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®
DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
LAVE-VAISSELLE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour
installation ou service, le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpoo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE .........................................21 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................23 Control Panels..............................................................................6 Tableaux de commande .............................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately f
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Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements. Protect against freezing to avoid possible rupture of fill valve. Such ruptures are not covered by the warranty. See “Storing” in the “Dishwasher Care” section for winter storage information. Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use. Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing. See Installation
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. A G H B I C J D K L E M F N A. Top rack F. Vent J. Silverware basket B. Water inlet opening G. Third level wash (on some models) K. Spray arm C. Bottom rack H. Spray tower and protector L. Overfill protection float D. Rack bumper I. Model and serial number label M. Detergent dispenser E. Heating element N. Rinse aid dispenser 5
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Control Panels Series 810 and 811 Series 840 Series 850 6
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UNDERCOUNTER START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. 3. Add detergent and check the rinse aid dispenser. Add rinse Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important aid if needed. (See “Dishwasher Use.”) safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Tur
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PORTABLE START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. 5. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important hot water at the sink where you will connect dishwasher until safety information and useful operating tips. water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off the water and hook the dishwasher to the faucet. (See “Connecting the Dishwasher.”) Turn on the hot water. Using Your
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CONNECTING THE DISHWASHER Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with Connecting the Faucet Adapter internal threads NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete Installation Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick washer Instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the (See the Installation Instructions.) adapter onto the end of the
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It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces. Using the Faucet Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping, if possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all You can draw water from the faucet while the dishwasher is surfaces. connected. NOTE: Do not draw water while the dishwasher is filling or while Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, water is being pumped out. (This helps prevent a low fill when etc., do not inter
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Wedge lightweight items against one another or overlap them with heavier dishes. Loading Silverware Basket Load plastic items securely in the top rack only. Wash only Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.” the basket out for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the to avoid spilling water droplets on the silve
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DISHWASHER USE How much detergent to use Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. your water and the type of detergent. If you use too little, dishes won’t be clean. If you use too much in soft water, A BC D glassware will etch. Water hardness can change over a period of time. Find out your water’s hardness by asking your local
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Rinse Aid Dispenser Dishwasher Efficiency Tips Rinse aids prevent water from forming droplets that can dry as Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. spots or streaks. They also improve drying by allowing water to Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry drain off of the dishes during the final rinse by releasing a small spot-free. For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F amount of the rinse aid into the rinse water. Your dishwasher is (4
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Normal Wash Cycle Selection Charts Use this cycle for loads with normal amounts of food soil. (The For Series 810 and 811: energy-usage label is based on this cycle.) Turn the cycle control knob to the desired cycle. If the door is latched, you will hear the cycles start and stop as the cycle Use both detergent dispenser sections. control knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and does not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set the cycle control knob with the door unlatched.
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Plate Warmer (on some models) Option Selections You can change an option anytime before the selected option Use the Plate Warmer cycle to warm serving dishes or dinner begins. For example, you can press an unheated drying option plates. any time before drying begins. NOTE: Use the heated drying option with the Plate Warmer. 1. Close and latch the door. No Heat Dry 2. Press HEATED DRY or RESET OPTIONS (depending on your Select this energy-saving option to dry without heat. No heat model). dr
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Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments DISHWASHER CARE Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust. Cleaning China/ Yes Cleaning the exterior Stoneware Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher h
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To clean the drain air gap Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Clean the drain air gap periodically to ensure proper drainage of well. your dishwasher. Follow the cleaning instructions provided by the Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a manufacturer. With most types, you lift off the chrome cover. drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain Unscrew the plastic cap. Then check for any soil buildup. Clean if
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Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow- recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the colored deposit; etching is a cloudy film) “Detergent Dispenser” section. Do not use less than 1 tb Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store types of glassware. This is usually caused by some detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard wa
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Dishes are damaged during a cycle Noises Chipping of dishes Grinding, grating, crunching or buzzing sounds Did you load the dishwasher properly? Load the dishes and A hard object has entered the wash module (on some glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from models). When the object is ground up, the sound should washing action. Minimize chipping by moving the rack in and stop. out slowly. NOTE: Antiques, feather-edged crystal, and similar types of china and glassware mig
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® WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this dishwasher is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. TWENTY-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON DURAPERM™ TUB AND INNER DOOR For twenty years from the dat
