Whirlpool DU1800XT manual Preparing the load for washing, Quiet operating tips, Water must be hot

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For best results

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 a level slightly above the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower onto the dishes. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle. The number of times depends on the cycle being used. Loud dishes so soiled surfaces face the powerful spray from rotating arm and center wash tower.

Preparing the load for washing

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. Foods that are burned onto utensils (not just cooked on] may be difficult to remove. Some hand washing may be necessary

Water must be hot

140 F

Cl

For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140-F (60 C].

1.Turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until It IS as hot as possible

2.Hold a candy or meat thermometer in the stream of hot water to measure the temperature

3.If the temperature is too low, have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting

Check Water

Temperature

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation:

l Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack.

l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls or intlerfere with the spray arm rotation and center wash tower extension.

l Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

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