Whirlpool DU5040XP Dishwasher User Manual


 
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 removes food particlesand 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.
The POWER CLEAN* Module removes food
particles from the water, stores them, then
washes them down the drain.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow-
erful spray from rotating arms.
Step-saving preparation for washing
It is not necessary
to rinse dishes before
put’tlng them into the
dishwasher. Just re-
move large pieces,
bones, and other hard
items. The POWER
CLEAN* Module will
remove food particles
from the water. It con-
Hot water is a must
Hot water dissolves
and activates the
dishwashing deter-
gent. Hot water dis-
solves grease on
dishes and helps dry
glasses spot-free.
Make certain loads
are washed in hot
water (at leastl40”F -
. .
Check Water
Temperature
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,
tains a chopping device which will reduce the
size of food items.
If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and egg
shells enterthe POWER CLEAN* Module, you 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.
2
turn on hot water faucet nearest the dish-
washer Let water run until it is as hot as pos-
sible, then check with a candy or meat
thermometer. If the temperature is too low,
have a qualified person raise the water
heater thermostat setting.
Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heat-
ing is needed, a thermostat 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 dishwashing.
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