Whirlpool W10142816B Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool automatic dishwashers use & care guide

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of your new RoPER automatic dishwasher
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
154077501A/965408
15407750 1 A

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  • Page 1 of your new RoPER automatic dishwasher 154077501A/965408 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. 15407750 1 A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Customer... Please take a few minutes to read this book. It contains information and suggestions to help you get the best results from your Should you encounter a problem with your dishwasher, please check the Common Dishwashing Problems and Solutions section of this book. It contains helpful information solutions to problems you can correct yourself.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions WARNING: PLEASE FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING... Read all instructions before operating the dishwasher. ONLY use detergents and wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher. Store detergents and wetting agents in a cool, dry place OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH.
  • Page 4: About Your Dishwasher

    About Your Dishwasher Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. When a cycle starts, the dishwasher fills with water to a level slightly above the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower and sprayed onto the dishes.
  • Page 5: For Best Results

    For Best Results Water Temperature For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140°F (60°C). You can check the temperature of hot water at your sink with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the faucet nearest the dishwasher.
  • Page 6: Loading Your Dishwasher

    Loading Your Dishwasher It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. Empty cups and glasses. It may be necessary to presoak or light scour firmly cooked-on or baked-on foods. Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by water spray from rotating spray arm or center wash tower.
  • Page 7: Silverware Basket

    Upper Rack Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in upper rack only. Lower rack is not designed for glasses and damage may occur. Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place. Load in the plastic items upper rack only.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions: WUO8OOXO Starting Your Dishwasher 1. Load dishwasher and add detergent (see page 2.Close the door, but do not latch. 3. Push rocker switch for desired option. Cycles . RINSE 1 HOLD OFF . . RINSE & HOLD OFF . - NORMAL WASH .
  • Page 9: Detergent Dispenser

    Options HEAT DRY option Heater is on for the entire drying period, resulting in drier dishes. ENERGY SAVING AIR DRY option Heater is off during the entire drying period, saving energy. Note: If you wish to shorten the drying time and save energy, turn the control knob to OFF at the beginning of the dry cycle and open the dishwasher door slightly.
  • Page 10: Common Dishwashing Problems And Solutions

    Common Dishwashing Problems and Solutions Problem Dishes not clean. Dishes not dry. Water spotting or filming. Rust deposits. Aluminum discoloration. Black marks on dishes. Dish fading. Normal Operation The following conditions are normal and indicate proper operation. A small amount of clean water will remain in the bottom of the tub after each cycle. * Short time delays occur after a cycle is selected and between washes and rinses.
  • Page 11: User Maintenance Instructions

    User Maintenance Instructions Cleaning the Pump and Spray Arms Your dishwasher is designed to flush away all normal food soils that may not have been removed from dishes. However, certain foreign objects such as fruit pits, bottle caps, and bones may collect in the openings of the pump and should be removed periodically to avoid clogging the drain system.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    - or - Phone l-(900) 44-ROPER (l-(900) 4476737) between This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool to the original domestic purchaser. Any part which we find to be defective tion subject to the followlng limitations: any finishes (porcelain, enamel or other) and glass parts which we find to be defective.

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