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TM
UNDERCOUNTER
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
Table of Contents ...................................... 2
Models SUD4000
8051559
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY ................................................... 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher ....................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 5 START-UP GUIDE............................................................... 6 Using Your New Dishwasher........................................... 6 Stopping Your Dishwasher.............................................. 6 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ....................
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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 injured if you don't follow instructions. D
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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 equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro- priate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all
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PARTS AND FEATURES NOTE: The features on your dishwasher may vary from the drawing shown. 9. 1. 10. 2. 3. 11. 4. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7. 14. 8. 1. Third level wash 8. Vent 2. Top rack 9. Spray tower and protector 3. Lower spray arm 10. Model and serial number label 4. Water inlet opening 11. Silverware basket 5. Bottom rack 12. Overfill protection float 6. Rack bumper 13. Detergent dispensers 7. Heating element 14. Rinse aid dispenser Control Panel 5
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5. Select the desired cycle. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”) START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 6. Select the desired option. (See "Option Selections.") 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes. 2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Loading Your Dishw
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Loading the Top Rack LOADING YOUR The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) DISHWASHER NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Do not cover third level spray (on some models). See arrow. Loading Suggestions ■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. NOTE: If hard items such as
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Loading the Bottom Rack Loading the The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, Silverware Basket and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: You can remove the basket for easy unloading. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary
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How Much Detergent to Use USING YOUR ■ The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you DISHWASHER use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch. ■ Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water Detergent Dispenser department, water softener company, or county extension agent. The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency Tips A rinse aid prevents water from forming droplets that can Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing dry as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and water to drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by helps glasses dry spot-free. For best dishwashing results, releasing a small amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters
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Cycle Selection Chart Canceling a Cycle Select the wash cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear You can cancel a cycle at any time. the cycles start and stop as the Cycle Control knob passes 1. Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly clockwise until you each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the Cycle Control completely. knob with the door unlatched. 2. Open the door. Press the desired cycle.
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3. Close and latch the door. The Cycle Control knob will not advance if the door is unlatched. Option Selections NOTES: Select either Air Dry or Heat Dry for each wash cycle. You can change an option anytime before the selected option ■ To cancel the delay, turn the Cycle Control knob to the begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying desired cycle. option any time before drying begins. ■ Rinse Only and the Light wash cycles cannot be delayed. Air Dry Select this option to dry di
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DISHWASHER SAFE?/ MATERIAL COMMENTS WASHING SPECIAL Pewter, Brass, No Bronze ITEMS High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check finish. with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Disposable No Plastics DISHWASHER SAFE?/ Cannot withstand high water COMMENTS MATERIAL temperatures and detergents. Aluminum Yes Plastics Yes High water temperature and Always check manufacturer’s detergents can affect finish
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Cleaning the Filter Screen CARING FOR YOUR The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed. To clean screen DISHWASHER 1. Unload the bottom rack. Slide the rack forward or remove the rack to reach the filter screen. 2. Remove collected particles from the screen with your Cleaning Your Dishwasher fingers or a paper towel. 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 dishwashe
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5. Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve; drain water into Storing Your Dishwasher pan. Storing for the summer 6. Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve. Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the 7. Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump. dishwasher. 8. Remove the clamp and disconnect the drain hose from Moving or winterizing your dish
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Dishes are not completely clean TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the First try the solutions suggested here and “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is Dishwasher is not operating properly at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips” section. ■ Dishwasher does not
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Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? ■ Black or gray marks on dishes Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Never use less than Disposable aluminum items can break down in the 1 tablespoon (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wash these items. be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy Remove aluminum markings by using a m
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use Factory Specified Parts. Fac
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DISHWASHER WARRANTY TM TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For two years from the date of installation, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, 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. TWENTY YEAR FULL WARRANTY For twenty years from the date of installation, Whirlpool will pay for Factory Speci
