Whirlpool 9200 SERIES Dishwasher User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
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Read all instructions before using
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
the dishwasher. “Dishwasher Safe” or the equrvalent. If not
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Properly connect to electricity and water.
marked, check manufacturer’s
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DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
recommendations.
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
for details.
enclosure panels are properly in place.
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Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
level floor that will hold the weight, and in an
dishwasher door or dish racks.
area suitable for Its size and use.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, always
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If hot water has.not been used recently
remove the door to prevent accidental (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
entrapment or suffocation. gases may build up in the water heater
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
the fob it was designed to do.
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
damage, before using your dishwasher,
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT
turn on all hot water faucets and allow
. Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
water to run for several minutes. This
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
will allow gases to escape. Do not
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they are
smoke or use any open flame near the
not likely to damage door seal or cut the user.
faucet while it is open.
- DO NOT let children play in or on the
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Disconnect electrical power to the dish-
dishwasher.
washer before attempting to service.
9 DO NOT reach into the area below the
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DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam-
bottom rack until the heating element has
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
or any other appliance. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.
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Operating Instructions
Using your dishwasher for the
first time
When first installed, the signal lights will flash
rapidly in order. The signal lights will also flash
following a power failure. Press the CANCEL pad
twice to clear the signal lights.
Five control pads and the signal lights allow
you to set and check the dishwasher’s function.
A “beep” sounds each time a pad is pressed
under normal conditions.
The dishwasher is preset for the Normal Cycle
with the Heat Dry Option. After each use, the
dishwasher remembers the last cycle and options
used. The next time the display is lit up for selec-
tion, it will show the last selection that was run.
Before starting your dishwasher
1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, the
silverware basket and, on models so equipped,
the cutlery basket.
2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make
surehothing will stop them from turning freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 14.
4. Check rinse agent dispenser. See page 15.
5. Push door firmly when closing and it will
automatically latch. Avoid touching control
pads while door is open or being closed.
6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until
it is hot. Turn it off.