Whirlpool DP3801XL User manual

DISHWASHERS
Undercounter Models
DU3003XL and DU3016XL
Portable Model
DP3801XL
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 HEAT DRYor AIR DRY? 9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 To Add a Dish After Starting 9
PARTS AND FEATURES 3 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10
FOR BEST RESULTS 4 SPECIAL TIPS 11
The Filtering System 4 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 12
PROPER LOADING 5 CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE
lop Rack Loading 5 DISHWASHER 14
Bottom Rack Loading 6
Silverware Basket Loading : : IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 15
6 1. Before Calling for Assistance 15
ADDING DETERGENT 7 2. If You Need Assistance 15
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 3. If You Need Service 15
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 4. If You Have a Problem 15
01984 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
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It Is your personal responslblllty and obllgatlon to be sure your dlshwasher:
l Is installed by a qualified installer.
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
l Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight,
l Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.”
l Has been properly electrically grounded.-
. Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
‘See installation instructions for complete information.

Parts and features
Models DU3003X1, DU3Ol6XL
and DP38OlXL (not shown)
UPPER SPRAY ARM -
TOP RACK --
RACK BUMPER
BOTTOM RACK
DETERGENT
DISPENSERS 1
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USER GUIDE
lkrmanent Label1 A -
HEATING ELEMENT \-I/
s-
LOWER SPRAY ARM
\ SILVERWARE BASKET
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
\ (not shown)
1 THE OVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is
designed to prevent
too much water
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? PAliEL - 6 COLOR
from entering the
dishwasher It Is not
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and DU3CMXL)
FILTERSYSTEM
(Screen and Remova
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and Saks slip together irl a Purchase Dote
handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Service Company and Telephone Number
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For Best Results
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent
agCIinSt 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 pumped
back through the rotating spray arms, Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with
clean water during a cycle - the number of times depends on the cycle being used.
Load dishes so solled surfaces face pow-
erful spray from rotating arms.
The filtering system
It is not necessary to rinse dlshes before
puttlng them Into the dlrhwarher. Just remove
large pieces and quantities of food and bones.
The filtering system helps keep food particles
out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed
away as water is pumped out. Larger particles
are trapped in the pump guard.
To remove the pump guard for cleaning...
I. Walt at least 20 minutes atter a cycle for
the heating element to cool down.
2. Unload and remove the bottom rack.
3. Press the outside wall of the pump guard at
the center to release the latch.
4. Lift out and rinse clean.
To replace the pump guard...
1. Insert pump guard legs (on inside wall) into
matching openings in filter screen.
2. Press down on outside wall until latch snaps
into place.
3. Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in
front.
Water must be hot
The self-cleaning filtering system and
removable pump guard help eliminate pre-
rlnslng by removing food particles from the
water.
Removable Pump Gu
lard
140” F
---O Cl For best cleaning and drying results, water should be al least
b 140°F (60°C).
I. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run
cWater Temperature
until it is as hot as possible.
2. Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the stream of hot Water
. to measure the temperature.
3. If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise
the water heater thermostat setting.
4 Check

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 face down for clean-
ing and draining.
l load glasses In top rack only. Bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur.
MIXED LOAD
Load plastic items only In the top rack.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
safe” are recommended.
Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.
l Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead
to breakage.
l Be sure lightweight items are held firmly
in place.
l China, crystal and other delicate items
must not touch another item during dish-
washer operation. Damage may occur.
I UTENSIL LOAD I
l Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
l Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray.

Bottom rack loading
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DISH LOAD
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.
l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other
large items at sides and back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser
NOTE:
. Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items
in the bottom rack.
l When lower rack is removed, replace
with bumpers in front.
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l Place plates, soup bowls, etc. be-
tween prongs and facing the spray.
Silverware basket loading
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Load the silverware basket while it’s in or
out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket
should be in the right front corner of the
bottom rack.
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Load forks and spoons so they don’t
nest together. Spray can’t reach nested
items.
Mix items in each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down.
Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc. - can be put in any section.
Make sure sharp items [knives, forks,
skewers, etc.] are put in point down. Make
sure long items do not stop the upper
spray arm from turning.

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 automatlo 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. Phospho-
rus softens water and
helps prevent water
spots on dishes.
If water is hard and
phosphorus content is
low (8.7% or less), you
may need to use more
detergent or use a
brand with a higher
phosphorus content
(12% or higher).
Do not add detergent
until you are ready to
wash. Fresh, dry deter-
gent Is necessary for
best washing results.
Store detergent tightly in
a cool, dry place.
The detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one section with
a cover and one without.
l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with
two washes.
l Put detergent in the covered section only for
cycles with one wash.
l Push the cover down
until it is latched.
The cover opens auto-
matically when the main
wash starts. Detergent in
the open section falls
into the dishwasher
when the door is closed.
Use covered section for...
NORMAL LIGHT Cycle v Use both
sections for.. .
NORMAL HEAVY
Cycle
How much detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use
depends on the hardness of your
l HARD-Fill 1 or both sections to top
line if water is 8 or more grains of
water. Iftoo little is used, dishes won’t
be clean. However, if too much is
used in soft water, glassware wilt
begin to etch.
hardness.
Find out your water’s hardness by
asking your local water depart-
ment. water softener company or
county extension agent.
MEDIUM - Fill 1 or both sections to
middle line if water is 5 to 7 grains of
hardness.
SOFT - Fill one or both sections to
bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of
hardness.

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Optton 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. (If yours
freely is a portable dishwasher, see page 14
2. Close and latch the door. for connecting instructions.)
Starting your dishwasher
NORMALHEA””
l NORMAL LIGHT
RIUSE* HOLD
“SEAIRow
NORMAL HEAVY Cycle...
1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points
to dot marked NORMAL HEAVY.
2. Select option.
3. Without turning it, pull the Cycle Con-
trol Knob out to start the Cycle.
NORMAL LIGHT Cycle.. .
1. Turn Cycle Control Knob until it stops
RINSE & HOLD Cycle...
at dot marked NORMAL LIGHT. 1. Select AIR DRY Option only.
2. Select option. 2. Unlatch door and open slightly.
3. Without turning it, pull the Cycle Con- 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out.
4. Turn Control Knob clockwise to dot
trol Knob out to start the Cycle. marked RINSE & HOLD.
5. Close and latch the door to start the
cycle.
Changing a setting
2. With the Cycle Control Knob pulled out,
You can change a setting anytime during turn clockwise to the cycle you want.
any cycle.
1.
3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled
Unlatch the door to stop the cycle. properly for the new cycle.
4. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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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 & HOLD Cycle
For rinsing a few items to be washed
one or more days later. Cycle time
is about 10 minutes.
Use AIR DRY only.
HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?
If the HEAT DRY Option is selected, air in the
dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of
the cycle.
If the AIR DRY Option is selected, air in the
dishwasher is not heated, Using this option helps
save energy but dishes take longer to dry [over-
night] and some water spotting may result.
Some items (such as plastics) may need towel
drying.
Open the door long enough for steam to es-
cape. Close the door to allow the Cycle Control
Knob to complete its cycle.
To add a dish after starting
4. Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30 sec-
1. To be sure the added item is washed and onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up.
rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob This helps reduce the amount of moisture
has not passed NORMAL LIGHT. that can come from the vent when restart-
2. Unlatch the doorto stop the cycle, but don’t rng the cycle.
open it until the spray arms stop spinning. 5. Latch the door, The dishwasher will Start
3. Open the door and add the dish. from where it stopped.

Energy saving tips
You can help save energy it you:
PULL TO !START
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. load ,correctly for best washing results. In-
drying cycle. Allow longer drying times correct loading may cause poor washing
(overnight). and the need to rewash all or part of the
load.
5. Don’t pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Se- 6. Use your dlshwasher during off-peak hours.
lect the correct cycle for the load and use Local utilities recommend this to avoid
the recommended qmount of detergent for heavy usage of energy at certain times of
good washing results without hand rinsing. day.
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