Use and Care Guide

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DISHWASHER

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Dishwasher Safety

Table of Contents

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please

visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301. In Canada,

visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

W11370188A

DISHWASHER SAFETY ..............................................................1

WHAT’S NEW IN YOUR DISHWASHER .....................................3

ENERGY ......................................................................................3

PERFORMANCE .........................................................................3

PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................. 4

QUICK STEPS .............................................................................5

DISHWASHER USE .....................................................................6

CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS......................................8

DISHWASHER FEATURES ....................................................... 10

FILTRATION SYSTEM ...............................................................11

DISHWASHER CARE ................................................................ 12

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................13

WARRANTY.............................................................................. 16

Summary of content (16 pages)

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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777. You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
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What’s New in Your Dishwasher Energy Congratulations on purchasing your water and energy efficient dishwasher! This dishwasher cleans by spraying the dishes with water and pauses to allow the detergent to soak into and release the soils on the dishes. The cycles are longer due to the soak and pauses for exceptional cleaning. Your dishwasher contains an optical water sensor. The optical water sensor is used to determine the optimum water and energy consumption for great cleaning performance.
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Parts and Features Upper level wash Water feed tube Lower spray arm has pressurized sprays that provide effective cleaning. Model and serial number label Water inlet opening Heating element Overfill protection float Rinse aid dispenser reduces spotting and improves drying. Resource Efficient Wash System removes soil from water and improves cleaning action.
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Quick Steps 1 Prepare and load dishwasher. Spin the spray arms. They should turnfreely. 2 3 Start dishwasher. 5 Unload dishwasher and clean the filter. Push door firmly closed. Select the wash cycle and options, and then press START/RESUME. To use the same cycle and options used previously, press START/RESUME twice. Locating tab See “Recommended Time Interval to Clean Your Filter” in the “Filtration System” section for the recommended cleaning schedule. Add detergent and rinse aid.
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Dishwasher Use Top Rack Adjuster STEP 1 Prepare and Load the Dishwasher IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing. You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. To raise the rack: Press both rack adjuster thumb levers and lift the rack until it is in the up position and level.
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Powders and Gels Water Hardness Soil Level Prewash Compartment* Main Wash Compartment Soft (0–4 grains per U.S. gallon) Light None “Soft” fill line Normal None “Soft” fill line Heavy Full “Soft” fill line Medium (5–9 grains per U.S. gallon) Light Full Full** Normal Full Full** Heavy Full Full** Hard (10–14 grains per U.S. gallon) Light Full Full** Normal Full Full** Heavy Full Full** *The prewash compartment is on top of the sliding door of the dispenser.
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Cycle and Option Descriptions Estimated cycle times may increase or decrease depending on water temperature, soil conditions, dish load size, and options selected. You can customize your cycle by selecting an option. See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option or select a different option. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins.
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OPTION SELECTIONS OPTIONS Delay Delay displays how many hours before the cycle will begin. To delay the start: 1. Select a wash cycle and options. 2. Press the Delay button. Each time you press DELAY, it will display the next available delay time. 3. Press START to begin the delay countdown. CAN BE SELECTED WITH WHAT IT DOES Available with any cycle Delays start of acycle up to 24 hours.
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CONTROLS AND CYCLE STATUS CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS Press to start or resume a wash cycle. If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, the Start/Resume button LED flashes. Cycle will not resume until door is closed and Start/Resume is pressed. Press to cancel wash cycle. Close the door firmly. Press and hold START/RESUME or 3 seconds. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let dishwasher drain completely. To follow progress of your dishwasher cycle.
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Filtration System Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance. Q The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of the pump.
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Filter Reinstallation Instructions 1. Noting the previous illustrations, place the Lower Filter under the Locating Tabs in the bottom of the dishwasher so the round opening for the Upper Filter Assembly lines up with the round opening in the bottom of the tub. 2. Insert the upper filter Assembly into the circular opening in the lower filter. 3. Slowly rotate the filter clockwise until it drops into place. Continue to rotate until the filter is locked into place.
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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code with your mobile device, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit www.whirlpool.ca. In the U.S.A.: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in the correspondence.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION WATER REMAINS IN THE TUB/WILL NOT DRAIN Be sure the cycle has completed (the Clean indicator is on). If it has not, you will need to resume the cycle by closing the door and pressing Start/Resume. If dishwasher is connected to a food waste disposer, be sure the knockout plug has been removed from the disposer inlet. Check for kinks in the drain hose. Check for food obstructions in the drain or disposer. Check your house fuse or circuit breaker.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION BLINKING LIGHTS Blinking indicators will occur when the cycle is paused or when the cycle has been interrupted by opening the door. In this case, the Start/Resume button LED, the Cycle Status Indicator LED(s), and the countdown bars on the Cycle Status Display all blink together to indicate that attention is needed. See “Start or Resume a Cycle” in the “Dishwasher Use” section. Blinking indicators can also occur when certain errors have been detected.
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WHIRLPOOL® MAJOR APPLIANCE LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center: ■ Name, address, and telephone number ■ Model number and serial number ■ A clear, detailed description of the problem ■ Proof of purchase, including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1.