A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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 how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
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Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Use your dishwasher only for the uses described in this manual. *DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI- CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa- tion Instructions for details. When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations with the location and appearance NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dishwasher to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
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Control panel Signal lights Buttons Option selector buttons Cycle selector buttons Cycle control knob Cycle control knob...
Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Before starting your dishwasher Starting your dishwasher ..6 Starting your dishwasher using delay wash ... The clean signal light ..7 Adding a dish during a cycle..8 Changing a cycle setting ...
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3. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to point to the desired cycle. Heavy Wash and Pots & Pans cycles share the same spot on the dial. The Cycle Selector button determines which cycle operates. You will feel a definite stop at each cycle mark.
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Adding a dish during You can add an additional item to the dishwasher reaches LIGHT WASH. See page 10. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cycle. Wait a moment for the spray action to stop before open- ing the door.
Cycle selection Cycle Pots & Pans A double wash for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or bakedon foods. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob stops while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57°C) in both washes and the final rinse (marked+). See page 10. Heavy Wash A double wash for cleaning heavily...
Cycle Light Wash A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob does not move while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the final rinse (marked +). If the Hi-Temp Wash option is selected water will also be heated in the main wash (marked n).
Air Dry option If the Air Dry option is selected, air in the dishwasher is not heated during the “dry” part of the cycle. Using this option helps save energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight) and some water spotting may result.
NOTE: It is normal for cover to open partially when dispensing detergent. The cover will open fully when the door is opened. 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.
On some models: The center of the Fill Indicator Cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling. 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 or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap.
Water temperature 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 Wash 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.
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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 responsibility washer. 3ottles and Zans to determine if dishware should be washed in a dish- s recommen Run a Rinse &...
Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Preparing to load the dishwasher Loading the top rack ......16 This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and rinsing results.
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Mixed load Load plastic items only in the top rack. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher recommended. Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack.
Loading the bottom Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm. Spray an-n must move freely.
Loading the silverware Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
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 door is latched. Hold the dishwasher front comers. Before starting Run water at faucet until il is hot.
Converting to built-in Your Whirlpool Portable Dishwasher converted to a built-in (undercounter) using conversion kit No. 4317856. The kit is available at your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. Instructions included with the kit. 3.prong grounding Power supply cord...
Caring For Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher clean and care for your dishwasher. cleaning problems. Personal Injury Hazard Before cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down.
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Common Dishwashing Problems In This Section chart ........23 Solution Solution chart...
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Problem Cause Spotting and Water temperature is Filming too low (continued) Use of incorrect detergents Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill caused by low water pressure Cycle Takes Water temperature is Extremely Long too low Time Dishes Do Not Dry Dishes do not drain Completely...
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Problem Cause High iron content in Brown Stains on Dishes and Dish- water supply washer Interior Large amounts of Orange Stains on Dishwasher Interior tomato based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher White Spots on Seasoning Cookware with dishwasher Non-Stick Finish Dishes only washed Odor in the Dish-...
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.
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United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: *APPLlAMCE-HOUSEHOLD- .
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POWER CLEANTM washing covered by your warranty -Washer system parts Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap Lower spray arm POWER CLEANTM module and motor...
C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to dishwasher caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during limited warranties. F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized appliance.