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®
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
In Canada, for assistance, installation or service,
call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.ca
LAVE-VAISSELLE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service,
composez le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.ca
Table of Contents/Table des mat
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE...............................................23 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................24 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ......................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
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Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding Tip Over Hazard conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. plugged into an
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. A B M C D E F G N H I O J K P L A. Upper level wash I. Silverware basket Other features your dishwasher (on some models) B. Top rack may have J. ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware C. Lower spray arm Light item clips basket (on some models) D. Bottom rack Side clips K. Detergent dispenser E. Fold-down tines (on some models) Utensil clips L. Vent
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Control Panels DU1000 DU1048, DU1055 DU1200, DU1201, DU1245, DU1248 START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) 3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse from dishes. aid if needed. (See “Dishwasher Use.”) 2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dish
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4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run 6. Press START/RESUME. hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water NOTE: If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off water. interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed, and Start/Resume is pressed. Stopping Your Dishwasher You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. 1. Open the door slig
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Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. Side clip (on some models) To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items. The side clip holds lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the bowls in place during washing. top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability. Cup shelves (on some models) Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the to
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Loading Bottom Rack The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the (See recommended loading patterns shown.) water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. 10 place setting Mixed load Secure heavily soiled cook
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Loading Silverware Basket Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take Use suggested loading patterns as shown to increase the the basket out for loading on a counter or table top. washability of your silverware, if your silverware basket has these covers. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets onto the silverware. If your silverware basket does not have covers, or when covers are up, mix items in each section of
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DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close Filling the dispenser the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by moving Selection Charts.”) the cover latch to the right. A Hard Water Hard Water Soft Water Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water B Soft Water
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Rinse Aid Dispenser IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. They also keep water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. 4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth. Filling the dispenser 5. Place the knob back into the opening and turn to the “Lock” position. The rinse aid dispenser holds 5
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Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse Normal portion of the cycle only when needed. Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after energy-usage label is based on this cycle.) During the wash, the meals until the dishwasher is full. wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds. Initial display time after rotating clock pattern: 64-84 min. If your home is equipped with a water
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Hi-Temp Wash Canceling a Cycle Anytime during a cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN. Your dishwasher Select this option to increase the target water temperature during starts a 2-minute drain, if needed, and clears all indicators. the wash portions of the cycle. Hi-Temp Wash raises the target NOTE: If your dishwasher does not need draining, the water temperature to 145ºF (63ºC) in the main wash. Heating the dishwasher stops and clears all indicators. water helps improve washing results. Hi-Temp Wash
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Delay start Clean Select this option to run your dishwasher at a later time or during Clean glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns off when you off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the open and close the door or press any button. delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not Sanitized latched. Press START/RESUME. If the door is unlatched, the Start/Resume indicator flashes
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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Yes Pewter, Brass, No Bronze High water temperature and detergents High water temperatures and detergent can affect finish of anodized aluminum. can discolor or pit the finish. Disposable No Disposable No Aluminum Plastics Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans Cannot withstand high wa
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DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Cleaning the exterior well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your d
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Detergent remains in the covered section of the Dishwasher is not operating properly dispenser Is the cycle complete? Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary. Is the Start/Resume indicator flashing? Opening the door or interrupting the power stopped the cycle. Close the door and White residue on the front of the access
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Black or gray marks on dishes Spots and stains on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? Disposable aluminum items can break down in the Spotting and filming on dishes dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wash these items. Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in your Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner. water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior aid helps eli
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If For further assistance you still need help, follow the instructions below. If you need further assistance, you can write to us with any When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete questions or concerns at: model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. Whirlpool Brand Home
