 Using DELAY START 9 PROPER LOADING 5 The RESET OPTIONS Button 9 Top Rack Loading 5 ENER[...]

Parts and features Model DU8000XR Series ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER SILVERWARE BASKET RINSE AID DISPENSER USER GUIDE / (Permanent Label/-/ / I - MODEL AND SERIAL ;x a-e* NUMBER PLATE p-+&i [not shown) WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering t[...]

PO WER CLEAN”’ Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent agalns solled 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 arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food[...]

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 a11 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[...]

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. l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides or back[...]

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. The detergent dispenser Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different aK[...]

Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher 1. Push a Clean Selector Button for the de- sired cycle. 2. Push Option[...]

Selecting a cycle DELAY WASH SIGNAL LIGHT POTS 8 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked- or baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats the water to 145 F (63’C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked ‘1, Cycle time will be about 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash f[...]

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 machlne 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle Allow longer drying times (overnight) 2. 4. 5. 6. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible. It uses[...]

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

Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotting and Hard water fllmlng (hard water film] Water IS not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Settfrg used FIII detergent drspensers to capacfty Use drshwasher de- tergent wfth hfghest avaflable phosphorus content [...]

PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes not Water is not SOLUTION washing clean hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60-C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at sink untrl hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent ?[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... 3. If you need service*... 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 la[...]

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Making your world a llttle easier. Part No. 304279 Rev. A 81986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in USA Makers, DIshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Roam Air Condltloners. Oehumldlllers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Or[...]