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Summary of Contents for DU8500XT Series

Page 1: ... zers Ice Mal ers Dishwashers Buill In Ovens and Surlace Umls Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compacton Roam Air Condilioners Oehumidilien Aulomalic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers RI ...

Page 2: ...the Installation Instruc tions for details l Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l When discarding an old dishwasher al ways remove the door to prevent acciden tal entrapment l REMEMBER use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do l Store dishwasher detergent in a cool dry place WHERE CHILDREN CA...

Page 3: ...water clean It also grinds up and removes food particles During grinding some sounds will be heard Tmk Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question l Copy Model and Serial Numbersfrom plate see Model Number diagram above...

Page 4: ...f food items If hard items such as fruit seeds nuts and egg shells enter the POWER CLEAN Module you might hear chopping grinding crunching or buzzing sounds Those sounds are normal when hard items enter the module DO NOT LET METALLIC ITEMS I E POT HANDLE SCREWS GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN MODULE THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER CLEAN MODULE Water must be hot For best cleaning and drying resul...

Page 5: ... for glasses Damage may occur MIXED LOAD 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 each other during dish washer operation Damage may occur 1 UTENSIL LOAD l Load Dlastic items in the top rack only l Small bowls pans and other utensils can Onl...

Page 6: ...ems NO YES Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down Small items baby bottle caps jar lids etc can be put in any section Personal Safety Hazard To avoid cuts from sharp items knives forks skewers etc make sure these items are put in point down Bottom rack loading Make sure sharp items knives forks skewers etc are put in point down The silverware basket can be load...

Page 7: ...washes l Put detergent in the covered section only for l Put detergent in the covered section only for NOTE It is normal for cover to open partially when dispensing detergent Thecoverwill open fully when the door is opened COVER COVER 1AfCH Use covered section for NORMAL WASH Cycle V Use both sections for POTS PANS Cycle LOW ENERGY WASH Cycle The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness ...

Page 8: ...RGYWASHCycle Selector LOWENERGY WASHand NORMAL WASH Button Cycles share the same Cycle Selector Button The Control Knob setting deter mines which cycle operates 2 Push button for option desired 3 Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to dot marked LOWENERGY WASH The dish washer will automatically start that cycle RINSE HOLD Cycle 2 Select AIR DRYOption only 1 Push RINSE HOLD Cycle Selector 3 Turn Cycl...

Page 9: ...re the detergent dispensers are filled any cycle properly for the new cycle 1 Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door 4 Press door firmly to latch it The dishwasher and stop the cycle Don t open the door until will automatically start the new cycle the spray arms stop spinning 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the cycle you want To add a dish after starting 1 To be sure the added it...

Page 10: ...washing results In correct loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load Don t pre rinse normally soiled dishes Se lect the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing Use your dlshwasher during off peak hours Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy usage of energy at certain times of day...

Page 11: ...A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher This film ts caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe The adhesive used in some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant CCIUSing the handles to come off in the dishwasher Wash by hand TIPS Rinse flatware as soon as possible especially if it is not to...

Page 12: ... loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov erload Do not nest items Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling See instructions on page 7 Drying 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 o utensil has not...

Page 13: ...is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct fills Check for rainbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue is the first sign of etching corrosion of glass Reduce the OmOUnt 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 fills M...

Page 14: ... object is ground up 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 2531301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain sat isfactory operation from your appliance or if SerViCe is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 14 anywhere in the United S...

Page 15: ...POWER CLEAN WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY UPPER SPRAY ARM Tmk ...

Page 16: ...wiring or plumbing 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 durlna llmlted warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON...

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