Table Of Contents; Before You Use Your Dishwasher; Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool DP8700XT Series Use & Care Manual

Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. 2
PARTS AND FEATURES. 3
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM.. 4
Step-Saving Preparation for Washing 4
Hot Water Is a Must 4
Quiet Operating Tips 4
PROPER LOADING 5
Top Rack Loading 5
Bottom Rack Loading 6
Silverware Basket Loading 6
ADDING DETERGENT. 7
The Detergent Dispenser. 7
How Much Detergent to Use 7
RINSE AID DISPENSER.. 7
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8
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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.. 8
Selecting a Cycle 8
HI-TEMP WASH Option 9
The AIR DRY Option 9
The RESET OPTIONS Button 9
Using DELAY START 10
Changing a Setting 10
The CLEAN Signal Light 10
To Add a Dish After Starting 10
ENERGY SAVING TIPS 11
SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE. 12
COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 13
CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE
DISHWASHER.. . 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 16
WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 20
01989 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
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It is your responslbillty to be sure your dishwasher:
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Has been located where it is protected from the elements.
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Has been properly connected to electricity water and drain.
See installation instructions and page 15 for complete information.
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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
' Important safety instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
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DO NOT reach into the area below the bot-
dishwasher. tom rack until the heating element has
. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
GROUNDED. See "Electrical Connection"
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
on page 15 for details. "Dishwasher Safe" or the equivalent. If not
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Be sure your dishwasher is located on a
marked, check manufacturer's recommen-
level floor that will hold the weight, and in
dations.
an area suitable for its size and use.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en-
= When discarding an old dishwasher, al-
closure panels are properly in place.
ways remove the door to prevent acciden-
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
tal entrapment. washer door or dish racks.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
the job it was designed to do.
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If hot water has not been used recently
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T REACH IT. gases may build up in the water heater
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Use only detergents and rinse aids recom-
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS
mended for use in a dishwasher.
IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
damage, before using your dishwasher,
are not likely to damage door seal or cut
turn on all hot water faucets and allow
the user.
water to run for several minutes. This will
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DO NOT let children play in or on the
allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or
dishwasher.
use any open flame near the faucet while
it is open.
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Disconnect electrical power to the dish-
washer before attempting to service.
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