Whirlpool DP3801XL Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool DP3801XL Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool DP3801XL Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool dishwasher use & care guide

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DISHWASHERS
Undercounter Models
DU3003XL and DU3016XL
Portable Model
DP3801XL
rs Freezers.
Relrlgeralor-Freezers.
Ice Makers
DIshrashers
Bu~ll-In
Ovens
and Surface
Un~ls. Ranges,
Microwave
Ovens
Trash Compactors
Room Air Condllloners.
Oehumic

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  • Page 1 DISHWASHERS Undercounter Models DU3003XL and DU3016XL Portable Model DP3801XL rs Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers DIshrashers Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges, Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllloners. Oehumic...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    YOUR PORTABLE DISHWASHER IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1. Before Calling 2. If You Need Assistance 3. If You Need Service 4. If You Have a Problem 01984 Whirlpool Corporation responslblllty and obllgatlon to be sure your dlshwasher: installer. where it is protected from the elements.
  • Page 3: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Models DU3003X1, DU3Ol6XL and DP38OlXL (not shown) UPPER SPRAY ARM - TOP RACK -- RACK BUMPER BOTTOM RACK DETERGENT DISPENSERS USER GUIDE lkrmanent Label1 HEATING ELEMENT \-I/ Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. . When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready:...
  • Page 4: For Best Results

    For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle agCIinSt to about the level of the heating spray arms, drained through the filtersystem back through the rotating spray clean water during a cycle - the number Load dishes so solled surfaces face...
  • Page 5: Proper Loading

    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces Water must be able to drain off completely items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items.
  • Page 6: Bottom Rack Loading

    Bottom rack loading Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides...
  • Page 7: Adding Detergent

    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher getting your dishes clean. Read this section Use automatlo dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents too mild much sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Phospho- rus softens water...
  • Page 8: Before Starting Your Dishwasher

    Before starting your dishwasher 1. Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely 2. Close and latch the door. Starting your dishwasher NORMAL HEA”” NORMAL LIGHT RIUSE * HOLD “SE AIR ow NORMAL LIGHT Cycle..
  • Page 9: Heat Dryor Air Dry

    Selecting a cycle NORMAL HEAVY Cycle A double wash for normal to heav- ily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.] Cycle time is about 60 minutes. NORMAL LIGHT Cycle For normal, everyday soiled loads. Cycle time is about 55 minutes.
  • Page 10: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips You can help save energy it you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle.
  • Page 11: Special Tips

    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require Read these special tips. Aluminum: and darkens ity of the dishwasher placing sprinkled discoloration. Colored Follow utensil manufacturers’ China: other. Use the shortest Hand-painted, hot water dishwasher...
  • Page 12: Common Dishwashing Problems

    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spottlng Hard wafer fllmlng Water IS not hot enough Not enough detergent, Improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse old AIR DRY Setting used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not rotattng freely deposlted Items “Old”...
  • Page 13 PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes Water washing clean hot enough Improper loadrng Spray arm or arms not rotatrng freely Not enough detergent or Improper detergent “0ld”detergent Water pressure be low, dishwasher not filling properly Etching Too much detergent permanent in soft water tllmlng which cannot...
  • Page 14: Dishwasher

    Converting to built-in Your Whirlpool Portable converted to a built-in while the by using conversion available at your Whirlpool rized TECH-CARE@ Service a low fill tions are included with the kit. drain water Caring for to get simulated wood top...
  • Page 15: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    FSP is o registered of Whirlpool Corporation quallty ports. look symbol of quality you need o replacement ” for your Whirlpool assls- FSP replacement will fit right and work right, because mode to the same exacting speclflcatlons used to build every new Whirlpool 4.
  • Page 16: Corporation

    Maklng your world a llttle easier Part No. 303810 Printed in U.S.A. c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Ce Makers Olshwashers Bullt-ln Ovens 2nd Surface U~IIS Ranges Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllmnets Oehumldlllers. Automatic Washers. Clolhes...

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