Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER., 01986 Whirlpool Before you use your dishwasher It Is your personal Is installed by a qualified . Has been installed Has been installed . Has been properly...
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Parts and feat-u Model DP1098XR Series UPPER SPRAY ARM RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERQy;$js HEATING ELEMENT FILTER SYSTEM (Screen m.-- Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete...
For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying ture of hot, clean water and detergent soiled surfaces of dishes. When started, the dishwasher fills wrth water to about the level of the heating element. pumped through the rotating spray drained through the filter system...
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces Water must be able to drain off completely items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading UP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items.
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Bottom Make sure pot handles and other do not stop rotation of either the upper lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides back.
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher getting your dishes clean. Read this section Use automatic dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents too mild much sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands dishwasher detergent have different CImOUntS of phosphorus. Phospho- rus softens water...
DRY SELECTOR SWITCH Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot.
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DOOR LATCH WASH cycle A double wash for normal to heav- ily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 60 minutes. HEAT DRY or AIR DRY? If the HEAT DRY Option is selected dishwasher is heated...
Energy saving tips You can help save energy It you: 1. Wash tull loads. Running a half-filled washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. load correctly for best washing correct loading cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or partofthe...
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job lt was designed Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may require Read these special tlps for the followlng ~UminUm: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance minerals in the water and the alkalinity fade.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spottlng Hard water fllmlng (hard water film) Water is not hoi enough Not enough detergent, improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not rotating freely deposlted...
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes Water is not washlng clean hot enough Improper loading Spray orm or arms not rotating freelv Not enough detergent or improper detergent “0ld”detergent. Water pressure be low, dishwasher not filling properly Cloudy tllm on Too much detergent in soft water glassware, etohlng...
PRONG. Converting to built-in Your Whirlpool Portable converted to a built-in while the by using conversion available at your Whirlpool rized TECH-CARE” a low fill tions are included drain water Caring for to get simulated wood top is set on hot.
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Whirlpool Corporation quality parts. look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement @ for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every...
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TKirlnool Home 2 Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304283 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. :e Makers. Dishwashers. Bwll-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. M~ctowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldllwrs. Automatic Washers. Clothes...