TM UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Use & Care Guide 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.............................................. 6 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ................................
DISHWASHER SAFETY Your 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. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ Tip Over Hazard For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
PARTS AND FEATURES NOTE: The features on your dishwasher may vary from the drawing shown. 9. 1. 10. 2. 3. 11. 4. 5. 12. 6. 13. 7. 14. 8. 1. Third level wash 8. Vent 2. Top rack 9. Spray tower and protector 3. Lower spray arm 10. Model and serial number label 4. Water inlet opening 11. Silverware basket 5. Bottom rack 12. Overfill protection float 6. Rack bumper 13. Detergent dispensers 7. Heating element 14.
START-UP GUIDE 5. Select the desired cycle. (See “Using Your Dishwasher.”) Before using your dishwasher, remove all hang tags, temporary labels, and packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes. 6. Select the desired option. (See "Option Selections.") 2. Properly load the dishwasher. (See “Loading Your Dishwasher.
LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading Suggestions ■ Loading the 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 spray (on some models). See arrow. Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
Loading the 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. Loading the 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.
USING YOUR DISHWASHER How Much Detergent to Use ■ The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch. ■ Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local water department, water softener company, or county extension agent.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency Tips A rinse aid prevents water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. It also improves 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 Chart Canceling a Cycle 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. Press the desired cycle. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle. To use Rinse Only, press any cycle and turn the Cycle Control knob to Rinse Only. You can cancel a cycle at any time. 1.
Option Selections Select either Air Dry or Heat Dry for each wash cycle. 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. 3. Close and latch the door. The Cycle Control knob will not advance if the door is unlatched. NOTES: ■ To cancel the delay, turn the Cycle Control knob to the desired cycle. ■ Rinse Only and the Light wash cycles cannot be delayed.
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS MATERIAL Pewter, Brass, Bronze No Disposable Plastics No Plastics Yes If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/ COMMENTS Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum. Disposable Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast Iron Stainless Steel Yes Tin No No Crystal Yes Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing.
CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER Cleaning the Filter Screen The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed. To clean screen 1. Unload the bottom rack. Slide the rack forward or remove the rack to reach the filter screen. Cleaning Your Dishwasher 2. Remove collected particles from the screen with your fingers or a paper towel.
Storing Your Dishwasher Storing for the summer Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher. Moving or winterizing your dishwasher 5. Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve; drain water into pan. 6. Reconnect both water inlet and water outlet to the water supply valve. 7. Empty the pan and reposition it under the water pump. 8.
TROUBLESHOOTING Dishes are not completely clean ■ First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the water temperature too low? If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is at least 120°F (49°C). Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips” section.
Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Never use less than 1 tablespoon (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. ■ Black or gray marks on dishes Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? Disposable aluminum items can break down in the dishwasher and cause marking.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use Factory Specified Parts.
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DISHWASHER WARRANTY TM TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For two years from the date of installation, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, 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.
