Whirlpool DU9450XT manual

UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DU9450XT rs Ice Makers Dishwashers Bwll In Ovens and Surlace Unlls Ranges MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compaclors Room AM Condltloners Dehum!dlllers Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers Fwzers A[...]

Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES. . . . . . QUICK STARTING STEPS. . . POWER CLEAN’” WASHING SYSTEM Quiet Operating Tips PROPERLOADING.................. Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading . Silverware and Cutlery Basket Loading........................ Page . 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 Page ADDIN[...]

Parts and features Model DU945OXT Series p SPRAY TOWER MODEL AND SERIAL IL NUMBER PLATE (not shown] I k +4!iYl LOWER SPRAY ARM ih - THE OVERFLOW I PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from UPPER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSER SILVERWARE BASKET HEATING ELEMENT - ,,,,‘,,,,, ,,A.,,-, WUK LA JLUK rAlYtL THE POWER CLEAN lM MO[...]

Quick starting steps 1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, sil- verware basket and cutlery basket. 2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely. 3. Add detergent. 4. Check rinse aid dispenser. PQWER CLEAN’” washing system Yourdishwashercleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and de[...]

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[...]

Bottom rack loading - MlXED UTENSIL LOAD LOAD l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. 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 Load items so they do not block or cover spray tower. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face d[...]

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[...]

CONTROL PADS Five control pads and the signal lights al- low you to set and check the dishwasher’s function. A “beep”sounds each time a pad is pressed under normal conditions. When first installed, the signal lights will flash rapidly in order. The signal lights will also flash following a power failure. Press the CANCEL pad twice to clear th[...]

HEAVV WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time l * is about 72 min- utes plus the time needed to heat the water if the HI-TEMP option is selected. NORMAL For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.) Cycle time’* is about 65 minutes plus the time needed to heat the water[...]

HEAT DRY AIR DRY The AIR DRY signal light will be ON when AIR DRY is selected. The AIR DRY Option helps save en- ergy, but the dishes take longer to dry (overnight] and some water spot- ting may result. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying. For best results, use a liquid rinse aid such as Jet-Dry’” in the rinse aid dispenser. Whe[...]

WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING sig- HEATING signal light will go off automatically nal light comes on auto- when the preset heating time is up. matically during the HEAVY NORMAL and LOW NOTE: The water will stop heating once the ENERGY Cycles to show preset time is up. If you want to make sure the that water is being heated. The heati[...]

Control pad lock-out feature This feature lets you lock-out the function of the To cancel the lock-out feature: control pads (except to CANCEL a cycle that is running or to pause during a cycle in progress). b E!Yuim E!m 1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on and stays on. 1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the C[...]

Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight). 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use the LOW ENERGY Cycle whenever possi- ble. It u[...]

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

Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotmg and Hard water fllmlng (hard water film) Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de- tergent with highest available phosphorus content. [...]

PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Dishes not Water 6 not Water temperature should be at least 140°F [6O”C). Set washing clean hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and item[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these 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? l Has the cycle been corr[...]

4. If you need FSP” replacement parts? . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Cor- poration for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every[...]

POWER CLEAN’” WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY UPPER / SPRAY ARM POWER CLEAN MODULE AND MOTOR[...]

WHIRLPOOL” DIMWVASHER WARRANTY DW004 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR WHIRLPOOL [...]