Whirlpool DU8000XR Dishwasher User Manual


 
Before starting
your dishwasher
1.
Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure
nothing will stop it from turning freely
2. Push door firmly when closing and it will
automatically latch.
3. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher
until it is hot. Turn it off.
Starting your dishwasher
1. Push a Clean Selector Button for the de-
sired cycle.
2. Push Option Selector Button for desired
option or options. (Use AIR DRY for RINSE
& HOLD Cycle.)
3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to
point to a desired cycle. You will feel a
definite stop at each cycle mark.
- POTS & PANS and HEAVY WASH Cycles
share the same spot on the dial. The
Clean Selector Button determines
which cycle operates.
The dishwasher will automatically start
that cycle.
The AIR DRY Option
Air in the dishwasher is automatically heated
during the “dry” part of all cycles,
Some items (such as plastics) may need towel
If the AIR DRY Option is selected, air in the
drying.
dishwasher is not heated. Using this option helps
For best results, use a liquid rinse aid such as
Jet-Dry?
save
energy, but dishes take longerto dry [over-
night] and some water spotting may result.
HI-TEMP WASHING Option
When this option is selected, water for the
main wash and the final rinse is heated to145”F
(63°C).
Changing a setting
If the water is already hot enough, the cycle
continues without delay. The WATER HEATING
HOLD Signal Light will be on while the cycle de-
lays for water heating.
You can change a setting anytime during
3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled
any cycle.
properly for the new cycle.
1. Press in the door latch to unlatch the door 4. Close and latch the door. The dishwasher will
and stop the cycle.
automatically start the new cycle.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the
cycle you want.
To add a dish after starting
1. To be sure the added item is washed and
4. Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30 sec-
rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob
onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up.
has not passed LOW ENERGY WASH. Thus helps reduce the amount of moisture
2. Unlatch the doorto stop the cycle.
that can come from the vent when restart-
3. Open the door and add the dish.
ing the cycle.
5. Latch the door. The dishwasher will start
from where it stopped.
The CLEAN Signal Light
The CLEAN Signal Light will come on when a
To turn it off. Turn the Control Knob clockwise
washing cycle is complete.
slightly until the light goes off.