Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DU4040XP Whirlpool
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. Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? PARTS AND FEATURES , 3 To Add a Dish After Starting i POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM 4 Selecting a Cycle 9 PROPERLOADING .
Parts and features Model DU4040XP TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK -- RACK BUMPER DETERGENT UPPER SPRAY ARM USER GiIDE ( Pe rmanent , WATER COLUMN . LOWER SPRAY ARM / SILVERWARE BASKET i MODEL AND SERIAL. NUMBER PLATE [NOT SHOWN) THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the L dishwasher.
. 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.
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 I CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items.
Bottom rack loading l Place plates. soup bowls, etc., between l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other prongs and facing the spray. items at sides or back. Loading items in l Securely place heavily soiled cookware front may keep water spray from reach- face down in rack.
.I 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 automatlc dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher.
.I Before starting your dishwasher 1. 2. 3. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely Close and latch the door. Run hot water at sink nearest dish- washer until it is hot. Turn it off. Clean Selector Buttons Option Selector Buttons Starting your dishwasher POTS & PANS Cycle.
/ Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle POTS P 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 ‘). Cycle time will be about 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water.
Energy tips You can help save energy It you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use the NORMAL WASH Cycle for normally washer uses the same amount of electricity soiled loads. It uses less hot water and en- and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned to do. Some Items are not dlshwasher sate 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.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spottlng and tllmlng Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de- tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener. Water is not Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C).
1-- PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION ‘Dlshos not dry Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting. Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly.
If 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.
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Making your world a llttle easier. Part No. 304131 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. e Makers, Dishwashers, Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers.
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