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THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new dishwasher at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, visit our
website at www.whirlpool.ca.
For future reference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located near the door on the right-
hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
Model Number _____________________________________________
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DISHWASHER SAFETY ......................................................................... 1
WHAT'S NEW IN YOUR DISHWASHER ................................................ 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ........................................................................ 4
QUICK STEPS ....................................................................................... 5
DISHWASHER USE ............................................................................... 6
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS................................................. 8
DISHWASHER FEATURES .................................................................. 10
FILTRATION SYSTEM .......................................................................... 12
DISHWASHER CARE ........................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 14
WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 17
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new dishwasher at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca. For future reference please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located near the door on the right- hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior. - Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Do not tamper with controls. ■ ■ Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks ■...
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Page 3: What's New In Your Dishwasher
What’s New in Your Dishwasher Energy Congratulations on purchasing your water and energy efficient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans by spraying the dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the soils on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses for exceptional cleaning. Your dishwasher contains an optical water sensor. -
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts and Features Upper level wash Total Coverage Spray Arm (on some models) cleans with twice the jets for Water feed tube more coverage. A smarter sequence of spray patterns from multiple nozzles hits dishes throughout the cycle. Model and serial number label Water inlet opening Heating element Overfill protection float... -
Page 5: Quick Steps
Quick Steps Remove bulk food and load dishwasher. Select a cycle and options (varies by model). Scrape off excess food into garbage or food disposer. Start dishwasher. To start and resume a cycle, press the (Start/resume) Load dishes so that keypad and close the door water spray will reach within 4 seconds. -
Page 6: Dishwasher Use
Dishwasher Use STEP 1 STEP 2 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher Add Detergent IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and Premeasured Detergents other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers High-quality premeasured tablets before washing. and packs are recommended for improved performance. - Page 7 STEP 3 STEP 4 Rinse Aid Select a Cycle (varies by model) Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves gas. Cycle times may increase or decrease, depending on selections. Estimated cycle times after calibration are listed in the “Cycle and Option Descriptions”...
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Page 8: Cycle And Option Descriptions
Cycle and Option Descriptions Estimated cycle times may increase or decrease, depending on water temperature, soil conditions, dish load size, and options selected. You can customize your cycle by selecting an option. See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option or select a different option. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. - Page 9 OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS CAN BE WHAT IT DOES ADDED ADDED SELECTED TIME TO WATER WITH CYCLE GALLONS (LITERS) Runs dishwasher at a later time. Select a wash cycle Available with Delays start of and options. Each time you press the Delay keypad, it any cycle a cycle up to will display the next available delay time.
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Page 10: Dishwasher Features
Press to cancel wash cycle. Close the door firmly. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let dishwasher drain completely. The affresh indicator glows when it is recommended to clean the interior of the dishwasher. Whirlpool ® recommends using affresh Dishwasher Cleaner. - Page 11 Fold-Down Tines Removable Top Rack The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such The row of tines on the left-hand as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack. and right-hand sides of the upper, or in the back of the lower rack, IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack can be adjusted to make room for from dishwasher.
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Page 12: Filtration System
Filtration System Your dishwasher has latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning. The filter system consists of 2 parts an upper filter assembly and a lower filter. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher without filters properly installed. -
Page 13: Dishwasher Care
Vinegar will mix with the wash water. NOTE: Whirlpool recommends the use of high-quality, premeasured detergent tablets or packs and the use of rinse aid for dishwasher cleaning and daily care. † affresh is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. ®... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help. - Page 15 PROBLEM SOLUTION WATER REMAINS IN THE Be sure the cycle has completed (the Clean indicator is on). If it has not, you will need to resume the TUB/WILL NOT DRAIN cycle by pressing Start/Resume and closing the door within 4 seconds. If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been removed from the disposer inlet.
- Page 16 PROBLEM SOLUTION BLINKING LIGHTS Blinking indicators will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been interrupted by opening the door. If the Start/Resume light is blinking, press the START/RESUME keypad and close the door within 4 seconds. See “Start or Resume a Cycle”...
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Page 17: Warranty
DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.
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