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®
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call:
1-800-807-6777
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LAVE-VAISSELLE
ENCASTRÉ
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE .........................................21 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................22 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 f
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Before Using Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avo
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PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Third level wash 7. Silverware basket [on some models] 14. POWER CLEAN™ filter module 2. 3-position adjuster 8. Rack bumper 15. Lower spray arm [on some models] 9. Vent 16. Overfill protection float 3. Top spray arm 10. Top rack 17. ANYWARE™ silverware basket 4. Bottom rack [adjustable on some models] [on some models] 5. Heating element 11. Extra-capacity fold-down shelves 18. Detergent dispenser [on some models] 6. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 19. Rinse aid dispens
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Series DU915 Series DU910, DU911, DU920 and DU930 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) 4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run from dishes. hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency
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Stopping Your Dishwasher Loading Top Rack You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) 1. Open the door slightly. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all drawings shown. the way, if needed. Do not cover third level spray. See arrow. 3. Close the door to continue the cycle. OR 1. Turn the Cycle Co
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Extra-capacity fold-down shelves (on some models) Fold down the extra shelf on the right side of the top rack to hold Loading Bottom Rack additional cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.
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Place small items such as baby bottle caps, jar lids, corncob holders, etc., in the section(s) with hinged cover(s). Close the Loading Silverware Basket cover to hold small items in place. Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware. Style 1 (on some models) Mix items in each section of the basket with some p
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To replace the basket in the door How much detergent to use 1. Set the silverware basket on the holding buttons. The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, 2. Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks in dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, place. glassware will etch. NOTES: Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out Do not load silver or silver-plated si
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To check water temperature 1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at Rinse Aid Dispenser least 1 minute. Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as 2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to cup. drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not
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temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot Use this rinse cycle for Do not use enough, the cycle time will be as shown. detergent rinsing dishes, glasses, with this and silverware that will cycle. not be washed right away. Use this cycle for hard-to- Use both † Wash Rinse Main Final Dry Time Water Purge clean, heavily-soiled pots, detergent Wash Rinse (min) Usage POTS & p
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Delay Hours Use Delay Hours to run your dishwasher at a later time or during Option Selections off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it change your mind, press RESET to turn the option off. Select a latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not different option if desired. latched. You can change an option anytime befor
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Stainless Steel Yes Run a rinse cycle if not washing If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with immediately. Prolonged contact with food the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Sterling Silver or Yes Aluminum Yes Silver Plate Run a rinse cycle if not washing High water temperature and detergents
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Drain Air Gap TROUBLESHOOTING Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a the cost of a service call... drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your Dishwasher is not operating properly dishwasher from water backing up into it. Dishwasher does not run or stops during
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Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use Dishes are not completely clean recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Never use less than 1 tb (15 g) Food soil left on the dishes per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Dishwasher generally require extra detergent. Loading” section. Is the home water pressur
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Dishes do not dry completely FILTER MODULE Dishes are not dry Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water The washing system parts covered by your warranty are shown drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Dishwasher below. Loading” section. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying. Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying. Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the “Rinse Aid Dispenser” section. Did you use an air-dry or energy-saving dry option? Use a heated dryi
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In Canada ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call our Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center toll free: Before calling for assistance or service, please check 1-800-461-5681 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Our consultants provide assistance with: you still need help, follow the instructions below. Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and ser
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® WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON POWER CLEAN™ FILTER SYSTEM For the second year from the date of
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