Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 0 1985 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 DU4003XL TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK Tip! RINSE AID DISPENSER \ ,,,$* USER GfiDE [Permanent Label) HEATING ELEMENT Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete...
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 rack loading Make sure pot handles and other 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...
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher getting your dishes clean. Read this section Use automatic dish- 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. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest washer until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher POTS &...
Selecting a cycle POTS 0 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 1% to 2 hours, depending on time needed to heat water.
Energy 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.
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Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher 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 problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spottlng Hard water tllmlng Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small partloles Spray arm or arms not deposlted rotating freely Items “0ld”detergent Not enough...
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes not dry Water is not hot enough Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Black marks Aluminum utensils chlna or whlte rubbing against items utensils during washing Chlpplng Improper loading breaklng glassware Etching Too much detergent permanent in soft water fllmlng...
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.% Appliances Home Making your world a little easier. Part No. 303820 Printed in U.S.A. 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation ice Makers. DIshwashers, Bull-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls, Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Dehumidifiers, Aulomatic Washers, Clothes 0...