Whirlpool DU95OOXS Series User manual

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Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER. 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Selecting a Program.. 8
PARTS AND FEATURES, 3 Selecting an Option 9
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM,, 4 Changing or Cancelling a Program 10
Quiet Operating Tips 4 Electronic Display and
PROPER LOADING 5 Status Indicators.. 10
Top Rack Loading 5 Adding a Dish After Starting 10
Bottom Rack Loading 6 ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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Loading Silverware Basket 6 SPECIALTIPS 12
ADDING DETERGENT. 7 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 13
RINSE AID DISPENSER. 7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
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Before you use your dishwasher
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your dishwasher:
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.
l 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
Model DU95OOXS Series
ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK
UPPERSPRAYARM
RACK BUMPER
SILVERWAREBASKET Q’ ii.:
DETERGENTDISPENSERS
RINSE AID
DISPENSER
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F MODEL AND SERIAL
L NUMBER PLATE
WATERCOLUMN
LOWERSPRAYARM
THEOVERFLOW
PROTECTOR is
designed to prevent
too much water
from entering the
dishwasher. It is
not removable.
DOOR PANEL COLOR PACK
CONTROL PANELAND
ELECTRONIC DISPLAY
\ THEPOWERCLEAN’ MODULE is designed to
keep the wash and rinse water clean. It also
grinds up and removes food particles. During
grinding, some sound will be heard.
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
When you need service or call with a question,
have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers(from the
Model Number
plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip togethei in a
handy place. Purchase ,,a,e
Please complete and mail the Owner Regis-
tration Card furnished with this product.
Service Compony ond Telephone Number

POWER CLEAN* Washing System
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent
against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a program is started, the dishwasher fills with
water to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating
spray arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles, and back
through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean
water during a program -the number of times depends on the program being used.
The POWER CLEAN* Module removes food
particles from the water, stores them, then
washes them down the drain.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow.
erful spray from rotating arms.
Step-saving preparation for washing
It Is not necessary to rinse dishes before
putting them into the dlshwasher. Just remove
large pieces, bones, and other hard items. The
POWER CLEAN* Module will remove food parti-
cles from the water. It contains a chopping de-
vice which will reduce the size of food items.
If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and egg
shells enter the POWER CLEAN’ Module, You
Hot water is a must
Hot water dissolves and activates the dish-
washing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease
on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make
certain loads are washed in hot water (at least
140°F - 60°C). Two ways to have a reliable hot
water supply...
1. Maintain 140°F water supply at central water
heater. To check water temperature, turn on
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let
water run until it is as hot as possible, then
check with a candy or meat thermometer. If
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during
operation:
l Makesure lightweight load items aresecured
in the rack.
l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans,
4 cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls
might hear chopping, grinding, crunching or
buzzing sounds. Those sounds are normal when
hard items enter the module. DO NOT LET
METALLIC ITEMS (I.E. POT HANDLE SCREWS)
GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE. THIS
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER
CLEAN* MODULE.
the temperature is too low, have a qualified
person raise the water heater thermostat
setting.
2. Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. Ifwater heating
is needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle
until temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). If
water is hot enough, the cycle will proceed
with no delay. This lets You turn down your
water heater, if You choose, without cutting
back on hot water needed for good dish-
washing.
or interfere with either of the spray arms
rotation.
l Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.
NOTE; Keep slnk dmin plugs Inserted durlng
dlshwasher opemtlon to prevent noise tmns-
fer through dmlns.
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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.
l Load plastic items only in the top rack.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
safe” are recommended.
l Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.
l Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can be 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.
l Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK
The top rack does not have to be level.
LOWER
l Raise or lower one or both sides to help fit
tall items in the top or bottom rack.
l Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.
l Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a
side.
l Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with soiled
surfaces facing the spray.