Whirlpool 400 Series Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool 400 Series Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool 400 Series Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool dishwasher use & care guide
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UseAndCare
A Note to You ......................... 2
Dishwasher Safety ................. 3
Parts and Features ................. 4
Using the Dispensers .......... 10
Setting the Controls ............. 12
Canceling a cycle.. ............ 13
cycle options.. .. .13
during a cycle.. .................. 14
Connecting a Portable
Dishwasher.. ......................... 16
Dishwasher ........................... 18
Saving Energy ...................... 20
Problems.. ...... 21
................... 24
or Service ..............................
25
Index.. .................................... 27
Warranty ............................... 28
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DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 400,800,810,830,840
PART NO. 3373757 Rev. A
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 400,800,810,830,840 PART NO. 3373757 Rev. A A Note to You ... 2 Dishwasher Safety ... 3 Parts and Features ... 4 Starting Your Dishwasher ..6 Loading Your Dishwasher..7 Using the Dispensers ... 10 Setting the Controls ...
  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Properly connect dishwasher to electrioii, water, and drain.’ See Installation Instructions for complete Information. appliance. Whirlpool dishwashers Registration Card provided with your information. Model Number Serial Number Purchaee Date Dealer Name DealerAddrew Dealer Phone...
  • Page 3: Dishwasher Safety

    Dishwasher Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special atten- tion to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the us8 of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY Read all instructions...
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash Water inlet opening (P- 9) ;;;+I$ > Heating element Door i&h’...
  • Page 5 Series 400 models Series 800 models Series 8 10 models Series 830 models Selector button8 Series 840 models Cycle 8elector Optlon 8dector button8 button8 Cycle control knob Option selector switch Option selector Cycle control knob switch Cycle control knob Option relector rwitch Cycle control knob Cycle control knob...
  • Page 6: Starting Your Dishwasher

    Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-9. y amt. ftshould turn freely. gent. See page 10. agent, if needed. See page 11. 5.
  • Page 7: Loading Your Dishwasher

    Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to proper& load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher To save water and energy, do not rinse diis before putting them into the dishwasher. Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items.
  • Page 8 Loading the bottom Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm.
  • Page 9 Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash (on some models) when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
  • Page 10: Using The Dispensers

    Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent Uss automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store detergent tightlycbsed in a cool, dry Fresh automatic dishwasher...
  • Page 11 Using the rinse agent Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a rinse A rinse agent greatly liquid agent. Improves dish drying by helping water fIow off them during the last rinse. agent also keeps water from forming droplets drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automati- cally releases into the rinse water during the rinse of...
  • Page 12: Setting The Controls

    Setting the Controls Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash For Serbs 400,800, and 810 models: For Series 830 models: Press POTS DRY or AIR DRY for NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles.
  • Page 13: Canceling A Cycle

    Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle at any time. 1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly cbckwii until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely. 2. Open the door. 3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF. Selecting cycle options...
  • Page 14: Changing A Cycle Setting

    Changing a cycle (on some models) You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lii up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob cbckwise the desired cycle. 3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must he filled properly for the new cycle.
  • Page 15: Washing Special Ttems

    Washing Special If you have do&s about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast iron China/ Stoneware Crystal Gold Glass Hoiiow- Handle Knives Pewter Disposable Plastics Piastks Stainless Steel Sterling...
  • Page 16: Dishwasher

    Connecting Dishwasher NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher make sure the door is latched. Hold the dishwasher the top front corners.
  • Page 17 No. 4317656. The kit Hose connection a-prong grounding Power 8upply cord 3-pro& type wall receptacle dishwasher can be is available at your Whirlpool dealer or model authorized Whirlpool service company. Instructions are included with the kii. grounding...
  • Page 18: Caring For Your Dishwasher

    Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can &to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart”...
  • Page 19 Overfill Protector The Overfill Protector (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate. Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down. Cleaning the filter The fitter system requires periodic cleaning...
  • Page 20: Saving Energy

    Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips Wash full toads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electriiity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
  • Page 21: Solving Common

    Solving Common Dishwashing A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this fist before caUing for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s service information. Solution chart CAUSE hod soil left Improper loading bn dishes Water temperature too bw use of inwrrect, little, or ineffective...
  • Page 22 CAUSE PROBLEM Spotting Incorrect amount mnd filming of detergent [ccMltinued) Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to bw water pressure Dishes do not Dishes do not drain dry completely properly Plastics Silica flim or Water chemical etching reaction with certain (silica film is a types of glassware - white iridescent...
  • Page 23 PROBLEM CAUSE Brown stains High iron content on dishes and in water supply dishwasher interior Orange stains Large amounts of on dishwasher tomato-based foods interior on dishes placed in the dishwasher Odor in the Dishes only washed dishwasher every two to three &YS Chipping of Improper loading...
  • Page 24: Troubleshootlng

    Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It a service could save you the cost of call. Dishwasher problems PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? not run or stops Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12-l 3.
  • Page 25: Requesting Assistance Or Service

    Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
  • Page 26: Connecting A Portable Dishwasher

    Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. - TOPIC BOTTOM RACK ... CLEANING Exterior..Interior..COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Scfving ... CONNECTING A PORTABLE DISHWASHER CYCLE Canceling ...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    WARRANTY DUFtAPERMTM tub 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.

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