Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT.. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting 01985 Whirlpool Before you use your dishwasher It Is your personal Is installed by a qualified Has been installed Has been installed...
Parts and features Model DP3840XP NUMBER PLATE TOP RACK \ WATER .._ _.- COLUMN LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASKET RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK ‘. DETERGENT DISPENSERS USER GUIDE (Permanent Label),/@@/ HEATING ELEMENT Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. . .
For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle to about the level of the heating spray arms, drained through back through the rotating clean water during a cycle-the Load dishes so soiled surfaces face erful spray from rotating arms.
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfacesare Water must be able to drain off completely items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups, glaSSeS and smaller items Place so open ends tace down for clean- ing and draining.
Bottom rack loading 0 Make sure pot handles and other items 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. /I& UTENSIL LOAD Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large...
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 amounts of phosphorus. Phospho- rus softens water...
Before starting 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. 2. Close and latch the door. Starting your dishwasher RINSE L “OLD USE AIR DR” rinse NORMAL LIGHT Cycle... Turn Cycle Control Knob until it stops at dot marked NORMAL...
Selecting a cycle NORMAL HEAVY 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. NORMAL LIGHT Cycle For normal,everyday soiled loads Cycle time is about 55 minutes.
Return hoses to storage safety, this Converting cord having Your Whirlpool possi- converted to a built-in into a by using conversion available at Your Whirlpool rized TECH-CARE” codes tions are included is not Caring for installed simulated wood top The simulated...
Energy saving tips You can help save energy If you: Wash tull loads. Running a half-filled washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle.
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spottlng Hard water tllmlng Waler 1s not hot enough Not enough detergent, Improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loadrng No rinse old AIR DRY Setting used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not deporlted rotattng freely Items “0ld”detergent Not enough...
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes Water Is not washing clean hot enough Improper loadrng Spray arm or arms not rotatrng freely Not enough detergent or Improper detergent “0ld”detergent Waterpressuremay be low, dishwasher not frlltng properly Etching loo much detergent permanent In soft water tllmlng which cannot...
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher Some items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre Read these special tips. Aluminum: and darkens ity of the dishwasher placing sprinkled discoloration. Colored Follow utensil manufacturers’ China: other. Use the shortest Hand-painted, hot water dishwasher...
FSP is a registered of Whirlpool Corporation quality parts. look symbol of quality you need a replacement R tar your Whirlpool FSP replacement will 111 right and work right, because mode to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool...