ImportantSafetyInstructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical dishwasher, follow basic precautions

shock, or injury when using your including the following:

l Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

l Properly connect to electricity and water.

. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc- tions for details.

l Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

l When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

l REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do.

l Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT

l Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom- mended for use in a dishwasher.

l Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user.

lDO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher.

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DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s recommendations.

DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish- washer door or dish racks.

DO NOT tamper with controls.

If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydro- gen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDRO- GEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for sev- era1 minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.

Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher before attempting to service.

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OperatingInstructions

Beforestarting your dishwasher

Properly load the top and bottom racks, and silverware and cutlery baskets, See pages 9-11.

Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely.

Add detergent.

Check rinse aid dispenser.

Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch.

Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it off.

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Whirlpool DU8950XT manual ImportantSafetyInstructions, OperatingInstructions, Beforestarting your dishwasher