Whirlpool Estate DU3040XP User manual

&ti SERIES

UNDERCOUNTER

DISHWASHER

Model DU3040XP

‘s. Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Bwlt.ln Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Dehumldlfll

Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..

PARTS AND FEATURES..

FOR BEST RESULTS

The Filtering System

PROPER LOADING

Top Rack Loading

Bottom Rack Loading

Silverware Basket Loading

ADDING DETERGENT..

BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER,

Changing a Setting

Selecting a Cycle..

HEATDRYorAIRDRY? .,,..........

To Add a Dish After Starting

ENERGY SAVING TIPS..

SPECIAL TIPS.

COMMON DISHWASHER PROBLEMS.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

1. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Before you use your dishwasher

It Is Your personal responslblllty and obllgatlon to be sure your dlshwasher:

Is installed by a qualified installer.

Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.’

Has been properly electrically grounded.’

Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

See installation instructions for complete information.

Parts and features

Model DU3040XP I

UPPER SPRAY ARM -

TOP RACK

RACK BUMPER

BOTTOM RACK WATER

COLUMN

LOWER SPRAY ARM

SILVERWARE BASKET

, iiigq?y

HEATING ELEMENT

DOOR PANEL-

--.-- -__.-_.a

2 COLOR OPTIONS

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

THE OVERFLOW

PROTECTOR is

designed to prever

too much water

from entering the

dishwasher. It Is not

removable.

(Scr

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. .

return: Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for

in-warranty service.

Service Company ond Telephone Number

When you need service or call with a question,

have this information ready:

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the

plate located as shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Serial Number

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Dare

handv olace.There is no warranty registration to

For Best Results

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent

against sorled surfaces of dishes, When a cycle ISstarted, the drshwasher fills with Water

to about the level of the heating element. This water IS pumped through the rotating

spray arms, drained through the filtersystem which removes food and soil, and pumped

back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced wrth

clean water during a cycle- the number of times depends on the cycle being used

The self-cleaning filtering system and

removable pump guard help eliminate pre-

rinsing by removing food particles from the

water.

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow-

erful spray from rotating arms.

The filtering system

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before

putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove

large pieces and quantities of food and bones.

The filtering system helps keep food particles

out of the wash water. Small partrcles are flushed

away as water is pumped out. Larger particles

are trapped in the pump guard.

To remove the pump guard for cleaning...

1. Wait at least 20 minutes atter a cycle for

the heating element to cool down.

2. Unload and remove the bottom rack.

3. Press the outside wall of the pump guard at

the center to release the latch.

4. Lift out and rinse clean.

voble Pump Guard

To replace the pump guard...

1 Insert pump guard legs [on inside wall] into

matching openings in filter screen.

2. Press down on outside wall until latch snaps

into place.

3. Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in

front.

Water must be hot For best cleaning and drying resutts, water should be at least

140°F (60°C).

1. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run

until it is as hot as possible.

2. Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the stream of hot water

to measure the temperature.

3. If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise

the water heater thermostat setting.

Proper loading

Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms.

Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate

items so spray can reach all surfaces.

Top rack loading

The top rack is designed for cups, glasses

and smaller items.

Place so open ends face down for clean-

ing and draining.

load glasses in top rack only. Bottom

rack is not designed for glasses. Damage

may occur.

Place items in the rows between prongs.

Placing them over the prongs can lead

to breakage.

Be sure lightweight items are held firmly

in place.

China, crystal and other delicate items

must not touch another item during dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

Load plastic items only in the top rack.

Only plastic items marked “dishwasher

safe” are recommended.

Plastic items can be melted in the bottom

rack.

Small bowls, pans and other utensils can

be placed in the top rack.

Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with

soiled surfaces facing the spray.

Bottom rack loading

Make sure pot handles and other items

do not stop rotation of either the upper or

lower spray arm. Spray arms must move

freely.

Securely place heavily soiled cookware

face down in rack.

\ UTENSIL LOAD

Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other

large items at sides and back. Loading

such items in front may keep water spray

from reaching detergent dispenser.

NOTE:

Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items

in the bottom rack.

When lower rack is removed, replace

with bumpers in front.

Place plates, soup bowls, etc. be-

tween prongs and facing the spray.

SilverwaFe basket loading

Load the silverware basket while it’s in or

out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket

should be in the right front corner of the

bottom rack.

YES

Load forks and spoons so they don’t

nest together. Spray can’t reach nested

items.

Mix items in each section of the basket

with some pointing up and some down.

Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids,

etc.- can be put in any section.

Make sure sharp items (knives, forks.

skewers, etc.) are put in point down. Make

sure long items do not stop the upper

spray arm from turning.

Adding detergent

The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of

getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully.

Use automatic dlsh-

washer detergent only.

Other detergents are

too mild and much too

sudsy to work in the

dishwasher,

Ditferent brands of

dishwasher detergent

have different amounts

of phosphorus. Phospho-

rus softens water and

helps prevent water

spots on dishes.

If water is hard and

phosphorus content is

low (8.7% or less), you

may need to use more

detergent or use a

brand with a higher

phosphorus content

(12% or higher).

Da not add detergent

until you are ready to

wash. Fresh, dry deter-

gent is necessary for

best washing results.

Store detergent tightly in

a cool, dry place.

The detergent dispenser

The detergent dispenser has one section with

a cover and one without.

Put detergent in both sections for cycles with

two washes.

Put deteraent in the covered section only for

cycles wiih one wash.

0 Push the cover down

ri5d

\ :

until it is latched

The cover opens auto-

matically when the main

wash starts. Detergent in

the open section falls

into the dishwasher

when the door is closed.

COVER COVER LATCH

NORMAL LIGHT Cycle sections for. ..

NORMAL HEAVY

Cycle

How much detergent to use

The amount of detergent to use

depends on the hardness of your

water. Iftoo little is used, dishes won’t

be clean. However, if too much is

used in soft water, glassware will

begin to etch.

Find out your water’s hardness by

asking your local water depart-

ment, water softener company or

county extension agent.

HARD-Fill 1 or both sections to top

line if water is 8 or more grains of

Fill 1 or both sections to

middle line if Water is 5 to 7 grains of

SOFT - Fill one or both sections to

bottom line if water is 0 to 4 grains of

hardness.

Option Selector Switch

Before starting your dishwasher

1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make 3. Run hot water at sink nearest

dish-

sure nothing will stop it from turning washer until it is hot. Turn it off. (If yours

freely. is a portable dishwasher, see page 14

2. Close and latch the door. for connecting instructions.)

Starting your dishwasher

rinse

NORMAL HEAVY Cvcle...

Make sure Cycle control Knob points

to dot marked NORMAL HEAVY.

Select option.

Without turning it, pull the Cycle Con-

trol Knob out to start the Cycle.

NORMAL LIGHT Cycle... RINSE & HOLD Cycle...

1. Turn Cycle Control Knob until it stops 1. Select AIR DRY Option only.

at dot marked NORMAL LIGHT. 2. Unlatch door and open slightly.

2. Select option. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out.

3. Without turning it, pull the Cycle Con- 4. Turn Control Knob clockwise to dot

trol Knob out to start the Cycle. marked RINSE & HOLD.

5. Close and latch the door to start the

cycle.

Changing a setting

2. With the Cycle Control Knob pulled

out,

You can change a setting anYtime during turn clockwise to the cycle you want.

any cycle. 3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled

1. Unlatch the doorto stop the cycle. properly for the new cycle.

4. Latch the door to start the cycle.

Cycle Cohtrol Knob

Selecting a cycle

NORMAL HEAVY Cycle

A double wash for normal to heav-

ily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide

Label data is based on this cycle.)

Cycle time is about 60 mrnutes.

NORMAL LIGHT Cycle

For normal, everyday soiled loads

Cycle time is about 55 minutes.

RINSE 81HOLD Cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed

one or more days later. Cycle time

is about 10 minutes.

Use AIR DRY only.

HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?

If the HEAT DRY Option is selected, air in the

dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of

the cycle.

If the AIR DRY Option is selected, air in the

dishwasher is not heated. Using this option helps

save energy, but dishes take longer to dry (over-

night] and some water spotting may result.

Some items [such as plastics) may need towel

drying.

Open the door long enough for steam to es-

cape. Close the door to allow the Cycle Control

Knob to complete its cycle.

To add a dish after starting

4. Close the door. Do not latch il. Wait 30 sec-

1. To be sure the added item is washed and onds for air in the dishwasher to warm up.

rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob This helps reduce the

amount

moisture

has not passed NORMAL LIGHT. that can come from the vent when restart-

2. Unlatch the doorto stop the cycle, but don’t ing the cycle.

open it until the spray arms stop spinning, 5. Latch the door. The dishwasher will start

3. Open the door and add the dish. from where it stopped.

Energy saving tips

You can help save energy If you:

Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish-

washer uses the same amount of electricity

and hot water as a fully loaded machine.

Alr dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid

drying cycle. Allow longer drying times

(overnight).

5. Don’t pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Se-

lect the correct cycle for the load and use

the recommended amount of detergent for

good washing results without hand rinsing.

Use the NORMAL LIGHT Cycle for normally

soiled loads. It uses less hot water and

energy than NORMAL HEAVY.

load correctly for best washing results. ln-

correct loading may cause poor washing

and the need to rewash all or part of the

load.

Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.

Local utilities recommend this to avoid

heavy usage of energy at certain times of

day.

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