Whirlpool DU2900XM manual

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Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, 2 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 FOR BEST RESULTS 4 The Filtering System 4 PROPER LOADING. 5 Top Rack Loading 5 Bottom Rack Loading 6 Silverware Basket Loading 6 ADDING DETERGENT 7 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 Page Changing a Setting 8 Selecting a Cy[...]

Parts and features Model DU2900XM RACK BUMPER :.‘4 BOTTOM RACK USER GUIDE [Permanent Label) ///x WATER .~$ .T .‘k COLUMN .; -3 LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET L MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE [not shown) THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher. It is not HEATING ELE/MENT <H 1. l-r,” LL[...]

For Best Results 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, drained through the filtersystem which removes food and soil, and[...]

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 UP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends fa[...]

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. UTENSIL LOAD l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from [...]

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 dlrh- 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[...]

Option 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. freely 2. Close and latch the door. Starting your dishwasher NORMAL HEAVY Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked NORMAL H[...]

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 81 HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more d[...]

Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 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 rapid 4. dryin[...]

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[...]

Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM Spottlng and tllmlng CAUSED BY Hard water .,_,. _,__ -SOLUTION .._ ,. _ . . . . -. ._ .^I. ^ - ” L.“. _~. ” I . .._“. ,. ,.- .-- ,-.j _ FIII detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de- tergent with highest avallable phosphorus content May be necessary to Install water softener Water temperature sh[...]

* .~ PROBLEM ” CAUSED BY -.I-. ~, .-.--.. ..~_ ll.l.l__ “” ___._ , Dishes not washing clean -_/I, _I.,_C.I _“,.“_ Etching - permanent tllmlng which cannot be removed GA_. -. ,F .I F ,. ._.-. Dlshes 6 lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown .I, . .1.... . L,.. Small dark spots on flatware - stainless steel, silver plate, or sterling or rust[...]

Lf you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service”. . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind. 1. If dlshwasher won’t run, or stops durlng cycle: Is door tightly closed and securely latched?[...]

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