Whirlpool WU1000XO warranty For Best Results, Hot water is a must, Exterior, Quiet operating tips

For Best Results

Hot water is a must

For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140 F (60 C). To have a reliable hot water supply:

Mamtam 140-F (60 C) water supply at central water heater. To check water temperature, turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until it IS as hot as possible, then check with a candy or meat thermometer If the temperature is below 135 F (57 C) have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat settmg.

Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temperature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade m time when washed m the dishwasher.

NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be washed m the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load crystal carefully m top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items m the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.

Dishwasher Care And Cleaning

Personal Injury Hazard

Before cleaning interior or filter screen, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burn injuries.

Exterior

Quiet operating tips

To avoid thumpmg and clattering noises during operation:

1 Make sure hghtweight load items are secured in the rack

. Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch mterior walls or interfere with the spray arm’s rotation or cover the spray tower.

. Load dishes so they do not touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink dram plugs mserted durmg dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drams.

Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dishwasher only for the lob it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items :

Aluminum: Alummum loses its bright, shmy appearance and darkens m color due to mmerals m the water and the alkaluuty of the dishwasher detergent Colored alummum may fade.

TIPS: If washed 111 the dishwasher. avoid placing directly m front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprmkled with undissolved detergent, causmg spottmg. pitting, and discoloration Follow utensil manufacturer’s cleaning instructions

China: Check with manufacturer for cleanmg mstructions Hand-pamted. metal-trimmed. and antique chma fade due to high water temperatures and alkalme detergent solution 111 the dishwasher

NOTE: Delicate. antique items should not be washed m the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by washing it daily m the dishwasher for several weeks. Then compare it with the rest of t.he set to see if colors have changed.

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Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remam on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher

This film is caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine m the detergent. Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe The adhesive used m some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant, causing the handles to come off m the dishwasher. Wash by hand.

TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible, especially if it is not to be washed right away. Dishwasher detergent may remove antique fuushes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film build-up can be removed with silver polish

Cast iron utensils: The seasoned fnush will be removed 111 the dishwasher. Rustmg will result

TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season coat with unsalted fat and heat III a slow oven for an hour or two.

Plastics: Many plastics will have “Dishwasher Safe” written on them Some plastics are heat sensitive and may melt or warp

TIPS: If 111 doubt. try one piece Place 111upper rack only Drying without heat provides additional protection

Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed m the dishwasher.

TIPS: Follow manufacturer’s nistructions

Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their fuush

TIPS: Do not wash cuttmg boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles m the dishwasher

Pewter or pewter-like materials: May

streak, discolor, anti pit

TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent

Regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent 1s all that is necessary, m most cases, to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean

Interior

Hard water mmerals may cause a white film to build up on the Inside surfaces, especially lust beneath the door area. To clean interior’

1, Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste.

or

2.Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge

Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foammg or sudsmg

Filter screen

The filter system requires periodic cleanmg as needed

To clean screen

1 Unload and slide the bottom rack forward. (Remove bottom rack if necessary to reach filter screen )

2.Remove collected particles from the screen with your fingers or paper towel.

3.Return the bottom rack to origmal

posltloll.