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®
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 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
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service, le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlp
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE .........................................19 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................20 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 12 5 13 6 14 1. Top rack 6. Vent 10. Silverware basket 2. Water inlet opening 7. Third level wash (on some models) 11. Spray arm 3. Bottom rack 8. Spray tower and protector 12. Overfill protection float 4. Rack bumper 9. Model and serial number label 13. Detergent dispenser 5. Heating element 14. Rinse
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Control Panels Series 810 and 811 Series 840 Series 850 Series 890 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 packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important 2. Wait for the spraying action to stop. Then open the door all safety information and useful operating tips. the way, if needed. 3. Close the door to continue the cycle. OR Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Turn the cycle control knob slowly clockwise until
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Loading Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and (See recommended loading patterns shown.) utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the recommended loading patterns shown.) drawings shown. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from th
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Loading Silverware Basket DISHWASHER USE Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks Detergent Dispenser to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware. The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section Style 1 empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. (on some models) 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Cover 2. Main Wash section 3. Cover latc
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Where to fill Rinse Aid Dispenser Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Top of 3rd step (3 tbs or 45 g) drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. Do not use a solid or bar-type. Checking the dispenser Top of 2nd step (2 tbs or 30 g) Check the center of the Fill Indicator cap. Cle
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Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Cycle Selection Charts Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. For Series 810 and 811: Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the cycle (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Loads may not wash as well if control knob passes each cycle mark. Th
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Use this cycle for loads Use both Adding Items During a Cycle with with heavy food soil. detergent You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the dispenser cycle control knob reaches Normal Wash. sections. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for the spraying action to stop before opening the door. 2. Open the door and add the item. Wash Rinse Rinse Main Rinse Final Dry Time Water 3. Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for the air Was
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Delay Wash (on some models) Use Delay Wash to run your dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it latches. The delay countdown will not continue if the door is not If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with latched. the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. To delay the start Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments 1. Cl
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Cleaning the Filter Screen Stainless Steel Yes The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed. Run a rinse cycle if not washing To clean screen immediately. Prolonged contact with food 1. Unload the bottom rack. Slide the rack forward or remove the containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or rack to reach the filter screen. fruit juice can damage finish. 2. Remove collected particles from the screen with your fingers Sterling Silver or Yes or a pa
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Dishes are not completely clean TROUBLESHOOTING Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Dishwasher First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Loading” section. the cost of a service call... Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing Dishwasher is not operating properly results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Tip
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Is the home water pressure high enough for proper Dishes do not dry completely dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too Dishes are not dry low. Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the “Dishwasher vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasion
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In Canada ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call our Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center toll free: Before calling for assistance or service, please check 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST). “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST). you still need help, follow the instructions below. Our consultants provide assistance with: When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Features and sp
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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 ON DURAPERM™ TUB AND INNER DOOR For twenty years from the date of p
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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
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Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE 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 le moins de résistance pour le courant électrique. Le lave-vaisselle est équipé d'un cordon avec un conducteur pour relier les appareils à la terre. La fiche doit être branchée sur une prise
