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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
LA VE-V AISSELLE
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
ou visitez notre site
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES Important Safety Instructions ....................... 3 Importantes instructions de sécurité.......... 17 Before Starting Your Dishwasher ................ 4 Avant d'utiliser le lave-vaisselle ................. 18 About Your Dishwasher ............................... 5 Caractéristiques du lave-vaisselle ............. 19 Getting Started ............................................. 6 Préparatifs.................................................. 20 Loading Your
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the 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 fo
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BEFORE USING YOUR DISHWASHER 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 Tip Over Hazard equipped with a cord having an equipment- Do not use dishwasher until completely grounding conductor and a grounding plug. installed. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate Do
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ABOUT YOUR DISHWASHER Your dishwasher, illustrated below, cleans by spraying a mixture of hot, clean water, and detergent against the soiled surfaces of your dishes and tableware. Each cycle starts with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water to a level even with the heating element. This water is constantly pumped through the rotating spray arm and center wash tower and sprayed onto the dishes. Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle. The number of wat
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GETTING STARTED To start your dishwasher, refer to the following quick reference guide. Starting Your Dishwasher 1. Load the dishwasher (see 5. Turn cycle indicator knob pages 6-7). clockwise to the cycle you want (see page 9). 2. Fill the detergent dispenser 6. Turn on hot water nearest (see page 8). the dishwasher and let run until water is hot. Turn water off. 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser 7. Firmly close door to latch (see page 8). and start dishwasher. 4. Select desired energy option (see
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LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Upper Rack Loading • Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. • Load glasses in upper rack only between tines. Lower rack is not designed for glasses and damage may occur. • Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place. • Load plastic items in the upper rack only. Plastic items may melt in the lower rack. Only items marked “Dishwasher Safe” or equivalent are recommended. • China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch other items durin
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USING THE DISPENSERS Filling the Detergent Dispenser Pre Wash Cup Cover Latch • Use only fresh automatic dishwashing detergent. Other types will cause Main Wash Cup oversudsing. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. Cover • Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist or caked detergent will not dissolve properly. The detergent dispenser has one covered and one uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The covered cup opens automatic
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DU018DW Rocker Switch Cycle Indicator Knob Starting Your Dishwasher 4. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the 1. Load dishwasher and add detergent (see page 8). dishwasher and let run until water is hot. 2. Select desired energy option. 5. Firmly close dishwasher door to start 3. Turn the cycle indicator knob clockwise to cycle. the desired cycle. Cycles Note: Cycle time and water usage shown are approximate. POTS & PANS cycle R R R R R W W For pots, pans, casseroles and
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DU018DW Options HEATED DRY option Heater is on for the entire drying period for faster drying. ENERGY SAVER DRY (AIR DRY) option Heater is off during the entire drying period, saving energy. Note: If you wish to shorten the drying time and save energy, turn the control knob to OFF at the beginning of the dry cycle and open the dishwasher door slightly. Changing a Setting 1. Unlatch door to stop cycle. 2. Turn cycle indicator knob clockwise to desired cycle. 3. Be sure dete
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CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER Cleaning the Pump and Spray Arms Tower base Your dishwasher is designed to flush away all normal food soils that may not have been removed from dishes. However, certain foreign objects such Spray arm as fruit pits, bottle caps, and bones may collect in the openings of the pump and should be removed periodically to avoid clogging the drain system. NOTE: Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. 1. Remove tower base by turning counterclockwise. 2. Remove
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GETTING THE BEST RESULTS Water Temperature For best cleaning and drying results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. You can check the temperature of hot water at your sink with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let the water run until it is as hot as possible, then insert the thermometer into the stream of water. If your water heater is located far from the dishwasher, it may be necessary to run the hot water at the faucet closest to t
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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Problem Solution Motor noise is heard before water This is normal. Each cycle starts with a pre- enters the tub. drain before water enters the tub. Dishes are not clean. Water temperature is 120°F? Racks loaded properly? Detergent fresh? Water pressure is adequate? Dishes are not dry. Water temperature is 120°F? Rinse aid dispenser filled? Items loaded to permit proper drainage? Water spotting or filming. Water temperature is 120°F? Racks loaded properly
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please In Canada check “Solving Common Dishwashing Problems.” It Call our Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction may save you the cost of a service call. If you still Center toll free: need help, follow the instructions below. 1-800-461-5681 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your Our consultants provide assistance with: appliance. This i
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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. TWENTY-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For twenty years from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is o
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SÉCURITÉ ET 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 pour vous et les autres. Tous les messages de sécurité suivront le symbole d'alerte de sécu
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AVANT D'UTILISER LE LAVE-VAISSELLE INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE AVERTISSEMENT ■ Pour un lave-vaisselle relié à la terre, branché avec un cordon : Le lave-vaisselle doit être relié à la terre. En cas d'un mauvais fonctionnement ou d'une panne, la mise à terre réduira le risque d'un choc électrique en fournissant un parcours de Risque de basculement moindre résistance au courant électrique. Le lave-vaisselle est équipé d'un cordon avec un Ne pas utiliser le lave-vaisselle avant qu'il conducteur
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CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU LAVE-VAISSELLE Votre lave-vaisselle, illustré ci-dessous, nettoie en arrosant les surfaces souillées de la vaisselle et des ustensiles avec un mélange d’eau propre et chaude et de détergent. Chaque cycle commence par un pré- drainage. Ensuite, le lave-vaisselle se remplit jusqu’au niveau de l’élément chauffant. Cette eau est constamment aspirée dans le bras gicleur rotatif et dans la tourelle de lavage centrale pour ensuite se faire projeter en gouttelettes sur la vaisselle.
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PRÉPARATIFS Pour mettre en marche le lave-vaisselle, se reporter au guide rapide suivant. Mise en marche du lave-vaisselle 1. Charger le lave-vaisselle (voir 5. Tourner le bouton vers la droite page 20,21). sur le cycle souhaité (voir page 23). 2. Remplir le distributeur de 6. Ouvrir le robinet d'eau chaude le détergent (voir page 22). plus près du lave-vaisselle et laisser couler jusqu'à ce que l'eau soit chaude. Fermer le robinet. 3. Remplir le distributeur de produit de rinçage (voir 7. Bien
