UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 930 PART NO. 3376818 Rev. A iU&rg Xnw World A Litde Easief A Note to You ... 2 Dishwasher Safety ... 3 Parts and Features..4 Starting Your Dishwasher..5 Loading Your Dishwasher..7 Using the Dispensers ...
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.
Your safety and the safety 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”...
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) A$.r;table Water inlet opening (P. 9) Rack bumper (P.
This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Before using 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. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord connected dishwasher:...
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Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See the “Using the Dispensers” section. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. Stopping the dishwasher You can stop 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. 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 smaller 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.
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, Fresh automatic dishwasher dry place.
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Using the rinse agent Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a A rinse agent greatly liquid rinse agent. improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming drop- lets 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 Press a Cycle pad. The dishwasher select the delay wash cycle. You may press Option pads as the machine is filling. CYCLE RINSE/WASH LATER For rinsing a few items to...
Using Cancel/Drain Press Cancel/Drain to cancel a cycle or to clear the indicators. 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.
Changing a cycle or option During the first minute of a cycle 1. Press Cancel/Drain. A 2-minute drain cycle starts. Wait for drain cycle to finish. 2. Press a new Cycle pad. 3. If desired, press one or more Option pad(s).
Using the delay wash Use 4 Hour Delay Start to run the dish- washer during off-peak hours to reduce energy usage or to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home. 1. Close door firmly until it latches. 2. Press 4 Hour Delav Start. The indicator 3.
Understanding the status Lock The Lock Out feature lets YOU lock out the function of the control m!¶ When using Lock pads. Out, you cannot start the dishwasher. To use Lock Out: Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) To turn off Lock Out: Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) until the Lock Out indicator turns off.
Washing Special Items if you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast iron China/ Stoneware Crystal Gold Glass Hoiiow- Handle Knives Pewter...
Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” for special cleaning problems. See Installation Instructions for information on storing your dishwasher drain air gap.
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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.
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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 Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel and remove lower access panel.
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 Following is 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 PROBLEM CAUSE Food soil left Improper loading 3n dishes Water temperature...
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PROBLEM CAUSE Spotting and Incorrect amount filming of detergent [continued) Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Water temperature Cycle takes is too low extremely long time Dishes do not Dishes do not drain dry completely properly Plastics Silica film or...
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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 of Improper loading...
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? durlng a cycle...
WHIRLPOOL appliance. 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 with...
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 ... CYCLE Canceling ... Selecting ... DETERGENT Tips ...
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POWER CLEANTM washing system parts covered by your warranty Thlrd level wash tower Lower spray arm POWER CLEAN module and motor SOUND-LOCKTM tuned absorber...
Any labor costs during limited warranties. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.