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Whirlpool DU5503XL manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER 1 1 Model DU5503XL 1 L! U Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Olshwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AM Condltloners. Oehumio[...]

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    Contents Fage BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 POWER CLEAN‘ WASHING SYSTEM 4 PROPERLOADING ,,,,,................ 5 lop Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 Silverware Basket Loading 6 ADDING DOERGENT 7 RINSE AID DISPENSER 7 BEK)RE STARTING YOUR .DlSHViASHER 8 STARTINGYOUR DISHWASHER 8 Changing [...]

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    Parts and features Model DU5503XL UPPER SPRAY ARM DETERGENT DISPENSERS LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASK HEATING ECEMENT T7!zqj EKYent L to0 much water from entering the dishwasher. it Is not removable. DOOR PANEL WATER COLUMN I - 6 COLOR OPTIONS THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to - keep the wash and rinse water clean. It QISO grinds up and remov[...]

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    POWER CLEAN”’ Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by sprayrng 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, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food[...]

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    Proper loading Always load dashes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain oft completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces Top rack loading 1 CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack IS designed for cups, glasses and smaller Items. l Place so open ends [...]

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    Bottom rack loading l Make sure pot handles &d 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 b[...]

  • 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[...]

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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. Close and latch the door. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dish- washer until it is hot. Turn it off. Clean selector Buttons Starting your dishwasher Option I POTS & PANS Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot mar[...]

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    elector Buttons Selecting a cycle Cycle Control Knob 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 doub[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: LOW ENERGY WASH NORMAL WASH l HEAVY WASH . POTS 8 PANS 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled drsh- washer uses the same amount of electrrcity and hot water as a fully loaded machine 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a raprd dryrng cycle Allow longer drying times (overntght) 5. Don’t pr[...]

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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 dishwasher sate 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 [...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotilng and Hard water filming Water IS not hot enough Not enough detergent or Improper detergent ‘Oid detergent Improper loadrng No rrnse ard AIR DRY Settrng used FIII detergent drsbensers to capacity Use drsnwasher de- tergent with hrghest avarlabre phosphorus content May be riecessory to [...]

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    PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not Water rs not Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C) Set washing clean hot enough water heater thermostat to a hrgher settrng Run water at stnk until hot before startrng and or use HI-TEMP WASH Optton Improper loadtng Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and Items dr[...]

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    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 door tightly closed and securely latched?. l Has cycle been correctly s[...]

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    Making your world a llttle easier. Part No. 303813 c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A lakers Olshwashers BullbIn Ovens and Surlace Units Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dr[...]