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Whirlpool DU2016XS manual

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    DISH WASHER Undercounter Models freezers. Relr~geralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlll[...]

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    Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 Changing a Setting 8 FOR BEST RESULTS 4 Selecting a Cycle 9 The Filtering System. 4 To Add a Dish After Starting 9 Quiet Operating Tips 4 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10 PROPERLOADING..........[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Model DU2000XS and DU2016XS UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RAC DETERGENT DISPENSE j&A-. WATER COLUMN Pb 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 dishwasher. It is not removable. HEATING ELEMENT IOOR COLOR PANEL (Screen [...]

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    For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mix- ture of hot. clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with waterto about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filter system which re- moves food and soil,[...]

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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. l Place so open ends f[...]

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    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. . Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching dete[...]

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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. 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[...]

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    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 HEAT DRY cycle... Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked HEAT[...]

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    Selecting a cycle HEAT DRY Cycle If the HEAT DRY Cycle is selected, air in the dishwasher is heated during the”dry” part of the cycle. (The Energy Guide label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 65 minutes. AIR DRY Cycle If the AIR DRY Cycle is selected, air in the dishwasher is not heated. Using this option helps save energy, but[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid washer uses the same amount of electricity drying cycle. Allow longer drying times and hot water as a fully loaded machine. (overnight). 3. Don’i pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Use 4. load correctl[...]

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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 dlshwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips tor the following items: AhlminUm: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwa[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and fllmlng [hard water film) Small particles Spray arm or arms not deposlted on rotating freely Items “0ld”detergent Dishes not dry Black marks on dlshes Chlpplng or breaking glassware 12 Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”deter[...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion Dishes & interior ot dishwasher Yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stainless steel, sllver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on silverplate Water iett in bottom ol dishwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Imprope[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five 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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    TKirlpool Home A /Apphances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304286 Rev. A 01987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. Makers Otshwashers Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Ori[...]