Whirlpool DU5000XL Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool DU5000XL Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool DU5000XL Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool dishwashers undercounter model du5000xl, portable model dp6880xl use & care guide

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DISHWASHERS
Undercounter
Model DU5000XL
Portable
Model DP6880XL
yers
Freezers.
Refrlgeralor-Freezers,
Ice Makers.
Olshwashers.
BullI-In
Ovens
and Surlace
Units.
Ranges.
Mlcrowave
Ovens.
Trash Compactors,
Room AH Condltloners.
Oehumlo

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  • Page 1: Specialtips 1

    DISHWASHERS Undercounter Model DU5000XL Portable Model DP6880XL yers Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers. Olshwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. Mlcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room AH Condltloners. Oehumlo...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES POWER CLEAN” WASHING SYSTEM PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting To Add a Dash After Starting...
  • Page 3: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Models DU5000XL (shown) and DP6880XL UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK (Adjustabl DP6880XL BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS \ SILVERWARE BASKET - HEATING ELEMENT Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question,...
  • Page 4: Power Clean" Washing System

    POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying against soiled surfaces of dishes. When to about the level of the heating spray arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water during a cycle - the number Load dishes so soiled surfaces face...
  • Page 5: Proper Loading

    Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces Water must be able to drain off complet$ly 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 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: Rinse Aid Dispenser

    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 Your Dishwasher

    Before starting your dishwasher Spin the Upper Spray Arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely. Close and latch the door. Run hot water at sink nearest washer until it is hot. Turn it off. (If youirs is a portable dishwasher, see page 14...
  • Page 9: Selecting A Cycle

    Option Selector Buttons Selecting a cycle POTS 6 PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked- baked-on foods. Timer delays while the dishwasher automatically heats the water to 145°F (63°C) in both washes and the last rinse (marked Cycle time will be about lY2 to 2 hours, depending on time needed...
  • Page 10: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips You can help save energy If you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-fllled washer uses the same amount of electrlclty and hot water as a fully loaded machine 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle Allow...
  • Page 11 Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require Aluminum: and darkens ity of the dishwasher placing sprinkled discoloration. Colored Follow utensil manufacturers’ China: other. Use the shortest Hand-painted, hot water dishwasher to see if colors hand washed.
  • Page 12: Common Dishwashing Problems

    Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spottlng Hard water tllmlng Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not deposlted rotating freely Items “Old”...
  • Page 13 CAUSED BY PROBLEM Dishes Water is not washlng clean hot enough Improper loading Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent “0ld”detergent Water pressure be low, dishwasher not filling properly Etching loo much detergent permanent In soft water tllmlng which...
  • Page 14: Connecting Your Portable Dishwasher

    Your Whirlpool Portable converted to a burlt-in by using conversion kit No. 569056. while the available at your Whirlpool rized TECH-CARE” Service tions are included with the kit. a low fill Caring for to get simulated wood top...
  • Page 15: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    999~9999 123 Maple WASHING MACHINES, 6 IRONERS-SERVICING deter- WHIRLPOOLAPPLIANCES FRANCHISEDTECH-CARESERVICE [The rack ,SERI’I(‘E XYLSERVICECO 123 Maple FSP is a registered of Whirlpool Corporation quality parts. look symbol of quality need a replacement tor your Whirlpool FSP replacement will fit right...
  • Page 16 Maklng your world a llttle easier. PartNo. RevB Printed in U.S.A. :e Makers. Olshwashers. ButIt-In Ovens and Surlace Un~lr. Ranges. Microwave O\/ens. Trash Compactors. Roam Air Condllloners Oehumldlflers Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes...

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