Whirlpool 900 Series Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool 900 series dishwashers use & care guide

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HOWlOMAKEAttOMERlN.J+” UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 900 PART NO. 3373751 Rev. A A Note to You ... Dishwasher Safety ... Parts and Features ... Starting Your Dishwasher ... 5 Loading Your Dishwasher..6 Using the Dispensers ... 10 Setting the Controls ...
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 3: Dishwasher Safety
Dishwasher Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using ORead all instructions...
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts and Features Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Third level wash, Water inlet opening Heating element Door latch’ Door color paner Control panel...
Page 5: Starting Your Dishwasher
Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 6-9. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4.
Page 6: Loading Your Dishwasher
This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher Preparing to load the dishwasher To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. . Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEANTM module removes food particles from the water.
Page 7 Loading the silverware Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.) with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
Page 8 Loading the bottom Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms.
Page 9 Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses.
Page 10: Using The Dispensers
Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store tightly-closed detergent in a cool, dry place.
Page 11 Using the rinse agent Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks.
Page 12: Setting The Controls
Operating your dishwasher’s controls properly helps you obtain the best possible washing results. This section tells you how to select wash cycles and options. Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. NORMAL, LIGHT, and RINSE-WASH pad. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired cycle. CYCLE POTS-N-PANS Double wash for...
Page 13: Canceling A Cycle
CYCLE RINSE-WASH LATER For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Do not use detergent. The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse (marked 7). AIR DRY is automatically selected. Cycle lime Includes dry time and may be longer dependtng on the temperature longer the cycle bme.
Page 14: Changing A Cycle Setting
Changing a cycle You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle. 3. If desired, press one or more Option pad(s).
Page 15: Washing Special Items
Washing Special If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of tableware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Aluminum Bottles and Cans Cast Iron China/ Stoneware Crystal Gold Glass Hollow- Handle Knives Pewter Disposable...
Page 16: Caring For Your Dishwasher
Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart”...
Page 17: Saving Energy
Saving Energy Saving energy is important and helps you save money. This section gives you tips on the best ways to save energy with your dishwasher. Loading tips Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
Page 18: Solving Common
Solving Common Dishwashing A convenient checklist for handling minor performance calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s service information. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE Food soil left Improper loading on dishes Water temperature too low Use of incorrect, too little, or ineffective detergent Detergent cakes in...
Page 19 PROBLEM CAUSE Spotting Use of incorrect and filming detergents (continued) Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents insufficient fill due to low water pressure Water temperature Cycle takes is too low extremely long time Dishwasher is not installed properly Dishes do not drain Dishes do not dry completely...
Page 20 PROBLEM CAUSE Brown stains High iron content on dishes and in water supply dishwasher interior Orange stains Large amounts of on dishwasher tomato-based foods interior on dishes placed in the dishwasher Odor in the Dishes only washed dishwasher every two to three days Chipping Improper loading...
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher problems PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? not run or stops Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12-l 3.
Page 22: Requesting Assistance Or Service
Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
Page 23: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC BOTTOM RACK ... CLEANING Exterior..Interior ... COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving ... CYCLE Canceling ... Selecting ... DETERGENT Tips ...
Page 24 POWER CLEAN’” washing system covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Upper spray arm Spray tower Nozzle cap Washer Lower sDrav arm parts...
Page 25: Warranty
WARRANTY DURAPERMTM tub and/or inner door should they fail to From Date of Purchase contain water due to defective materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.

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