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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER

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BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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STARTING

YOUR DISHWASHER..

PARTS AND

FEATURES

3

Selecting

a Cycle

FOR BEST RESULTS

...................

HEAT DRY orAIR

DRY?

 

The Filtering

System

Changing

a

Setting

 

 

Water

Must

Be Hot

To Add

a

Dish

After

Starting

Quiet

Operating

Tips

ENERGY SAVING

TIPS

 

 

PROPER LOADING

...................

SPECIAL

TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE.

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COMMON

 

DISHWASHING

PROBLEMS,.

Bottom

Rack

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CONNECTING

YOUR

PORTABLE

Silverware

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DISHWASHER.

 

 

 

 

ADDING

DETERGENT

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

OR ASSISTANCE,

RINSE AID

DISPENSER

WHIRLPOOL

DISHWASHER

WARRANTY

 

 

 

 

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It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:

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Has been located where it is protected from the elements.

Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain. See Installation Instructions and page 14 for complete information.

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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.

Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly. Is properly maintained.

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Read

all

instructions

 

 

before

 

using

the

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DO

NOT

 

reach

into

the area

below

the

bot-

 

dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tom

rack

until

 

the

heating

element

 

has

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DISHWASHER

 

 

MUST

 

BE

ELECTRICALLY

 

cooled

 

for at least

20 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

GROUNDED.

 

See

“Electrical

Connection”

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DO

NOT

 

wash

plastic

items

unless

marked

 

on

page

 

14 for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Dishwasher

Safe”

or

the

equivalent.

If not

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Be

sure

your

 

dishwasher

is located

on a

 

marked,check

 

manufacturer’s

 

recommen-

 

level

floor

that

will

hold

 

the

weight,

and

in

 

dations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

an

area

suitable

for

its size

and

use.

 

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DO

NOT

 

use

your dishwasher

unless all

en-

. When

discarding

 

an

old

dishwasher,

al-

 

closure

 

panels

are

properly

in

place.

 

 

 

ways

remove

 

the

door

to prevent

acciden-

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DO

NOT

 

sit on,

stand

on

or abuse

the

dish-

 

tal

entrapment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

washer

 

door

or

dish

racks.

 

 

 

 

 

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REMEMBER,

use

your

dishwasher

only

for

l

DO

NOT tamper

 

with

controls.

 

 

 

 

 

the

job

it was

designed

 

to do.

 

 

 

 

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If hot

water

has

not

been

used

recently

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Store

dishwasher

 

detergent

in

a cool,

dry

 

(usually

 

 

two

weeks

 

or longer),

hydrogen

 

place

WHERE CHILDREN

CAN’T

REACH IT.

 

gases

may

build

up

in

the

water

heater

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Use ONLY detergents

 

and rinse

aids

recom-

 

and

the

 

hot

water

pipes.

HYDROGEN

GAS

 

mended

 

for

use

in a

dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

IS

EXPLOSIVE.

 

To

prevent

 

injury

 

or

l Locate sharp items and knives so that they

 

damage,

 

before

using

your

dishwasher,

 

turn

on

all

hot

 

water

faucets

and

allow

 

are

not

likely

 

to

damage

 

door

seal

or

cut

 

 

 

 

 

 

water

to

run for

several

minutes.

This

will

 

the

user.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

allow

gases

to

 

escape.

Do

not smoke

or

l DO NOT let children

 

 

play

 

in

or

on

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

use any open flame near the faucet while

 

dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

it is

open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disconnect

electrical

power

 

to

the

dish-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

washer

 

before

attempting

to

service.

 

 

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Whirlpool DP85QOXT manual Contents, Before you use your dishwasher, ImDortant safe& instructions

DP85QOXT specifications

The Whirlpool DP85QOXT is a sophisticated dishwasher that embodies modern design and cutting-edge technology, making it a vital addition to any contemporary kitchen. This appliance not only excels in functionality but also adds an aesthetic touch with its sleek exterior and well-thought-out features.

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The dishwasher incorporates advanced cleaning technologies, featuring a powerful wash system that utilizes high-pressure jets to ensure thorough cleaning. The unique pattern of water spray guarantees that every dish, pot, and utensil receives comprehensive coverage, removing stubborn grime and grease efficiently.

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