Page 1: Table Of Contents
Making your World UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 400,800,806,810,830,840 PART NO. 3376815 Rev. A \.-Tj A Little Easier.- A Note to You ... Dishwasher Safety ... 3 Parts and Features..4 Starting Your Dishwasher.. Loading Your Dishwasher Using the Dispensers Setting the Controls..
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 3: Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING -When using the dish- washer, follow basic precautions, the following:...
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the specific parts information on or features quickly, page references are included. Water inlet opening (P. 9) Rack bumper (P. 9) Bottom rack - (P. 9) element Heatha Door latch ’ Door color panel’...
Page 5 Series 400 models Series 800 and 806 models Series 810 models Series 830 models Selector buttons Series 840 models Cycle selector Option selector buttons buttons Option selector Cycle control knob switch Option selector Cycle control knob switch Cycle control knob...
Page 6: Starting Your Dishwasher
This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Before You Use Your Dishwasher 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.
Page 7 1. Load the dishwasher. See the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. - 2. Spin the spray arm. ltshould turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See the “Using the -Dispensers” section. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. 6.
Page 8: Loading Your Dishwasher
Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher Preparing to load your 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. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time.
Page 9 Loading the bottom Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. 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.
Page 10 Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash (on some models) when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
Page 11: Using The Dispensers
Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Page 12 Using the rinse agent Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automati- cally releases into the rinse water during the final rinse of each cycle.
Page 13: Setting The Controls
This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle For Series 400,800,806, and 810 models: Turn Cycle Control Knob to desired cycle. For Series 830 models: Press Pots &...
Page 14: Canceling A Cycle
NOTE: You must choose either Air Dry or Heat Dry for each wash cycle. Select Air Dry when using the Rinse & Hold cycle (Series 800, 806, 810, 830, and 840 models). _. ‘. “-11111-----~-- Series 830 and Series 400,800,...
Page 15: Changing A Cycle Setting
Changing a cycle (on some models) You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle. 3. Check the detergent dispensers. must be filled properly for the new cycle.
Page 16: Washing Special Items
Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufac- turer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast Iron China/ Stoneware Crystal Gold Glass Hollow- Handle...
Page 17: Connecting A Portable Dishwasher
Connecting Dishwasher Electrical connection Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Page 18 Connecting the dishwasher Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn water off. Pull hoses out of their storage compart- ment on the back of the dishwasher. NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked hoses reduce washing performance.
Page 19 Your WHIRLPOOL@ Portable Dishwasher can be converted to a built-in (undercounter) model by using conversion kit No. 4317856. The kit is available at your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company. Instructions are included with the kit. Hose connection dishwasher...
Page 20: Caring For Your Dishwasher
Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher to clean and care for your dishwasher. section for special cleaning problems. See Installation your dishwasher and for cleaning the drain air gap.
Page 21 Cleaning the interior 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. Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge.
Page 22 Storing your dishwasher Moving or winterizing your dishwasher Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal dwell- ing or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have a qualified person do the following: NOTE: Pump motor styles vary by model.
Page 23 NOTE: If your dishwasher is connected to a garbage disposal, do not run water into the sink after winterizing. This could cause water to refill the drain hose on your dishwasher. Reconnecting your dishwasher 1. Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel and remove lower access panel.
Page 24: Saving Energy
Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amou’nt of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
Page 25: Solving Common Dishwashing Problems
Solving Common Dishwashing 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 “Troubleshooting” section for service information. Solution chart CAUSE PROBLEM Food soil left Improper loading 3n dishes Water temperature too low...
Page 26 ‘ROBLEM CAUSE Spotting Incorrect amount ‘ilming of detergent continued) Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Dishes do not Dishes do not drain properly dry completely Plastics Water chemical Silica film or reaction with certain etching types of glassware - (silica film is a Nhite iridescent...
Page 27 PROBLEM CAUSE Brown stains High iron content on dishes and in water supply dishwasher interior Orange stains Large amounts of on dishwasher tomato-based foods interior on dishes placed in the dishwasher Odor in the Dishes only washed dishwasher every 2-3 days Chipping Improper loading dishes...
Page 28: Troubleshooting
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. Dishwasher problems CHECK THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM Dishwasher does Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? not run or stops Has the cycle been set correctly? See the “Setting the Controls”...
Page 29 WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
Page 30: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC BOTTOM RACK..CLEANING Exterior..Interior..COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving ... CONNECTING A PORTABLE DISHWASHER CYCLE Canceling ...
Page 31: Warranty
DURAPERMTM tub and/or inner door should they fail to FROM DATE OF contain water due to defective materials or workmanship. PURCHASE Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.

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