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Before You Use Your Dishwasher
Important Safety Instructions.
Parts and Features..
For Best Results
Preparing the load for washing
Water must be hot
Quiet operating tips
Proper loading,,
Top rack loading
Bottom rack loading
Silverware basket loading..
Adding Detergent..
Before Starting Your Dishwasher.
Starting Your Dishwasher
Changing a setting
Selecting a cycle
HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?
To add a dish after starting
Energy Saving Tips..
Special Tips on Dishwasher Use
Common Dishwashing Problems..
If You Need Service or Assistance.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty
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01989 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
It is your responsibility and to be sure your dishwasher:
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Is installed by a qualified installer.
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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
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Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
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Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*
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Has been properly electrically grounded.*
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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
*See Installation Instructions for complete information.
Important safety instructions
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Read all instructions before using the
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DO NOT reach into the area below the
dishwasher.
bottom rack until the heating element has
. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions
for details.
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
“Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not
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Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level
marked, check manufacturer’s
floor that will hold the weight, and in an area
recommendations.
suitable for its size and use.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
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When discarding an old dishwasher, always
enclosure panels are properly in place.
remove the door to prevent accidental
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
entrapment.
washer door or dish racks.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for the
job it was designed to do.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
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If hot water has not been used recently
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT.
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
mended for use in a dishwasher.
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage,
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
before using your dishwasher, turn on all
are not likely to damage door seal or cut
hot water faucets and allow water to run
the user.
for several minutes. This will allow gases to
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DO NOT let children play in or on the
escape. Do not smoke or use any open
dishwasher.
flame near the faucet while it is open.
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Disconnect electrical power to the dish-
washer before attempting to service.
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