Drying System; Overfill Protection Float; Washing Special Items - Whirlpool DU948 Use And Care Manual

Clean
CLEAN glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns off when
you open the door or press Cancel/Drain.
Locked
Use Locked to prevent unintended use of the dishwasher. You
can also use the Locked feature to prevent unintended cycle or
option changes during a cycle.
NOTE: When Locked is lit, all buttons are disabled.
To lock the controls
Press and hold
for 5 seconds. Locked glows. If you press any pad while your
dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times.
To unlock the controls
Press and hold Air Dry for 5 seconds until the light turns off.
NOTE: The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls
are locked.

Drying System

During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at
the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries
your dishes.
IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent
during drying.

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
Aluminum Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable No
Aluminum
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher. These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will
rust.
China/ Yes
Stoneware
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Crystal Yes
Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded
crystal can etch with repeated washing.
Gold No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle No
Knives
Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass, No
Bronze
High water temperatures and detergent
can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable No
Plastics
Cannot withstand high water
temperatures and detergents.
Plastics Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand
high temperatures and detergents. Load
plastics in top rack only.
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