Whirlpool DU9450XT Dishwasher User Manual


 
Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES. . . . . .
QUICK STARTING STEPS. . .
POWER CLEAN’” WASHING SYSTEM
Quiet Operating Tips
PROPERLOADING..................
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading .
Silverware and Cutlery Basket
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ADDING DETERGENT. 7
RINSE AID DISPENSER. 7
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. . 8
Selecting a Cycle . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting an Option . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting an Extra Feature . . . . . . 11
ENERGY SAVING TIPS . . . . . . . , . 13
SPECIAL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . 14
COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS . . 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE . 17
WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY. 20
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:
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Is installed by a qualified installer,
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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
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Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
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Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*
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Has been properly electrically grounded:
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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
*See Installation Instructions for complete information.
Important safety instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
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Properly connect to electricity and water.
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DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc-
tions for details.
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Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a
level floor that will hold the weight, and in
an area suitable for its size and use.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, al-
ways remove the door to prevent acciden-
tal entrapment.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job it was designed to do.
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT.
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-
mended for use in a dishwasher.
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage door seal or cut
the user.
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DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
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DO NOT reach into the area below the bot-
tom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
“Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not
marked, check manufacturer’s recommen-
dations.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en-
closure panels are properly in place.
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
washer door or dish racks.
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DO NOT tamper w-ith controls.
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If hot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent Injury or
damage, before uslng your dishwasher,
turn on all hot water faucets and allow
water to run for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or
use any open flame near the faucet while
it is open.
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Disconnect electrlcal power to the dish-
washer before attempting to service.
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DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
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