Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY ................................................................. 3 Before Using Your Dishwasher .................................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5 START-UP GUIDE ............
Page 3 - DISHWASHER SAFETY; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
3 DISHWASHER SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'tfollow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell youwha...
Page 4 - Before Using Your Dishwasher
4 Before Using Your Dishwasher ■ Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing” in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter storage information. ■ Install and leve...
Page 5 - PARTS AND FEATURES
5 PARTS AND FEATURES Control Panel A. Top rackB. Water inlet opening C. Bottom rackD. Rack bumper E. Heating element F. Vent G. Spray tower and protector H. Model and serial number label I. Silverware basket J. Spray arm K. Overfill protection float L. Detergent dispenser M. Rinse aid dispenser A B ...
Page 7 - DISHWASHER LOADING; Loading Suggestions; Loading Top Rack
7 DISHWASHER LOADING Loading Suggestions ■ Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and eggshells enter the wash system, you might hear...
Page 8 - Loading Bottom Rack; Loading Silverware Basket
8 Loading 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...
Page 9 - DISHWASHER USE; Detergent Dispenser
9 DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the main wash. (See “Cycle Selection Charts.”) ■ Us...
Page 10 - Rinse Aid Dispenser; Dishwasher Efficiency Tips
10 Rinse Aid Dispenser Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. They also improve 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...
Page 12 - WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
12 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 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 No Do not wash t...
Page 13 - DISHWASHER CARE; Cleaning; Drain Air Gap
13 DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Cleaning the exterior In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is re...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING
14 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dishwasher is not operating properly ■ Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched? Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection Charts....
Page 15 - ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
15 ■ Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow-colored deposit; etching is a cloudy film) Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain types of glassware. This is usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing solutions, insufficient rinsing...
Page 16 - WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpoo...