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Summary of Contents for DU4000 Series

Page 1: ...And Features Using Your Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 24 3 4 6 14 17 18 22 I 1 253 1301 Cdl us with qestions or comments UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHERS MODEL SERIES DU4000 DU8000 DU8100 DU8400 ...

Page 2: ...n Here is an example of the use of the symbol This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 22 If you need further help feel ...

Page 3: ...ets and Load sharp items and knives with the allow water to run for several minutes handles up to reduce risk of cut type This will allow gases to escape Do not injuries smoke or use any open flame near the Locate sharp items and knives so that faucet while it is open they are not likely to damage the door l DO NOT store or use gasoline or other or tub flammable vapors and liquids in the DO NOT le...

Page 4: ...Your model may not include all features Page numbers are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the features A Third level wash p 14 on some models Top rack p 14 Rack bumper Water inlet opening Bottom rack p 15 Heating element Detergent dispenser p 9 Rinse agent dispenser p 10 I Spray tower and protector J Model and serial number label on right side K Silver...

Page 5: ...8100 Series Models Option se or switch Cycle co trol knob ...

Page 6: ... load the top rack bot tom rack and thesilverware bas ket See pages 14 16 4 Check the rinse agent dispenser See pages 10 and 11 2 Spin the lower spray arm with lower rack in place to make sure nothing prevents arm from turn ing freely 3 Add detergent See pages 9 and 10 5 Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch 6 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until water is hot Turn...

Page 7: ...or and add the dish when restarting the cycle 4 Press door in to latch it The dishwasher will start where it stopped Changing a cycle setting 8000 8100 and 8400 serles models You can change a setting anytime during any cycle 1 Lii up on the door latch to unlatch the NOTE Turning the Cycle Control knob door and stop the cycle may cause the covered section of the 2 Turn the Cycle Control knob clockw...

Page 8: ...d For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more davs later Do not use detergent Use Air Dry option only Heat Dry option may cause food to bake on dishes Cycle time includes heated dry time A 0 shows what steps an 0 Iinsc l Main Wash e in E Iinsc a h cy lines 3 Q l 0 rCycle Time Minutes 96 90 65 20 What happens in each option Heat Dry option If the Heat Dry option is selected air in the dishwash...

Page 9: ...asher detergent is necessary for best washing reSUltS NOTE Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phos phorus for softening water lf water is hard and phosphorus content is low 6 0 or less you may need to l Use more detergent OR l Use a brand with a higher phosphorus content 8 7 The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without...

Page 10: ... Fill one or both sections to the top of the first step 1 tablespoon if water hardness is 0 to 4 grains per gallon or 0 to 68 parts per million Find out your water s hardness by asking your local water department water softener company or county extension agent Hard top Medium second step Soft first step Using the rinse agent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled wi...

Page 11: ...over sudsing 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth 5 Replace the Fill Indicator cap and keep it tightly closed NOTE Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse agent You do not need to use a solid or bar type rinse agent Keep rlnse agent dispenser fllled for best drying results Donotfillparrt y smallest opening Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises durin...

Page 12: ... setting Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you l Wash full loads Running a half filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine l If your model has the Light Wash cycle use it whenever possible The cycle uses less hot water and energy than the Normal Wash cycle l Use the Air Dry option when you don t need a rapid drying cycle Allow longer ...

Page 13: ...ed or over the glaze patterns may fade Gold leaf may discolor or fade Always check manufacturer s recommendations befon washing Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings Gold colored flatware will discolor Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the dishwasher High water...

Page 14: ...ray arms l Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best washing For best drying water must be able to drain from all surfaces Loading the top rack The top rack is designed for cups glasses and smaller items Some models have a third level wash to improve washability Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top...

Page 15: ... inward to the spray Mixed load l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm Spray arm must move freely l Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack Dish load l Place plates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing inward to the spray l Do not place items directly over spray tower Utensi...

Page 16: ... must be placed in the center front over the spray tower of the bottom rack for proper washing l The basket can also be removed for easy unloading Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware l Load forks and spoons so they don t nest together Spray cannot reach nested items l Mix items in each section of the basket with some poin...

Page 17: ...ecessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Cleaning the interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just beneath the door area To clean interior l Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste OR l Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge Wear rubber gloves Do not us...

Page 18: ...t to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser Check dispenser for caked detergent Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present Pump or spray arm Remove labels before washing or wash by clogged by labels hand See page 13 Clean filter screen See from bottles and cans page 17 Low water pressure Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 due to insufficient fill psi for proper dishwasher fill A booste...

Page 19: ...g dishwasher on pages 14 l 6 Use a liquid rinse agent to speed draining Plastics Some plastics due to material may need to be towel dried Silica Film or A water chemical It may not be possible to prevent prob Etching Silica Film reaction with certain lem except by hand washing To retard is a White Iriies types of glassware this process use a minimum amount of cent Deposit Usually caused by deterge...

Page 20: ...tion may dishes placed in the cause stains to fade slower Stains will dishwasher not affect dishwasher performance Regular use of Rinse 8 Hold cycle with Air Dry option for partial loads will reduce the likelihood of staining White Spots on Cookware with Non Stick Finish Seasoning removed by Re season cookware after dishwasher dishwasher detergents washing Odor in the Dish washer Dishes only washe...

Page 21: ...he following procedure 1 Load clean dishes and glasses in dish washer in regular manner Do not load silvennrare or other metals in the dish washer 2 Close and latch door 3 Select the Wash Normal Wash or Normal Heavy cycle and Air Dry option Do not use detergent 4 Allow dishwasher to run through the first wash When washer has filled for main wash portion of cycle unlatch and open door 5 Pour 2 cups...

Page 22: ...door tightly closed and securely latched Has the cycle been set correctly See page 6 For 8406 series models If you are using the Pots Pans cycle is the indicator above the POTS PANS button red See page 6 Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown or tripped If the motor has stopped because of an overload it will auto matically reset itself within a few minutes If the motor does not start call f...

Page 23: ...mpany in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WhirlpooP appiiince FSP replacement parts will fit right and work tight be...

Page 24: ...ired in the home D Damage to dishwasher caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirtpcof E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appiience 7 83 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LlABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTlAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damag...

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