Whirlpool DU8500XT User's Manual
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1. UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU8500XT Series Contents og BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN WASHING SYSTEM Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER Pag BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Selecting a Cycle HEAT DRY or AIR DRY Changing a Setting To Add a Dish After Starting ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 14 WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 16 Tmk 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your dishwasher It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher e 5 properly maintained e Is installed by a qualified installer e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements e Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight e Has been properly connected to electricity water and drain e Has been properly electrically grounded e Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed e 5 not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See Installation Instructions for complete information Important safety instructions A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including t2. Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this sym bol of quality whenever you need a replace ment part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP re placement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance POWER CLEAN WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY 7 SPRAY ARM lt O Z m rm AJ O m O 20 gt 2 2 gt Z O rr SPRAY TOWER ie E NOZZLE CAP ooo LOWER N SPRAY A WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY a LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of the PO
3. turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame nearthe faucet while it is open e Disconnect electrical power to the dish washer before attempting to service SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and features Model DU8500XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK SPRAY BOTTOM RACK TOWER LOWER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown DETERGENT DISPENSERS RINSE AID DISPENSER USER GUIDE Permanent La LA SILVERWARE BASKET THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher It is not removable THE POWER CLEAN MODULE is designed to keep the wash and rinse water clean also grinds up and removes food particles During grinding some sounds will be heard DOOR AND ACCESS COLOR PANEL Tmk Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate see Model Number diagram above and purchase date from sales slip l Serial Number e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number w m m 7 m lt wn m gt m
4. detergent coming in contact with flatware Silverplate is worn off Exposed base metal takes bronzed hue Dishwasher cycle not completed Clogged drain air gap SOLUTION 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 Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov erload Do not nest items Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load ing Be sure utensil has not prevented their turning Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high est available phosphorus content especially with hard water Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running fo assure correct fills Check for rainbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue is the first sign of etching corrosion of glass Reduce the amount of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct water fills Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to assure adequate rin
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6. O 5 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your dishwasher will not run or stops during a cycle els the door tightly closed and securely latched e Has the cycle been correctly set e Is the water turned on e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e 5 the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage e If the motor has stopped because of an over load it will automatically reset itself within a few minutes If the motor does not start call for service your dishwasher seems to run too long e Are you using POTS amp PANS Cycle The dish washer may be waiting for the water to heat Is your household water temperature set too low Low water temperature settings will cause longer dishwasher operating times If water remains in the dishwasher e Has the cycle completed e Asmall amount of remaining water is normal e Is drain air gap clogged If detergent remains in the covered detergent cup e 5 the bottom rack in backwards The rack bumpers should be at the front e Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry with out lumps e Is the cycle completed If you hear grinding grating crunching buzz ing sounds e A hard object has probably entered the POWER CLE
7. cups or plastic items inthe bottom rack When lower rack is removed replace with bumpers in front 6 Bottom rack loading Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don t nest together Spray can t reach nested items NO 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 any section AWARNING Personal Safety Hazard To avoid cuts from sharp items knives forks skewers etc make sure these items are put in point down Make sure sharp items knives forks skewers etc are put in point down The silverware basket can be loaded while it s in place on the door or it can be taken out for loading on the counter or table It can also be removed for easy un loading Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware To remove the basket slide it foward the top of the door by the handle Lift it off the holding buttons Replace it in reverse order To open the basket unhook the latch as shown Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door 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 dish washer detergent only Other detergents a
8. lt 0 gt 4 gt 2 Ti m gt m lt 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 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 cycle the number of times depends on the cycle being used NIN Ys AA Yi AD gt NOS A 97 AAA X The POWER CLEAN Module removes food particles from the water stores them then washes them down the drain ay Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow erful spray from rotating arms Step saving preparation for washing is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them Into the dishwasher Just remove large pieces bones and other hard items The POWER CLEAN Module will remove food parti cles from the water 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 Water must be hot For best cleaning and drying results water should be atleast 440 F 60 C 4 Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwashe
9. AN Module The sound should stop when the object is ground up 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain sat isfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63
10. WER CLEAN Washing WARRANTY System if defective in materials or workmanship These parts are Second Year From shown on page 15 of this book Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement of the porcelain tub and or DURAPERM inner door Second Through Tenth Year From should they fail to contain water due to defective materials or Date of Purchase workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the dishwasher 2 Instruct you how to use the dishwasher 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when dishwasher is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to dishwasher caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Tmk gt Whirlpool 1989 Whirlpool
11. allon or 136 or more parts per depends on the hardness of your D if water hardness is 8 or more grains used in soft water glassware will be clean However if too much is IA begin to etch Find out your waters hardness by asking your local water depart ment water softener company or county extension agent e MEDIUM Fill 1 or both sections to mid dI dle line ifwaterhardness is 5 to 7 grains milion per gallon or 85 to 19 parts per million ST e SOFT Fill 1 or both sections to bottom line if water hardness is 0 to 4 grains per TRS gallon or 0 to 68 parts per million Rinse aid dispenser A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and drying as spots Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as Jet A small amount is released automatically during the final rinse of each cycle Check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling An E will be visible inside dispenser when it is empty Make sure dishwasher door is fully open when refilling Do not fill past the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser If you overfill excess rinse aid can come out This will not harm the dishwasher Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed 0 0 O vu m 7 e gt Z gt Y Z 0 m Es m Z x m gt U Before starting your dishwasher 4 Read Important Safety Inst
12. before starting Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high est available phosphorus content especially with hard water Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov erload Do not nest items Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling See instructions page 7 Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load ing Be sure utensil has not prevented their turning Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start disnwasher Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high est available phosphorus content especially with hard water 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 If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher 15 running to assure correct fills Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink unt
13. etween prongs and smaller items Placing them over the prongs can lead e Place so open ends face down for clean to breakage ing and draining e Be sure lightweight items are held firmly e Load glasses top rack only Bottom in place rack is not designed for glasses Damage e China crystal and other delicate items may Occur must not touch each other during dish washer operation Damage may occur MIXED LOAD UTENSIL LOAD a gt e Load plastic items the top rack only e Small bowls pans and other utensils can Only plastic items marked dishwasher be placed the top rack safe are recommended e Plastic items can be melted inthe bottom rack e Items with cooked on or dried on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with soiled surfaces facing the spray gt Y MIXED LOAD Y 3 ne Ng gt if W MG e Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm Spray arms must move freely e Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower e Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack e Place plates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing the spray UTENSIL LOAD AZ e Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides or back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket NOTE e Do notload glasses
14. h as Jet Dry Changing a setting You can change a setting anytime during any cycle 4 Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cycle Don t open the door until the spray arms stop spinning 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the cycle you want 3 Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled properly for the new cycle 4 Press door firmly to latch it The dishwasher will automatically start the new cycle To add a dish after starting 1 To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed make sure the Cycle Control Knob has not passed LOW ENERGY WASH 2 Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door to stop the cycle Don t open the door until the spray arms stop spinning 3 Open the door and add the dish 4 Close the door Do not latch it Wait 30 sec onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can come from the vent when restarting the cycle 5 Press door firmly to latch it The dishwasher will automatically start where it stopped uu m 20 gt a 2 e 2 gt 2 O lt O A Q un gt m Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you 4 Wash full loads Running a half filled dish washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine LOW ENERGY WASH O RINSE S HOLD USE AIR ORY NORMAL WASH eg POTS amp PANS Y D
15. he following e Read all instructions before using the dishwasher e DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED Read the Installation Instruc fions for details e Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use When discarding an old dishwasher al ways remove the door to prevent acciden tal entrapment REMEMBER use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do e Store dishwasher detergent in a cool dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN T REACH IT e Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom mended for use in a dishwasher e Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user e DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher e DO NOT reach into the area below the bot tom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes e DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher Safe or the equivalent If not marked check manufacturer s recommen dations e DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en closure panels are properly in place e DO NOT sit on stand on or abuse the dish washer door or dish racks e DO NOT tamper with controls e If hot water has not been used recentiy usually two weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your dishwasher
16. il hot before starting Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov erload Do not nest items Fill rinse aid dispenser Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option or use HEAT DRY Plastic items may need towel drying Use care in loading aluminum utensils especially any lightweight foil container Place so they do not touch dishes Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only Load between prongs not over them Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean Cloudy film on glassware etching permanent corrosion Dishes amp interior of dishwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stainless steel OR Dark spots on flatware stainless steel sliver plate or sterling Bronze tarnish on sliverplate Water left in bottom of dishwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper loading Spray arm orarms not rotating freely Not enough detergent orimproper detergent Old detergent Water pressure may be low dishwasher is not filling properly Too much detergent in soft water Inadequate rinsing or manganese in water Allowing salty or acidic foods such as mayonnaise vinegar fruit juices salad dressings milk products to remain on flatware Undissolved
17. le especially if itis not to be washed right away Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes Wash by hand Tarnish and film build up can be removed with silver polish Cast iron utensils the seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher Rusting will result TIPS Wash by hand To re season coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two Plastics Many plastics will have Dishwasher Safe written on them Some plastics are heat sensitive and may melt or warp TIPS If in doubt try one piece Place in upper rack only AIR DRY option provides additional protection Non stick finish utensils Most can be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Follow manufacturers suggestions Wood Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish TIPS Do not wash cutting boards wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher Pewter or pewter like materials streak discolor and pit TIPS To keep pewter at its very best hand wash with mild detergent Dishwasher care amp cleaning Exterior Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary in most cases to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just beneath the door area Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the dishwasher interior Do not use any type of cleanser
18. ng pitting and discoloration Follow utensil manufacturers cleaning instructions China Hand painted metal trimmed and antique china fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load china carefully not allow pieces to touch each other Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed Crystal and decorative glasses Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temperature Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load crystal carefully in top rack only Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm Use the shortest cycle Flatware Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher This film is caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe The adhesive used in some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant causing the handies to come off in the dishwasher Wash by hand TIPS Rinse flatware as soon as possib
19. other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing m 2 m a O lt gt lt 2 nei Nm ai m O gt 0 Common dishwashing problems 12 PROBLEM Spotting and filming Small particles deposited on items Dishes not dry Black marks on dishes Chipping or breaking glassware CAUSED BY Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent or improper detergent Old detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Spray arm or arms not rotating freely detergent Not enough detergent or improper detergent Water is not hot enough Water pressure may be low dishwasher is not filling properly Water is not hot enough Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Aluminum utensils rubbing against items during washing Improper loading SOLUTION Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de tergent with highest available phosphorus content May be necessary install water softener To remove spots and film try a vinegar rinse 1 Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2 Remove metal items 3 Put 2 cups 500 mL white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack 4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot
20. r Let water run until it is as hot as possible 2 Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the stream of hot water fo measure the temperature 3 If the temperature is too low have qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation e Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack e Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls 4 might hear chopping grinding crunching or buzzing sounds Those sounds are normal when hard items enter the module DO NOT LET METALLIC ITEMS 1 POT HANDLE SCREWS GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN MODULE THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER CLEAN MODULE Check Water Temperature or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation e Load dishes so they don t touch one another NOTE Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans fer through drains sf 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 mo O gt w lt e o 2 O m 7 O gt z The top rack is designed for cups glasses e Place items in the rows b
21. re too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus Phos phorus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes water is hard and phosphorus content is low 6 0 or less you may need to use more detergent or use a brand with a higher phosphorus content 8 7 or higher Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent is necessary for best washing results Store detergent tightly closed in a cool dry place How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use water If too little is used dishes won t The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without e Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes e Put detergent in the covered section only for cycles with one wash e Push the cover down until it is latched Detergent in the open section falls into the dish washer when the door is closed The covered sec tion opens automatically when the main wash starts NOTE It is normal for cover to open partially when dispensing detergent The cover will open fully when the door is opened PHOSPHORUS CONTENT COVER LATCH Use both sections for POTS amp PANS Cycle Use covered section for NORMAL WASH Cycle LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle e HARD Fill1 or both sections to top line per g
22. rn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked LOW ENERGY WASH The dish washer will automatically start that cycle Selecting cycle POTS amp PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked or baked on foods Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats R the water to 145 F 63 C in both Y washes and the last rinse marked Cycle time will be about 1 to 2 a 5 munzZ Ivg 2 27 20 hours depending time needed to heat water NORMAL WASH Cycle For normal everyday soiled loads The Energy Guide Label data is based on this Cycle Cycle time is about 58 minutes 8 2 20 Y Y 2 0 mow CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LOW ENERGY Cycle For pre rinsed or lightly soiled loads Cycle time is about 53 minutes 5 RINSE amp HOLD Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later Cycle time is about 12 minutes Use AIR DRY only Heal 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 For best results use a liquid rinse aid suc
23. ructions on page 2 before starting your dishwasher 2 Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely 3 Push door firmly when closing and it will auto matically latch 4 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until CYCLE SELECTOR BUTTONS OPTION SELECTOR BUTTONS it is hot Turn it off Starting your dishwasher POTS amp PANS Cycle NORMAL WASH Cycle 4 Push POTS amp PANS Cycle Selector Button 4 Push NORMAL WASH Cycle Selector But 2 Push button for option desired ton NORMAL WASH and LOW ENERGY WASH Cycles share the same Cycle 5 3 Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked POTS amp PANS The dish lector Button The Control Knob setting washer will automatically start that Cpe raise cycle 2 Push button for option desired 3 Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked NORMAL WASH The dish washer will automatically start that cycle LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle RINSE amp HOLD Cycle 4 Push LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle Selector 4 Push RINSE amp HOLD Cycle Selector Button Button LOW ENERGY WASH and NORMAL WASH 2 Select AIR DRY Option only Cycles share the same Cycle Selector 3 Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to Button The Control Knob setting deter dot marked RINSE amp HOLD The dish mines which cycle operates washer will automatically start that Push button for option desired cycle Tu
24. sing and draining Do not overload Temporary remedy Set empty dishwasher for a one wash cycle i Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle 3 Add to Y cup 120 to 240 mL of citric acid crystals usually available in drugstores 4 Close and latch door to complete cycle Permanent solution Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing use Rinse amp Hold Clean stained items with silver polish and re wash Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware In the same silverware basket compartment Direct contact between these metals can cause perma nent damage fo the silver Remove spots with silver polish Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated Allow dishwasher to complete cycle Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be tween undercounter dishwasher and the drain system of the house The air gap is usually located above the sink or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the dish washer due to a plugged drain The drain air gap is NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the dish washer warranty The drain air gap should be kept clean to ensure proper draining of the dishwasher 13 O O za UV
25. u 2 Use the LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle whenever possible It uses less hot water and energy than otherwash cycles 3 Air dry dishes when you don t need rapid drying cycle Allow longer drying times overnight 10 Load correctly for best washing results In correct loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load Don t pre rinse normally soiled dishes Se lect the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing Use your dishwasher during off peak hours Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy usage of energy at certain times of day Kitchen cleanup can be done quickly and efficiently through the use of your dishwasher Most appliance parts that can fit in the dish washer can be cleaned by it Burned on soil however should be cleaned by hand 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 Read these special tips for the following items Aluminum Aluminum loses its bright shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent Colored aluminum may fade TIPS If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent causing spotti
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