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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
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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 DU1015 DU1055 DU1100, DU1101, DUL240 DU1145 DU1148, DU1200, DU1201, DU1245, DU1248 6
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START-UP GUIDE DISHWASHER LOADING Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important Loading Suggestions safety information and useful operating tips. Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes Using Your New Dishwasher before putting them into the dishwasher. The wash module removes food particles from the water. The module contains a 1. Scra
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Side clip (on some models) The side clip holds lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during washing. 12 place setting Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only. The bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. To move a clip Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing 1. Pull the clip up and off horizontal rack wire. them over the tines can lead to breakage and water spots. 2. Repos
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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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Canceling a Cycle Option Selections Anytime during a cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN. Your dishwasher You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you starts a 2-minute drain, if needed, and clears all indicators. change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option if desired. NOTE: If your dishwasher does not need draining, the dishwasher stops and clears all indicators. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For e
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Lock Cycle Status Indicators Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status Use the lock to avoid unintended use of the dishwasher. You can indicators. also use the lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. NOTE: Your model may have some or all of the indicators shown above. Sensing (on some models) When the lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. NOTES: Sensing glows during the Sensing part of the cycle. Your dishwasher senses soil level during
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Overfill Protection Float The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate. Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down. 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
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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
