Operating Your Dishwasher - Whirlpool WDT780SAEM2 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 available online at
www.whirlpool.com/manuals.
■ Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep
your silverware separated for optimum wash. (See illustration,
right.)
■ 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 the front or side of 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 anyone opens the door (such
as, for adding a dish, even during the Delay
Hours option), Start/Resume 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
3.
Add Detergent
■ Use automatic dishwasher
detergent only. Add just before
starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed
detergent container in a cool, dry
place.
Recommended Detergents
Many detergents now come in
premeasured forms (gel packs, tablets, or powder packs).
It is recommended to use tablets and packs for convenience and
improved performance. They 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. Also, by
using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white film. These
forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place
premeasured detergents in main compartment and close lid.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types. See the online guide for more information
on powder and gel usage.
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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