Whirlpool DU8116XT, DU8100XT manual Common, Problems

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Common

PROBLEM

Spottlng and fllmlng

[hard water film)

Small particles

deposlted on items

Dishes not dry

dishwashing

 

problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUSED

BY

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard

water

 

 

 

Fill

detergent

 

dispensers

 

to

capacity.

 

Use dishwasher

 

 

de-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tergent

with

highest

avallable

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Remove all metal items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Put

2 cups

(500

ml)

white

 

vinegar

 

In a

container

 

on

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bottom

rack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.

Run

dishwasherthrough

 

 

 

a complete

washing

cycle

 

Water

Is not

 

 

 

Water

temperature

 

should

 

be

at

least

140-F

(60

C].

Set

hot

enough

 

 

 

water

 

heater

thermostat

 

to

a

higher

 

setting

Run water

at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sink

until

hot

before

 

starting

 

and.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not

enough

 

 

 

Use

more

dishwasher

 

detergent.

 

Use

detergent

with

high-

detergent,

 

or

 

 

est

available

 

 

phosphorus

 

 

content.

 

especially

with

hard

Improper

detergent

 

water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“0ld”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

loadlng

 

 

Make

sure

dishes

 

and

glassware

are

loaded

so

spray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reaches

 

all

surfaces

and

 

items

drain

properly

Do

not

ov-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erload

Do

not

nest

items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

detergent

dispensers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

rinse

aid

 

 

 

Try a

bar

rinse

 

old

such as

Solid

Jet

DRY”

Follow

package

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dIrections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIR

DRY Setting

used

Drying

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-

rotating

 

freely

 

 

ing.

Be sure

a

utenstl

hasnot

 

prevented

theirturning

 

 

 

“0ld”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

avallable

 

 

phosphorus

 

 

content.

 

especially

with

hard

Improper

detergent

 

water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water

IS

not

hot

 

 

Water

temperature

 

should

 

be

at

least

140

F

(60

C).

Set

enough

 

 

 

 

 

water

 

heater

thermostat

 

lo

a

higher

 

setting

Run water

at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sink

until

hot

 

before

 

starting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

(6O'C).

Set

enough

 

 

 

 

 

water

 

heater

thermostat

 

to

a

higher

 

setting

Run water

at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sink

until

hot

before

 

starting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper

loading

 

 

Make

 

sure

dishes

 

and

 

glassware

are

loaded

so

 

spray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reaches

 

all

surfaces

and

items

 

drain

properly

 

Do

not

ov-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erload

Do

not

 

nest

 

Items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black marks on dishes

Chlpping or breaking glassware

No rinse aid

AIR DRY Setting used

Aluminum utensils rubbing against items dunng washing

Improper loadlng

Try a bar rinse old such as Solid Jet DRY” Follow package dIrections

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

Use care In loading aluminum utensils, especially any

llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser,

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 Dishwasher Contents Parts and features 1opy ywr Model and Serial Numbers hereFiltering system Water must be hotQuiet operating tips Proper loading Top rack loadingBottom rack loading Adding detergent Detergent dispenserHow much detergent to use Before starting your dishwasher Selecting a cycleChanging a setting To add a dish after startingEnergy saving tips Care & cleaning Pewter or pewter-like IIK&!riProblems CommonCaused by If you need service If you have a problem?If you need assistance% Page Whirlpool

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