Whirlpool DU9200XT manual Common, Problem

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Common

PROBLEM

Spottlng and tllmlng

[hard water film]

Small particles

deposlted on items

Dishes not dry

Black marks on dlshes

Chipping or breaking glassware

dishwashing

problems

 

 

 

CAUSED BY

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Hard water

Fill detergent

dispensers

to

capacrty. Use dishwasher

de-

 

tergent with

highest avarlable

phosphorus content.

May

 

be necessary

to install

water

softener.

 

To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse...

1.Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY.

2Remove all metal items.

3.Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack.

4.Run drshwasherthrough a complete washing cycle.

Water

is not

 

 

Water

temperature

 

 

should

be

at

least

14O’F

(60°C).

Set

hot

enough

 

 

 

water

heater

thermostat

to

a

higher

setting.

Run

water

at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

srnk

until

hot

 

before

 

startina

 

and/or

use HI-TEMP WASH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not

enough

 

 

 

Use

more

dishwasher

 

detergent.

Use

detergent

with

high-

detergent,

 

or

 

 

est

 

available

 

 

phosphorus

 

content.

 

especially

 

with

hard

Improper

detergent

 

water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Old”

detergent

 

 

Use

only

fresh

 

dishwasher

 

detergent.

Store

tightly

 

closed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

container,

in cool,

dry

place.

 

Discard

old

detergent.

 

 

Do

not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fill

dispensers

 

until

ready to start dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper

loadrng

 

Make

sure

dishes

 

and

glassware

are

loaded

 

so

 

spray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reaches

 

all

surfaces

 

and

Items

dram

properly

Do

not

ov-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erload

Do

not

nest

items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

detergent

dispensers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

rrnse

old

 

 

 

Does the rrnse aid dispenser

 

need

filling?

See

Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on

page

7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIR

DRY Settrng

used

Dryrng

without

 

heat

may

result

In some spotting

of glasses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

silver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spray

arm

or arms

not

Check

spray

arms

to

make

sure

they

turn

freely

after

 

load-

rotatrng

 

freely

 

 

ing

 

Be sure

a

utensil

has

not

prevented

theirturnrng

 

 

 

 

“Old”

detergent

 

 

Use

only

fresh

 

dishwasher

 

detergent.

Store

tightly

closed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

container,

in cool,

dry

place.

Discard

old

detergent.

 

Do

not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fill

dispensers

 

until

ready to start dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not

enough

 

 

 

Use

more

dishwasher

 

detergent

 

Use

detergent

with

 

high-

detergent,

 

or

 

 

est

avarlable

 

 

phosphorus

 

content

 

especially

with

 

hard

improper

detergent

 

water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water

IS not

hot

 

 

Water

temperature

 

 

should

be

at

least

140 F (6O’C).

Set

enough

 

 

 

 

 

water

heater

 

thermostat

to

a

higher

setting.

Run

water

at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sink

until

hot

 

before

 

startrng

 

and/or

use HI-TEMP WASH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water

pressure

may

 

If water

pressure

IS low, do not

use

water

for

other

purposes

be

low, dishwasher

IS

while

dishwasher

 

IS running

(to

assure

correct

fills).

 

 

 

not

filling

properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water

IS not

hot

 

 

Water

temperature

 

should

be

at

least

140-F

(60°C).

Set

enough

 

 

 

 

 

water

 

heater

 

thermostat

to

a

higher

setting

Run

water

at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sink

untrl

hot

before

 

starting

and/or

use HI-TEMP WASH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper

loadrng

 

 

Make

sure

dishes

 

and

glassware

are

loaded

 

so

 

spray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reaches

 

all

surfaces

 

and

items

drain

properly.

Do not

ov-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erload

Do not

 

nest

 

Items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

rrnse

old

 

 

 

Fill

rinse aid

dispenser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIR DRY Settrng used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT DRY Plastic items may need towel drying.

Alumrnum

utensils

 

Use

care

in loadlng

alumlnum

utensils,

especially

any

rubbrng

 

against

items

llghtwelght

foil

container.

Place

so

they

do

not

touch

dunng

washing

 

dlshes.

Remove

black

marks

with

plastic

scouring

pad

 

 

 

 

and

a

mild

abrasive

cleanser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper

 

loading

 

Do

not

overload

 

Load

glasses

in

the

top

rack

only.

Load

 

 

 

 

between

 

prongs,

 

not

over

them.

Glasses

loaded

over

 

 

 

 

prongs

will

not be

supported

 

and may

chip

or

break.

 

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Contents Page Before you use your dishwasher ContentsHeating Element ‘DOOR Color Panel Parts and featuresModel DU9200XT Series Lower Spray ARMQuick Starting Steps Washing SystemQuiet operating tips Proper loading CUP and Glass LoadMixed Load III Rack loading Silk erw are basket loadingRinse aid dispenser Adding detergentStarting your dishwasher Selecting a cyclePots & Pans LOW Energy Selecting an optionHeavy NormalAIR DRY Delay PadCancel Pad Heat DRYCycle Pause Water Heating signal lightSelecting an extra feature Clean signal lightBeeping sound Control pad lock-out featureEnergy saving tips Dishwasher care & cleaning Special tips on dishwasher useNon-stick Common ProblemCaused by Before calling for assistance Page Power CLEAN* Washing System Parts Covered by Your Warranty Whirlpool

DU9200XT specifications

The Whirlpool DU9200XT is a versatile and efficient built-in dishwasher designed to cater to the needs of modern households. With its elegant design and numerous features, it stands out in the competitive landscape of kitchen appliances. This model embodies Whirlpool's commitment to quality, performance, and convenience.

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The DU9200XT boasts a large capacity, accommodating up to 12 place settings. Its adjustable upper rack allows for flexibility, enabling users to modify the interior space to fit larger pots and pans. The top rack also features a dedicated silverware basket, which provides organized space for utensils, ensuring that everything is cleaned thoroughly.

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In summary, the Whirlpool DU9200XT dishwasher combines advanced cleaning technology, quiet operation, and energy efficiency, making it an exceptional choice for anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen appliances. Its thoughtful design and practical features ensure that it meets the diverse needs of users while maintaining high-performance standards.