Power Clean" Washing System - Whirlpool DU5000XL Use & Care Manual

POWER CLEAN* Washing System
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent
against soiled surfaces of dishes. When
a cycle
is
started,
the dishwasher fills with water
to about the level of the heating element. This water is pumped through the rotating
spray arm&through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food particles.and back
through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean
water during a cycle - the number of times depends on the cycle being used.
The POWER CLEAN* Module removes food
particles from the water, stores them, then
washes them down the drain.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow-
erful spray from rotating arms.
Step-saving preparation for washing
It Is not necessary
to rinse dishes before
putflng them Into the
dishwasher. Just re-
move large pieces,
bones, and other hard
items. The POWER
CLEAN Module will
remove food parti-
cles from the water. It contains a chopping de-
vice which will reduce the size of food items.
If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and
egg shells enter the POWER CLEAN Module,
you might hear chopping, grinding, crunch-
ing or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are nor-
mal when hard items enter the module. DO
NOT LET MEfAUlC ITEMS GET INTO THE POWER
CLEAN MODULE.
Hot water is a must
Check Water
Temperature
Hot water dissolves
and activates the
dishwashing deter-
gent. Hot water dls-
solves grease on
dishes and helps dry
glasses spot-free.
Make certain loads
are washed in hot
water (at leas1140 F -
60 C). Two ways to
have a reliable hot
water supply...
I. Maintain 14O'F water supply at central
water heater. To check water temperature,
2
turn on hot water faucet nearest the dish-
washer. Let water run until it is as hot as pos-
sible, then check with a candy or meat
thermometer. If the temperature is too low,
have a qualified person raise the water
heater thermostat setting.
Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heat-
ing is needed, a thermostat will delay the
cycle until temperature reaches 145-F
(63 C], If water is hot enough, the cycle will
proceed with no delay. This lets you turn
down your water heater, if you choose,
without cutting back on hot water needed
for good dishwashing.
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