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THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new dishwasher at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, visit our
website at www.whirlpool.ca.
Get Internet connection instructions, terms of use, and privacy policy at www.whirlpool.com/connect. If you have any problems or
questions, call the Whirlpool Connected Appliance Team at 1-866-333-4591.
For future reference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located near the door on the right-
hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
Model Number _____________________________________________
DISHWASHER SAFETY ......................................................................... 1
WHAT'S NEW IN YOUR DISHWASHER ................................................ 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ........................................................................ 4
CONNECTIVITY FEATURES .................................................................. 5
CONNECTIVITY SETUP ......................................................................... 5
QUICK STEPS ....................................................................................... 7
DISHWASHER USE - BASIC OPERATION ........................................... 8
DISHWASHER USE - SMART OPERATION ....................................... 10
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS............................................... 11
DISHWASHER FEATURES .................................................................. 13
FILTRATION SYSTEM .......................................................................... 15
DISHWASHER CARE ........................................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING - CONNECTIVITY ........................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 18
CONNECTED APPLIANCE REGULATORY NOTICES ....................... 21
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 23
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

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DISHWASHER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Serial Number _____________________________________________
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. Register your new dishwasher at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca. Get Internet connection instructions, terms of use, and privacy policy at www.whirlpool.com/connect. If you have any problems or questions, call the Whirlpool Connected Appliance Team at 1-866-333-4591.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 ■...
  • 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. Your dishwasher contains an optical water sensor.
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and Features TargetClean™ 40 powerful jets target water toward pots, pans, or casserole Upper level wash dishes loaded in the back of the dishwasher to clean stubborn messes. Water feed tube Lower spray arm has pressurized sprays Model and serial number label that provide effective cleaning.
  • Page 5: Connectivity Features

    Connectivity Features Wi-Fi connectivity allows your Smart dishwasher to connect to the Internet and interact with the Whirlpool ® app from your smartphone or mobile device. This connection opens up several Smart options to you: options intended to save you valuable time and energy.
  • Page 6 If you already have the app and a user account: go to www.whirlpool.com/connect. Skip ahead to Step 3, “Register your dishwasher in your If you have any problems or questions, call the Whirlpool ■ user account.” Connected Appliance Team at 1-866-333-4591.
  • Page 7: Quick Steps

    When your appliance is connected to Wi-Fi and successfully communicating with the Whirlpool server, return to the app and add an appliance. Choose the option in the app that the appliance you are adding is already connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 8: Dishwasher Use - Basic Operation

    Dishwasher Use – Basic Operation STEP 1 STEP 2 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher Add Detergent IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and Premeasured Detergents other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers High quality premeasured tablets before washing. and packs are recommended for improved performance.
  • Page 9 Powders and Gels Rinse Aid Setting Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most Water Soil Level Prewash Main Wash water conditions, the factory setting will give Hardness Compartment* Compartment good results. If you have hard water and notice Soft Light None “Soft”...
  • Page 10: Dishwasher Use - Smart Operation

    NOTE: You must have successfully completed the “Connectivity Setup” section for the following features to function. Verify that the Wireless Status icon (A) and either the Amber House icon (C) or Blue House icon (D) are illuminated. Check the Whirlpool ®...
  • Page 11: Cycle And Option Descriptions

    Soak & Clean cycle, add prewash detergent. Use this cycle for loads with heavy amounts of dried on or hard to clean baked-on food. This is a specialty cycle that you select from the Whirlpool ® app and download...
  • Page 12 OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED ADDED SELECTED TIME TO WATER WITH CYCLE GALLONS (LITERS) Runs dishwasher at a later time. Select a wash Available with Delays start of cycle and options. Each time you press the delay any cycle a cycle up to button, it will display the next available delay...
  • Page 13: Dishwasher Features

    CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS Press to start or resume a wash cycle. If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume button LED flashes. Cycle will not resume until door is closed and Start/Resume is pressed. NOTE: Push door firmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume or the dishwasher will not start.
  • Page 14 Cup Shelves EZ-2-Lift™ Top Rack Adjuster Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand You can raise or lower the or right-hand side of the top rack to hold top rack to fit tall items in additional cups, stemware, or long items either the top or bottom rack.
  • Page 15: Filtration System

    Filtration System Your dishwasher has latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning. The filter system consists of 2 parts an upper filter assembly and a lower filter. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher without filters properly installed.
  • Page 16: Dishwasher Care

    ■ detergent on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior. NOTE: Whirlpool recommends the use of high quality premeasured detergent tablets or packs, and the use of rinse aid A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar for regular daily use.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting - Connectivity

    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 “Connectivity Setup” section in this manual or visit www.whirlpool.com/connect or you may email us at Whirlpool_ customerexperience@whirlpool.com or call the Connected Appliance Team at 1-866-333-4591 M-F 8 am - 8 pm eastern time.
  • Page 18: 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 19 PROBLEM SOLUTION WATER REMAINS IN THE Be sure the cycle has completed (the Clean indicator is on). If it has not, you will need to resume the TUB/WILL NOT DRAIN cycle by pressing Start/Resume and closing the door within 4 seconds. If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been removed from the disposer inlet.
  • Page 20 PROBLEM SOLUTION BLINKING LIGHTS Blinking indicators will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been interrupted by opening the door. If the Start/Resume light is blinking, press START/RESUME and close the door within 4 seconds. See “Start or Resume a Cycle” in the “Dishwasher Use” section. If the Clean light or any other lights are blinking and the dishwasher will not run, call for service.
  • Page 21: Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices

    Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population, the antenna(s) used for (FCC) Compliance Notice this transmitter must be installed such that a minimum separation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits distance of 20 cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 22 SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES code may be obtained by written request for the software by (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF name to opensource@whirlpool.com, along with the address SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR for delivery.
  • Page 23: 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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