Operating Your Dishwasher - Whirlpool WDT730PAHV User Manual

Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency is gained by extending cycle time and reducing the
amount of wattage and water used during your dishwasher's cycle. For
exceptional cleaning, cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses.
Several models contain an optical water sensor used to determine
water and energy consumption for great cleaning performance.
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as
driving a car slower saves on gas. Your first cycle will run longer to
calibrate the optical water sensor.
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Prepare and load the dishwasher
10-place load – upper rack
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
■ Make sure when dishwasher door is closed, no items are blocking
detergent dispenser.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and
inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above. This will
improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface
downward, allowing space for water to flow up through rack and
between dishes.
■ Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates, that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack.
■
Wash only items marked "dishwasher safe."
■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes
so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items
are secured in racks.
■ Additional loading patterns are available online at
www.whirlpool.com.
■ Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep
your silverware separated for optimum wash.
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down
and avoid "nesting" as shown. If your silverware does not fit into the
designated slots, flip covers up and mix silverware types to keep
them separated.
NOTE: The AnyWare™ Silverware Basket can sit in the door for
completely usable rack space, letting you fit more items in the rack.
It can also go in your lower rack to fit your needs.

OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

10-place load – lower rack
PUSH
Press Start/Resume every time
you add a dish.
IMPORTANT: If the door is opened to add
a dish, (even during the Delay Hours option),
the Start/Resume button must be pressed
each time.
If Start/Resume is located on top of door:
Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of
pressing Start/Resume. If door is not closed
within 3 seconds, the start button LED will
flash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle
will not start.
2.
Check that all arms spin freely
Items in rack can block
the spray arms.
3.
Add detergent
Premeasured Detergents
High quality premeasured tablets and
packs are recommended for improved
performance.
Quality tablets and packs have been
proven better than powder, liquid, or gel
detergents at reducing filming on dishes.
Using tablets and packs over time will
start to reduce or eliminate white film.
They are suitable for all water hardness
and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse
aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of
white film (not all packs and tablets
contain rinse aid). Always place
premeasured detergents in main
compartment and close lid.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the
package when using other dishwasher
detergent types. See the complete
owners manual for more details about
powders, liquids, and gels.
■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.
Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place.
4.
Add rinse aid
■
Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior
will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform
as well without rinse aid.
■
Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots
or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to drain off of
dishes after final rinse. Rinse aid does not adhere to dishware, and
when used, it is dispensed during each cycle.
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