WHIRLPOOL DU8500XX2
Owner's Manual

Wood: Many wooden Items WIII crack and warp or lose therr frnlsh. TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knaves with wooden handles In the drshwasher. Pewter or pewter-like materials: Items may streak, discolor, and prt. TIPS: To keep pewter at I& very best, hand wash with mild detergent. Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Use the Light Wash Cycle whenever possible. It uses less hot water and energy than other cycles. 3. Air dry dishes when you don�t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight). Use a rinse agent to improve drying. 4. Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load. 5. Do not pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Select the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing. 6. Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy usage of energy at certain times of day. 7. Select the Lo-Energy Option. The automatic water heating in the main wash will be turned off. NOTE: Loads may not wash well if the water temperature is too low. Dishwasher care 8 cleaning Exterior - Regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary, in most cases, to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean. Interior - Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build-up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. To clean dishwasher 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 automatic dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.