Page 1: Table Of Contents
VLitil HOWTOMAKEAHOME~.” UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 960 PART NO. 3373754 Rev. A 01” A Note to You ... 2 Dishwasher Safety ... 3 Parts and Features ... 4 Starting Your Dishwasher ..5 Loading Your Dishwasher..6 Using the Dispensers ... 10 Setting the Controls ...
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 3: Dishwasher Safety
Dishwasher Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY * Read all instructions...
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash, (P. 9) y;;table top rack L\ (P. 9) Water inlet opening ., I ID.
Page 5: Starting Your Dishwasher
Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 6-9. pray arms. They should turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11. 5.
Page 6: Loading Your Dishwasher
Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher Preparing to load the dishwasher To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEANTM module removes food particles from the water.
Page 7 Loading the silverware Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.) with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
Page 8 Loading the bottom Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms.
Page 9 Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses.
Page 10: Using The Dispensers
Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store tightly-closed detergent in a cool, dry Fresh automatic dishwasher...
Page 11 Using the rinse agent Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a A rinse agent greatly liquid rinse agent. improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automati- cally releases into the rinse water during the For best drying...
Page 12: Setting The Controls
Setting the Controls Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle.
Page 13: Using Cancel/Drain
CYCLE Heavy *The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse (marked ++) unless you select LOW ENERGY RINSE. Pots-N-Pans Double wash for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or baked-on foods. The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in both washes (marked +).
Page 14: Selecting Cycle Options
Selecting cycle options You can press an Option pad after the dishwasher starts as long as the cycle is not past the point that the option is used. For example, you can press AIR DRY any time before the DRYING indicator glows. After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless...
Page 15: Using The Delay Wash Cycle
Using the delay wash cycle Use 4 HOUR DELAY START to run the dishwasher during off-peak hours to reduce energy usage or to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home. 1. Close door firmly until it latches. 2. Press 4 HOUR DELAY START. The pad 3.
Page 16: Understanding The Status Indicators
Understanding the status LOCK OUT The LOCK OUT feature lets you lock out the function of the control When using LOCK pads. OUT, you cannot start the dishwasher. To use LOCK OUT: Press and hold AIR DRY (about 5 seconds) until the LOCK OUT indicator glows.
Page 17: Washing Special Items
Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast Iron China/ Stoneware Crystal Gold Glass Hollow- Handle Knives Pewter...
Page 18: Caring For Your Dishwasher
Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher.
Page 19: Saving Energy
Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully-loaded machine.
Page 20: Solving Common
Solving Common Dishwashing A convenient checklist for handling minor performance calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s service information. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE Food soil left Improper loading on dishes Water temperature too low Use of incorrect, too little, or ineffective detergent Detergent cakes in...
Page 21 PROBLEM CAUSE Spotting Use of incorrect and filming detergents (continued) Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents lnsuff icient fill due to low water pressure Cycle takes Water temperature extremely is too low long time Dishwasher is not installed properly Dishes do not Dishes do not drain dry completely...
Page 22 PROBLEM CAUSE Brown stains High iron content on dishes and in water supply dishwasher interior Orange stains Large amounts of on dishwasher tomato-based foods interior on dishes placed in the dishwasher Odor in the Dishes only washed dishwasher every two to three days Chipping of Improper loading...
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher problems CHECK THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM Dishwasher does Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? not run or stops Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 12-l 3.
Page 24: Requesting Assistance Or Service
WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
Page 25: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC BOTTOM RACK ... CLEANING Exterior..Interior..COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving ... CUTLERY BASKET ... CYCLE Canceling ... Selecting ...
Page 26 POWER CLEAN” washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap Tg+;; . o) Lower spray arm...
Page 27: Warranty
WARRANTY DURAPERMTM tub and/or inner door should they fail to From Date of Purchase contain water due to defective materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to: 1.

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