Whirlpool DU4500XM Use & Care Manual

Undercounter dishwasher

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UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
III
Model DU4500XM
s. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers,
Ice Makers, DIshwashers. Btult-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltmners, Dehumldlfl

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  • Page 1 UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU4500XM s. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, DIshwashers. Btult-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltmners, Dehumldlfl...
  • Page 2 Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT. RINSE AID DISPENSER..BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER 01985 Whirlpool Before you use your dishwasher It is your personal Is installed by a qualified Has been installed Has been installed...
  • Page 3: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Model DU4500XM UPPER SPRAY ARM BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS SILVERWARE BASK EMENT UFATING Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. . When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete...
  • Page 4: For Best Results

    For Best Results Your dishwasher cleans by spraying ture of hot, clean water and detergent soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle started, the dishwasher fills with water to a bout the level of the heating element. This water pumped through rotating spray...
  • 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, and smaller items. Place so open ends face down for clean- ing and draining.
  • Page 6 Bottom Make sure pot handles and other 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. Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray.
  • Page 7: Adding Detergent

    Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher getting your dishes clean. Read this section Use automatic 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

    Before starting 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 ENERGY SAVING WASH Cycle... 1. Turn Cycle Control Knob until it stops at dot marked ENERGY SAVING WASH.
  • Page 9 Selecting a cycle HEAVY WASH Cycle A double wash for normal to heavily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 60 minutes. ENERGY SAVING WASH Cycle A light to normal, everyday soiled loads.
  • Page 10: Energy Saving Tips

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

    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher 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 Spotting Hard water tllmlng Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, improper detergent “0ld”detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not deposlted rotating freely “Old”...
  • Page 13 .--‘*~l.-.._l__l,.-..-.l_ .-.< I..~r_i.,i __._~L. PROBLEM CAUSED BY _ * ..dmm”-ww. =~ . . . P-..--d.w. Dlshes not dry Water is not hot enough Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used -.-u _Y-.==--.----m--_~.~-~ Aluminum utensils Slack marks chlna or white rubbing against items...
  • Page 14 Your request for assistance. FSP IS a registered of Whirlpool quality symbol you need for your Whirlpool FSP replacement will fit rrght and work right, because made to the same exacting used to build every new Whirlpool Whirlpool...
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 Making your world a little easier. Part No. 304083 Printed in U.S.A. 01985 Whirlpool Corporation e Makers. Lhshwashets. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surface Unlls. Ranges, M~ctowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Roam Air Condllloners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Or)

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