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. Upper level washB. Water inlet opening (in tub wall) C. Bottom rackD. Rack bumper E. Heating element F. Top spray arm G. Model and serial number label H. Filter module I. Lower spray arm J. Silverware basket K. Overfill protection float L. Detergent dispenser M....
Page 6 - DISHWASHER LOADING; Loading Suggestions
6 START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) from dishes. 2. Properly ...
Page 7 - Loading Top Rack; Loading Bottom Rack
7 Loading Top Rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. ■ Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. ■ Load glasses in top rack only. Th...
Page 8 - DISHWASHER USE; Detergent Dispenser
8 Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. IMPORTANT: Always load items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. NOTES: ■ Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damag...
Page 9 - Rinse Aid Dispenser; Dishwasher Efficiency Tips
9 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...