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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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PARTS AND FEATURES..
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POWER CLEAN * WASHING SYSTEM
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Step-Saving Preparation for Washing
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Hot Water is a Must
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Quiet Operating Tips
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PROPER LOADING
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Top Rack Loading
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Bottom Rack Loading
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Loading Silverware and Cutlery
Baskets . . .
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ADDING DETERGENT..
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The Detergent Dispenser.
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How Much Detergent to Use
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RINSE AID DISPENSER.. 7
BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER..
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The AIR DRY Option 8
HI-TEMP WASHING Option 8
Changing a Setting 8
To Add a Dish After Starting 8
Selecting a Cycle
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The CLEAN Signal Light 9
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE..
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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
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WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 16
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Before you use your dishwasher
It Is your responsibility 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
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow
basic
precautions
including the
following:
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Read all instructions before using the
tom rack until the heating element has
dishwasher.
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
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DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc-
“Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If
not
tions for details. marked, check manufacturer’s recommen-
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Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a
dations.
level floor that will hold the weight, and in
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en-
an area suitable for its size and use. closure panels are properly in place.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, al-
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
ways remove the door to prevent acciden- washer door or dish racks.
tal entrapment.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
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If hot water has not been used recently
the job it was designed to do.
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry gases may build up in the water heater
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT.
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-
IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
mended for use in a dishwasher.
damage, before using your dishwasher,
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
turn on all hot water faucets and allow
are not likely to damage door seal or cut
water to run for several minutes. This will
the user.
allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or
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DO NOT let children play in or on the
use any open flame near the faucet while
dishwasher.
it is open.
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DO NOT reach into the area below the bot-
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Disconnect electrical power to the dish-
washer before attempting to service.
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