Whirlpool DU8100 Dishwasher User Manual


 
Problem
Brown Stains on
Dishes and Dish-
washer Interior
Cause
High iron content in
water supply
Solution
Remove by washing dishes (after food
soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon
to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals
added to covered section of detergent
dispenser. Do not use detergent, use
Normal Wash cycle (if available). Follow
with a Light Wash cycle with detergent.
(For models with rocker switches and
one wash cycle, use Wash cycle twice.)
If treatment is needed more than every
other month, the installation of an iron
removal unit is recommended.
Orange Stains on
Large amounts of
Stains may gradually fade over time.
Dishwasher Interior tomato based foods on
Regular use of Heat Dry option may
dishes placed in the
cause stains to fade slower. Stains will
dishwasher.
not affect dishwasher performance.
Regular use of Rinse 8 Hold cycle with
Air Dry option for partial loads will
reduce the likelihood of staining.
White Spots on
Cookware with
Non-Stick Finish
Seasoning removed by
Re-season cookware after dishwasher
dishwasher detergents
washing.
Odor in the Dish-
washer
Dishes only washed
Run a Rinse & Hold cycle (if available)
every two to three days
at least once or twice a day until a full
load is accumulated.
Chipping of Dishes
Improper loading
Load dishes and glasses so that they
are stable and do not strike together
from washing action. Moving racks in
and out smoothly will also minimize
chipping.
NOTE: Some types of china and
glassware are too delicate for automatic
dishwashing and should be hand-
washed: for example: antiques,
feather-edged crystal and similar types.
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