DISHWASHER USE. Whirlpool DU943, DU620

Cutlery Basket (on some models)

Use the cutlery basket to hold long items. Always unload or remove the cutlery basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water onto the cutlery.

NOTE: Remove the basket and tip the contents onto a cutting board to unload. This helps avoid accidents with sharp points and edges.

To remove the cutlery basket

1.

Grasp the basket on both sides and slide it toward the top of the door.

DISHWASHER USE

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door.

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2.

Lift the basket off the holding buttons.

To replace the cutlery basket

1.

Set the basket on the holding buttons.

2.

Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks into place.

Utensil caddy (on some models)

Use the Utensil Caddy to hold wooden spoons, spatulas, and similar items.

The Utensil Caddy has three hooks. (See arrows.) For best wash performance, hook the Utensil Caddy in the right rear corner of the lower rack. You can also hook it in the left front corner.

NOTE: Spin the top spray arm. Be sure items in the Utensil

Caddy do not stop the rotation of the spray arm.

1. Cover

2. Main Wash section

3. Cover latch

4. Pre-Wash section

The Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the main wash. (See the “Cycle Selection

Charts.”)

■ Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance.

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Add detergent just before starting cycle.

Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

NOTE: Do not use detergent with a rinse cycle.

Filling the dispenser

1.

If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by pushing the Cover latch.

2.

Fill the Main Wash section with detergent. See “How much detergent to use.”

3.

Close the Main Wash dispenser cover. Fill the Pre-Wash section if needed.

It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.

NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection

Charts” for more details.

How much detergent to use

■ The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

■ Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company, or county extension agent.

■ Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with a phosphorous content of less than 8.7%, you might need to use more detergent, or use a detergent with a phosphorous content higher than 8.7%.

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Where to fill

Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)

Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

Rinse Aid Dispenser

Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type.

Checking the dispenser

Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Clear means it needs filling.

Top of 1st step (1 tb or 15 g)

OR

Water Hardness Amount of Detergent

Soft to Medium

Hard Water

0 to 6 grains per gallon

Medium to Hard

Water

7 to 12 grains per gallon

For normally soiled loads

■ Fill the Main Wash section to the top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to the top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

NOTE: Add only 1 tb or 15 g of detergent to both sections if dishes are pre-rinsed or the water is very soft (0 to 2 grains per gallon).

For baked on soil loads

■ Fill the Main Wash section to the top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to the top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g)

For heavily soiled loads

■ Fill the Main Wash section to the top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)

■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to the top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)

For normally soiled and heavily soiled loads

■ Fill the Main Wash section to the top of the 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g)

■ Fill the Pre-Wash section to the top of the 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g) if needed

NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent.

Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent.

Or you can remove the Fill Indicator cap. If an “E” is visible, the dispenser is empty.

Filling the dispenser

The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under normal conditions, this will last for about three months. You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it. Try to keep it full, but be careful not to overfill it.

1.

Make sure the dishwasher door is completely open.

2.

Remove the Fill Indicator cap.

3.

Add rinse aid. Fill to the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser. Overfilling can cause the rinse aid to leak out, and could cause oversudsing.

4.

Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth.

5.

Replace the Fill Indicator cap. Close tightly.

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Dishwasher Efficiency Tips

Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent.

Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F

(49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if the water temperature is too low. Water that is too hot can make some soils harder to remove and cause certain detergent ingredients not to function. If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to the dishwasher to minimize the amount of cold water in the water line.

To check water temperature

1.

Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at least 1 minute.

2.

Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring cup.

Cycle Selection Charts

Select the wash cycle and options desired. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a cycle, unless you select a delay wash.

You can select an option as the machine is filling.

Your electronic dishwasher senses the soil level on your dishes.

Soil level determines the length of some cycles, the amount of heat added to a wash or rinse, and the number of washes and rinses in a cycle.

Cycle time depends upon the soil on the dishes, and water usage may be higher for large amounts of soil. If dishes are lightly soiled, cycle time will be as shown.

After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless new options are selected or Cancel/Drain is selected.

A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have some or all of the cycles shown.

Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added.

Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters.

Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the cycle time. If the water is already hot enough, the cycle time will be as shown.

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Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is running into the cup.

■ To save water, energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

■ Use a low energy, quick, or short cycle whenever possible.

These cycles use less hot water and energy than a normal cycle.

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Use a delay feature (on some models) to run your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend avoiding heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

During the summer, run your dishwasher at night. This reduces daytime heat buildup in the kitchen.

Use the energy-saving dry option whenever possible. Allow longer drying times (overnight) when using these options. Use a rinse aid to improve drying.

Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse portion of the cycle only when needed.

Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after meals until the dishwasher is full.

If your home is equipped with a water softener, you may want to avoid starting the dishwasher during the regeneration of the softener, as this may contribute to poor wash performance.

Use this cycle for hard-toclean, heavily-soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Pre-

Wash

Rinse Main

Wash

Rinse Purge † Final

Rinse

Dry

135°F

(57°C)

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140°F

(60°C)

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140°F

(60°C)

● ●

Time

(min)

87*

Light

Soil

Water

Usage

(gal/L)

8.6-10.8/

32.7-40.9

Use this cycle for loads with heavy food soil.

Use both detergent dispenser sections.

Pre-

Wash

Rinse

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Main

Wash

●

Rinse Purge †

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Final

Rinse

140°F

(60°C)

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Dry

●

Time

(min)

72*

Light

Soil

Water

Usage

(gal/L)

6.9-10.8/

26.1-40.9

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Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The energyusage label is based on this cycle.)

Use covered detergent dispenser section.

Canceling a Cycle

Anytime during a cycle, press

Pre-

Wash

Rinse Main

Wash

Rinse Purge † Final

Rinse

Dry

● ●

140°F

(60°C)

● ●

Time

(min)

61*

Light

Soil

Water

Usage

(gal/L)

4.8-8.6/

17.4-32.7

Pre-

Wash

Rinse

Use this cycle for prerinsed or lightly soiled or for china and crystal loads. The cycle uses a single wash and gentle dry. The heating element cycles on and off.

Main

Wash

Rinse Purge † Final

Rinse

Use covered detergent dispenser section.

Dry Time

(min)

● ●

130°F

(54°C)

● ●

58*

Light

Soil

Water

Usage

(gal/L)

4.8-8.6/

17.4-32.7

Use this cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away.

Do not use detergent with this cycle.

Pre-

Wash

Rinse Main

Wash

Rinse Purge † Final

Rinse

Dry

●

Time

(min)

10

Light

Soil

Water

Usage

(gal/L)

2.2-4.3/

8.2-16.4

† A small amount of water runs through the pump to remove soil particles.

Cancel/Drain glows. The dishwasher pauses for about 5 seconds and starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely. The light goes off when the dishwasher finishes the drain.

To stop the drain

You can press Cancel/Drain again to stop the drain immediately.

Remember to drain the dishwasher before starting a new cycle.

NOTE: A small amount of water remains in the dishwasher. This is normal.

To clear the indicators

Press Cancel/Drain before starting the dishwasher to clear all options and cycles.

Changing a Cycle or Setting

During the first minute of a cycle

Press a new cycle and/or options.

After the first minute of a cycle

1.

Press

Pre-

Wash

Use this cycle for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads which do not require drying. No drying options are available for this cycle. The cycle uses a single wash.

Rinse Main

Wash

Rinse Purge † Final

Rinse

Use covered detergent dispenser section.

Dry Time

(min)

● ●

140°F

(60°C)

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26*

Light

Soil

Water

Usage

(gal/L)

4.8-6.9/

18.2-26.1

Cancel/Drain glows. The dishwasher pauses for 5 seconds and starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher drain completely.

2.

Check the detergent dispensers. If the main wash cup has opened and the detergent washed away, refill the cups as needed.

3.

Close the door.

4.

Press a new cycle and/or options.

Adding Items During a Cycle

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the main wash section is still closed, you can add items.

To add items

1.

Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door.

2.

Open the door. If the main wash detergent dispenser is still closed, add the item.

3.

Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up. This reduces the amount of moisture escaping from the vent when restarting a cycle.

4.

Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes the cycle after about a 5-second pause.

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Option Selections

You can customize your cycles by pressing an option. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn the option off.

Select a different option if desired.

You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying option any time before drying begins.

After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle, unless you select new options or press Cancel/Drain.

Hi-Temp Scour

Select this high-temperature option for improved cleaning of heavily soiled dishes. Selecting this option adds heat, water and time to the wash cycle. Heating the water helps improve washing results.

Delay Hours

Use Delay Hours to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not latched.

To delay the start

1.

Close the door.

2.

Press Delay Hours 1 time for a 2-hour delay, 2 times for a 4hour delay, or 3 times for a 6-hour delay.

The Pots & Pans cycle, with the Hi-Temp Scour feature, is recommended for baked-on soil.

NOTE: The Hi-Temp Scour feature is an option with Normal

Wash, Heavy Wash, and Pots & Pans.

SANI RINSE™ Option (on some models)

Select this option to raise the water temperature in the final rinse to approximately 155°F (68°C) for 10 minutes. The SANI RINSE option adds heat and time to the cycle. In the Normal Wash,

Heavy Wash, and Pots & Pans cycles, this high-temperature rinse sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF/

ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

3.

Select a wash cycle and option.

The number glows above Delay Hours. The dishwasher starts the cycle in the selected number of hours. If you do not press a cycle within 30 seconds, the Delay Hours indicator turns off.

NOTES:

■ To cancel the delay and cycle, press Cancel/Drain.

■ To cancel the delay and start the cycle, press Delay Hours until “6” glows. Then press Delay Hours one more time. The delayed cycle starts.

Cycle Status Indicators

Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status

Indicators.

NOTE: Use the SANI RINSE option with the Normal Wash, Heavy

Wash, and Pots & Pans cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have been designed to meet the NSF/ANSI requirements.

Air Dry

Select this option to dry dishes without heat and save energy.

The dishes take longer to dry and some spotting can occur.

For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying.

NOTE: The dishwasher automatically heats the air in the dishwasher during the “dry” portion of the cycle unless you select Air Dry.

NOTE : Your model may have some or all of these indicators.

Sensing

Your dishwasher senses the soil level on the dishes. Soil level determines the length of some cycles, the amount of heat added to the wash or rinse, and the cycle needed for the load. Sensing glows during the soil sensing parts of the cycle. Wash action continues while sensing occurs.

Heat Water

Heat Water glows whenever water is heated during a cycle. Wash or rinse action continues as the water heats.

Clean

Clean glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns off when you open the door or press Cancel/Drain.

Sanitized

If you select the SANI RINSE™ option, Sanitized glows when the

SANI RINSE cycle is finished. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light flashes at the end of the cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted. The light goes off when you open the door.

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