Selecting an Extra Feature ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS COMMON DISHWASHING IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER 81988 Whirlpool Corporation responsibility and obligation installer. where it is protected from the elements. on a floor strong enough to support...
Parts and features Model DU9200XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSER SILVERWARE BASKET RINSE AID HEATING ELEMENT Thanw you ‘or buying G Whirlpool tration Card provided with this product. f vc , veec? SPIVI~-Y or coil with a ques?!or- reae e 1:: 3;: i MC iei urc...
Quick Starting Steps 1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and silverware basket. 2. Spin the Upper Lower Spray 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...
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 CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items.
Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Load items so they do not block spray tower. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. Place plates, soup bowls,...
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...
Starting your dishwasher Five control pads and the signal low you to set and check the dishwasher’s function. A “beep” sounds each time a pad is pressed under normal conditions. When first installed, the signal flash rapidly in order. The signal also flash following a power failure.
HEAVY A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time * is about 72 min- utes plus the time needed to heat the water if the HI-TEMP option selected. NORMAL For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label is based this cycle.) Cycle time”...
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HEAT DRY The AIR DRY signal will be OFF when DRY is selected. means the air in the dish- washer is heated the “dry” portion of any cycle - except & HOLD. AIR DRY The AIR DRY signal will be ON when AIR DRY is selected.
WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING sig- nal light comes matically during HEAVY, NORMAL and LOW ENERGY Cycles that water is being heated. The heating preset for each cycle, and heats the water a few degrees to improve washability. The WATER Selecting an extra feature Four of the control...
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Control pad lock-out feature This feature lets you lock-out the function control pads (except to CANCEL a cycle running or to pause during a cycle 1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light flashes. 2. Release the pad.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: Wash full loads. Running a half-filled 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.
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 hllUiUUlU: Aluminum loses its bright,shiny the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher...
Common dishwashing problems CAUSED BY PROBLEM Hard water Spottlng tllmlng [hard water film] Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, Improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loadrng No rrnse old AIR DRY Settrng used Small particles Spray arm or arms not deposlted rotatrng freely...
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes Water is not washlng clean hot enough Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Water pressure be low, dishwasher not filling properly loo much detergent Cloudy film on in soft water glassware, etohlng...
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12.) Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool assistance number in Step 2 must call or write, number, serral number, date of purchase, plete description of the problem.
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.