Whirlpool DISHWASHERS Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Read all instructions before using the
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless
dishwasher.
marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equiva-
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Use your dishwasher only for the uses
lent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s
described in this manual.
recommendations.
*DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
9 DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa-
enclosure panels are properly in place.
tion Instructions for details.
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
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When discarding an old dishwasher,
dishwasher door or dish racks.
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
*Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
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If hot water has not been used recently
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
*Store dishwasher detergent in a cool,
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury
REACH IT.
or damage, before using your dish-
= When loading items to be washed:
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
- Load sharp items and knives with the
allow water to run for several minutes.
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
injuries.
smoke or use any open flame near the
- Locate sharp items and knives so that
faucet while it is open.
they are not likely to damage the door
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DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
or tub.
flammable vapors and liquids in the
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DO NOT let children play in or on the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
dishwasher.
explosion.
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DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom rack until the heating element has
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Disconnect electrical power to the
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
dishwasher before attempting to service.
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Please:
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Have your dishwasher installed by a
qualified installer.
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Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
connectors (such as drain connector on a
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Install where dishwasher is protected from
disposer) before installing.*
the elements.
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Remove all hang tags and temporary labels.
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Install and level dishwasher on a floor that
will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
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Make sure dishwasher is not used by
for its size and use.
anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,
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Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 22.
water and drain.*
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See Installation Instructions for complete information.