UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 900,915 PART NO. 3376813 Rev. A Home Appliances HowloM*KLAHOME~.” A Note to You ... Safety ... Dishwasher Parts and Features ... Starting Your Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher.. Using the Dispensers Setting the Controls.. Selecting a wash cycle ... 14 Canceling a cycle ...
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.
Dishwasher Your safety is important This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash (P. 10) Water inlet opening (P. 9) Rack bumper (P.
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Control panels Cyclelpads Optiqn pads Cycle control knob 900 Model Series Cycle pads Signal, lights Cycle con:rol knob Opti pads 915 Model Series...
Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. a wash cycle Starting 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-l 1. 2. Spin the spray arms, They should turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 12. 4.
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. The POWER CLEANTM module removes food particles from the water.
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Loading the silverware Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting.
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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 arms.
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Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and other small items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses.
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Adjustable 3-position top rack (on some models) You can raise or lower the rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. The high and low positions are marked on the adjuster on the side facing the center of the dishwasher.
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 tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place.
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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 them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks.
Setting the Controls Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. (Some cycles share the same pad.) Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle.
The water heats to 140°F in the final rinse (marked 7). Select the Air Dry Option when using this cycle. On 915 Model Series: Air Dry is automatically selected. - Cycle time includes dry time and may be longer depending...
Air Dry. For 900 Model Series: Always select the Air Dry option when using the Rinse-Wash Later cycle. For 915 Model Series: The Air Dry option is automatically lected for the Rinse-Wash Later cycle. setting NOTE: Turning the cycle control knob...
Adding an item during You can add an additional item to the dishwasher anytime before the cycle control knob reaches Light. Items added after the cycle control knob reaches Light may only be rinsed. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for spraying action to stop before opening the door.
Washing Special If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of tableware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast Iron China/ Stoneware Crystal Gold Glass Hollow- Handle Knives Pewter Disposable...
Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solving Common Dishwashing pages 22-24 for special cleaning problems. See Installation storing your dishwasher and for cleaning the drain air gap.
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Overfill protector The overfill protector (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate. Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.
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 amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
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 service information. Solution chart CAUSE Food soil left Improper loading on dishes Water temperature too low Use of incorrect, too little, or ineffective...
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PROBLEM CAUSE Spotting Use of incorrect and filming detergents (continued) Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Water temperature Cycle takes is too low extremely long time Dishwasher is not installed properly Dishes do not drain Dishes do not properly...
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PROBLEM CAUSE White spots on Seasoning removed cookware with by dishwasher non-stick finish detergents 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...
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 pages 6 and 14-15.
WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
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 ... CLEAN LIGHT ...._... COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving .
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POWER CLEAN” washing system covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Upper spray arm Spray tower Nozzle cap Washer Lower spray arm parts POWER CLEAN module and motor...
WARRANTY DURAPERMTM tub and/or inner door should they fail to From Date of Purchase contain water due to defective materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.