Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES. FOR BEST RESULTS The Filtering System PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT. BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. Before you use your dishwasher It Is your personal Is installed by a qualified...
Parts and features Model DU1098XL UPPER SPRAY ARM -.. I’ Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers plate located as shown). 2. Purchase date from sales slip.
For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle to about the level of the heating spray arms, drained through the filter system which removes back through the rotating spray a cycle- the number clean water during Load dishes so soiled...
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 The top rack is designed for cups, and smaller items. Place so open ends face down for clean- ing and drarning.
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 face down in rack. UTENSIL LOAD Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides...
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 OFF . START RINSE Option Selector Switch your dishwasher 3. Run hot water washer until it is hot.
Cycle 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, air in the dishwasher is heated...
Energy saving tips You can help save energy lf you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. Load correctly for best washing correct loading cause poor washing and the need to rewash...
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only Some Items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre Read these special tlps. Aluminum: and darkens ity of the dishwasher placing sprinkled discoloration. Colored Follow utensil manufacturers’ China: other. Hand-painted, hot water dishwasher to see if colors...
Common dishwashing PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spottlng Hard water fllmlng Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, Improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loadrng No rinse old AIR DRY Settrng used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not deposlted rotatrng freely Items “0ld”detergent Not enough...
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes Water Is not washlng clean hot enough Improper loadrng Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergenl or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Water pressure be low, dishwasher not filling properly Etching Too much detergent permanent in soft water tllmlng which...
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: Before calling for assistance.. Performance problems often result from little things you can find fix yourself without of any kind. IF DISHWASHER WON’T RUN, OR STOPS DURING CYCLE: Is door tightly closed and securely...
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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 witt fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every...
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