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Whirlpool DU5504XM manual

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    UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU5504XM / f [...]

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    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM 4 PROPERLOADING ..,,,.............,., 5 Top Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 SilverwareBasket Loading 6 ADDING DETERGENT 7 RINSE AID DISPENSER 7 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 Changing a[...]

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    Parts and features Model DlJ5504XM UPPER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS &$ MODEL AND SERIAL ‘FWATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM _ SILVERWARE BASKET (Permanent Lab ,/Jffl 2 KT-E;;e”ent 1 too much water I from entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. DOOR AND ACCESS PANEL - 6 COLOR OPTIONS THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed to [...]

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    POWER CLEAN”’ Washing System 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, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food [...]

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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 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 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 bac[...]

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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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    Clean Selector Buttons - ijption S Starting your dishwasher POTS &PANS Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked POTS & PANS. 2. Push POTS & PANS Clean Selector Button. 3. Push button for option desired. 4. Without turning it, pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the cycle. HEAVY WASH Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle [...]

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    ‘elector Buttons Cycle Co/ntrol Knob Selecting a cycle POTS 81 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 Y/2 to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water. HEAVY WASH Cycl[...]

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    Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: LOW ENERGY WASH NORMAL WASH 0 HEAVY WASH . POTS 8 PANS 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever washer uses the same amount of electricity possible. It uses less hot water and energy and hot water as a fully loaded machine. than other wash cycles. 3[...]

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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 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[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems u- _________lj_l__.l~-~.-.~-I-” PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION _ ----*.- -~..-..“..--~l-e-ea ,)-“--..~ -.-_ _ -..- ‘~----- _*r..l __,,.. II^~,.__ ” __I Spottlng and Hard water lllmlng Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de- tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to ins[...]

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    Dtsher not Water is not washing clean hot enough Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent “Old” detergent. Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is not filling properly Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink [...]

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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. 1. 2. 3. if dishwasher won’t run, or stops during cycle: l Is doortightly closed and securely latched?’ l Has cycle been cor[...]

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    Maklng your world a lit;le easier. Part No. 303822 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A ce Makers. Dishwashers. Bwll-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfwrs, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dr)[...]