Whirlpool DU5503XL Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool undercounter dishwasher use & care guide: model du5503xl

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Freezers.
Refrigerator-Freezers.
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Ranges.
MIcrowave
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Trash Compactors.
Room AM Condltloners.
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  • Page 1 Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Olshwashers. UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER 1 Model DU5503XL Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AM Condltloners. Oehumio...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADDING DOERGENT RINSE AID DISPENSER BEK)RE STARTING YOUR .DlSHViASHER STARTINGYOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting 81984 Whirlpool u use your dishwasher It Is your personal Is installed by a qualified Has been installed Has been installed Has been properly Has been properly...
  • Page 3: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Model DU5503XL UPPER SPRAY ARM DETERGENT DISPENSERS SILVERWARE BASK HEATING ECEMENT Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here.. . When you need service or call with a questlon. have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers...
  • Page 4: Power Clean' Washing System

    POWER CLEAN”’ Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by sprayrng against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle to about the level of the heating spray arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water during a cycle - the number Load dishes so soiled surfaces...
  • Page 5: Properloading

    Proper loading Always load dashes so soiled surfaces Water must be able to drain oft 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- rng and draining.
  • Page 6: Bottom Rack Loading

    Bottom Make sure pot handles &d 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 Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other...
  • 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: Changing A Setting

    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. 3. Run hot water at sink nearest washer until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher POTS &...
  • Page 9: Selecting A Cycle

    elector Buttons Selecting a cycle POTS 8 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 1% 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-filled washer uses the same amount of electrrcity and hot water as a fully loaded machine 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a raprd dryrng cycle Allow...
  • Page 11: Special Tips

    Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only SOme items are not dishwasher sate or may require Read these special tips. Aluminum: and darkens ity of the dishwasher placlng sprinkled discoloration Colored Follow utensil manufacturers’ China: other Use theshortest Hand-painted, hot water dishwasher...
  • Page 12 Common dishwashing PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spotilng Hard water filming Water IS not hot enough Not enough detergent Improper detergent ‘Oid detergent Improper loadrng No rrnse AIR DRY Settrng used Small particles Spray or arms deposlted rotating freely items ‘Old’ detergent Not enough detergent Improper...
  • Page 13 PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dishes not Water rs not washing clean hot enough Improper loadtng Spray or arms rotating freely Not enough detergent or Improper detergent detergent Water pressure be low dtshwasher not fillrng properly Etching Too much detergent permanent in soft water fllmlng which cannot...
  • Page 14: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    [see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: a few APPLIANCES -liOUSEHOLD- call MAJOR-SERVICE & REPAIR deter- (The rack FSP IS o registered of Whirlpool Corporohon quollty parts Look symbol of qualfty need o replacement ’ for your WhIrlpool should...
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 Making your world a llttle easier. Part No. 303813 Printed in U.S.A c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation lakers Olshwashers BullbIn Ovens and Surlace Units Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes...

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