Before You Use Your Dishwasher; Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool DU8900XT Series Use & Care Manual

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES..
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM..
Quiet Operating Tips
PROPER LOADING
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading
Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT..
RINSE AID DISPENSER..
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
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Selecting a Cycle..
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HI-TEMP WASH Option
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The AIR DRY Option
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The RESET OPTIONS Button
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Using DELAY START
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Changing a Setting 9
To Add a Dish After Starting 10
The CLEAN Signal Light
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10
SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE.
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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 14
WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY
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Before you use your dishwasher
It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:
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Is installed by a qualified installer.
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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
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Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
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Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*
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Has been properly electrically grounded.'
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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
*See Installation Instructions for complete information.
Important safety instructions
To reduce the risk of tire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic
precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
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DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc-
tions for details.
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Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a
level floor that will hold the weight, and in
an area suitable for its size and use.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, al-
ways remove the door to prevent acciden-
tal entrapment.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job it was designed to do.
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T REACH IT.
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-
mended for use in a dishwasher.
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage door seal or cut
the user.
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DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
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DO NOT reach Into the area below the bot-
tom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
"Dishwasher Safe" or the equivalent. If not
marked,check manufacturer's recommen-
dations.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en-
closure panels are properly in place.
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
washer door or dish racks.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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If hot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your dishwasher,
turn on all hot water faucets and allow
water to run for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or
use any open flame near the faucet while
it is open.
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Disconnect electrical power to the dish-
washer before attempting to service.
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