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UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
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Model TUD8700S
W10073790B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 Canceling a Cycle.......................................................................12 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Changing a Cycle or Setting ......................................................12 Adding Items During a Cycle .....................................................12 PARTS AND FEATURES.....................................
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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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Before Using Your Dishwasher WARNING 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 Tip Over Hazard conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. plugged into an
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PARTS AND FEATURES A K B L C D E F M G H N I O J A. Upper level wash F. Heating element K. Cup shelves B. Top rack G. Water inlet opening (in tub wall) L. Top spray arm C. Lower spray arm H. Silverware basket M. Filter module D. Bottom rack I. Detergent dispenser N. Overfill protection float E. Model and serial number label J. Vent O. Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel 5
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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. 5. Select the desired cycle and options. (See “Dishwasher Use.”) Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes. 2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”) Make sure nothing keeps the spray arm(s) from spinning freely. 6. Press START/RESUM
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DISHWASHER LOADING Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Loading Suggestions Load glasses in top rack only. The bottom rack is not Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard designed for glasses. Damage can occur. items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. The wash module Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing removes food particles from the water. The module contains
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Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. Loading Bottom Rack Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of (See recommended loading patterns shown.) the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet NOTE: Th
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DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close Filling the dispenser the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by moving Selection Charts.”) the cover latch to the right. A Hard Water Hard Water Soft Water Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water B Soft Water
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Rinse aid setting Rinse Aid Dispenser IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse The amount of rinse aid released into the final rinse can be aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing adjusted. For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. They also keep give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Do calcium
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3. Check the temperature on the thermometer as the water is Pots & Pans running into the cup. Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware. During the wash, the wash Additional efficiency tips action will repeatedly pause for several seconds. Initial display time after rotating clock pattern: 92-99 min. To save water and energy and time, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Use both detergent dispenser sections. Us
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Canceling a Cycle Adding Items During a Cycle Anytime during a cycle, press CANCEL/DRAIN. Your dishwasher You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open starts a 2-minute drain, if needed, and clears all indicators. Let the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the cover is still the dishwasher drain completely. closed, you can add items. NOTE: If your dishwasher does not need draining, the dishwasher stops and clears all indicators. To add items 1. Lift up the door latch
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Lock Cycle Status Indicators Follow the progress of your dishwasher with the Cycle Status Use the lock to avoid unintended use of the dishwasher. You can Indicators. Clean glows when a cycle is finished. The light turns also use the lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option off when you open the door or press CANCEL/DRAIN. changes during a cycle. When the lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. NOTES: The dishwasher door can be opened while the controls are Washing locked. You c
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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... Detergent remains in the covered section of the Dishwasher is not operating properly dispenser Is the cycle complete? Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary. Is the Start/Resume indicator flashing? Opening the door or interrupting the power stopped the cycle. Close the door and White residue on the front of the access
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Black or gray marks on dishes Spots and stains on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? Disposable aluminum items can break down in the Spotting and filming on dishes dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wash these items. Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in your Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner. water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior aid helps eli
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check Accessory and repair parts sales. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, you still need help, follow the instructions below. hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.). When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and model and serial number of your appliance. This
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty a
