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UseAndCare
A Note To You
2
Important Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
4
Using Your
Dishwasher
5
Loading Your
Dishwasher
19
Caring For Your
Dishwasher
23
Comnlon
Dishwashing
Problems
24
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service
27
Warranty
32
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
9400 SERIES DISHWASHERS
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- Page 1 UseAndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher Caring For Your Dishwasher Comnlon Dishwashing Problems If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. 9400 SERIES DISHWASHERS...
- Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool • appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: • DO NOT wash plastic items unless • Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. marked "Dishwasher Safe" or the equiva- lent.
- Page 4 Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrationsof your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all pads and features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Control panel Signal lights Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Using your dishwasher for the first Tfe WATER HEATING signal light ..10 time ............. Tf e CLEAN signal light ....10 Before starting your dishwasher ..6 Fhshing signal lights ....... 11 Starting your dishwasher .... -
Page 6: Before Starting Your Dishwasher
Before starting your dishwasher 1. Properly load the top rack, hot- 4. Checkthe dnse agent dispenser. tom rack, silverware basket, and See pages 15 and 16. the cutlery basket. See pages 19-22. 5. Push door firmly when closing 2. Spin both spray arms with both and it will automatically latch. -
Page 7: Using Cycle Pause
SELECT 2. Select a new cycle and option(s), if desired. PRESS 3. Press the DELAY pad again to select a 2 hour delay. The 2 HOURS signal light will come on. Pressing the DELAY pad repeatedly will select (in order) 4 hours, 6 hours, no delay, then 2 hours, etc. -
Page 8: Changing A Cycle Setting
Changing a cycle setting You can change a setting anytime during any cycle. During first minute cycle During the first minute of a cycle the dish- washer is filling with water and the wash action has not started. SELECT 1. Select a new cycle and option(s). 2. -
Page 9: The Cancel/Drain Pad
The CANCELIDRAIN The CANCEL/DRAIN pad allows you to cancel a cycle, to clear the signal lights or to make a new selection. • Press CANCEL/DRAIN while the dish- • Press CANCEL!DRAIN again to start a 2 minute drain, if there is stilt water in the washer is washing to start a 2 minute drain. -
Page 10: Tf E Clean Signal Light
The WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING signal light comes on during the water heating portion of the Pots & Pans cycle. The signal light will also come on during the water heating portion of other cycles when the Hi-Temp option is selected. -
Page 11: Fhshing Signal Lights
Flashing signal lights PRESS TWICE The signal lights will flash rapidly in order when your dishwasher is first installed and connected to electricity, The signal lights will also flash following a power failure. Press the CANCEIJDRAIN pad twice to clear the signal lights. -
Page 12: Wlat Happens In Each Option
A "-"shows what steps are in each cycle Cycle "rime Main Cycle (Minutes) Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse LowEnergy single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. NOTE: The cycle pauses while the ° ° dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the final rinse (marked t). - Page 13 Heat Dry option When the Heat Dry option is selected, air in the dishwasher is heated during the =dry" part of the cycle. The HEAT DRY signal light will be on when this option is selected. For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent. NOTE: The Heat Dry option is not available during the Rinse &...
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Page 14: Ing The Detergent Dispenser
Using the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to use • Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. • Follow manufacturer's directions when Liquid dishwasher using liquid automatic dishwasher deter- detergent gent or concentrated powder detergent. -
Page 15: U._Ing The Rinse Agent Dispenser
much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too little is used, dishes won't be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch. •... -
Page 16: Quiet Operating Tips
On some models: 1. Press the flexible clear top of the Fill Indicator Cap to draw rinse agent into cap. NOTE: You may need to press cap two or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap. Press flexible clear top, on 2. -
Page 17: W;Lter Temperature Tips
Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Use the Hi-Temp option if you keep your water heater at a low setting. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. -
Page 18: Sl:ecial Tips On Dishwasher Use
Special tips on dishwasher If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufac- turer to see if it is dishwasher safe. NOTE: It is the user's respons_ility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dishwasher. - Page 19 Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Loading the silverware basket ..21 Preparing to load the dishwasher ... 19 Loading the cutlery basket ....22 Loading the top reck ......19 Loading the bottom rack ....20 This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and rinsing results.
- Page 20 Mixed load Do not cover third level wash • Load plastic items in the top reck only. Only plastic items marked =dishwasher safe" are recommended. • Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. •...
- Page 21 Dish load • Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. • Do not place items directly over spray tower. Utensil load • Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket.
- Page 22 • Load forks and spoons so they don't nest together. Spray cannot reach nested items. • Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down. • Small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.) can be put in any section.
- Page 23 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. Refer to "Solution chart" on pages 24-26 for special cleaning problems.
- Page 24 Common Dishwashing Problems In This Section Page Page Solution chart ........Removing spots and film ....26 Solution chart A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher's problem, rum to page 27 for service information.
- Page 25 Problem Solution Cause Spoffing and Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp option. If needed, turn too low Riming home water heater up to ensure water (continued) entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See recommended procedure on page 17. Use of incorrect Use recommended dishwasher detergents detergents only.
- Page 26 Problem Solution Cause Brown Stains on Remove by washing dishes (after food High iron content in Dishes and Dish- soil has been removed) with I teaspoon water supply washer interior to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser.
- Page 27 If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling our Con- sumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance's complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.
- Page 28 PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING White residue appears Is too much detergent being used? See pages 14 and 15 for on front of access recommended amounts of detergent. panel Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on access panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate build-up.
- Page 29 2. If you need assistance*... ment parts Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: Corporation for quality pads. Look for this 1-8OO-253-1301 symbol of quality whenever you need a and talk with one of our trained consultants.
- Page 30 POWER CLEAN washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower ,tower Lower spray arm POWER CLEAN module and motor...
- Page 31 WARRANTY DURAPERM rMtub 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 A. Service calls to: 1.