Whirlpool DU018DWTB Owners Manual - Page 3

■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food. ■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe." ■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks. ■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and avoid "nesting" as shown. STEP 2 Add Detergent NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Do not use detergent. ■ Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic A dishwasher detergent results in better B cleaning. Store C tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place. A. Cover latch C. Main Wash section B. Pre-Wash section ■ The amount of detergent to use depends on: How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require more detergent. The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch. Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water] Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water] ■ Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level shown, if needed. NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent. Hard Water Soft Water Pre-Wash Hard Water Soft Water Main Wash Add Rinse Aid ■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid. ■ Rinse aid keeps 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. ■ Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher. ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when the indicator window looks clear. ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap clockwise and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the A opening until the indicator window looks full. Replace the dispenser cap and turn counterclockwise. Make sure cap is fully locked. NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using your fingers or inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning. A. Indicator A A. Adjustable setting STEP 3 Select a Cycle NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Pots and Pans - Use for heavily soiled, hard-to-clean items. Heavy Wash - Use for heavy food soil. Normal - Use for normal food soil. The energy usage label is based on this cycle. Quick Wash - Use for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads. Rinse Only - (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent. A rinse keeps food from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load. Select Options ■ A heated dry option should be used for best drying of dishes. When the heated dry option is selected, the light is on. ■ A no heat dry option can be used to save energy. 3