Whirlpool DU018DW Cleaning the Pump and Spray Arms, Cleaning the Float, Storage or Seasonal Use

CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER

Cleaning the Pump and Spray Arms

Your dishwasher is designed to flush away all normal food soils that may not have been removed from dishes. However, certain foreign objects such as fruit pits, bottle caps, and bones may collect in the openings of the pump and should be removed periodically to avoid clogging the drain system.

NOTE: Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled.

1.Remove tower base by turning

counterclockwise.

2. Remove locknut and spray arm.

3. Clean out spray arm holes.

4. Clean in and around pump openings.

5. Replace spray arm and securely tighten locknut. Spray arm should rotate freely.

6. Replace tower base.

Heating element

Tower base

Spray arm

Pump openings

Cleaning the Float

Clean the float to prevent it from sticking. The float controls the water level in the dishwasher; sticking may cause an overflow or no water fill. When removing float to clean, pull up firmly until it snaps out. To replace float, push down until float locks into place. This will activate the float switch.

NOTE: The float should move up and down freely for approximately one inch when replaced on tube. Never run the dishwasher without the float in place.

Storage or Seasonal Use

If dishwasher is to remain idle for extended periods of time . . .

NOTE: Also see Installation Instructions for more detail.

Freezing Temperatures

•Shut off water and electrical power.

•Remove access panel.

•Disconnect water lines from both sides of valve. Drain into flat pan.

•Disconnect hoses from pump. Drain into flat pan.

•Reconnect water lines to valve and hoses to pump.

•Pour one (1) quart of nontoxic, RV-type antifreeze into empty dishwasher.

Normal or Warm Temperatures

• Pour one (1) quart of nontoxic, RV-type antifreeze into empty dishwasher.

NOTE: Before using dishwasher again, operate it through any full cycle with detergent in both cups.

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