RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting To Add a Dish After Starting 0 1985 Whirlpool Before you use your dishwasher It is your-personal Is installed by a qualified Has been installed Has been installed...
Parts and features Models DU5004XM (shown) and DP688lXL UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER - DETERGENT DISPENSERS \ SILVERWARE BASKET - Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1.
POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle to about the level of the heating spray arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water during a cycle - the number Load dishes so soiled surfaces...
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces Water must be able to drain off completely 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.
Bottom Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation ot either the upper lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. Place plates, soup bowls. etc., between prongs and facing the spray.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher getting your dishes clean. Read this section Use automatlo dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents too mild much sudsy to work in the ..-I dishwasher. Different brands dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus.
Before starting your dishwasher 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 washer until it is hot. Turn it off. (If yours is a portable dishwasher, see page 14 for connecting...
Optlon Selector Buttons Cycle Selecting a cycle POTS 81 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked- 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 IYz to 2 hours, depending on time needed...
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle.
Special tips on dishwasher Remember, use your dishwasher only Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require Read these special tips. Aluminum: and darkens ity of the dishwasher placing sprinkled discoloration. Colored Follow utensil manufacturers’ China: other. Use the shortest Hand-painted, hot water dishwasher...
Common dishwashing PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spotting Hard water tllmlng Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loodfng No rinse old AIR DRY Setting used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not deposlted rotating freely Items “Old”...
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes Water is not washlng clean hot enough Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent “0ld”detergent. Water pressure be low, dishwasher Etching TOO much detergent permanent in soft water tllmlng which cannot...
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, MOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PRONG. Converting Your Whirlpool Portable converted to a built-in by using conversion available at your Whirlpool rized TECH-CARE” tions are included a low fill drain water Caring for to get simulated wood top is set on hot.
Whlrlpool Corporation quality parts. look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement @ for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will 111 right and work right, because they are buzz- made to the same exacting speclflcations...
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Making your world a little easier. Part No. 303821 Rev. B Printed in U.S.A. 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation e Makers, DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, M~ctowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlllers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dry...