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 WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ 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. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded.
PARTS AND FEATURES H A I B J C K D L E M F N G A. Third level wash B. Extra-capacity fold-down shelves C. Water inlet opening D. Bottom rack O E. Rack bumper F. Heating element G. Vent H. Top rack I. Spray tower and protector J. Model and serial number label K. Silverware basket L. Spray arm M. Overfill protection float N. Detergent dispensers O.
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 keeps the spray arm(s) from spinning freely. 6. Select the desired option.
Loading Top Rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. Do not cover third level wash (on some models). See arrow. 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.
Loading Silverware Basket 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 to avoid spilling water droplets onto the silverware. Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. IMPORTANT: Always load items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down.
Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water] Soil Level Main Wash Pre-Wash Lightly soiled/Prerinsed dish loads 3 tsp (15 mL) [top of 1st step] 3 tsp (15 mL) [top of 1st step] Normally soiled dish loads 6 tsp (30 mL) [top of 2nd step] 6 tsp (30 mL) [top of 2nd step] Heavily soiled dish loads 9 tsp (45 mL) [top of 3rd step] 6 tsp (30 mL) [top of 2nd step] Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S.
RINSE ONLY Cycle Selection Charts Select the wash cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the cycle control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the cycle control knob with the door unlatched. NOTE: Use the No Heat Dry option with the Rinse Only cycle. Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. A “●” shows what steps are in each cycle.
Option Selections You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying option any time before drying begins. Drying System During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes. Air Dry Select this energy-saving option to dry without heat. Air drying is useful when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be sensitive to high temperatures.
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 avoid 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 Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
