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Contents
Before You Use Your Dishwasher
Important
Safety
Instructions.
Parts and Features..
For Best Results
Preparing
the load for washing
Water must be hot
Quiet operating
tips
Proper
loading,,
Top rack loading
Bottom rack loading
Silverware
basket
loading..
Adding
Detergent..
Before Starting
Your Dishwasher.
Starting
Your Dishwasher
Changing
a setting
Selecting
a cycle
HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?
To add a dish after starting
Energy Saving
Tips..
Special
Tips on Dishwasher
Use
Common
Dishwashing
Problems..
If You Need Service
or Assistance.
Whirlpool
Dishwasher
Warranty
Page
B
01989 Whirlpool
Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
It is your responsibility
and to be sure your dishwasher:
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Is installed
by a qualified
installer.
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Has been installed
where it is protected
from the elements.
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Has been installed
on a floor strong enough
to support
its weight.
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Has been properly
connected
to electricity,
water and drain.*
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Has been properly
electrically
grounded.*
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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.
*See Installation
Instructions
for complete
information.
Important safety instructions
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Read all instructions
before
using the
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DO NOT reach into the area below the
dishwasher.
bottom rack until the heating
element
has
. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
cooled
for at least 20 minutes.
GROUNDED. Read the Installation
Instructions
for details.
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DO NOT wash plastic
items unless marked
"Dishwasher
Safe" or the equivalent.
If not
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Be sure your dishwasher
is installed
on a level
marked,
check
manufacturer's
floor that will hold the weight, and in an area
recommendations.
suitable
for its size and use.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher
unless all
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When discarding
an old dishwasher,
always
enclosure
panels
are properly
in place.
remove the door to prevent
accidental
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
entrapment.
washer door or dish racks.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher
only for the
job it was designed
to do.
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DO NOT tamper
with controls.
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Store dishwasher
detergent
in a cool, dry
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If hot water
has not been used recently
place
WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T REACH IT.
(usually
two weeks
or longer),
hydrogen
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 IS
mended
for use in a dishwasher.
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent
injury or damage,
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
before
using your dishwasher,
turn on all
are not likely to damage
door seal or cut
hot water
faucets
and allow water to run
the user.
for several
minutes.
This will allow
gases to
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DO NOT let children
play in or on the
escape.
Do not smoke
or use any open
dishwasher.
flame
near the faucet
while it is open.
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Disconnect
electrical
power
to the dish-
washer
before
attempting
to service.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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