UseAhdCare ANoteToYou 2 Parts AndFeatures 4 Using Your Dishwasher 6 Loading Your Dishwasher 15 Connecting A Portable Dishwasher 18 Common FFbrging 21 PORTABLE DISHWASHER If You Need .
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool’ appliance. You have purchased a quality, kwfkk/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed thii Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: -Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. muse your dishwasher only for the uses described in this manual. .DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details. *When discarding an okl dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation.
Parts And Features This section contains with the loo&ion and NOTE: The drawings to show the different all features. A B C D E F G H I 4 captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar appearance of all parts and features. in this hook may vary from your dishwasher model.
Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Before starting your dishwasher ...... . Starting your dishwasher ................. .6 Adding a dish during a cycle.. .......... .7 Changing a cycle setting .................. .7 Changing an option ............................ 7 Canceling a cycle .” ............................ 7 Cycle selection chart .......................... 8 Page What happens In each option ............ 9 Using the detergent dispenser.. ..... .I0 Using the rinse agent dispenser.. .. .
Adding a dish during a cycle You can add a forgotten item to the dishwasher reaches LIGHT WASH. See page 8. 1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door and stop the cyde. Wait a moment for the spray action to stop before opening the door. 2. Open the door and add the dish. 3. Close the door. Do not latch It. Wait 30 Changing a cycle anytime before the Cycle Control knob seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm up.
Cycle selection chart A “a” shows what steos are in each cycle CyCltB cycle lime Main Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse Dry (Minutes] Pots 8 Pans r A double wash for maximum cleaning of 1 m cooked-onorbakedon foods. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob stops while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57%) in both washes and the final rinse (marked t). See page 9. lt . lt . at . 90-l 20’ NOTE: xzr on 60Hz power supply. Normal Wash A double wash for normal, everyday b4 soiled loads.
-r uhat step s are Ir each ycle T Main 3inse Hash 3inse ?inse Dry Cycle %r [Minutes) Rinse & Hold For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Do not use detergent. Use Air Dry option. Drying with heat may cause food to bake on dishes. . Cycle tinw is based on 60Hz NOTE: The Cycle Control knob Egg. ‘Cycle time includes heated dry time. Cycle time may vary depending the water entering the dishwasher.
Using What type the detergent of detergent dispenser to use Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and l l l l much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Follow manufacturer’s directions when using liquid automatic dishwasher detergent or concentrated powder detergent. Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash. Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent is necessary for best washing results.
How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too little is used, dishes won’t be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch. l HARD-Fill one or both sections to the top of the third step (3 tablespoons) if water hardness is 8 or more grains per gallon, or 136 or more parts per million.
On some models: The center of the Fill Indicator Cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling. On some models: 1. Press the flexible clear top of the Fill Indicator Cap to draw rinse agent into cap. NOTE: You may need to press cap two or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap. 2. When rinse agent does not show in cap, even after pressing flexible cap several times, dispenser needs refilling.
Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. The dishwasher will automatically heat water to 135°F (57°C) during the final rinse. Use the Hi-Temp Wash option if you keep your water heater at a bw setting. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. To check water temperature 1. Run hot water at the faucet closest to your dishwasher.
Special tips on dishwasher use If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dishwasher. s recomme Silver or Silver Plate Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Tin No May rust. Wooden Ware No Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing.
Loading In This Your Dishwasher Section Page Preparing to load the dishwasher ... 15 Loading the top rack ..... .............. ..... 16 Page Loading the bottom rack ..... ....... ...... 16 Loading the silvemrare basket ........ 17 This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher results. Preparing l l to load the dishwasher To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. Remove large pieces of food, bones and other hard items.
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 cyde. Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack. l l l Utensil Do not cover third level wash load Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack.
Loading the silverware basket Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. l l l l Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: The basket can also be removed for easy unloading. Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.
Connecting Dishwasher A Portable NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher make sure the door is latched. Hold the dishwasher at the top front comers. Before starting 1. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn water Off. 2. Pull hoses out of their storage compartment the back of the dishwasher. NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted.
When cycle is finished 1. Turn hot water off. (This can be done after the last rinse.) 2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water pressure 3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the locking collar. Pull down on the connector 4. Empty any remaining water from the connector by turning the connector upsidedown. 5. Unplug power supply cord and return to storage compartment. 6. Return hoses to storage compartment.
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 “Solution chart” on pages 21-23 for special cleaning problems. Personal Injury Hazard Before cleaning interior or filter screen, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Failure to do so could result in burn 1 injuries.
Common Problems C Solution Dishwashing . ....... ..m........................ ‘iY Removing spots and film . .... ........Z chart A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 25 for service information. Problem Fad Soil Left on Cause Solution Improper Loading Follow loading instructions on pages 15-17.
Solution Problem Cause Spotting and Filming (continued) Water temperature too low is Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C). minimum. See recommended procedure on page 13. Use of incorrect detergents Use recornrnended gents onfy. Incorrect amount of detergent Follow recommendations on page 11 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.
Problem Cause Solution Brown Stains on Dishes and Dishwasher Interior High iron content in water supply Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has heen removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a Light Wash cycle with detergent. If treatment is needed more often than every other month, the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended.
Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent prevents water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. To remove spots and film on dishes and glasses, or hard water film on the interior of the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar with the following procedure: 1. Load clean dishes and glasses in dishwasher in regular manner. Do not bad silverware or other metals in the dishwasher. 24 2. Close and latch door. 3.
If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request. 1. Before calling for assistance . .. Please check the chart below for problems you can fit.
PROBLEM White residue appears on front of access panel CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is too much detergent being used? See page 11 for recommended amounts of detergent. Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on access panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate build-up. 2. If you need assistance service overseas*... or Contact your Military Exchange or Whirlpool distributor. NOTE: When You Return To The U.S.A.
6. lf you are not satisfied with how the problem solved . . . l l l was Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry. Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase FULL TWENTY-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEANm Washing System if defective in materials or workmanship.
