UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents ........................................
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 ............................................
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.
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.
PARTS AND FEATURES A G B H C I D J K E L F M A. Top rack B. Water inlet opening C. Bottom rack D. Rack bumper E. Heating element F. Vent G. Spray tower and protector H. Model and serial number label I. Silverware basket J. Spray arm K. Overfill protection float L. Detergent dispenser M.
START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. 5. Select the desired cycle. (See “Dishwasher Use.”) Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes. 2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Dishwasher Loading.”) Make sure nothing prevents the spray arm(s) from spinning freely. 6. Select the desired option.
DISHWASHER LOADING 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 into the dishwasher. NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells enter the wash system, you might hear chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds are normal. Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the wash system. Damage can occur.
Loading Bottom Rack The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Do not cover spray tower. See arrow. ■ Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. ■ Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s).
DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. B A Where to fill C D Top of 3rd step (9 tsp or 45 mL) Top of 2nd step (6 tsp or 30 mL) A. Cover B. Main Wash section C. Cover latch D. Pre-Wash section The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the main wash. (See “Cycle Selection Charts.”) ■ Use automatic dishwashing detergent only.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to 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 rinse aid. Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent.
Cycle Selection Charts Adding Items During a Cycle Select the wash cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the dishwasher start and stop as the cycle control knob turns. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the cycle control knob with the door unlatched. Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts, or the cycle control knob reaches Normal wash. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle.
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum. Pewter, Brass, Bronze No High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish. Disposable Aluminum No Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in the dishwasher.
DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning 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 looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended. Cleaning the interior Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Do not use less than 1 tb (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.
■ Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbowcolored deposit; etching is a cloudy film) Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain types of glassware. This is usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the dishwasher, and the heat of drying. It might not be possible to prevent the problem, except by hand washing.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) 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. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1.
