Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DP3840XP Whirlpool
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Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER. -2 Selecting a Cycle - 9 IMPORTANT SAFEtY INSTRUCTIONS 2 HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? 9 PARTS AND FEATURES. 3 To Add a Dish After Starting 9 FOR BEST RESULTS. 4 CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE The Filtering System, 4 DISHWASHER.
Parts and features Model DP3840XP NUMBER PLATE TOP RACK WATER .._ _.- COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET RACK BUMPER 6, i ._. .’ BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT ‘. DISPENSERS USER GUIDE (Permanent Label),/@@/ HEATING ELEMENT / THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher.
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.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfacesare reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results.
Bottom rack loading 0 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. /I& UTENSIL LOAD l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back.
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.
Option Selector Switch 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. (See page 10 for connecting instructions.
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.
Connecting your portable dishwasher A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with Your dishwasher. When moving Your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy If you: 1. 3. 5. Wash tull loads. Running a half-filled dish- washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight).
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and tllmlng Small partlcles deporlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on china or white utensllr Chlpplng or breaking glassware 12 H.
PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean Etching - permanent tllmlng which cannot be removed Dishes 6 lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown -,. Small dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, o.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the Job It was designed to do. Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre 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 you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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