Whirlpool DU9450XT User's Manual
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1. Plastics Many plastics will have Dishwasher Safe written on them Some plastics are heat sensitive and may melt or warp TIPS If in doubt try one piece Place in upper rack only AIR DRY option provides additional protection Non stick finish utensils most can be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Follow manufacturer s suggestions Wood Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish TIPS Do not wash cutting boards wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher Pewter or pewter like materials May streak discolor and pit TIPS To keep pewter at its very best hand wash with mild detergent Dishwasher care amp cleaning Exterior Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary in most cases to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just beneath the door area Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the dishwasher interior Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing 14 Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotting and Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de fllming tergent with highest available phosphorus content May hard water film be necessary to install water softener To remove spots and2. use amp care guide UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU9450XT Contents in BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN WASHING SYSTEM Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware and Cutlery Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Selecting a Cycle Selecting an Option Selecting an Extra Feature ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your dishwasher It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher e Is installed by a qualified installer e Is properly maintained e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements e Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight Has been properly connected to electricity water and drain e Has been properly electrically grounded e Has had ali hang tags and temporary labels removed Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See Installation Instructions for complete information Important safety instructions A WARNING Read all instructions before using the dishwasher e Properly connect to electricity and water e DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED Read the Installation Instruc tions for details e Be sur
3. 2 HOURS HOURS 2 HOURS CI 4 HOURS CI 6 HOURS CI 2 HOURS 4 HOURS 6 HOURS CI 2 HOURS 4 HOURS HOURS 6 4 After 2 hours the selected signal light will turn off If 4 hours or 6 hours was chosen the signal light for the next shorter delay time will turn on and continue to count down This continues until the delay time ends and the dishwasher starts You may press START at any time during the delay if you want the dishwasher to start immediately Press the CANCEL pad to cancel the delay and clear the delay signal light e You may add ifems fo the load at any time during the delay Close the door firmly to latch it CANCEL Pad The CANCEL pad allows you to cancel a cycle to clear the signal lights or to make a new selection If the dishwasher is wash ing it will go into a 2 minute drain automatically CANCEL Adding a dish after starting Items loaded while the ADD A DISH signal light is on will still be washed and rinsed ADD A WATER HEATING 1 Lift up on the door latch to stop the cycle Don t open the door until the spray arms stop spinning 10 before shutting off Pressing CANCEL again stops the drain Ifthe dishwasher had not been started or is not washing it will clear the display Press ing CANCEL again will start a 2 minute drain if needed 2 Open the door and add the dish 3 Close the door
4. e Is the water turned on e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage e If the motor has stopped because of an over load it will automatically reset itself within a few minutes If the motor does not start call for service e Is the delay feature on your dishwasher seems to run too long e Are you using the POTS amp PANS Cycle or HI TEMP Washing Option Is the dishwasher wait ing for water to heat If water remains in the dishwasher e Has the cycle completed e A small amount of remaining water is normal e Is drain air gap or drain hose clogged If detergent remains in the covered detergent cup e Is the bottom rack in backwards The rack bumpers should be at the front e Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry with out jumps e Is the cycle completed If white residue appears on front of access panel e Is more detergent being used than needed See page 7 for recommended amounts of detergent e Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on exterior of access panel Try a different brand to reduce foaming and elimi nate build up If you hear grinding grating crunching buzz ing sounds e A hard object has probably entered the POWER CLEAN Module The sound should stop when the object is ground up If the WATER HEATING Signal light flashes e Have you run water at the n
5. glassware are 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 Check spray arms make sure they turn freely after load ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturning Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high est available phosphorus content especially with hard water Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher If water pressure 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 amount of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct water fills Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to assure adequate rinsing and draining Do not overload Temporary remedy 1 Set empty dishwasher for a one wash cycle 2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop when if has filled forthe wash part of the cycle 3 Add to 2 cup 120 to 240 mL of citric acid crystals usually available in drugstores 4 Close and latch door to complete cy
6. piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed Crystal and decorative glasses Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temperature Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load crystal carefully in top rack only Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm Use the shortest cycle Flatware Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher This film is 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 causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher Wash by hand TIPS Rinse flatware as soon as possible especially if it is not to be washed right away Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes Wash by hand tarnish and film build up can be removed with silver polish Cast iron utensils the seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher Rusting will result TIPS Wash by hand To re season coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two
7. portion of any cycle except RINSE amp HOLD AIR DRY AIR DRY CM HI TEMP The AIR DRY signal light will be ON when AIR DRY is selected The AIR DRY Option helps save en ergy but the dishes fake longer to dry overnight and some water spot ting may result Some items such as plastics may need towel drying For best results use a liquid rinse aid such as Jet Dry in the rinse aid dispenser HI TEMP HI TEMP CI AIR DRY When HI TEMP is selected the water for the main wash and final rinse is heated to 145 F 63 C While the water is heat ing the WATER HEATING signal light will be ON POTS amp PANS has the HI TEMP option preset HI TEMP cannot be selected with RINSE amp HOLD NOTE The WATER HEATING signal light will flash at the end of the cycle if the water did not heat to 145 F 63 C See page 17 am HI TEMP DELAY Pad The DELAY Pad allows you to delay the start of a cycle for 2 4 or 6 hours after loading the dishwasher For example use DELAY to run the dishwasher during off peak hours of electrical use 1 Press the DELAY pad once to display the last cycle and options selection 2 Quickly press the pad again to select a 2 hour delay The 2 HOURS signal light will come on 3 Pressing the DELAY Pad repeatedly will select in order 4 hours 6 hours no delay then 2 hours etc If no delay is selected all delay signal lights will be off HOURS
8. Do not latch it Wait 30 sec onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can come from the vent when restarting the cycle 4 Press door firmly to latch it The dishwasher will automatically start where it stopped WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING sig nal light comes on auto matically during the HEAVY NORMAL and LOW ENERGY Cycles to show that water is being heated The heating time is preset foreach cycle and heats the water a few degrees to improve washability The WATER ADD A DISH am WATER HEATING HEATING signal light will go off automatically when the preset heating time is up NOTE The water will stop heating once the preset time is up If you want to make sure the water gets heated to 145 F 63 C use the HI TEMP Option see page 10 Selecting an extra feature Four of the control pads serve two purposes Besides the functions already listed they control these extra features Begins CYCLE PAUSE EXTRA FEATURE These features are described below CONTROL PAD START PAD OPTIONS PAD CYCLEPAD DELAY PAD Cancels CLEAN signal light when door is opened Turns beep ON OFF Locks out control pads CYCLE PAUSE Acycle can be stopped at any time for up to 10 minutes C POTS amp PANS START noo NORMAL 1 To pause during a cycle press the START pad Any signal lights that are on wi
9. LO PO e LTE TEN EP EEN SS CONTROL PADS Al tim POTS amp PANS HI TEMP um HEAVY um NORMAL m LOW ENERGY RINSE amp HOLD SIGNAL LIGHTS v CANCEL ADD A DISH ema WATER HEATING CLEAN Starting your dishwasher Five control pads and the signal lights al low you to set and check the dishwashers function A beep sounds each time a pad is pressed under normal conditions When first installed the signal lights will flash rapidly in order The signal lights will also flash following a power failure Press the CANCEL pad twice to clear the signal lights To start the dishwasher press the START pad once to display the cycle The dishwasher is preset for the NORMAL cycle with the HEAT DRY option If you want this cycle press START again To select a different cycle and or option just press the CYCLE pad and or OPTIONS pad until the cycle and or option you want is indicated by the signal lights Each press of the pad advances the signal light to the next cycle or option Press START to begin the cycle you selected After each use the dishwasher remembers the cycle and options used The next time the display is lit up for selection it will show the last cycle that was run When dishes are loaded and ready fo be washed 1 Read important Safety Instructions on page 2 before starting your dishwasher 2 Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop
10. TE It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent The cover will open fully when the door is opened CONTENT COVER LATCH Use covered section for NORMAL Cycle LOW ENERGY Cycle Use both sections for POTS amp PANS Cycle HEAVY Cycle HARD Fill 1 or both sections to top line if water hardness is 8 or more grains per gallon or 136 or more parts per million MEDIUM Fill 1 or both sections to mid dle line if water hardness is 5 to 7 grains per gallon or 85 to 119 parts per million NS SOFT Fill 1 or both sections to bottom line if water hardness is 0 to 4 grains per 27 gallon or 0 to 68 parts per million 0 Arinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and drying as spots Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as Jet Dry A small amount is released automatically during the final rinse of each cycle Check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling The Fill Indicator Cap shows when it s time to fill the rinse aid dis penser When the fill level is low the center of the cap will appear to be clear Make sure dishwasher door is fully open when filling Do not fill past the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser If you overfill excess rinse aid can come out This will not harm the dishwasher but could cause over sudsing Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed 7 Use open section for rw ELE Rae RON
11. cle Permanent solution Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing use Rinse amp Hold Clean stained items with silver polish and re wash Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware in the same silverware basket compartment Direct contact between these metals can cause perma nent damage to the sliver Remove spots with silver polish Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated Allow dishwasher to complete cycle Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system of the house The air gap is usually located above the sink or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the dish washer due to a plugged drain The drain air gap is NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the dish washer warranty The drain air gap should be kept clean to ensure proper draining of the dishwasher If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without fools of any kind If your dishwasher will not run or stops during a cycle e Is the door tightly closed and securely latched e Has the cycle been correctly set
12. d container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high detergent or est available phosphorus content especially with hard improper detergent water Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use HI TEMP WASH Option Water pressure may If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes be low dishwasheris while dishwasher is running to assure correct fills not filling properly Dishes not dry Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use HI TEMP WASH Option Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov erload Do not nest items No rinse aid Fill rinse aid dispenser AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option or use HEAT DRY Plastic items may need towel drying Black marks on Aluminum utensils Use care In loading aluminum utensils especially any dishes rubbing againstitems lightweight foll container Piace so they do not touch during washing dishes Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad Onda mild abrasive cleanser Chippi
13. d to Y heat the water if the HI TEMP option is selected LOW ENERGY WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN For pre rinsed or lightly soiled loads W Cycle time is about 58 minutes plus A 2 the time needed to heat the water if 5 the HI TEMP option is selected H RINSE amp HOLD RINSING xy For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later Cycle time is about 12 minutes Cycle time includes heated dry times Selecting an option Options can be selected by pressing the OPTIONS Pad Each press of the Pad advances the selection to the next option HEAT DRY amp HI TEMP AIR DRY AIR DRY amp HI TEMP HEAT DRY For example if the AIR DRY signal light is on and you want to select HEAT DRY press the OPTIONS Pad twice O AIR DRY AIR DRY am AIR DRY c AIR DRY EB HI TEMP HI TEMP me HI TEMP HI TEMP HEAT DRY and HI TEMP AIR DRY AIR DRY and HI TEMP HEAT DRY All options can be changed any time during a cycle If the RINSE amp HOLD cycle is selected options are not available The HI TEMP Option is already preset forthe POTS amp PANS cycle so only HEAT DRY or AIR DRY Options can be selected forthe cycle continued on next page 9 1 zZ g 4 Pa HEAT DRY C AIR DRY The AIR DRY signal light will be OFF when HEAT DRY is selected Heat Dry means the air in the dish washer is heated during the dry
14. dealer autho rized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to re solve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of pur chase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request POWER CLEAN WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY SPRAY ARM SPRAY TOWER gt NOZZLE CAP GUARD POWER CLEAN MODULE AND MOTOR WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 0 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULLONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEAN Washing Second Year From System if defective in materials or workmanship These parts are Date of Purchase shown on page 19 LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for Electronic Contro System if defective in Second Through Fifth Year materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement of the porcelain tub and or DURAPERM inner Second Through Tenth Year door should they fail to contain water due to defective
15. e your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e When discarding an old dishwasher al ways remove the door to prevent acciden tal entrapment REMEMBER use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do e Store dishwasher detergent in a cool dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN T REACH IT e Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom mended for use in a dishwasher e Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user e DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher DO NOT reach into the area below the bot tom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following e DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher Safe or the equivalent If not marked check manufacturer s ecommen dations DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en closure panels are properly in place e DO NOT sit on stand on or abuse the dish washer door or dish racks e DO NOT tamper with controls e If hot water has not been used recently usually two weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and allow water t
16. earest sink before starting dishwasher e Is water iemperature at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting If signal lights flash and the dishwasher stops or will not run e Has there been a power failure e Is the cycle pause feature on See page 11 If control pads don t work e Is the lock out feature on See page 12 If the beep does not sound when pads are pressed e Has the sound signal been turned off See page 12 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assist ance telephone number Dial free from any where in the U S 4 800 253 1301 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 If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized 3 If you need service Whirlpools service com panies Whirlpool service gt lt 4 Whirlp ol SERVICE technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telep
17. film try a vinegar rinse 1 Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2 Remove all metal items 3 Put 2 cups 500 mL white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack 4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle Water is not Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use HI TEMP WASH Option Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high detergent or est available phosphorus content especially with hard improper detergent water Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are 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 No rinse aid Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling See instructions on page 7 AIR DRY Setting used Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver Small particles Sprayarmorarmsnot Check spray arms make sure they turn freely after load deposited on rotating freely ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning items Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly close
18. hone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING 8 PARTS WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SEAVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of pur chase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request continued on next page 17 Toke oO 4 tra PD a gt e EO 4 if you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Cor poration for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used fo build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 18 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Ac tion Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the
19. is made A double beep means one of the extra features was selected or the wrong contro pad was used To turn off the beep 1 Press and hold the DELAY pad until the CLEAN signal light flashes 2 Release the pad C2 CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn off to show that the beep is turned off 12 To turn the beep back on DE AY LON 1 Press and hold the DELAY pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on and sfays on 2 Release the pad me CLEAN DI CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn offto show that the beep has been turned on NOTE All extra feature selections are can celled by a power failure Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you 1 Wash full loads Running a half filled dish washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine 3 Air dry dishes when you don t need a rapid drying cycle Allow longer drying times overnight 2 4 POTS amp PANS CYCLE HEAVY O NORMAL am LOW ENERGY c RINSE amp HOLD 1 Use the LOW ENERGY Cycle whenever possi ble It uses less hot water and energy than B other wash cycles 1 21000004 5 TREE cayenne eva TER Load correctly for best washing results In correct loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load EEFE SCIE Don t pre rinse normally soiled dishes Se lect the cor
20. le caps jar lids efc can be put in any section AWARNING Personal Safety Hazard To avoid cuts from sharp items knives forks skewers etc make sure these items are put in point The silverware basket can be loaded while x its in place on the door or it can be taken out for loading on the counter or table It can also be removed for easy unloading Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware To remove the basket slide it to ward the top of by the handle Lift it off the holding but tons Replace it in reverse order To open the basket unhook the latch as shown Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the botiom rack and before closing the dishwasher door Remove and replace the cutlery basket in the same way as the silverware basket Use the cutlery basket for long items Remove the basket and tip contents onto a cutting board to unload This can help avoid accidents with sharp points and edges Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean Read this section carefully Use automatic dish washer detergent only Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus Phospho rus softens water and hel
21. ll flash until the cycle restarts after10 minutes 2 The cycle can be started sooner by pressing the START pad again CLEAN signal light The CLEAN signal light comes on at the end ofa cycle to show that the load is clean will stay on until CANCEL or any other control pad is pressed As an option you can have the CLEAN light turn off the first time you open the door after a cycle is finished OPT ANS 1 Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until the CLEAN signal light starts flashing 2 Release the pad To again have the signal light stay on when the door is opened ts CLEAN 1 Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on 2 Release the pad 11 Control pad lock out feature This feature lets you lock out the function of the control pads except to CANCEL a cycle that is running or to pause during a cycle in progress 4 Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light flashes 2 Release the pad CI CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn off fo show that the control pads are locked out To cancel the lock out feature 1 Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on and stays on 2 Release the pad DD CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn off to show that the control pads are no longer locked out The beeping sound Each time a control pad is pressed a single beep sound
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23. materials From Date of Purchase or workmanship 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 fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when dishwasher is used in other than normal single family household use 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 during limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply fo you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1304 from anywhere in the U S gt Whirflp ol Part No 3368018 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A akers Dishwashers Bui
24. n the rows between prongs Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage e Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place e China crystal and other delicate items must not touch each other during dish washer operation Damage may occur ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK The top rack does not have to be level Raise or lower one or both sides to help fit tatl items in the top or bottom rack e Turn knob clockwise to raise a side Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side NILSAS ONTHSWM NA Bottom rack loading e Place plates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing the spray e Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm Spray arms must move freely e Load items so they do not block or cover spray tower gt Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack UTENSIL LOAD e Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides or back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket NOTE e Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack e When lower rack is removed replace with bumpers in front Loading silverware and cutlery baskets Load forks and spoons so they don t nest to NO gether Spray cant reach nested items Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down Small items baby bott
25. ng or Improper loading Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only Load breaking between prongs not over them Glasses loaded over glassware prongs will not be supported and may chip or break continued on next page 15 PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean Cloudy film on glassware etching permanent corrosion Dishes amp interior of dishwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stainiess steel OR Dark spots on flatware stainless steel sliver plate or sterling Bronze tarnish on silverplate Water left in bottom of dishwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper loading Spray arm orarms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent Old detergent Water pressure may be low dishwasher is not filling properly Too much detergent in soft water Inadequate rinsing Iron or manganese in water Allowing salty or acidic foods such as mayonnaise vinegar fruit juices salad dressings milk products remain flatware Undissolved detergent coming in contact with flatware Silverplate is worn off Exposed base metal takes a bronzed hue Dishwasher cycle not completed Clogged drain air gap SOLUTION Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use HI TEMP WASH Option Make sure dishes and
26. o run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open Disconnect electrical power to the dish washer before attempting to service DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and features Model DU9450XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK gt BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS SILVERWARE BASKET CUTLERY BASKET RINSE AID DISPENSER n Aa a SPRAY TOWER UT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown i p i sa di m n Q 1 m lt O c vv m 4 gt m 5 wm gt Z O m gt Cc m mn N LOWER SPRAY ARM THE OVERFLOW PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher It is not removable Na ACCESS COLOR PANEL DOOR COLOR PANEL THE POWER CLEAN MODULE is designed DU to keep the wash and rinse water clean It removes food particles from the water stores them then washes them down the drain It also grinds up larger food parti cles During grinding some sounds will be heard 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 y
27. ou need service or call with a question e e Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate see Model Number diagram above and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Serial Number e __ Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Quick starting steps 1 Properly load the top and bottom racks sil verware basket and cutlery basket 2 Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely 3 Add detergent 4 Check rinse aid dispenser POWER CLEAN washing system Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes When a cycle is started the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms through the POWER CLEAN Module which re moves food particles and back through the rotating spray arms Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle the number of times depends on the cycle being used Load dishes so soiled surfaces face powerful spray from rotating arms 5 Close and latch door 6 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot Turn it off 7 Select a cycle 8 Select an option 9 Press START Step saving preparation for washing is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher Just remo
28. ps prevent water spots on dishes water is hard and phosphorus content is low 6 0 or less you may need to use more detergent or use a brand with a higher phosphorus content 8 7 or higher Do not add detergent un til you are ready to wash When using Delay Wash make sure the detergent dispensers are clean and dry before adding the detergent Fresh automatic dishwasher de tergent is necessary for best washing results Store detergent tightly closed in a cool dry place How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water If too little is used dishes won t be clean However if too much is used in soft water glassware will begin to etch WS Find out your waters hardness by dI asking your local water deport ment water softener company or county extension agent Rinse aid dispenser FILL The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without e For cycles with one wash put detergent in one section only Use the open section if the cycle begins with a wash Use the covered section if the cycle begins with a rinse For cycles with two washes put detergent in both sections Push the cover down until is latched Detergent in the open section falls into the dish washer when the door is closed The covered section opens automatically when the main wash starts NO
29. rect cycle for the load and use gue the recommended amount of detergent for Hi good washing results without hand rinsing Use your dishwasher during off peak hours Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy usage of energy 01 certain times of day Kitchen cleanup can be done quickly and efficiently through the use of your dishwasher Most appliance parts that can fit in the dish washer can be cleaned by it Burned on soil however should be cleaned by hand 13 Special tips on dishwasher use Remember use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care Read these special tips for the following items Aluminum Aluminum toses its bright shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent Colored aluminum may fade TIPS If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent causing spotting pitting and discoloration Follow utensil manufacturer s cleaning instructions China Check manufacturer s recommendations Hand painted metal trimmed and antique china fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load china carefully Do not allow pieces to touch each other Test one
30. tat will delay the cycle until temperature reaches 145 F 63 C If water is hot enough the cycle will proceed with no delay This lets you turn down your water heater if you choose without cutting back on hot water needed for good dish washing or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation e Load dishes so they don t touch one another NOTE Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent nolse trans fer through drains Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces Top rack loading CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups glasses and smaller items e Place so open ends face down for clean ing and draining e Load glasses in top rack only Botfom rack is not designed for glasses Damage may occul MIXED LOAD tse A oN N NY EU XK BATT aa AA e Load plastic items in the fop rack only Only plastic items marked dishwasher safe are recommended e Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack e Smali bowls pans and other utensils can be placed in the top tack gt Items with cooked on or dried on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with soiled surfaces facing the spray e Place items i
31. them from turning freely 3 Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch 4 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot Turn it off 5 Press the START pad Skip to step 7 if you want to run the cycle indicated by the signal lights 6 You may select a different cycle by pressing the CYCLE pad You may select a different option by pressing the OPTION pad 7 Press the START pad again NOTE Cycle and option selections are cancelled by a power failure Selecting a cycle POTS amp PANS WASHING AND RINSING AND Maximum cleaning for cooked on HEATING WATER HEATING WATER DRYING CLEAN or baked on foods The cycle time _ _ 7 png i delays while the dishwasher auto matically heats the water to 145 F 63 C in both washes and in the last rinse marked Cycle time is 72 minutes plus the time needed to heat the water FW Elo Fo ole ol p Cycle time includes heated dry times Co HEAVY WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN selected TOAHTT n A double wash for heavily soiled loads Cycle time is about 72 min D utes plus the time needed to heat b the water if the HI TEMP option is NORMAL WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN For normal everyday soiled loads i i The Energy Guide Label is based on Ww D this cycle Cycle time is about 65 A R minutes plus the time neede
32. ve large pieces bones and other hard items The POWER CLEAN Module will remove food parti cles from the water It contains a chopping de vice which will reduce the size of food items If hard items such as fruit seeds nuts and egg shells enter the POWER CLEAN Module you Hot water is a must Hot water dissolves and activates the dish washing detergent Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot free Make certain loads are washed in hot water at least 140 F 60 C Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply 1 Maintain 140 F water supply at central water heater To check water temperature turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher Let water run until it is as hot as possible then check with a candy or meat thermometer If Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation e Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack e Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls 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 the temperature is foo low have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting 2 Use HI TEMP WASHING Option If water heating is needed a thermos
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