Whirlpool W10142816B Dishwasher User Manual


 
User Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning the Pump and Spray Arms
Your dishwasher is designed to flush away all normal food soils that
may not have been removed from dishes. However, certain foreign
objects such as fruit pits, bottle caps, and bones may collect in the
openings of the pump and should be removed periodically to avoid
clogging the drain system.
CAUTION: ALLOW MACHINE TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING!
1. Hold lower spray arm and turn tower base counter-clockwise to
unscrew.
2. Lift out tower and spray arm.
3. Remove any objects that have collected in the pump openings or
outlets.
4. Replace spray arm. Replace tower base and tighten securely. The
spray arm and tower should rotate freely.
Drain Air Gap
If the installer of your built-in dishwasher installed an air gap in the
drain system, it should be checked periodically to make sure it is
clean. Air gaps are usually mounted on the counter top or in the wall
above the dishwasher and can be inspected by removing the cover.
Storage and Seasonal Use
SPRAY ARM
PUMP
OPENINGS
REMOVE
PARTICLES
COLLECTED
HERE
If your dishwasher is to remain idle for extended periods of time, do the following:
In Freezing Temperatures
1. Shut off water and electrical power.
2. Remove the access panel and disconnect the water line on both sides of the inlet valve. Allow water to drain from dishwashers
lines.
3. Connect water line to valve and replace access panel.
4. Pour one (1) quart of non-toxic, propylene glycol anti-freeze into the empty dishwasher.
In Normal or
Warm
Temperatures
Water left in the bottom of the tub may evaporate in warm temperatures leaving behind mineral deposits. These minerals could
cause the motor shaft seals to stick together, resulting in motor failure. To prevent evaporation of the water, pour one (1) quart of
non-toxic, propylene glycol anti-freeze into the empty dishwasher.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING YOUR DISHWASHER AGAIN, RUN IT THROUGH ANY FULL CYCLE WITH DETERGENT IN BOTH
CUPS TO CLEAR THE TUB AND PUMP SYSTEM.
Care of Surfaces
Exterior
Wash with a mild, non-abrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry.
Interior
The interior is self-cleaning with normal use. If hard water causes lime deposit build-up, clean using the following instructions:
1. Pour two (2) cups of vinegar into the empty dishwasher. Do not use detergent.
2. Run the machine through any full wash cycle.
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