Drying System; Overfill Protection Float; Washing Special Items - Whirlpool DU850SWLQ0 Use & Care Manual

Delay Wash (on some models)
Use Delay Wash to run your dishwasher at a later time or during
off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the
delay countdown• After adding items, close the door firmly until it
latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not
latched.
To delay the start
1. Close the door.
2. Select a wash cycle and option(s).
3. Turn the cycle control knob clockwise to the number of hours
you want the dishwasher to delay the start.
NOTES:
• To cancel the delay, turn the cycle control knob to the desired
cycle.
• Rinse Only and Normal Wash cycles cannot be delayed.
Plate Warmer (on some models)
Use the Plate Warmer cycle to warm serving dishes or dinner
plates.
NOTE: Use the heated drying option with the Plate Warmer.
1. Close and latch the door.
2. Turn the cycle control knob to PLATE WARMER.
3. Allow 8 minutes for the cycle to heat the dishware.
4. Press HEAT DRY.
During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at
the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries
your dishes.
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IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent
during drying.
The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the
dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be
in place for the dishwasher to operate•
Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector
from moving up or down.
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with
the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material Dishwasher Safe?/Cemments
Aluminum Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable
Aluminum
No
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher• These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will
rust.
China/ Yes
Stoneware Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Crystal
Yes
Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded
crystal can etch with repeated washing.
Gold No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle No
Knives Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass, No
Bronze High water temperatures and detergent
can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable No
Plastics Cannot withstand high water
temperatures and detergents.
Plastics Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand
high temperatures and detergents. Load
plastics in top rack only.
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