Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 01984 Whirlpool Before you use your dishwasher It Is your personal Is installed by a qualified Has been installed Has been installed Has been properly...
Parts and features Model DU2900XM :.‘4 RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK USER GUIDE [Permanent Label) ///x HEATING ELE/MENT <H Model Serial Numbers Copy your When you need service or cull with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers(from...
For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle to about the level of the heating spray arms, drained through the filtersystem back through the rotating spray clean water during a cycle- the number Load dishes so soiled surfaces face...
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 UP 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 of either the upper lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. UTENSIL LOAD Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides...
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher your dishes clean, Read this section getting Use automatic dlrh- washer detergent only. Other detergents too mild much sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Phospho- rus softens water...
Before starting 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Close and latch the door. Starting your dishwasher NORMAL LIGHT Cycle... 1. Turn Cycle Control Knob until it stops at dot marked NORMAL LIGHT.
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.
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 use 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 ufensll manufacturers’ China: other. Use the shortest Hand-painted, hot water dishwasher...
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Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spottlng Hard water tllmlng Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loadlng No rinse old AIR DRY Setting used Small particles Spray arm or arms not deposlted rotating freely Items “Old”...
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* .~ PROBLEM ” CAUSED BY -.I-. ~, .-.--..~_ ll.l.l__ “” ___._ , Dishes not Water is not washing clean hot enough Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rototlng freely Not enough detergenl or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Water pressure be low, dishwasher not filling properly...
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Whirlpool Home /Appliances Maklng little easier your world Part No. 303819 Printed in U.S.A. cl984 Whirlpool Corporation ce Makers. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Dehumldlflers. Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes...