Tips PROPER LOADING Top RCI :k Loadrng Bottom ,?ack Loading SIlverwIre Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT ‘Q1988 Whirlpool Before you use your dishwasher It is your responsibility Is installed by a qualified Has been installed Has been installed Has been properly...
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Quick Starting Steps I. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and silverware basket. 2. Spin the Upper Lower Spray make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely. 3. Add detergent. 4. Check rinse aid dispenser. POWER CLEAN* Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying...
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Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached Water must be able to drain off completely items so spray can reach all surfaces. Top rack loading CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack IS designed for cups, gloSSeS and smaller items.
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Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of eitherthe upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely. Load items so they do not block spray tower. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack. 0 Place plates, soup bowls,...
Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher getting your dishes clean. Read this section Use automatic dlsh- washer detergent only. Other detergents too mild much sudsy to work in the dishwasher. Different brands dishwasher detergent have different amOUntS of phosphorus. Phospho- rus softens water...
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Five control pads and the signal low you to set and check the dishwasher’s function. A “beep”sounds each time a pad is pressed under normal conditions. When first installed, the signal flash rapidly in order. The signal also flash following a power failure.
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HEAVY A double wash for heavily soiled loads. Cycle time * is about 72 min- utes plus the time needed to heat the water if the HI-TEMP option selected. NORMAL For normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.) Cycle time**...
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HEAT DRY AIR DRY The AIR DRY signal will be ON when AIR DRY is selected. Option helps ergy, but the dishes take longer to dry (overnight] and some water spot- ting may result. Some items [such as plastics) may need towel drying. For best results, use a liquid rinse aid such as Jet-Dry”...
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WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING sig- nal light comes matically during HEAVY, NORMAL and LOW ENERGY Cycles that water is being heated. The heating preset for each cycle, and heats the water a few degrees to improve washability. The WATER Selecting an extra feature Four of the control...
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Control pad lock-out feature This feature lets you lock-out the function control pads (except to CANCEL a cycle running or to pause during a cycle 1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light flashes. 2. Release the pad.
Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you: Wash full loads. Running a half-filled washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. Air dry dishes when you don’t need a rapid drying cycle.
Special tips on dishwasher use Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed Some items are not dishwasher sate or may require Read these special tips for the following hU’UiUUIU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher...
Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Hard water Spottlng fllmlng (hard water film) Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent, improper detergent “Old” detergent Improper loadrng No rinse ard AIR DRY Setting used Spray arm or arms not Small particles deposited rotating freely...
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY Dlshes not Water is not hot enough washing clean Improper loadtng Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or Improper detergent “0ld“detergent Water pressure be low, dishwasher not filling properly Too much detergent Cloudy film on rn soft water glassware,...
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Set wcter Whirlpool cpplicnce. To locate FSP replacement stops or will Step 3 cbove or call the Whirlpool cssistcnce number in Step 2. must call or write, 11.) number, serial number, date of purchcse, plete description of the problem.
B. Repairs when dishwasher C. Pick up and delivery. This product D. Damage to dishwasher approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during limited WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL do not allow the exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.