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Whirlpool DU1098XL manual

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  • Page 1

    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER II Model DU1098XL rs, Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, DIshwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surface Unlls. Ranges. MIcrowave OVeflS. Trash Compaclors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldl[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 WASH Cycle : : : : : : : : 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? 9 PARTS AND FEATURES. FOR BEST RESULTS : : : 3 To Add a Dish After Starting 9 4 ENERGY SAVING TIPS : : : : 10 The Filtering System 4 SPECIALTIPS 11 PROPER LOADING 5 COMMON DISHWASHING ili&ii[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model DU1098XL UPPER SPRAY ARM -.. I’ I WATER I COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET ‘MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown] THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the . -‘:chwnchnr It is not removaDle. icreen and Remova Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. . When you need ser[...]

  • Page 4

    For Best Results 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 arms, drained through the filter system which removes food and soil, an[...]

  • Page 5

    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-[...]

  • Page 6

    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. /I - UTENSIL LOAD l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spr[...]

  • Page 7

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

  • Page 8

    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. freely. 2. Close and latch the door. Starting your dishwasher OFF . START WASH Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points WASH to dot mar[...]

  • Page 9

    Cycle Cohrol Knob WASH 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 minutes. HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? If the HEAT DRY Option is selected, air in the let steam escape and leave it unlatched, the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of Control Knob will no[...]

  • Page 10

    Energy saving tips You can help save energy lf 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. 10 2. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times [overnight]. Load correctly for best washing results. In- correct loadin[...]

  • Page 11

    Special tips Remember, use your on dishwasher use dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned to do. Some Items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre special care. Read these special tlps. 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[...]

  • Page 12

    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng and fllmlng Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on chlna or white utensils Chlpplng or breaklng glassware 12 CAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or Improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loadrng No rinse old AIR DRY Settrng used Spray arm [...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washlng clean Etching - permanent tllmlng which cannot be removed Dishes & lnterlor ot dlshwasher Small dark spots on tlatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling or rust spots on stalnless steel Bronze tarnlsh on sllverplate Water left In bottom at dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water Is not hot enough Improper loadrng Spray [...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. IF DISHWASHER WON’T RUN, OR STOPS DURING CYCLE: l Is door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has cycle been correctly set [...]

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    2. If you need assistance”‘. . . Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE ’ service assis- tance telephone number. Dlal free from: Contlnental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawali . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Con[...]

  • Page 16

    Whirlpool Home A /Appliances Maklng your world a llttle easier Part No. 303382 Printed in U.S.A Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes C[...]