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Whirlpool DU1800XT Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool DU1800XT Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool DU1800XT Use & Care Manual

Undercounter dishwasher

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UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Model DU1800XT
freezers.
Refrigerator
Freezers
Ice Makers
DIshwashers.
Bu~lt~ln
Ovens
and Surface
Units.
Ranges
Microwave
Ovens
Trash Compactors.
Room Air Candltloners,
Oehumidl

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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool DU1800XT

  • Page 1 UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU1800XT freezers. Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers DIshwashers. Bu~lt~ln Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors. Room Air Candltloners, Oehumidl...
  • Page 2 Tips.. Special Tips on Dishwasher Common Dishwashing If You Need Service Whirlpool Dishwasher 01989 Whirlpool Corporation and to be sure your dishwasher: by a qualified installer. where it is protected from the elements. on a floor strong enough to support...
  • Page 3 Parts and features Model DUl800XT TOP RACK \ SILVERWARE BASKET BOTTOM RACK - THE OVERFLOW PRO- TECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher It must be in place when the dish- washer is run. DETERGENT DISfjENSERS DOOR LATCH.
  • Page 4 For best results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle slightly above the heating element. spray arm and center wash tower onto the dishes. Soiled water is pumped with clean water during a cycle. The number Loud dishes so soiled surfaces...
  • Page 5 Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached wash tower. Water must be able to drain off completely Items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading (. UP AND GLASS LOAD MIXED LOAD Load plastic items only in the top rack Only plastic...
  • Page 6 Bottom MIXED LOAD Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm or block the center wash tower from extend- ing upwards. Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at the sides. place heavily soiled...
  • Page 7 Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher getting L’our dishes clean Read this sectlon Use automatic dish- washer detergent only. Other detergents too mild much sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands dishwasher detergent have different amounts phosphorus. Phos- phorus softens water and helps...
  • Page 8 Drying Option Selects 3r Switcl h Before starting 1. Spin the Lower Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning 2. Be sure nothing blocks the center area in the bottom rack. The center wash tower extends through this area during...
  • Page 9 Selecting a cycle NORMAL WASH Cycle A double wash for normal to heavily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 70 minutes. LIGHT WASH Cycle For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed loads. Cycle time is about 60 minutes.
  • Page 10 Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Runnrng o half-filled washer uses the same amount and hot water as a fully loaded 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle.
  • Page 11 Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require Read these special tips for the following .~UIlIinUIn: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher...
  • Page 12 Common dishwashing CAUSED BY PROBLEM Spottlng Hard water filming Not enough detergent. Improper detergent detergent Improper loading No rrnse old Water 1s not hot enough AIR DRY Settrng used Small particles Spray arm not rotat- deposlted ing freely or wash tower not extending items...
  • Page 13 PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes not dry Water IS not hot enough mproper roadrng ho rrnse ald AIR DRY Settrng used Alumtnum utensils Black marks rubbrng agarnst Items china or white during washrng utensils Improper toadrng Chipping breaking glassware loo much detergent Cloudy film on In soft water...
  • Page 14 H you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: I. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself of any kind. If your dishwasher will not run, or stops during a cycle: Is the door...
  • Page 15 Whirlpool appliance. to fulfill parts will fit right and work right, because warranty made to the same exacting after- build every new Whirlpool service, If you must call or write, please number, serial number, in your complete description of the problem.This...
  • Page 16 Outside the United States, a different Whirlpool distributor or military Part No. 9432 7-A/965130 Rev. 6 c 1989 Whirlpool Corporation e Makers Dishwashers Built III Ovens and Surface Units. DISHWASHER WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP”...