%kfl 4a Home of Appliances Use& CareGuide Spray tower Water inlet opening Filter Bottom Heating system screen (not shown) Silverware basket rack element Overfill protector Detergent dispenser Lower spray arm Rinse agent dispenser I Door color panel Access panel Model and serial nurirber label (on right side) UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER ;3.
Contents Important Safety Instructions. ...... ............. Operating InstrucGons Before starting your dishwasher. ...... Starting your dishwasher ............ What happens in each cycle. ......... What happens in each option ......... Proper Loading. .................... .................. Adding Detergent Using Rinse Agent Dispenser. ...... For Best Results .................... Special tips ........................ Common Dishwashing Problems ... .
Important SafetyInstructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: l l l l l l l l l l l l DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked Read all instructions before using “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not the dishwasher. marked, check manufacturer’s recommendations. Properly connect to electricity and water.
Operating Continued Instructions Starting your dishwasher 1. Select a drying option. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to WASH. The dishwasher will automatically slat-t the cycle. What happensin the cycle The WASH cycle is used to wash and dry moderate lo heavily soiled loads. Cycle time is about 88 minutes if heated drying is used.
ProperLoading Preparation for loading it is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out. Larger particles are trapped on the filter system screen. Refer to “Dishwasher care 8 cleaning” on page 10 for filter screen cleaning instructions.
Proper Loading Continued Bottom rack loading Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm. Spray arm must move freely. l Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower. l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. l Mixed load Dish load Place plates, soup bowls, etc.
AddingDetergent What kind of detergent Liquid dishwasher detergent s===cPowdered Lv See phosphorus Coyer dishwasher content detergent on product Cover labels. Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water. If water is hard and phosphorus content is low (6.
UsingRinseAgentDispenser Rinse agent dispenser Keep Ihe rinse agenl dispenser filled with a liqurd rinse agenl such as Jel-Dry.” A rinse agent greatly improves the drying of dishes by helping water flow off of them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots. A small amount of rinse agent is automalically released inlo Ihe rinse water during the final rinse of each cycle.
ForBestResults Hot water is a must Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain loads are washed in hot water. Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at central water heater. To check water temperature, turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until it is as hot as possible, then check with a candy or meat thermometer.
For Best Results Continued Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: 1. Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. 2. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight). Use a rinse agent to improve drying. 3. Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load. 4.
CommonDishwashing Problems Spotting and filming Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacrty Use dishwasher detergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener. To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse... 1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry Option. 2. Remove all metal items. 3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack. 4. Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle.
Common Dishwashing Continued Dishes not washing Problems clean Water is not hot enough Waler temperalure should be at least 140’F (6O.C). Set water heater lhermostal lo a higher selling. Run waler al sink until hol before starting. Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and ilems drain properly. Do not overload. Do nol nesl items. Make sure large ilems do nol block spray from reaching delergent dispensers.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance We suggestyou follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR I FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement pans and reparr labor to correct defects in materials or workmanshrp. Servrce must be provided by an authorized Whrrloool”‘servrce comoanv. FULL TWENTY-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and reparr labor for the DURAPERM’* tub and/or Inner door should they fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanshrp.