Dishwasher Use - Basic Operation - Whirlpool WDTA75SAHN User Instructions

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and
other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers
before washing.
Upper rack
Check that nothing blocks the upper or lower spray arm.
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Items in rack can block
the spray arms.
Check that when the dishwasher door is closed, no items
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are blocking the detergent dispenser.
Tough soiled items should be loaded with soiled surfaces
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facing down and inward to the spray. This will improve
cleaning and drying results.
Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may
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trap food.
Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in the upper rack.
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Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe."
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation,
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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
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down. Mix items in each section of the basket with some
pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot
reach nested items.
Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to
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keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.
NOTE: The AnyWare™ silverware basket will fit on the inner door,
on the front of the lower rack, and inside the lower rack.
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Dishwasher Use – Basic Operation
STEP 1
Lower rack
PUSH
Add Detergent
Premeasured Detergents
High-quality premeasured tablets
and packs are recommended for
improved performance.
Quality tablets and packs have
been proven better than powder,
liquid, or gel detergents at reducing
filming on dishes. Using tablets
and packs over time will start to
reduce or eliminate white film.
They are suitable for all hardness
and soil levels. Also, by using a
rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white film (not all
packs and tablets contain rinse aid). Always place premeasured
detergents in main compartment and slide lid closed.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent
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just before starting a cycle.
Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
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cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool
dry place.
To close lid
Place selected detergent in
the dispenser. Place finger, as
shown, and slide lid closed.
Press firmly until it clicks.
Powders and Gels
Water Soil Level
Hardness
Soft Light
(0–4 grains
Normal
per U.S.
gallon) Heavy
Medium Light
(5–9 grains
Normal
per U.S.
gallon) Heavy
Hard Light
(10–14 grains
Normal
per U.S.
gallon) Heavy
*The prewash compartment is on top of the sliding door of
the dispenser.
**A full main wash compartment contains 2 Tbsp (30 ml).
IMPORTANT: Extremely hard water mineral deposits (15 grains
per U.S. gallon or more) can cause damage to your dishwasher
and make it difficult to achieve good results. A water softener is
recommended to avoid damage and achieve good results.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
STEP 2
To open lid
Push OPEN, as shown,
and the lid will slide open.
Prewash Main Wash
Compartment* Compartment
None "Soft" fill line
None "Soft" fill line
Full "Soft" fill line
None "Soft" fill line
Full Full**
Full Full**
Full Full**
Full Full**
Full Full**