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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 1
I &c+k!LUk SERIES DISH WASHERS I s. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Olshwashers. Eullt-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Plr Condltloners. Oehumldllli ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 2
Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFnY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND RATURES POWER CLEAN’ WASHING SYSTEM PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading : ADDING DISHWASHER DETERGEti’ : : RINSE AID DISPENSER BEK)RE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing a Setting To Add a Dish Aft ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 3
Parts and features Model DU5040XP m UPPER SPRAY ARM ADJUSTABL TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER DETERGENT DISPENSERS MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE t LOWER SPRAY ARM SILVERWARE BASK HEATING ELEMENT HE OVERFLOW ROTECTOR is esigned to prevent oo much water rom entering the dishwasher. It is not removable. DOOR AND ACCESS PANEL - 6 COLOR OPTIONS -THE ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 4
PO WER 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 arms, through the POWER CLEAN Module which removes food p ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 5
Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms. Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading I CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items. l Place so open ends ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 6
Bottom rack loading l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. DISH l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray. - UTENS LOA l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large item ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 7
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean. Read this section carefully. Use automatic dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus. Pho ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 8
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 dish- washer until it is hot. Turn it off. Starting your dishwasher Clean Selector Buttons POTS & PANS Cycle... 1. Make sure Cycle Control Knob points to dot marked POTS ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 9
/ Option Selector Buttons Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle POTS L PANS Cycle Maximum cleaning for cooked- or 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 to heat water. w* R A ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 10
Energy saving tips You can help save energy If you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dish- 2. Use the NORMAL WASH Cycle for normally washer uses the same amount of electricity soiled loads. It uses less hot water and en- and hot water OS a fully loaded machine. ergy than other wash cycles. 3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid 4. ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 11
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned to do. Some Items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre special care. Read these special tips. Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalin- ity of the dishwasher detergent. If ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 12
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION Spotting and fllmlng Small partlcles deposlted on Items Dishes not dry Black marks on chlna or whlte utensils Chlpplng or breaklng glassware 12 Hard water Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, or improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used S ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 13
PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean Etching - permanent tllmlng which cannot be removed Dishes & lnterlor ot dlshwasher yellow or brown Small dark spots on flatware - stolnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling or rust spots on stalnless steel Bronze tarnish on sllverplate Water lett In bottom of dlshwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Imprope ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 14
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often result from little things You can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind. 1. If dishwasher won’t run, or stops during cycle: l Is door tightly closed and securely latched? l Has cycle been correctly s ...
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Whirlpool DU5040XP - page 16
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