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Summary of Contents for DU5200XW

Page 1: ...e Top rack Spray tower Rack bumper Bottom rack Heating element Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Model and serial number screen not shown Silverware Access panel Doormcolor panel Lower spray arm UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER ModelDU5200XW ...

Page 2: ...eed service or call with a question l Copy model and serial numbers from plate see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip l Keep this book and sales slip together In a handy place Page 3 9 11 11 13 15 16 It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher l Is installed by a qualified installer l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements l Has been installed on ...

Page 3: ...ivalent If not marked check manufacturer s recommendations l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place l DO NOT sit on stand on or abuse the dishwasher door or dish racks l DO NOT tamper with controls l If hot water has not been used recently usually two weeks or longer hydro gen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDRO GEN GAS IS EXPL...

Page 4: ...atch door and stop the cycle 3 Open the door and add the dish 4 Close the door Do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for arr In the dishwasher to warm up This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can come from the vent when restarting the cycle 5 Press door In to latch It The dishwasher will star l where it stopped Changinga cyclesetting You can change a setting anytime during any cycle 1 Lift up on...

Page 5: ...g for cooked on or baked on foods Cycle time is about 89 minutes Normal Wash Cycle A double wash for moderate to heavily soiled loads The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle Cycle time is about 81 minutes s Wash Cycle time includes heated dry times 5 ...

Page 6: ...dishes Rinse 4 5 Cycle time includes heated dry time Rinse Whathappensin eachoption Heat Dry Option If the Heat Dry Option is selected air in the dish washer is heated during the dry part of the cycle For best results use a rinse aid Air Dry Option If the Air Dry Option is selected air in the dish washer is not heated Using this option helps save energy but dishes take longer to dry overnight and ...

Page 7: ...es Cup and glass load Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups glasses and smaller items Cup and glass load l Place so open ends face down for cleaning and drarnrng l Load glasses in top rack only Bottom rack is not designed for glasses Damage may occur l Place items in the rows between prongs Plac ing them over the prongs can lead to breakage l Be sure lightweight Items are held firmly ...

Page 8: ...s and other large items at sides and back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser NOTE l Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack l When lower rack is removed replace with bumpers in front Silverware basket loading Load the silverware basket while it s in or out of the bottom rack The loaded basket should be in the center front over th...

Page 9: ... 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 Detergent in the open section falls into the dish washer when the door is closed The covered section opens automatically when the main wash starts NOTE It is normal for cover to open partially when dispensing detergent The cover will open fully when the door is opened How...

Page 10: ... automatically during the final rinse of each cycle Check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling An E will be visible inside dis penser when it is empty Make sure dishwasher door is fully open when refilling Do not fill past the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser If you overfill excess rinse aid can come out This will not harm the dishwasher Keep the dispenser fil...

Page 11: ...l weeks Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed Crystal and decorative glasses Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temper ature Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load crystal carefully in top rack only Be sure to load a fe...

Page 12: ...to avoid heavy usage of energy at certain times of day Dishwasher care 8 cleaning Exterior Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is neces sary in most cases to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just be neath the door area To clean dishwash...

Page 13: ...revented its turning Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Not enough detergent or improper detergent Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent wrth highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Water is not hot enough Water temperature shoul...

Page 14: ... Iron or manganese in water Temporary remedy 1 Set empty dishwasher for a one wash cycle 14 2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle 3 Add I4to cup 120 to 240 mL of citric acid crystals usually available in drugstores 4 Close and latch door to complete Cycle Permanent solution Install an iron or manganese filter or water softener to home wate...

Page 15: ...ow to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service 2 Whirlpool has a nationwide whi til 01 5 network of authorized WhirlpoolSM service com SERVrCE panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To...

Page 16: ...umbing B Repairs when dishwasher is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to dishwasher caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ...

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