Whirlpool DU4500XM manual For Best Results, Filtering system

For Best Results

Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mix- ture of hot, clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is started, the dishwasher fills with water to a bout the level of the heating element. This water is

pumped through the rotating spray arms, drained through the filter system which re-

moves food and soil, and pumped back through the rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water

during a cycle-the number of times depends on the cycle being used.

Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow- erful spray from rotating arms.

If-cleaning filtering system and

removable pump guard help eliminate pre- rinsing by removing food particles from the

The filtering system

It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out. Larger particles are trapped in the pump guard.

To remove the pump guard for cleaning...

I. Walt at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down.

2.Unload and remove the bottom rack.

3.Press the outside wall of the pump guard at the centerto release the latch.

A. Lift out and rinse clean.

To replace the pump guard...

1.Insert pump guard legs [on inside wall) into matching openings in filter screen.

2.Press down on outside wall until latch snaps into place.

3.Replace bottom rack with rack bumpers in

A

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