Whirlpool DU1100, DU1200, DU1148, DU1145, DU1015 Washing Special Items, OverfillProtection Float

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OverfillProtection Float

OverfillProtection Float

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?/Comments

 

 

Aluminum

Yes

 

High water temperature and detergents

 

can affect finish of anodized aluminum.

 

 

Disposable

No

Aluminum

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

 

Always 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.

 

 

Material

Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

 

 

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.

 

 

Stainless Steel

Yes

 

Run a rinse cycle if not washing

 

immediately. Prolonged contact with

 

food containing salt, vinegar, milk

 

products, or fruit juice can damage

 

finish.

 

 

Sterling Silver or

Yes

Silver Plate

Run a rinse cycle if not washing

 

 

immediately. Prolonged contact with

 

food containing salt, acid, or sulfide

 

(eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can

 

damage finish.

 

 

Tin

No

 

Can rust.

 

 

Wooden Ware

No

 

Wash by hand. Always check

 

manufacturer’s instructions before

 

washing. Untreated wood can warp,

 

crack, or lose its finish.

 

 

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Contents Models/Modèles DU1015, DU1055, DU1100, DU1101 DU1145, DU1148, DU1200, DU1201 DU1245, DU1248, DUL240W10073760 In Canada, for assistance, installation or serviceTABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRESDISHWASHER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your safety and the safety of others are very importantBeforeUsingYour Dishwasher Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal boxTip Over Hazard Doing so can result in serious injury or cutsPARTS AND FEATURES may haveDU1015 DU1055 DU1100, DU1101, DUL240 DU1145 ControlPanelsDU1148, DU1200, DU1201, DU1245, DU1248 Using YourNewDishwasher START-UP GUIDEDISHWASHER LOADING StoppingYourDishwasherAdjustable 2-position top rack on some models To adjust the top rackCup shelves on some models Light item clips on some modelsLoading BottomRack Fold-down tines on some modelsLoadingSilverwareBasket Style 1 on some modelsStyle 2 on some models ANYWARE PLUS silverware basket To open the silverware basketDISHWASHER USE DetergentDispenserFilling the dispenser How much detergent to useRinse aid setting To adjust the settingRinseAidDispenser Dishwasher EfficiencyTipsCycleSelection Charts Pots & PansNormal Light on some modelsCancelingaCycle Changing aCycleorSettingTo clear the indicators AddingItemsDuringaCycleCycleStatus Indicators CleanSensorSystem DryingSystemWASHING SPECIAL ITEMS OverfillProtection FloatCleaning Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior To clean interiorDishes are not completely clean TROUBLESHOOTINGDishwasher is not operating properly Spots and stains on dishes Dishes do not dry completelyDishes are damaged during a cycle NoisesASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need replacement partsIn theU.S.A InCanadaWHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
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