Use And Care A Note to You .......................... 2 Dishwasher Safety .................. 3 Parts and Features .................. 4 Starting Your Dishwasher ...... 6 Loading Your Dishwasher,,,,_8 Using the Dispensers ............ 12 Setting the Controls .............. 14 Selecting a wash cycle ..... 14 Using Cancel/Drain ............ 16 Selecting cycle options ...... 16 Changing a cycle or an option setting ...................... 17 Adding items during a cycle .................... 17 Using Delay Hours ..
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Dishwasher Your Safety 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. Atl safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING.
Parts and Features This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. Fold*down tines (on some models) (p. 11) Top spray (p. 30) r" Upper spray arm (p 10) Extra-capacity fold-down shelf {on some models, not shown} (p. !!) Water inlet opening (p. 10) Fold-down divider (on some models) (p. 10} Model and serial Bottom rack (p, 10) Rack bumper (_ lO) number label (on righ[ side) .... Lower spray arm .....
Series Cycle selector pads Option selector pads cycle pads Option selector pads model 940 model 980 model status indicators Series Cycle selector 925 Cycle status indicators Series / Cycle selector pads Option selector pads Cycle status indicators 5
Starting Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Do not push down on open door. Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts. Do not use an extension cord. GROUNDING • For a grounded, cord connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a rnalfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resis[ance for electric current.
1. Loadthedishwasher. Seethe"Loading I_ 6, Run hot water at the sink nearest the dishwasher until water is hot. YourDishwashersect'o_, 2. Spinthesprayarms.Theyshouldturn freely. 3.Adddetergent, Seethe"Usingthe Turn off water, 7, Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one or more Option pads. The dishwasher starLs filling once you press a Cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle. You may press Option pads as the machine is filling.
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Loaditemswithcooked-on or dried-onfood inthebottomrack,withsoiledsurfaces facinginwardtothespray Mixed load • Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. • Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray arm must move freely. • Load heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. 12 place setting load Ng Mixed load * Do not stack or overlap dishes, Water spray must reach all soiled surfaces for best results.
Thetoprackis designed forcups,glasses, andsmalleritems. Cup and glass 12 place setting load - Load so open ands face down for cleaning and draining. Cup and glass |cad • Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can OCCUr. • Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage. • Secure lightweight items. - China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher Mixed operation.
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A "." shows what each cycle includes CYCLE WASH TR INSE MAIN WASH RINSE FINAL USE TIME WATER CYCLE RINSE DRY (gallons)(Minutes) LOW ENERGY Single wash for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads. • The water heats to 140"F (60°C) in the final rinse. LOW ENERGY/CHINA Single wash for prerinsed, lightly soiled, china or crystal loads, • The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse_ • 6.9 67 _ • 6,9 70 _ NORMAL Double wash for normal, everyday soiled loads.
PressCaeceltDrain tocancela cycleor clearoptionselections. To cancel a cycle: • Press Cancel/Drain while the dishwasher is running to start, a 2-minute drain. It will take a few seconds for the drain to start. If desired, select a new cycle. (See the "Changing a cycle or an option setting" section.) * You can press Cancel/Drain again to stop [he drain irnmediately. Remember to drain the dishwasher again before starting a new cycle. NOTE: A small amount of water remaining in the dishwasher is normal.
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Usea delayedstarttorunthe dishwasher during off-peak hour-s to reduce energy usage or to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home. 4. If desired, press one or more Option pads. The Delay Hours indica[or stays on until the wash cycle begins. 1. Close door firmly until it latches. 2. Press the Delay Hours pad once for a 2-hour delay start, twice for 4 hours, or three times for 6 hours. The indicator will glow. 3. Press a Cycle pad. The Delay Start I_ press the Cycle pad.
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Washing Special Items MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit finish of anodized aluminum. Bottles and Cans No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose labels and glue can clog spray arm or the pump and will reduce washing performance. Cast Iron No Seasonklg will be removed and iron will rust. China/ Stoneware Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing.
Caring for Your Dishwasher In most cases, regular use of a soft. damp clolh or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean. Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. To clean interior: • Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste. OR • Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge.
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Saving Energy • Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. . Do not prednse normatly soiled dishes. Select the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent. • Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrecl loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of load.
Solving Common Dishwashing Problems Following is a convenient checMJst for handling miner performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. !f you are unable to solve your dishwasher's problem, turn to the "Troubleshooting" section for service information. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Food soil left on dishes Improper loading Follow loading instructions. Water temperature too low If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Spotting and filming (continued) Incorrect amount of detergen[ Follow recommendations for amount. Heavy soil and!or hard water generally require extra detergent, Use of ineffective detergents Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy detergent. Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill.
PROBLEM CAUSE Brown SOLUTION stains High iron content on dishes and in water supply dishwasher interior Rernove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon [o I tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a light wash cycle and detergent. If treatment is needed more often than every other month, we recommend installation of an iron removal unit.
Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. iiiiiiiiii:iiii iiii ::ili!!i;_ iiiii iiiii _i_!_i_! ¸_iii!iii_ _:iiiii iiii :_iiii!!ii_ ilil_iiii::iii iiil_ii :iiiiibiiii _iii!iiii_ iiii ii!i_i!i;;_ PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle ts the door tightly closed and securely latched? Has the cycle been set correctly? See the "Setting the Controls" section.
Requesting Service Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check the "Troubleshooting" section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. iiiiiiiii ¸¸¸_!ii_ii:;;_i;_il;;;i;i ii_i_iiiii_i_ii:i:iiii _iiiii_i_ i_:iiiiii!ililil;_iiiiii_iiii_i_ii_ _;::::_i_iii!i_ _iil;_i_iiii :¸¸¸ _i_iiiiii_:_iiii _iiii_ii:ii:i:_iiii! iiiiiiiii'iii_ iiiiiiiiii'ii!_ii;_: iliiliiiii::iii!i!ii!iiiiji!iiiiii_ 1.
1. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in "Troubleshooting"t ... 2. If you need service t... Contact your nearest Inglis Limited Appliance Service branch or authorized servicing outlet to service your appliance. (See list below.) Contact the dealer from whom you or call the Inglis Limited Consumer Assistance Centre toll purchased free, 8:30 your a.m. appliance, - 6 p.m. (EST), at 1-800-461-5681. Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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WHIRLPOOL* Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP* replacel_nent parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEAN* filter module washing system if defective in rnateriars or workmanship.