Whirlpool 9700 Dishwasher User Manual
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1. e Have you run water at the nearest sink before starting the dishwasher e Is water temperature at the household water heater at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting If CA shows on the display e Has there been a power failure e Has the door been open longer than 2 hours See page 11 If LOCKED shows on the display or the control pads don t work e Is the lock out feature on See page 7 If the beep does not sound when pads are pressed e Has the sound signal been turned off See page 8 If white residue appears on front of access panel Is more detergent being used than needed See page 19 for recommended amounts of detergent e Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on exterior of access panel Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate build up If you hear grinding grating crunching buzzing sounds e A hard object has probably entered the POWER CLEAN Module The sound should stop when the object is ground up If dishes aren t as dry as you expected e Is the rinse agent dispenser filled Using a rinse agent greatly improves drying See page 20 2 If you need assistance Cali Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satis factory operation from your applian2. The PAUSE HEAT indicator and current water temperature will show on the display if the dish washer needs additional time to heat water in the main wash The water heating will continue until either the water reaches a temperature between 135 F and 140 F 57 C and 60 C or a preset time limit is up The count down of time remaining in the cycle delays until PAUSE HEAT is finished The PAUSE HEAT indicator will not occur if the Pots amp Pans Cycle or Hi Temp Option is selected see HEATING on page 11 The CLEAN indicator CLEAN will show on the display at the end of all cycles except for the Rinse Cycle If the cycle included the Heat Dry Option CLEAN amp DRY will show at the end of the cycle The indicator s will stay on until any control pad is pressed As an option you can have the CLEAN or CLEAN amp DRY indicator turn off the first time you open the door after a cycle is finished 1 Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until CLEAN shows on the display and starts blinking 2 Release the OPTIONS pad The CLEAN indicator will turn off NOTE A power failure will reset this feature You will have to repeat the above steps To again have CLEAN or CLEAN amp DRY stay on when the door is opened 1 Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until CLEAN shows on the display 2 Release the pad The CLEAN indicator will turn off Other status indica
3. are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Con sumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer author ized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request 26 POWER CLEAN washing system parts d m m m wa fa covered by your warranty m O ol gt N 2 4 gt o gt m Upper spray arm Spray tower spray arm POWER CLEAN module and motor 27 WHIRLPOOL Dishwasher Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company FSP replacement
4. build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open e Disconnect electrical power to the dish washer before attempting to service e DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions Using your dishwasher for the first tim SEE DOTA LABEL SEE DODA LABEL ADD RINSE AGENT When first installed or after a power failure CA and SEE DOOR LABEL will show on the display Press the CANCEL pad twice to clear this display Then SEE DOOR LABEL and ADD RINSE AGENT will show in the display Fill rinse agent dispenser see page 20 Press CANCEL once to clear the display Six program pads a hidden lock out pad and the electronic display allow you to program and monitor the dishwasher s operation A program ming tone sounds each time a pad is touched under normal conditions The dishwasher is preset for Normal Cycle with the Heat Dry Option After each use the dish washer remembers the last cycle and options used and your selected favorite cycle The next time the di
5. electrical shock or injury when using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using e DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked the dishwasher e Properly connect to electricity and water e DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY Dishwasher Safe or the equivalent If not marked check manufacturer s recommendations GROUNDED Read the Installation Instructions e DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all for details enclosure panels are properly in place Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a DO NOT sit on stand on or abuse the level floor that will hold the weight and in an dishwasher door or dish racks area Suitable for its size and use e DO NOT tamper with controls e When discarding an old dishwasher always If hot water has not been used recently remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation e REMEMBER use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do e Store dishwasher detergent in a cool dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN T REACH IT e Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher e Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user e DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher e DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes usually two weeks or longer hydrogen gases may
6. not filling properly If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct fills Cloudy film on glassware etching permanent corrosion Too much detergent in soft water Check for rainbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue is the first sign of etching corrosion of glass Reduce the amount of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content Inadequate rinsing If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct water fills Make sure dishes and glass ware are loaded properly to assure adequate rinsing and draining Do not overload Dishes amp interior of dishwasher yellow or brown iron or manganese in water Temporary remedy 1 Set empty dishwasher for a one wash cycle 24 2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle 3 Add Ys to Y2 cup 120 to 240 mL of citric acid crystals usually available in drugstores 4 Close and latch door to complete cycle Permanent solution Install an iron or manganese filter or water softener to home water supply Rust spots on stainless steel OR Dark spots on flatware stainless steel silver plate or sterling Allowing salty or acidic foods such as mayonnaise vinegar fruit juices salad dressings milk products to remain on flatware Rinse flatware that is to stand for
7. parts for any part of the POWER CLEAN Washing System if defective in materials or workmanship These parts are shown on page 27 of this book LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for Electronic Control System if defective in materials or workmanship For models with platinum nylon coated dishracks FSP replacement parts for the upper and or lower dishracks if they rust due to defective materials or workmanship FSP replacement parts and repair labor for the DURAPERM WARRANTY tub and or inner door should they fail to contain water due to From Date of Purchase defective materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the dishwasher 2 Instruct you how to use the dishwasher 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when dishwasher is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to dishwasher caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FULL TWENTY YEAR 8 92 W
8. several hours before washing use the Rinse Cycle Clean stained items with silver polish and re wash Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware in the same silverware basket compartment Direct contact between these metals can cause perma nent damage to the silver Undissolved detergent coming in contact with flatware Remove spots with silver polish Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware Bronze tarnish on silverplate Silverplate is worn off Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated Water left in bottom of dishwasher above grate Dishwasher cycle not completed Allow dishwasher to complete cycle Some remaining water is normal and keeps seals from drying Clogged drain air gap Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap between an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system of the house The air gap is usu ally located above the sink or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent the pos sibility of water backing up from the drain into the dishwasher due to a plugged drain The drain air gap is not a part of the dishwasher and is not covered by the dishwasher warranty The drain air gap should be kept clean to ensure proper drain ing of the dishwasher If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you c
9. wrong control pad has been pressed e Three beeps sound at the beginning of the drying part of a cycle e A longer beep sounds at the end of the drying part of a cycle if the Heat Dry Option is used To turn off the beep 1 Press and hold the hidden pad until the picture of the speaker and OFF show on the display 2 Release the pad NOTE A power failure will reset this feature You will have to repeat the above steps To turn on the beep 1 Press and hold the hidden pad until the picture of the speaker and ON show on the display 2 Release the pad Using a favorite cycle You can set the dishwasher to remember the cycle and options you use most often To set your favorite cycle for the first time 1 Press the START FAVORITE pad or SET FAVORITE pad SET FAVORITE will show on the display while the cycle and option names flash on and off This will only happen if a favor ite cycle has never been Set After 30 seconds the display will go out 2 Pressing the SET FAVORITE pad during this 30 seconds will set the cycle and option combination that is showing on the display as your favorite cycle FAVORITE SET will be displayed Or you may wait until the display goes FAVORITE ou ang SET 3 Select your desired cycle by pressing the CYCLE OPTIONS and or DELAY pads 4 Press the SET FAVORITE pad The cycle combination and FAVORITE SET will be displayed This is now your
10. C have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting 2 Use the Hi femp Option If water heating is needed a thermostat will delay the cycle while the dishwasher heats the water until the tem perature reaches 140 F 60 C If water is hot enough the cycle will proceed with no delay This lets you turn down your water heater if you choose without cutting back on hot water needed for good dishwashing Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation e Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack e Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation e Load dishes so they don t touch one another NOTE Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains Special tips Remember use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care Read these special tips for the following items Aluminum Aluminum loses its bright shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent Colored aluminum may fade TIPS If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent causing spotting pitting and discoloration Follow utens
11. HIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service or Assistance section of this book After checking Service or Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3369263 Rev C 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
12. Top rack adjuster Adjustable top rack Extra capacity fold down shelf Upper spray arm Spray Fold down divider 4 a tower Water inlet opening 4 gt Bottom rack ap tes j Rack bumper ie S POWER CLEAN Heating element module Overfill Silverware basket protector Cutlery basket Model and Rinse age A 2 serial number dispenser label on right side Detergent g dispenser Access panel Door color panel Lower spray arm 9700 SERIES DISHWASHERS a Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 3 Using your dishwasher for the first time 3 Before starting your dishwasher 4 Starting your dishwasher 4 Changing a cycle setting 5 Adding a dish after starting 5 Delaying awash 5 The CANCEL pad 6 Using cycle pause 6 Control panel lock out feature 7 The beeping sound 8 Using a favorite cycle 8 The status indicators 9 What happens in each cycle 12 What happens ineach option 15 Proper Loading 16 Adding Detergent 19 Using Rinse Agent Dispenser 20 For Best Results 21 Specialtips 22004 21 Common Dishwashing Problems 23 If You Need Service Or Assistan
13. an find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your dishwasher will not run or stops during a cycle Is the door tightly closed and securely latched e Has the cycle been correctly set and the Start Favorite pad pressed e Is the water turned on e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage e if the motor has stopped because of an overload it will automatically reset itself within a few min utes If the motor does not start call for service e Is the delay feature on If your dishwasher seems to run too long e is your household water temperature set too low Low water temperature settings will cause longer dishwasher operating times e Are you using Pots amp Pans Cycle or Hi Temp Option The dishwasher may be waiting for the water to heat If dishwasher won t fill e ts overfill protector stuck in up position Overfill protector should move up and down freely Press down to release if water remains in the dishwasher e Has the cycle completed A small amount of remaining water is normal e Is drain air gap clogged If detergent remains in the covered detergent cup e Is the bottom rack in backwards The rack bumpers should be at the front e Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry without lumps e Is the cycle completed If HI TEMP LESS THAN 135 indicator shows at the end of a cycle
14. ce 25 Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty 28 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this informa tion ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from label see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number If you need service first see the Service or Assistance section of this book After checking Service or Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from any where in the U S It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher e Is installed by a qualified installer e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements e Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight e Has been properly connected to electricity water and drain e Has been properly electrically grounded e Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed e Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly e Is properly maintained See Installation Instructions for complete information Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire
15. ce or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 25 JINVLSISSY YO JJIAYIS GJIN NOA dle SWI180 d ONIHSYMHSIO NOWWOD If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 3 If you need Service Whirlpool has a nationwide lt gt network of authorized Whirtlpdol Whirlpools service com service panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty Service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SEAVICE amp REPAIA MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpo ration for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they
16. designed for cups glasses and smaller items Cup and glass load e Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining e Load glasses in top rack only Bottom rack is not designed for glasses Damage may occur e Place items in the rows between prongs Plac ing them over the prongs can lead to breakage e Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place e China crystal and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation Damage may occur Mixed load e Load plastic items only in the top rack Only plastic items marked dishwasher safe are recommended e Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle e Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack Utensil load e Small bowls pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack Extra capacity fold down shelf An extra shelf on the right side of the top rack can be folded down over short items cups juice glasses cereal bowls etc to hold extra items e Adjust rack height if necessary see below e To avoid chipping do not let stemware touch other items Adjustable top rack The top rack does not have to be level Raise or lower one or both sides to help fit tall items in the top or bottom rack e Turn knob clockwise to raise a side e Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side Bottom rack loading Items with cooked on or dried on food should be loaded in the bottom rac
17. e parts per million e MEDIUM Fill 1 or both sections to middle line if water hardness is 5 to 7 grains per gallon or 85 to 119 parts per million e SOFT Fill 1 or both sections to bottom line if water hardness is 0 to 4 grains per gallon or 0 to 68 parts per million 19 D ee f vu m J amag gt a qi e oS ep m s m JJ r m Using Rinse Agent Dispenser Rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent such as Jet Dry A rinse agent greatly improves the drying of dishes by helping water flow off of them during the last rinse A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots A small amount of rinse agent is automatically released into the rinse water during the final rinse of each cycle For best drying results check the dispenser periodically to see if it needs refilling To check dispenser The center of the Fill Indicator Cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling An E will also be visible inside the dispenser when the cap is removed and the dispenser is empty On some models 1 Press the flexible clear top of the Fill Indicator Cap to draw rinse agent into cap NOTE You may need to press cap two or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap 2 When rinse agent does not show in cap even after pressing flexible cap several times dispenser needs refilling Press fl
18. e silverware To remove the basket slide it toward the top of the door by the handle Lift it off the holding buttons To replace the basket set it on the holding buttons Slide the basket toward the bottom of the door until it locks in place To open the basket unhook the latch as shown Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard To avoid cuts from sharp items knives forks skewers etc make sure these items are put in point down Cutlery basket loading Remove and replace the cutlery basket in the same way as the silverware basket Use the cutlery basket for long items Remove the basket and tip contents onto a cutting board to unload This can help avoid accidents with sharp points and edges Adding Detergent UT ae Liquid dishwasher detergent Na Powdered dishwasher detergent See phosphorus content on product labels Cover Cover Latch Use covered section for Normal Cycle Use both sections for Pots amp Pans Cycle Heavy Cycle Use open section for Low Energy Cycle China Cycle SS Soft What kind of detergent to use Use automatic dishwasher detergent only Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus for softening water I
19. eed a rapid drying cycle Allow longer drying times over night Use a rinse agent to improve drying 4 Load correctly for best washing results Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load 5 Do not pre rinse normally soiled dishes Select the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing 6 Use your dishwasher during off peak hours Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy usage of energy at certain times of day Dishwasher care amp cleaning Exterior Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is neces sary in most cases to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just beneath the door area To clean dishwasher interior 1 Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste OR 2 Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge Wear rubber gloves Do not use any type of cleanser other than automatic dishwasher de tergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing Common Dishwashing Problems Spotting and filming Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher detergent with highest available phosphorus content May be necessary to install water softener To remove spots and film try a
20. et RINSED shows on the display at the end of the Rinse Cycle Pressing any control pad will clear the display SEE DOOR LABEL and CA shows on the dis play whenever there has been a power interrup tion or failure See page 3 SEE DOOR LABEL and EO E1 E2 or E4 show on the display whenever there has been a control panel malfunction e Touch the CANCEL pad to clear display e The dishwasher may drain before shutting off e If the display will not clear or continues to show an E code at the end of each cycle call an authorized Whirlpools service company See page 26 11 Operating Instructions Continued What happens in each cycle Pots amp Pans Cycle Heavy Cycle A double wash with maximum cleaning for A double wash for heavily soiled loads Cycle cooked on or baked on foods Cycle time is about time is about 73 minutes plus the time needed 73 minutes plus the time needed while the timer while the timer delays to heat the water to 140 F delays to heat the water marked t to 140 F 60 C in the main wash marked t and if the 60 C in both washes and the last rinse Hi Temp Option is selected in the first wash and last rinse marked tt POTS amp PANS Cycle time includes heated dry times 12 Normal Cycle Low Energy Cycle A single wash for normal everyday soiled loads A single wash for pre rinsed or lightly soiled loads The Energy Guide Label is based o
21. exible clear top on some models To fill dispenser The dispenser will hold 6 ounces of rinse agent Under normal conditions this will last about 3 months You do not have to wait until the dispenser is empty to refill it but do not overfill it Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open before removing the Fill Indicator Cap Do not fill past the smallest opening in the lower part of the dispenser If you overfill excess rinse agent can come out This will not harm the dishwasher but could cause over sudsing Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth Replace the Fill Indicator Cap and keep it tightly closed NOTE Because your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse agent you do not need to use a solid or bar type rinse agent Keep rinse agent dispenser filled for best drying results A r Registered Trademark of Benckiser Consumer Products Inc 20 For Best Results Hot water is a must Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot free Make certain loads are washed in hot water Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply 1 Maintain a 140 F 60 C water supply at central water heater To check water temperature turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher Let water run until it is as hot as possible then check with a candy or meat thermometer If the temperature at the faucet is below 135 F 57
22. f water is hard and phosphorus content is low 6 0 or less you may need to use more detergent or use a brand with a higher phosphorus content 8 7 or higher Do not add detergent until you are ready to wash Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent is necessary for best washing results Store detergent tightly closed in a cool dry place The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without e For cycles with one wash put detergent in one section only Use the open section if the cycle begins with a wash Use the covered section if the cycle begins with a rinse e For cycles with two washes put detergent in both sections e Push the cover down until it is latched Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher when the door is closed The covered section opens automatically when the main wash starts NOTE It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent The cover will open fully when the door is opened How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water If too little is used dishes won t be clean However if too much is used in soft water glassware will begin to etch Find out your water s hardness by asking your local water department water softener company or county extension agent e HARD Fill 1 or both sections to top line if water _ hardness is 8 or more grains per gallon or 136 or mor
23. favorite cycle NOTE Each step must be completed within 15 seconds of the previous step or the display will go blank If the display goes blank repeat Steps 3 and 4 To display your favorite cycle e From a blank display press the SET FAVORITE SET pad The display will show your favorite cycle m z Lep n a lt a m O 77 FAVORITE To change your favorite cycle e Repeat the above steps 3 through 4 To start your favorite cycle e Press START FAVORITE START FAVORITE The dishwasher will immediately start If a delay is part of the favorite cycle the dishwasher will start the delay countdown NOTE The favorite cycle settings will be lost during a power failure Repeat the steps under To set your favorite cycle for the first time to reset your favorite cycle The status indicators The status indicators let you know what your dishwasher is doing during a cycle The electronic display The electronic display shows ADD A DISH e The number of minutes remaining in a cycle The NORMAL WASHING actual time remaining in the cycle may be longer than what s displayed if the dishwasher must la l MINUTES heat water during a cycle See The PAUSE HEAT indicator on page 10 t bt HEAT DRY e The number of delay hours selected DELAY HRS Operating Instructions Continued O l 1 Li Zi PAUSE HEAT OPTIONS The PAUSE HEAT indicator
24. htly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Not enough detergent or improper detergent Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use Hi Temp Option Water pressure may be low dishwasher is not filling properly If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct fills Dishes not dry No rinse agent Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling See instructions on page 20 Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use Hi Temp Option Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not overload Do not nest items AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using Air Dry Option or use Heat Dry Option Plastic items may need towel drying Black marks on dishes Aluminum utensils rubbing against items during washing Use care in loading aluminum utensils especially any lightweight foil container Place so they do not touch dishes Rem
25. il manufacturer s cleaning instructions China Check manufacturer s recommendations Hand painted metal trimmed and antique china fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load china carefully Do not allow pieces to touch each other Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed Crystal and decorative glasses Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temper ature Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load crystal carefully in top rack only Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm Use the shortest cycle Flatware Saity and acidic food may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher This film is caused by reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe The adhesive used in some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher Wash by hand TIPS Rinse flatware as soon as po
26. ime remaining in the cycle and MINUTES are shown on the display Each press of the CYCLE pad ad vances the display to the next cycle 3 Press the OPTIONS pad until the option you want is shown on the display Each press of the OPTIONS pad advances the display to the next option 4 Press the START FAVORITE pad START FAVORITE NOTE Cycle options and favorite selections are erased by a power failure CANCEL START FAVORITE ADD A DISH Changing a cycle setting You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle 1 Press the CANCEL pad The dishwasher will go into a 2 minute drain cycle 2 Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled properly for the new cycle 3 Select a new cycle and options 4 Press the START FAVORITE pad The dish washer will start the new cycle Adding a dish after starting To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed make sure ADD A DISH is showing on the display 1 Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and stop the cycle Do not open the door until the spray arms stop spinning Open the door and add the dish 3 Close the door Do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm up This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can come from the vent when restarting the cycle 4 Press door firmly to latch it The dishwasher will automatically start where it stopped N Delaying a wash The delay feature allows you to de
27. k with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray Mixed load e Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm Spray arm l must move freely e Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower e Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack Dish load e Place plates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing inward to the spray e Do not place items directly over spray tower Utensil load e Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides and back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket NOTE Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack e When lower rack is removed replace with bumpers in front Proper Loading Continued 18 Fold down divider A foid down divider at the back of the rack can be lowered to make room for deep bowls roasters etc Silverware basket loading Load forks and spoons so they don t nest together Spray can t reach nested items Mix items in each section of the basket Small items baby bottle caps jar lids etc can be put in any section The silverware basket can be loaded while it s in place on the door or it can be taken out for loading on the counter or table it can also be removed for easy unloading Always unload or remove the basket before un loading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on th
28. lay the start of a cycle from 1 to 9 hours after loading the dish washer For example use the delay feature to run the dishwasher during off peak hours of electrical use 1 Press the DELAY PAUSE pad once to display the last cycle options and delay selection 2 Select a new cycle and options if desired me S Lep Nn g Nn Operating Instructions Continued START FAVORITE 3 Press the DELAY PAUSE pad again to select a 1 hour delay Pressing the pad again adds another hour of delay to the digital display NOTE After 9 delay hours is selected pressing the DELAY PAUSE pad again will display the last selected cycle and options 4 DELAY HRS and the time remaining in hours will show on the display When the delay time ends the dishwasher will start NOTE e You may press the START FAVORITE pad at any time during the delay if you want the dishwasher to start immediately e You may press the CANCEL pad to cancel the delay and clear the display e You may add items to the load at any time during the delay Close the door firmly to latch it The CANCEL pad The CANCEL pad allows you to cancel a cycle or selection and drain the dishwasher or clear the display If the dishwasher is washing it will go into a 2 minute drain automatically before shutting off If the dishwasher has not been started or is not washing the display will clear Using cyc
29. le pause Acycle can be paused at any time for up to 10 minutes 1 Press the DELAY PAUSE pad The cycle will stop and PAUSE will show on the display and blink After 10 minutes the cycle will resume automatically and PAUSE will go off 2 The cycle can be started sooner by pressing the START FAVORITE pad START FAVORITE Control panel lock out feature A hidden pad is located in the center of the control pads This pad lets you lock out the function of all the control pads except the Cancel pad When the control panel is locked out the dishwasher cannot be started and a running cycle cannot be changed To use the lock out feature 1 Press the hidden pad twice within 2 seconds 2 LOCKED will show briefly on the display and all control pad functions except the Cancel pad and the beeping sound will be locked out NOTE Pressing any pad except for the CANCEL pad will cause LOCKED to show briefly on the display To cancel the lock out feature 1 Press the hidden pad twice within 2 seconds 2 UN LOCKED will show briefly on the display and all control pad functions and the beeping sound will return oS m e Gc N oH J lt O a Operating Instructions Continued START FAVORITE START FAVORITE SET FAVORITE The beeping sound e Each time a control pad is pressed a single beep sound is made e A double beep means the
30. n this cycle Cycle time is about 58 minutes plus the time Cycle time is about 66 minutes plus the time needed while the timer delays to heat the water to needed while the timer delays to heat the water to 140 F 60 C in the wash marked and if the 140 F 60 C in the wash marked and if the Hi Temp Option is selected in the last rinse Hi Temp Option is selected in the last rinse marked tt marked tt SNOLLONYLSNI SNILWH4d0 NORMAL LOW ENERGY Cycle time includes heated dry times Operating Instructions Continued China Cycle Asingle light wash and gentle dry for china and crystal The heating element cycles on and off during the dry part of the cycle when the Heat Dry Option is selected Cycle time is about 59 minutes Rinse Cycle For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later Cycle time is about 14 minutes Cycle time includes heated dry times HEAT ORY AIR DRY HEATING THAN o II HEATING HI TEMP HI TEMP What happens in each option Options can be selected by pressing the OPTIONS pad Each press of the pad advances the selection to the next option You can select Heat Dry Heat Dry and Hi Temp Air Dry or Air Dry and Hi Temp For example if AIR DRY shows on the display and you want to select the Heat Dry Option press the OPTIONS pad twice NOTE e All options can be changed any time during a cycle e The Hi Temp Option is a
31. ns too long If the starting water temperature is less than 90 F 32 C LESS THAN 90 will show on the display When the water temperature reaches 140 F 60 C the cycle will continue If the starting water temperature is already hot enough the dishwasher will not pause to heat NOTE If the Hi Temp Option is selected and the water does not heat to between 135 F and 140 F 57 C and 60 C the display will show HI TEMP LESS THAN 135 at the end of the cycle 15 Proper Loading Cup and glass load we Mixed load 16 Preparation for loading It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher Just remove large pieces bones and other hard items The POWER CLEAN Module will remove food particles from the water It contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items If hard items such as fruit seeds nuts and egg shells enter the POWER CLEAN Module you might hear chopping grinding crunching or buzz ing sounds Those sounds are normal when hard items enter the module Do not let metallic items i e pot handle screws get into the POWER CLEAN Module This could result in damage to the POWER CLEAN Module Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces Top rack loading The top rack is
32. ove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser Chipping or breaking glassware Improper loading Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only Load between prongs not over them Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break 23 be a x m N m a e D 3 N gt N a v D iss rm r Common Dishwashing Problems Continued Dishes not washing clean Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use Hi Temp Option improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not overload Do not nest items Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after loading Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning Not enough detergent or improper detergent Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Water pressure may be low dishwasher is
33. splay is lit up for programming it will show the last cycle that was run or your selected favorite cycle if START FAVORITE or SET FAVORITE is pressed D 4 gt d Nn gt qj Nn a o oO N e So m 2 q gt c o O an Operating Instructions Continued SET POTS amp PANS St 0008 weet orfon ADD A DISH HEAVY NORMAL Siow Seay SP RUSE WASHING FAVORITE LOW ENERGY bai a A 4 Putes RINSING CHINA RINSED Lockeo t IA OA PAUSE HEATING AIR HEAT DRY HITEMP oeLay nas CLEAN amp DRY G The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your dishwasher model They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book NOTE Your model may not include all the features shown Before starting your dishwasher 1 Properly load the top and bottom racks and silverware basket 2 Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely Add detergent See page 19 4 Check rinse agent dispenser See page 20 5 Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch 6 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until itis hot Turn it off o Starting your dishwasher 1 Press the CYCLE pad once to display the cycle and options Skip to step 4 if you want to use the cycle and options shown on the display 2 Press the CYCLE pad until the cycle you want is shown on the display The t
34. ssible especially if it is not to be washed right away Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes Wash by hand Tarnish and film build up can be removed with silver polish Cast iron utensils The seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher Rusting will result TIPS Wash by hand To re season coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two Plastics Many plastics will have Dishwasher Safe written on them Some plastics are heat sensitive and may melt or warp TIPS If in doubt try one piece Place in upper rack only Air Dry Option provides additional protection Non stick finish utensils Most can be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Follow manufacturer s suggestions Wood Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish TIPS Do not wash cutting boards wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher Pewter or pewter like materials Items may streak discolor and pit TIPS To keep pewter at its very best hand wash with mild detergent z SLINSIY 1SIG 404 HISN3dSIG LNIDV ISNIY INISN For Best Results Continued 22 Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you 1 Wash full loads Running a half filled dish washer uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine 2 Use the Low Energy Cycle whenever possible It uses less hot water and energy than other cycles 3 Air dry dishes when you don t n
35. tors WASHING shows on the display during the wash portion of the cycle The indicator goes off when the last wash of a cycle is complete RINSING shows on the display during the rinse portion of the cycle HEATING l HI TEMP SEE DOOR LABEL During a cycle the HEATING indicator shows when the water in the dishwasher is being heated In the Pots amp Pans Cycle or any cycle using the Hi Temp Option the HEATING indicator and water temperature will be displayed several times if the water needs additional time to be heated See What happens in each cycle on pages 12 and 13 NOTE Loads wash best if water temperature is between 135 F and 140 F 57 C and 60 C For best washability use the Hi Temp Option see page 15 If you select the Hi Temp Option and the water does not heat to between 135 F and 140 F 57 C and 60 C during the cycle the display will show HI TEMP LESS THAN 135 F at the end of the cycle SNOILONULSNI ONILWH3d0 HEAT DRY G or DRY G show on the display during the drying portion of the cycle DOOR OPEN shows on the display when the door is open and any control pad except CANCEL is pressed when a cycle is not running If the door is opened before a cycle begins dry ing DOOR OPEN will flash on the display If the door is left open longer than 2 hours CA will replace DOOR OPEN and the cycle will have to be res
36. utomatic for the Pots amp Pans Cycle only Heat Dry or Air Dry Options can be selected e The Hi Temp Option is not available for the China Cycle only Heat Dry or Air Dry Options can be selected e If the Rinse Cycle is selected options are not available Heat Dry Option HEAT DRY will show on the display when the Heat Dry Option is selected Heat dry means the air in the dishwasher is heated during the dry portion of any cycle except the Rinse Cycle For best drying results use a liquid rinse agent such as Jet Dry SNOLLONYLSNI 9NILYYIdO Air Dry Option AIR DRY will show on the display when the Air Dry Option is selected The Air Dry Option helps save energy but the load takes longer to dry over night and some spotting may result Some items such as plastics may need towel drying For best drying results use a liquid rinse agent such as Jet Dry Hi Temp Option HI TEMP will show on the display when the Hi Temp Option is selected When the Hi Temp Option is selected water for the first wash for cycles with two washes the main wash and the final rinse is heated to 140 F 60 C While the water is heating HEATING and the water temperature will show on the display The heating time is based on the temperature of the water supply as it enters the dishwasher The cooler the water the longer the heating time A preset time limit will end the water heating if the heating time ru
37. vinegar rinse 1 Wash and rinse load as usual Use Air Dry Option 2 Remove all metal items 3 Put 2 cups 500 mL white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack 4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle Water is not hot enough Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use Hi Temp Option Not enough detergent or improper detergent Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with highest available phosphorus con tent especially with hard water Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not overload Do not nest items Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers No rinse agent Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling See instructions on page 20 AIR DRY Setting used Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver Small particles deposited on items Spray arm not rotating freely Check spray arm to make sure it turns freely after loading Be sure a utensil has not prevented its turning Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tig
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