Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DU8000XR Whirlpool
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UNDERCOUNTER DISH WASHER Model DUSOOOXR Series Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers, Ice Makers. Dishwashers. BulkIn Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens.
_- ~ Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 Changing a Setting IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 To Add a Dish After Starting i PARTS AND FEATURES 3 The CLEAN Signal light 8 POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM.
Parts and features Model DU8000XR Series ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER SILVERWARE BASKET RINSE AID DISPENSER USER GUIDE / (Permanent Label/-/ / I - MODEL AND SERIAL ;x.
PO WER CLEAN”’ Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent agalns solled 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 a11 surfaces. Top rack loading CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glaSSeS and smaller items.
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.
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.
Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off.
Selecting a cycle DELAY WASH SIGNAL LIGHT POTS 8 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 ‘1, Cycle time will be about 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water.
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 machlne 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle Allow longer drying times (overnight) 2.
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.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotting and Hard water fllmlng (hard water film] Water IS not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper.
PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes not Water is not SOLUTION washing clean hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60-C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at sink untrl h.
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. 304279 Rev. A 81986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in USA Makers, DIshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Units.
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