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Summary of Contents for DU8150XX

Page 1: ...emert Detergent dispenser Rlnseagent _ P I Filter system s en not shown Silverware basket Overflll protector I Lower spray arm I Access panel I Door color panel Model and serial number label1 on right side UNDERCblNTEi3 DISHWASHER DU8l50XX ...

Page 2: ...iagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip l Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number 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 a floor strong enough to support its w...

Page 3: ...ry or l Store dishwasher detergent in a cool dry damage before using your dishwasher place WHERE CHILDREN CAN T REACH IT turn on all hot water faucets and allow l Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents water to run for several minutes This recommended for use in a dishwasher will allow gases to escape Do not l Locate sharp items and knives so that they are smoke or use any open flame near the not li...

Page 4: ...ycle Don t open the door until the spray arms stop spinning 3 Open the door and add the dish 4 Close the door Do not latch it Wait 30 sec onds for air 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 firmly to latch it The dishwasher will automatically start where it stopped Changing acyclesetting You can chang...

Page 5: ...ds Cycle time is about 96 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 88 minutes r Wash 1 I I I I I Rinse Rinse I I Rinse Hash Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse I I Wash Rinse Cycle time includes heated dry times ...

Page 6: ...use a liquid rinse agent such as Jet Dry 6 Rinse Hold Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later Cycle time is about 10 minutes Do not use detergent Use Air Dry Option only Heat Dry Option may cause food to bake on dishes Rinse 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 d...

Page 7: ...es Cupand glass load Toprack loading The lop rack is designed for cups glasses and smaller items Cup and glass load l Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining 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 in...

Page 8: ...ans and other large items at sides and back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser NOTE 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: ...ergent 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 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...

Page 10: ...nto cap NOTE You may need to press cap two or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap 2 When rinse agent does not show in cap even after pressing flexible cap several times dispenser needs refilling Keep rinse agent dispenser filled for best drying results To fill dispenser The dispenser will hold 6 ounces of rinse agent Under normal conditions this will last about 3 months You d...

Page 11: ...ouch each other Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several 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 ttie dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in ...

Page 12: ...y Dishwasher care 81cleaning 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 beneath the door area To clean dishwasher interior 1 Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a...

Page 13: ... prevented 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 enougn aexergenr or improper detergent Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Water is not hot enough Water temperature sho...

Page 14: ... Iron or manganese in water Temporary remedy 1 Set emptv dishwasher for a one wash cvcle 2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle 3 Add 4to I2 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 water...

Page 15: ...ified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service i9 Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized mi l 01 WhirlpoolSM service com SERVICE panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill ...

Page 16: ...used by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whrrlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8192 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages SO this limitation or exclusion may not ...

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