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Whirlpool DU3016XL manual

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  • Page 1

    DISH WASHERS Undercounter Models DU3003XL and DU3016XL Portable Model DP3801XL rs Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers DIshrashers Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges, Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllloners. Oehumic[...]

  • Page 2

    Contf-+- G111;, Page Chanaina a Settina SeleciingUa Cycle-Y.. A BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 HEAT DRYor AIR DRY? 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 To Add a Dish After Starting 9 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10 FOR BEST RESULTS 4 SPECIAL TIPS 11 The Filtering System 4 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12 PROPER LOADING 5 CONNECTING YOUR POR[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Models DU3003X1, DU3Ol6XL and DP38OlXL (not shown) UPPER SPRAY ARM - TOP RACK -- RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS 1 USER GUIDE lkrmanent Label1 A - HEATING ELEMENT -I/ s- LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET s MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) 1 THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much wate[...]

  • Page 4

    For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent agCIinSt 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 filtersystem 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 CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends f[...]

  • Page 6

    Bottom rack loading saw DISH LOAD 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 Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray f[...]

  • 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 automatlo 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

    Optton 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 NOR[...]

  • Page 9

    Cycle Control 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 minutes. NORMAL LIGHT Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. Cycle time is about 55 minutes. RINSE & HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or mor[...]

  • Page 10

    Energy saving tips You can help save energy it you: PULL TO !START 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use the NORMAL LIGHT Cycle for normally washer uses the same amount of electricity soiled loads. It uses less hot water and and hot water as a fully loaded machine. energy than NORMAL HEAVY. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a[...]

  • Page 11

    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. 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 CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and fllmlng Hard wafer FIII detergent drspensers to capacrty Use dishwasher de- tergent wrth hrghest avarlable phosphorus content May be necessary to rnstall water softener Water IS not Water temperature should be at least 140 F (6O’CJ Set hot enough water heater thermostat to a hrgh[...]

  • Page 13

    PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not Water IS not washing clean hot enough Improper loadrng Spray arm or arms not rotatrng freely Not enough detergent or Improper detergent “0ld”detergent Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is not filling properly Etching - permanent tllmlng which cannot be removed Too much detergent Check for rainbow hue on[...]

  • Page 14

    r -~ ------ ----- - - A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete Instructions and the adapter are packed wlth your dlshwasher. When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Use the built-In pull bar or hold it at the top front corners. Before starting 1. Run water at faucet until[...]

  • Page 15

    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four stem: 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 doortightly closed and securely latched? l Has cycle been correctly set [...]

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    Maklng your world a llttle easier Part No. 303810 c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. Ce Makers Olshwashers Bullt-ln Ovens 2nd Surface U~IIS Ranges Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllmnets Oehumldlllers. Automatic Washers. Clolhes[...]