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Use And Care
GUIDE
A Note to You ..........................2
Dishwasher Safety ..................3
Parts and Features..................4
Starting Your Dishwasher ......5
Loading Your Dishwasher......7
Using the Dispensers ..........10
Setting the Controls..............12
Selecting a wash cycle ......12
Canceling a cycle ..............13
Using the Plate
Warmer cycle ....................13
Selecting cycle options ......14
Changing a cycle setting....14
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 2 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we devel- oped this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registra
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 3 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 4 Parts and Features Third level wash Upper spray arm (p. 9) (p. 8) Top rack Spray tower (p. 9) (p. 8) Model and serial number label (on right side) (p. 2) Water inlet opening (in left wall) (p. 8) Silverware basket (p. 7) Rack bumper (p. 8) POWER CLEAN* filter module (p. 26) Bottom rack (p. 8) Lower spray arm (p. 8) Heating element Overfill protector (p. 17) Detergent dispensers (p. 10) † Access panel Door latch † Rinse agent Door color panel dispenser
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 5 Starting Your Dishwasher wWARNING wWARNING Tip Over Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Do not use dishwasher until Electrically ground dishwasher. completely installed. Connect ground wire to green ground Do not push down on open door. connector in terminal box. Doing so can result in serious injury Do not use an extension cord. or cuts. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Check with a
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 6 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See the “Loading 6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the Your Dishwasher” section. dishwasher until water is hot. Turn off water. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn 7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one freely. or more Options pads. See the ”Setting the Controls” section. NOTE: Normal Wash, Light Wash and Rinse Only share the same pad. The Cycle Control knob 3. Add det
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 7 Loading Your Dishwasher Preparing to load your dishwasher • To save water and energy, do not rinse • Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the dishes before putting them into the rotating spray arm. dishwasher. • Load dishes so they are not stacked or • Remove large pieces of food, bones, and overlapping. It is important for the water other hard items. The POWER CLEAN* spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best filter module removes food particles from
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 8 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading the bottom rack Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Mixed load • Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. • Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray arm must move freely. • Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower. • Load heavily soiled cookwar
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 9 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Cup and glass load • Load so open ends face down for clean- ing and draining. • Load glasses in top rack only – bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. • Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage. • Secure l
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 10 Using the Dispensers Using the detergent dispenser • Use automatic dishwashing detergent Filling the detergent dispenser only. Other detergents are too mild and The detergent dispenser has one section much too sudsy. with a cover and one without. Push the • Add detergent just before starting cycle. cover down firmly until it latches. Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher • Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry when closing the
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I D N I D A I C E 8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:08 AM Page 11 USING THE DISPENSERS Using the rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automatically releases into the rinse water during the final rinse of each cycle. For best drying results, check d
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 12 Setting the Controls Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. (Normal Wash, Light Wash and Rinse Only share the same pad.) Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle. A “•” shows what each cycle includes CYCLE MAIN TIME WASH RINSE RINSE CYCLE WASH DRY (Minutes) POTS-N-PANS Double heated POTS-N-PANS washes for cleaning of cooked-on or † baked-on foods. • • • • • 88 • The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in both washes. • The water heats to 140°F (60°C)
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 13 SETTING THE CONTROLS A “•” shows what each cycle includes CYCLE MAIN TIME WASH RINSE WASH DRY (Minutes) CYCLE RINSE RINSE ONLY RINSE ONLY For rinsing a USE AIR DRY few items to be RINSE washed 1 or DRY more days later. • 6 • Do not use detergent. • The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the rinse. • Select the Air Dry option when using this cycle. Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle at any time. 1. Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly clock- wise un
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 14 SETTING THE CONTROLS Selecting cycle options If desired, press one or more Option pads. Air Dry You can press an Option pad after the dish- When Air Dry is selected, the air in the washer starts as long as the cycle has not dishwasher is not heated during AIR passed the point that the option is used. For the “dry” portion of a cycle. Using DRY example, you can press Air Dry any time Air Dry helps save energy, but before the Cycle Control knob reache
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 15 SETTING THE CONTROLS Adding an item during a cycle You can add an additional item to the 3. Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait dishwasher anytime before the Cycle 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher Control knob reaches Light Wash. Items to warm up. Doing so reduces the added after the Cycle Control knob reaches amount of moisture in the vent when Light Wash may only be rinsed. restarting a cycle. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cyc
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 16 Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of tableware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit finish of anodized aluminum. Bottles No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached and Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose labels and glue can clog spray arm or the p
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 17 Caring for Your Dishwasher Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean. Cleaning the interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. To clean interior: • Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste. OR • U
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 18 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER Storing your dishwasher Storing for the summer Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher. Moving or winterizing your dishwasher Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal dwelling or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have a qualified person do the following:
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 19 Saving Energy Loading tips • Wash full loads. Running a half-filled • Do not prerinse normally soiled dishes. dishwasher uses the same amount of Select the correct cycle for the load electricity and hot water as a fully loaded and use the recommended amount of machine. detergent. • Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of load. Cycle and option tips To check water temperatur
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8051220 v15 (c41) 7/1/98 9:09 AM Page 20 Solving Common Dishwashing Problems Following is a convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to the “Troubleshooting” section for service information. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Food soil left Improper loading Follow loading instructions. on dishes Water temperature If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure too lo
