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THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,
please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.
You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
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" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 1
WHAT'S NEW IN YOUR DISHWASHER................................... 3
ENERGY ...................................................................................... 3
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................ 3
PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................ 4
QUICK STEPS ............................................................................ 5
DISHWASHER USE.................................................................... 6
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 8
DISHWASHER FEATURES...................................................... 10
FILTRATION SYSTEM ............................................................. 12
DISHWASHER CARE ............................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 14
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 17

Dishwasher Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DISHWASHER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher.
  • Page 3: What's New In Your Dishwasher

    What’s New in Your Dishwasher Energy Congratulations on purchasing your water and energy efficient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans by spraying the dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the soils on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses for exceptional cleaning.
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and Features (style and location vary)
  • Page 5: Quick Steps

    Quick Steps Prepare and load Start dishwasher. dishwasher. For models with controls on top of the door, select wash cycle, options, and press START/RESUME before closing the door. Push door firmly closed. The door latches Spin the spray automatically. Select the arms.
  • Page 6: Dishwasher Use

    Dishwasher Use STEP 1 STEP 2 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher Add Detergent IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers cycle.
  • Page 7 NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting will give Follow instructions on the package when using gel dishwasher good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or spots, try detergents.
  • Page 8: Cycle And Option Descriptions

    Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. Estimated cycle times may increase or decrease depending on water temperature, soil conditions, dish load size, and options selected. You can customize your cycle by selecting an option.
  • Page 9 OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME ADDED SELECTED TO CYCLE WATER WITH GALLONS (LITERS) Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with Sensor Raises the main 0:05 to 1:06 0 to 3.86 Heavy NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for wash (0 to 14.6) Normal...
  • Page 10: Dishwasher Features

    The light goes off when you open and close door or press CANCEL. Dishwasher Features Your Whirlpool dishwasher may have some or all of these features. TargetClean™ Wash Area To open the ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware basket To unlock, grasp the front panel, pull up, and rotate 90° as shown.
  • Page 11 Cup shelves EZ-2-Lift™ Top Rack Adjuster (on some models) Fold down the extra shelf on the left- You can raise or lower the top rack to hand or right-hand side of the top rack fit tall items in either the top or bottom to hold additional cups, stemware, or rack.
  • Page 12: Filtration System

    Filtration System Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance. The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter assembly and a lower filter.
  • Page 13: Dishwasher Care

    Place tablet in main wash compartment of detergent dispenser. ■ Select cycle/option best for heavily soiled dishes and start dishwasher. NOTE: It is recommended to use a premeasured detergent tablet or pack for regular daily use. †® affresh is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help.
  • Page 15 ■ ■ Bottom rack does not fully slide into the dishwasher White spots on cookware with nonstick finish Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning? Check to see if items loaded for TargetClean™ wash option Reseason cookware after washing it in the dishwasher. have shifted.
  • Page 16 ■ Dishes in the TargetClean™ wash area are not clean Dishes are not completely clean Are the dishes loaded to face the TargetClean™ spray jets? ■ Food soil left on the dishes Load soiled dish surfaces to face the back of the dishwasher toward the TargetClean™...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.
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