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Summary of Contents for DU930QWD

Page 1: ...hanging a cycle or option setting 14 Adding an item during a cycle 14 Using the delay wash cycle 15 Understanding the status indicators 16 Washing Special Items 17 Caring for Your Dishwasher 18 Saving Energy 20 Solving Common Dishwashing Problems 21 Troubleshooting 24 Requesting Assistance or Service 25 Index 26 Warranty 28 1 800 253 I 301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comm...

Page 2: ... and serial number label see diagram on Dealer Name page 4 for location of label Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference IOur Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 24 hours a day l 800 253 130 1 1 Help us help you Pl...

Page 3: ...r or tub l DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher l DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes l DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher Safe or the equiva lent If not marked check manufacturer s recommendations l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place DO NOT sit on stand o...

Page 4: ...oor latch Door color panel Top rack adjuster P 9 Upper spray arm P 8 Spray tower P 8 Model and serial number label on right side Fold down divider on some models 3 POWER CLEANTM module p 27 Lower spray arm P 8 Overfill Drotector P 19 Control panel l See Installation Instructions for more information Your dishwasher has a row of push pads to select cycles and options You must select a cycle to star...

Page 5: ...Press a Cycle pad If desired press one or more Option pads See pages 12 l 3 The dishwasher starts filling once you press a cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle You may press Option pads as the machine is filling 8 The pad indicator glows red when cycle or l 1 option is selected Stopping the dishwasher You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle All you have to do is l Open the ...

Page 6: ... screws get into the POWER CLEAN module Damage can occur l Foods like eggs rice pasta and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time Run a Rinse Wash Later cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon l Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating spray arm l Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping It is important for the water spray...

Page 7: ...ion l You can also remove the basket for easy unloading Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water on the silverware To remove the basket 1 Grab the basket by the handle and slide it toward the top of the door 2 Lift the basket off the holding buttons To replace the basket 1 Set the basket on the holding buttons 2 Slide the basket towards the bottom of th...

Page 8: ...ll soiled surfaces for best results Utensil load l Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides and back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket NOTE l Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack l Do not load items between the bottom rack and the dishwasher tub This can block the water inlet opening l...

Page 9: ...ing dish washer operation Damage may occur Mixed load l Small bowls pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack l Load plastic items in the top rack only Plastic items may melt in the bottom rack l Wash only plastic items marked dish washer safe l Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle Do not cover third level wash Do not cover third level wash M...

Page 10: ...d the type of detergent If you use too little dishes won t be clean If you use too much in soft water glassware will etch l Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water If you have hard water and use low phosphorus content detergent 6 0 or less you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with a higher phosphorus content 8 7 l Find out ...

Page 11: ... when dispenser is empty To fill dispenser The rinse agent dispenser holds 6 ounces 175 mL Under normal conditions this lasts about 3 months 1 Open dishwasher door completely 2 Remove Fill Indicator Cap 3 Add rinse agent Fill to smallest opening in lower par l of dispenser only Overfilling may cause rinse agent to leak out This will not harm the dishwasher but could cause oversudsing 4 Clean up an...

Page 12: ...WASH LATER 12 60 during Rinsemash Later l Air Dry is automatically selected LOW ENERGY CHINA Single wash for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads l Select High Temp Wash to heat water in the main wash marked l The water heats to 140 F 60 in the final rinse marked NORMAL 66 l to heat water in the main wash marked l The water heats to 140 F 60 in the final rinse marked POTS N PANS 76 marked j l The wat...

Page 13: ... that the option is used For example you can press Air Dry any time before the Drying indicator glows After a wash cycle the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless new options are selected or the Cancel Drain pad is pressed High Temp Wash When High Temp Wash is selected the lliii dishwasher heats the water during the main wash of the Low Energ...

Page 14: ...m during a cycle You can add an additional item to the dishwasher anytime before the main wash portion of a cycle See chart on page 12 1 Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle Wait for spraying action to stop before opening the door 2 Open the door and add the item 3 Close the door but do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up Doing so reduces the amount of moistur...

Page 15: ...seconds the Delay Start indicator turns off 4 If desired press one or more Option pads NOTES l Press 4 Hour Delay Start anytime during the delay period to start dishwasher immediately l Press Cancel Drain to cancel the delay cycle The 4 Hour Delay Start indicator will turn off Press new Cycle and Option pads l You can add items to the load anytime during the delay countdown After adding items clos...

Page 16: ...k Out indicator turns off Washing The Washing indicator glows at the start of the first fill of any cycle except Rinse Wash Later and remains on until the end of the main wash Water Heating The Water Heating indicator glows whenever Drying The Drying indicator glows during the drying not as dry as you expected when using Air Dry either allow longer drying times over night or do not use Air Dry Cle...

Page 17: ...ways check manufacturer s recommendations before washing Some types of leaded crystal can 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 temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit finish Cannot withstand...

Page 18: ... Installation Instructions for information on storing your dishwasher and for cleaning the drain air gap Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the interior Burn Hazard Before cleaning interior wait at least twenty minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down Failure to do so can result in burns Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just ben...

Page 19: ...re on page 23 to clean your dishwasher with white vinegar Remember this procedure is intended for occasional use only Vinegar is an acid Excessive use can damage your dishwasher Overfill Protector The Overfill Protector in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub keeps the dishwasher from overfilling It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate Check under the float for objects that may k...

Page 20: ...ring off peak hours The local utilities recommend that you avoid using too much energy at certain times of the day l Do not use the High Temp Wash option if it is not needed When this option is off if water entering the dishwasher is lower than 140 F 607 the cycle does not take additional time to heat water during the main wash NOTE Loads may not wash or dry as well if the water temperature is too...

Page 21: ...y place Detergent cakes in dispenser Use fresh detergent only Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser Check dispenser for caked detergent Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch psi for proper dishwasher fill A booster pump on the water supply may be necessa...

Page 22: ...stics Some plastics due to material may need to be towel dried Silica film or etching silica film is a white iridescent deposit etching is a cloudy film Water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem reaction with certain except by hand washing To slow this types of glassware process use a minimum amount of deter usually caused by gent but not less than one tablespoon per some combinatio...

Page 23: ...ng of dishes Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from washing action Moving racks in and out slowly will also minimize chipping NOTE Some types of china and glassware are too delicate for automatic dishwashing and should be hand washed for example antiques feather edged crystal and similar items Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispens...

Page 24: ... the manufacturer s cleaning instructions Detergent remains Has the cycle completed in covered section of dispenser Is the detergent fresh and dry without lumps See page 10 Is the bottom rack in backwards The rack bumpers must face the dishwasher door Dishes not as dry Is the rinse agent dispenser empty Using a rinse agent greatly as you expected improves drying See page 11 Do not use Air Drv opti...

Page 25: ...MACHINES L MAJOR SERVICE 8 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whwlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Applmces or Authormd Whirlpool Service Aulhorized Whirlpool Service Exampler XYZ Service Co ExampbXYZ Service Co 3 If you need FSP replacement 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 WHI...

Page 26: ...h cycle 15 Starting 5 Stopping 5 DISPENSER Detergent 10 Rinse agent 11 ENERGY Saving 20 FEATURES PARTS 4 FILM SPOTS Removing 23 LOADING Bottom rack 8 Preparing to load 6 Silverware basket 7 Top rack 9 TOPIC PAGE OPTIONS 13 OVERFILL PROTECTOR 19 PARTS FEATURES 4 RESPONSIBILITIES Owner 2 RINSE AGENT Using 11 SAFETY 3 SERVICE Parts 25 Requesting 25 SILVERWARE BASKET 7 SPECIAL ITEMS Washing 17 SPOTS F...

Page 27: ...POWER CLEAN washing system parts covered by your warranty k Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap Lower sDrav arm 27 ...

Page 28: ...TY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP replacement parts and repair labor for the DURAPERMTM tub and or inner door should they fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the dishwasher 2 Instruct you how to use the dishwasher 3 Replace house fus...

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