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®
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681,
for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
LAVE-VAISSELLE
ENCASTRÉ
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681,
pour installation ou service 1-800-807-6777
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY.............................................................. 3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE ...................................... 21 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................22 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...............................
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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 f
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Before Using Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avo
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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. 1 7 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 1. Upper level wash 7. Top spray arm Other features your dishwasher may have 2. Water inlet opening [in tub wall] 8. Model and serial number label Extra-capacity fold-down shelves 9. Lower spray arm 3. Bottom rack Light item clips 10. POWER CLEAN™ filter module 4. Rack bumper Fold-down tines, top rack
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Control Panels Series 925 Series 940 and 960 Series 931 and 1000 6
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Stopping Your Dishwasher START-UP GUIDE You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. 1. Open the door slightly. Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all Guide. You will find important safety information and useful the way, if needed. operating tips. Close the door to continue the cycle. OR Using Your New Dishwasher Press CANCEL/DRAIN. A 2
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Light item clips (on some models) The light-item clips hold lightweight plastic items like cups, lids, Loading the Top Rack or bowls in place during washing. You can move a clip anywhere The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. in the rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. To move a clip 1. Pull the clip up and off the tine. 2. Reposition the clip on another tine. Fold-down tines (on s
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Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door. securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob because the spray will not reach all surfaces. holders, etc., in the section(s) with hinged cover(s). Close the cover to hold small items i
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NOTE: Use both sections for cycles with 2 washes. Use only the Cutlery Basket (on some models) covered section for cycles with 1 wash. See the “Cycle Selection Use the cutlery basket to hold long items. Always unload or Chart” for more details. remove the cutlery basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water on the cutlery. How much detergent to use NOTE: Remove the basket and tip the contents onto a cutting The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of board to u
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NOTE: Fill amounts shown are for standard powdered detergent. Amounts may vary if you use liquid or concentrated powdered Dishwasher Efficiency Tips detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using liquid Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. dishwasher detergent or concentrated powdered detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least Rinse Aid Dispenser 120°F (49°C) as
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Use this cycle for china Use Cycle Selection Chart and crystal. The cycle covered Select the wash cycle and options desired. The dishwasher starts CRYSTAL uses a single wash. detergent filling once you press a cycle, unless you select a delay wash. CHINA dispenser You can select an option as the machine is filling. section. After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless new † options are selected or Cancel/Drai
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Use this cycle for rinsing Do not use Adding Items During a Cycle dishes, glasses, and detergent You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open silverware that will not be with this the door and check the detergent dispenser. If the main wash washed right away. cycle. section is still closed, you can add items. To add items 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying † Pre- Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water Purge action to stop before ope
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For best drying, use a liquid rinse aid. Some items (such as Controls Locked plastics) may need towel drying. Lock the controls to prevent your dishwasher from accidentally being turned on. Use the Lock feature, also, to prevent accidental NOTE: The dishwasher automatically heats the air in the cycle or option changes during a cycle. dishwasher during the “dry” portion of the cycle unless you select Air Dry. When CONTROLS LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled. You can lock the dishwashe
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Stainless Steel Yes Run a rinse cycle if not washing If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with immediately. Prolonged contact with food the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Sterling Silver or Yes Aluminum Yes Silver Plate Run a rinse cycle if not washing High water temperature and detergents
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Drain Air Gap TROUBLESHOOTING Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a the cost of a service call... drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your Dishwasher is not operating properly dishwasher from water backing up into it. Dishwasher does not run or stops during
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Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow- recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the colored deposit; etching is a cloudy film) “Detergent Dispenser” section. Never use less than 1 tb (15 g) Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store types of glassware. This is usually caused by some detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard wat
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In the U.S.A. FILTER MODULE Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301. The washing system parts covered by your warranty are Our consultants provide assistance with: shown below. Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. 1. Installation information. Use and maintenance procedures. 2. Accessory and repair parts sales. 3. Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.). 4. Referrals to local
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® WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two years from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is op
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LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil ménager. Assurez-vous de toujours lire tous les messages de sécurité et de vous y conformer. Voici le symbole d’alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole d’alerte de sécurité vous signale les dangers potentiels de décès et de blessures graves à vous et à d’autres. Tous les messages de sécurité suivront le symbole d’alerte de sé
