Whirlpool UDT518SAHP User Instructions page 9

Powders and Gels
Water Soil
Hardness Level
Soft
Light
(0–4 grains
Normal
per U.S.
Heavy
gallon)
Medium
Light
(5–9 grains
Normal
per U.S.
Heavy
gallon)
Hard Light
(10–14
Normal
grains per
Heavy
U.S. gallon)
*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.
Rinse Aid
IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid. The
use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to
drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps
water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks.
Filling the dispenser
The dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse
aid. Under most conditions, this will last
1 to 3 months.
NOTE: Indicator reads correct fill level
when door is completely opened.
1. To add rinse aid, open the
rinse aid dispenser lid by
gently pushing in the center
of the lid with your thumb
and pulling up on the edge.
2. Pour rinse aid into the
opening until the dispenser is
full. Do not overfill.
3. Clean up any spilled rinse
aid. Spilled rinse aid can create excessive suds.
4. Close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid.
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**
STEP 3
Rinse Aid Setting
Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most
water conditions, the factory setting will give
good results. If you have hard water and notice
calcium buildup on your dishware, you may
want to try a higher setting. If you notice foam in
your dishwasher, use a lower setting.
To adjust the setting:
Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number to
increase the amount of rinse aid.
Select a Cycle (varies by model)
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just
as driving a car slower saves gas. Cycle times may increase or
decrease depending on selections. Estimated cycle times after
calibration are listed in the "Cycles" chart in the "Cycle and
Option Descriptions" section.
Select the desired cycle by pressing a cycle keypad.
Select Options (varies by model)
See the "Options" chart in the "Cycle and Option Descriptions"
section.
You can customize the cycles by selecting the options desired.
Start or Resume a Cycle
If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher
■
until the water is hot. Turn off water.
For best dishwashing results, water should be 120ºF (49ºC) as
■
it enters the dishwasher.
Select the wash cycle and options desired.
■
Within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume
Full
you must firmly push the door closed. If
the door is not closed within 4 seconds,
the Start/Resume LED will flash, an audible
tone will be heard, and the cycle will not
Add
start.
You can add an item at the beginning of the cycle. Open the
■
door slowly and add the item. Press START/RESUME and
close the door firmly within 4 seconds. If the door has been
open more than 4 seconds, the LED will flash, a tone will
sound and the dishwasher will not resume unless you press
Start/Resume again.
IMPORTANT: If the door has been opened after starting a cycle (even
during the Delay Hours option), the Start/Resume keypad must be
pressed again.
STEP 4
STEP 5
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