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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
QUICK STARTING STEPS
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM
Quiet (:perating Tips
PROPER LOADING
Top RCI :k Loadrng
Bottom ,?ack Loading
SIlverwIre Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT
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RINSE AID DISPENSER.
STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER
Selecting a Cycle
Selecting an Option. .:’
Selecting an Extra Feature
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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SPECIAL TIPS.
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COMMON DISHWASHING PRCBLEMS.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE,
WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY
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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 tire, 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.
. 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 fo- details.
marked, check manufacturer’s recommen-
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Be sure rlour dishwasher is Installed on a
datrons.
level fl(,,)r that will hold the weight, and in
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en-
an arec- surtable for its size and use closure panels are properly in place.
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When ascarding an old dishwasher, al- * DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
ways remove the door to prevent acciden- washer door or dish racks.
tal entro pment
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job It was designed to do.
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If hot water has not been used recently
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Store drshwasher detergent in a cool, dry
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
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
. DO NOT let children play in or on the
use any open flame near the faucet while
dishwasher
it is open.
* DO NOT reach into the area below the bot-
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Disconnect electrical power to the dish-
washer before attempting to service.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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