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®
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
In Canada, for assistance, installation or service,
call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.ca
LAVE-VAISSELLE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service,
composez le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.ca
Table of Contents/Table des mat
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE...............................................23 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................25 Control Panels..............................................................................6 Tableaux de commande ...........................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. A I B J C K L M D N E O F P G Q H A. Upper level wash G. ANYWARE™ silverware basket O. Overfill protection float (on some models) B. 3-position adjuster P. Detergent dispenser (on some models) H. Cutlery basket (on some models) Q. Rinse aid dispenser C. Water inlet opening (in tub wall) I. Top spray arm D. Bottom rack J. Utensil caddy (o
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Control Panels Series DU915, DU945 Series DU930, DP940, DU948 UNDERCOUNTER START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher WARNING WARNING Tip Over Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not push down on open door. Connect ground wire to green ground connector
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2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”) Make sure nothing keeps the spray arm(s) from spinning freely. 5. Select the desired cycle and options. (See “Dishwasher Use.”) 3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse aid if needed. (See “Dishwasher Use.”) 6. Press START/RESUME. Stopping Your Dishwasher 4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. hot water at the sink nearest your dishw
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6. Press the desired cycle and option selections. (See “Dishwasher Use.”) Stopping Your Dishwasher You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. 1. Open the door slightly. 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all the way, if needed. Close the door to continue the cycle. 7. Press START/RESUME. OR Press CANCEL/DRAIN. A 2-minute drain starts. CONNECTING THE DISHWASHER Connecting the Faucet Adapter NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before Con
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Connecting to Water and Electrical Supply Disconnecting the Dishwasher 1. Run water at the faucet until it is hot. Turn off the water. 1. Turn off the hot water. (This can be done after the last rinse.) 2. Pull the hoses out of their storage compartment on the back 2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water of the dishwasher. pressure. NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked hoses reduce washing performance. A B C D 3. Pull down on the locking collar whil
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Quiet operating tips Adjustable 3-position top rack (on some models) To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks. or bottom rack. Two adjusters are located on each side of the top Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, rack. Each adjuster has 3 preset positions. The high and low etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with
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Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing NOTES: inward to the spray. Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. other during washing. Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls etc.) can pit or corrode silverwar
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To remove the basket from the door 1. Grasp the silverware basket by the handle. Slide it toward the top of the door. DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. A BCD 2. Lift the basket off the holding buttons. To replace the basket in the door 1. Set the silverware basket on the holding buttons. 2. Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks in place. A. Cover
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Where to fill Checking the dispenser Check the center of the fill indicator cap. Clear means it needs Top of 3rd step (9 tsp or 45 mL) filling. Top of 2nd step (6 tsp or 30 mL) Or you can remove the fill indicator cap. If an “E” is visible, the dispenser is empty. Top of 1st step (3 tsp or 15 mL) Filling the dispenser The rinse aid dispenser holds 6 oz (175 mL) of rinse aid. Under Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) normal conditions, this will last for about 3 months. You do no
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A “” shows what steps are in each cycle. Your model may have To check water temperature some or all of the cycles shown. 1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher for at Temperatures indicate where extra heat is added. least 1 minute. Water usage is shown in U.S. gallons/liters. 2. Place a candy or meat thermometer in a glass measuring Cycle time includes dry time. An asterisk ( * ) by the cycle time cup. indicates the cycle time might be longer depending on the temperature
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Light wash Changing a Cycle or Setting Use this cycle for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads. During the first 2 minutes of a cycle Use covered detergent dispenser section. Press a new cycle and/or options. † After the first 2 minutes of a cycle Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Purge Final Dry Time Water Wash Wash Rinse (min) Usage (gal/L) 1. Press CANCEL/DRAIN. Cancel/Drain glows. The dishwasher 140°F 58* 4.8/18.0 pauses for 5 seconds and starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). (60°C) Let the dishwasher
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The number glows above Delay or 4 Hour Delay. The dishwasher Hi-Temp Wash starts the cycle in the selected number of hours. If you do not press a cycle within 30 seconds, the Delay or 4 Hour Delay Select this high-temperature option for improved cleaning of indicator turns off. heavily soiled dishes. Selecting this option adds heat, water and NOTES: time to the wash cycle. Heating the water helps improve washing To cancel the delay and cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN. results. To cancel the
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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Yes Pewter, Brass, No Bronze High water temperature and detergents High water temperatures and detergent can affect finish of anodized aluminum. can discolor or pit the finish. Disposable No Disposable No Aluminum Plastics Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans Cannot withstand high wa
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DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Cleaning the exterior well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your d
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Odor in the dishwasher Dishwasher is not operating properly Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle once or twice a day until you have a full load. Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar Is the door closed tightly and latched? rinse as described in “Spotting and filming on dishes” later in Is the r
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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper White spots on cookware with nonstick finish dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have seasoning? Reseason cookware after washing in the questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified dishwasher. plumber. Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Do not use
