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UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. Table of Contents...2 Model IRD4700 3385957...
DISHWASHER SAFETY ...3 Before Using Your Dishwasher...4 PARTS AND FEATURES...5 START-UP GUIDE ...6 Using Your New Dishwasher ...6 Stopping Your Dishwasher ...6 DISHWASHER LOADING...6 Loading Suggestions ...6 Loading Top Rack...6 Loading Bottom Rack ...7 Loading Silverware Basket ...7 DISHWASHER USE ...8 Detergent Dispenser ...8 Rinse Aid Dispenser ...9 Dishwasher Efficiency Tips ...9...
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord.
A. Top rack B. Water inlet opening C. Bottom rack D. Rack bumper E. Heating element Control Panel PARTS AND FEATURES F. Vent G. Small items basket H. Spray tower and protector I. Model and serial number label J. Silverware basket K.
Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes.
Mixed load Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom rack is not designed for glasses and cups. Damage can occur. Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing them over the tines can lead to breakage.
Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. A.
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.
Pots & Pans Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. Use both detergent dispenser sections. Wash Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Final Wash Rinse Heavy Use this cycle for loads with with heavy food soil. Use both detergent dispenser sections.
Drying System During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes. IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent during drying. If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Cleaning Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended.
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dishwasher is not operating properly Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched? Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection Charts.”...
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: INGLIS BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION™ Brand Home Appliances...
For ten years from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP or inner door should either fail to contain water, if defective in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.