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Whirlpool DU8100XT manual

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  • Page 1

    DISH WASHER Undercounter Models DU81OOxT DU8116xT[...]

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    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES FOR BEST RESULTS The Frl+errng System Quiet ‘Operating Tros PROPER LOADING TopRackLoading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT L %ye BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8 Selecting a Cycle 8 Changing a Setting[...]

  • Page 3

    Parts and features Models DU8100XT and DU8116XT UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK , RACK BUMPE BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS. WATER COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown] / -1 DOOk ‘!A THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water 4 from entering the dishwasher. It is not 1 COLOR PANEL remova[...]

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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 4lways 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 -he top ruck is designed for cups, glasses and smaller itemS. . . Place so open ends face down for clea[...]

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    Bottom rack loading l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of eitherthe upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. UTENSIL LOAD . Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from r[...]

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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. Read “Important Safety Instructions” on 3. Push door firmly when closing and it will page 2 before starting your dishwasher. automatically latch. 2. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure 4. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher nothing will stop it from turning freely. until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting[...]

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    . AIR DRY Cycle If the AIR DRY Cycle is selected, air in the dishwasher is not heated. Using this option helps save energy, but dishes take longer I! SAPi rl R .m.m.m.m to dry [overnight) and some water spot- ting may result. Some items (such as plas- I? IEI1”U tics] may need towel drying. For best results, use a solid rinse aid. RINSE & HOLD[...]

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    Energy saving tips 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’t pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Use 4. Load correctly for best washing results. In- th[...]

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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 for the following items: hUlliUUUl: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishw[...]

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    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and Hard water fllmlng [hard water film) Water Is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or Improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loadlng No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small particles Spray arm or arms not deposlted on rotating freely items “0ld”detergent Not enough Use [...]

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    PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion Dishes & lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR- Dark spots on flatware - stainless steel, sliver plate, or sterling Bronze tarnish on silverplate Water left in bottom of 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... 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 latched? . Has the cycle been[...]

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    Notes -- -- --____ - ---,.- -[...]

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    WHIRLPOO1;” DISHWASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service comp[...]