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Summary of Contents for DP3840XP

Page 1: ...able Dishwasher Model DP3840XP I L 7x L i j I I li L ig y L L m _ _ Freezers Reirlgerator Freezers Ice Makers Olshwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges MIcrawave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners Oehumldlfler ...

Page 2: ...RTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 2 If You Need Assistance 15 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 8 3 If You Need Service 15 Changing a Setting 8 4 If You Have a Problem 15 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your dishwasher It Is your personal rerponslblllty and obllgatlon to be sure your dlshwasher l Is installed by a qualified installer l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements l Has been ...

Page 3: ...d Removab Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located as shown 2 Purchase date from SCIleS slip Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase bate handy place There is no warranty regis...

Page 4: ...ones The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out Larger partrcles are trapped in the pump guard To remove the pump guard for cleaning 1 Walt at least 20 mlnutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down 2 Unload and remove the bottom rack 3 Press the outside wall of the pump guard at the centerto release the ...

Page 5: ...d for glosses 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...tom rack l When lower rack is removed replace with bumpers in front m DISH LOAD l Place plates soup bowls etc be tween prongs and facing the spray Silverware basket loading Load the silverware basket while it s in or out of the bottom rack The loaded basket should be in the right front corner of the bottom rack Load forks and spoons so they don t nest together Spray can t reach nested items Mix it...

Page 7: ...s one section with a cover and one without l Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes l Put detergent in the covered section Only for cycles with one wash l Push the cover down until it is latched The cover opens auto matically when the main wash starts Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed Use coveted section for V Use both NORMAL LIGHT C...

Page 8: ...t the Cycle NORMAL LIGHT Cycle 1 Turn Cycle Control Knob until it stops RINSE HOLD Cycle at dot marked NORMAL LIGHT 1 Select AIR DRY Option only 2 Select option 2 Unlatch door and open slightly 3 Without turning it pull the Cycle Con 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out 4 Turn Control Knob clockwise to dot trol Knob out to start the Cycle marked RINSE HOLD 5 Close and latch the door to start the cycle Ch...

Page 9: ...uch as plastics may need towel drying If the AIR DRY Option is selected air in the dishwasher is not heated Using this option helps save energy but dishes ta ke longer to dry over night and some water spotting may result To add a dish after starting 4 Close the door Do not latch It Wait 30 sec 1 To be sure the added item is washed and onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up rinsed make sure the ...

Page 10: ...Power Supply Cord DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RE MOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG 10 You can draw water from the faucet while the dishwasher is connected DO NOT draw water while the dishwasher is filling or while water is being pumped out This helps prevent a low fill when dishwasher is filling or mixing drain water with fresh water 1 Press red button on hose connector to get the water Y...

Page 11: ... lect the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing 2 4 6 PULL TO START rinse Use the NORMAL LIGHT Cycle for normally soiled loads It uses less hot water and energy than NORMAL HEAVY load correctly for best washing results In correct loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load Use your dlsh...

Page 12: ...remove spots and film try a vinegar rinse 1 Wash and rrnse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2 Remove all metal Items 3 Put 2 cups 500 ml white vinegar in a contarner on the bottom rack 4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle Dryrng 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 a utensrl has not prevented ther...

Page 13: ...ressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher IS running to assure correct fills Check for rornbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue IS the first stgn of etching corrosron 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...

Page 14: ...re Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils Rinse flatware as soon as possible especially if tt IS not to be washed right away Clean tarnished items with silver polish Antique finishes may be removed by the dishwasher detergent Wash by hand A film may form on sterling sliver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher This film is caus...

Page 15: ...trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain sat isfactory operation from your appliance or if ser vice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOU...

Page 16: ...whitflpBool Home i Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 304130 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ...

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