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FROM
WHIRLPOOL
CORPORATION
Use And Care
GUIDE
A Note to You ......................... 2
Dishwasher Safety ................. 3
Parts and Features................. 4
Using Your Dishwasher......... 6
Before starting your
dishwasher ......................... 6
Starting your dishwasher .... 8
Adding a dish
during a cycle ..................... 9
Changing a cycle setting .... 9
Changing an option .......... 10
Canceling a cycle ............. 10
Cycle selection chart ........ 11
What happens in
each op
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A Note to You ® Thank you for buying an Estate appliance. Your ESTATE dishwasher gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informatiion about how to operate and maintain your appli- ance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us noti
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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 wDANGER if you don’t follow instruc
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Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash (on some models) (p. 17 ) Top rack (pp. 17-18) Spray tower and protector Extra capacity fold down shelves Model and (on some models) serial number label (p. 18) (on right side) Water inlet opening Silverware basket Rack bumper (on some models) Bottom rack (p. 19) (p. 18) Spray arm Heating
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PARTS AND FEATURES Control Panel (For rocker switch models) FROM WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION RINSE ONLY USE NO HEAT DRY LIGHT WASH DRY SELECT RINSE NORMAL WASH NORMAL WASH NO HEAT HEATED DRY DRY POTS & PANS POTS & PANS OFF DRY (For seven button models) 5
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Using Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference. Before using your dishwasher wWARNING wWARNING Tip Over Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not push down on open door. Connect ground wire to green ground Doing so can result in serious injury connector in terminal box. or cuts. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, • Inst
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For a grounded, cord connected • For a permanently connected dishwasher: dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring the event of a malfunction or break- down, grounding will reduce the risk of system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The conductors and connected to th
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER 1. Properly load the top rack, bottom rack, 4. Check the rinse agent dispenser. and the silverware basket. See the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. 2. Spin the lower spray arm with lower rack 5. Push door firmly when closing and it will in place to make sure nothing automatically latch. prevents arm from turning freely. 6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher 3. Add detergent. See the “Using the until water is hot. Turn off detergent dispenser” section. water. Startin
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER 2. For models with cycle selector buttons, select a wash cycle. See “Cycle selection chart” for descriptions. For models with rocker switches, skip to Step 3. The Rinse Only cycle will operate with any cycle selector button chosen. The cycle control knob determines which cycle operates. 3. Turn the cycle control knob clockwise to point to the desired cycle. RINSE ONLY You will feel a definite stop at each cycle USE NO HEAT DRY USE NO HEAT DRY LIGHT WASH mark. The dishwasher
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER Changing an option For rocker switch models DRY SELECT You can change the Dry Select option any time during a cycle. To change the option, select the other drying option. NO HEAT HEATED DRY DRY For seven button models 1. Push the reset options button. 2. Push an option selector button for each desired option. Canceling a cycle You can cancel a setting anytime during 2. Let the dishwasher drain completely. any cycle. 3. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch 1. Turn the cycle
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER Cycle selection chart A “3 3 3 3 3” shows what steps are in each cycle Cycle Main Time Cycle Wash Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse Dry (Minutes) POTS & PANS A double wash for maximum POTS & PANS 33 3 33 33 98* cleaning of cooked-on or baked-on foods. HEAVY WASH (on some models) A double wash 3333 3 3 3 98* for heavily soiled loads. NORMAL WASH A double wash for moderately NORMAL WASH 333333 90* to heavily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.) LIGHT WASH
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER What happens in each option Heated Dry option If the Heated Dry option is selected, air in SELECT the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” DRY SELECT part of the cycle. For best results, use a liquid rinse agent. HEATED NO HEAT DRY DRY (on some models) (on some models) No Heat Dry option If the No Heat Dry option is selected, air in SELECT the dishwasher is not heated during the “dry” DRY SELECT part of the cycle. Using this option helps save energy, but dishes take longer
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER Using the detergent dispenser • Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. • Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning. Filling the detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section Cover Cover latch with a cover and one without. Push the cover down firmly until it latches. Detergent in the open sec
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I D N I D A I C E USING YOUR DISHWASHER Using the rinse agent dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with Release of a small amount of rinse agent a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly into the rinse water is automatic in the final improves the drying of dishes by helping rinse of each cycle. For best drying results, water flow off them during the last rinse. A check the dispenser periodically to see if it rinse agent also keeps water from forming needs refil
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises • Load dishes so they do not touch one during operation: another. • Make sure lightweight load items are NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during secured in the racks. dishwasher operation to prevent noise • Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza transfer through drains. pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the spray arm’s rotation, or cover the spray tower. Water temperature
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER Special tips on dishwasher use If you have any doubts about a particular dish, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishes should be washed in a dishwasher. Material Dishwasher Safe? Exceptions/Special Information Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents may affect finish of anodized aluminum. Bottles No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with and Cans glue can loosen in your
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Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher • Scrape leftover food, bones, toothpicks, • Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the and other hard items from dishes. rotating spray arms. • To save water and energy, do not rinse • Load dishes so they are not stacked or dishes before putting them into the overlapping. It is important for the water dishwasher. spray to reach all soiled su
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LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Mixed load Mixed load • Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. • Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. • Plastic items might melt in the bottom rack. Utensil load • Small bowls, pans, and other dishes can be placed in the top rack. Do not cover spray tower Extra-capacity fold-down shelves (on some models) Extra shelves on one side of the top rack can be folded down o
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LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Utensil load Utensil load • Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser. NOTE: • Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. • When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. • Do not load items between the bottom rack Do not cover spray tower and the side of the dishwasher tub. This can block the water inlet opening. Loading the si
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Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to the “Solving Common Dishwashing Problems” section for special cleaning problems. 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 n
