Common Dishwashing - Whirlpool DU4500XR Series Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool undercounter dishwasher use & care guide: model du4500xr series
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Common
:
PROBLEM
Spotting
and
fllmlng
(hard
water
film)
Small particles
deposited
on
items
Dishes
not dry
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Black
marks
on
dishes
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Chlpping
or
breaking
glassware
dishwashing problems
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CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
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Hard water
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent.
or
Improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Spray
arm or arms not
rotating
freely
"Old"
detergent
Not enough
detergent,
or
improper
detergent
Water is not hot
enough
Water pressure
may
be low, dishwasher
is
not filling
properly
Water is not hot
enough
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
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Aluminum
utensils
rubbing
against
items
during
washing
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacity
Use dishwasher
de-
tergent
with highest
available
phosphorus
content.
May
be necessary
to install water
softener.
To remove
spots and film, try a vinegar
rinse...
1. Wash and rinse load
as usual. Use AIR DRY.
2. Remove
all metal
items.
3, Put 2 cups [500 ml] white
vinegar
in a container
on the
bottom
rack.
4. Run dishwasher
through
a complete
washing
cycle.
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140°F (6O"CJ.
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with high-
est available
phosphorus
content...especially
with hard
water.
Use only
fresh dishwasher
detergent.
Store tightly
closed
container,
in cool, dry place
Discard
old detergent.
Do not
fill dispensers
until ready
to start dishwasher.
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
ore
loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and items drain
properly.
Do not ov-
erload
Do not nest Items.
Make
sure large
items do not block
spray
from reaching
detergent
dispensers
Does the rinse aid dispenser
need
filling?
See instructions
on page
7.
Drying
without
heat may result in some spotting
of glasses
ond silver.
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Check
spray
arms to make
sure they turn freely
after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil hos not prevented
their turning.
Use only
fresh dishwasher
detergent.
Store tightly
closed
container,
in cool, dry place.
Discard
old detergent.
Do not
fill dispensers
until ready
to start dishwasher.
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with high-
est available
phosphorus
content...especially
with
hard
water.
Water
temperature
should
be ot least
140°F (6O'CJ.
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting.
If water
pressure
IS low, do not use water
for other purposes
while
dishwasher
is running
[to assure correct
fills).
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Water
temperoture
should
be at least
140-F (60°C).
Set
water
heoter
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting.
Moke
sure dishes
and
glossware
are loaded
so sproy
reaches
all surfaces
ond items droin
properly.
Do not ov-
erload.
Do not nest items
Fill rinse aid dispenser.
Allow
more
time when
using AIR DRY Option,
or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic
items may need towel
drying.
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cleanser.
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Use care
In loading
aiumlnum
utensils,
especlaily
a
ilghtweight
foil
container.
Place
so they
do not touch
dlshes.
Remove
block
marks
with
plastic
scouring
pod
Improper
loading
Do not overload.
Load glasses
in the top rack only. Load
between
prongs,
not over
them.
Glosses
loaded
over
prongs
will not be supported
and may chip or break.
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