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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 1
Use And Care
GU I D E
A Note to You..........................2
Dishwasher Safety..................3
Parts and Features..................4
Starting Your Dishwasher ......6
Loading Your Dishwasher......8
Using the Dispensers ............13
Setting the Controls..............15
Selecting a wash cycle......15
Using Cancel/Drain............17
Selecting cycle options ......17
Changing a cycle or an
option setting......................18
Adding items
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 2 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we devel- oped this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Regis
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 3 Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriou
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 4 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. Third level wash Extra-capacity (p. 11) fold-down shelves (not shown) (p. 11) Adjustable top rack (p. 12) Fold-down divider (p. 10) Upper spray arm Model and serial (p. 10) number label (on right side) Water inlet opening Lower spray arm (p. 10) (p. 10) Bottom rack POWER CLEAN* (p. 10) fil
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 5 PARTS AND FEATURES Series 920 model OPTIONS CYCLE STATUS WATER CONTROLS WASHING HEATING RINSING DRYING CLEAN LOCKED 2 4 6 POTS LOW HIGH CANCEL HEAVY -N- DELAY RINSE ENERGY NORMAL TEMP AIR DRY PANS HOURS ONLY DRAIN WASH CHINA Press 5 Seconds to Lock/Unlock controls Cycle selector pads Option selector pads Cycle status indicators Series 929 model OPTIONS CYCLE STATUS WATER CONTROLS WASHING HEATING RINSING DRYING CLEAN LOCKED 2 4 6 POTS HIGH CANCEL LOW
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 6 Starting Your Dishwasher wWARNING wWARNING Tip Over Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Do not use dishwasher until Electrically ground dishwasher. completely installed. Connect ground wire to green ground Do not push down on open door. connector in terminal box. Doing so can result in serious injury Do not use an extension cord. or cuts. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For a
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 7 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See the “Loading 6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the Your Dishwasher” section. dishwasher until water is hot. Turn off water. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn 7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one freely. or more Option pads. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle. You may press Option pads as the
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 8 Loading Your Dishwasher Preparing to load the dishwasher • Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the • To save water and energy, do not rinse rotating spray arm. dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. • Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping. It is important for the water • Remove large pieces of food, bones, and spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best other hard items. The POWER CLEAN* washing. For best drying, water must be
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 9 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading the silverware basket • Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. • Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. Load spoons with baked on food or pointing up. IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down. • Put small items (baby bottle
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 10 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading the bottom rack 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 Mixed load prongs and facing inward to the spray. • Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray arm must move freely. • Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower. • Load heavily soiled co
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 11 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Loading the top rack The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover third level wash when loading top rack. Cup and glass load Cup and glass load • Load so open ends face down for clean- ing and draining. • Load glasses in top rack only – bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. • Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage. • Secur
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 12 LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER Adjustable 3-position top rack You can raise or lower the rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. The high and low positions are marked on the adjuster on the side facing the center of the dishwasher. 1. Hold top rack with one hand near Pull first adjuster. 2. Pull top of adjuster lever out with other hand. 3. Lift or lower rack to one of the preset positions. 4. Release adjuster lever. 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 f
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 13 Using the Dispensers Using the detergent dispenser • Use automatic dishwashing detergent Filling the detergent dispenser only. Other detergents are too mild and The detergent dispenser has one section much too sudsy. with a cover and one without. Push the • Add detergent just before starting cycle. cover down firmly until it latches. Detergent • Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry in the open section falls into the dishwasher place. Fresh
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I D N I D A I C E 8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 14 USING THE DISPENSERS Using the rinse agent dispenser Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent greatly improves dish drying by helping water flow off during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. A small amount of rinse agent automatically releases into the rinse water during the final rinse of each cycle. For best drying results, che
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:24 PM Page 15 Setting the Controls Selecting a wash cycle Press a Cycle pad. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad, unless you select the delay wash. You can press Option pads as the machine is filling. NOTE: Your model may have some or all of the cycles shown. A “•” shows what each cycle includes WATER CYCLE MAIN FINAL USE TIME WASH RINSE WASH RINSE RINSE DRY (gallons) (minutes) CYCLE RINSE ONLY For rinsing a few RINSE items to be ONLY washed
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:25 PM Page 16 SETTING THE CONTROLS A “•” shows what each cycle includes WATER CYCLE FINAL USE TIME MAIN WASH RINSE RINSE RINSE (gallons) (minutes) WASH DRY CYCLE LOW ENERGY Single wash for prerinsed or LOW † ENERGY lightly soiled • 6.9 67 • • • • loads. • The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse. LOW ENERGY/CHINA LOW Single wash for ENERGY prerinsed, lightly † CHINA • • • • • 6.9 67 soiled, china or crystal loads. • The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in t
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:25 PM Page 17 SETTING THE CONTROLS Using Cancel/Drain Press Cancel/Drain to cancel a cycle. • You can press Cancel/Drain again to stop the drain immediately. Remember to drain the dishwasher again before starting a CANCEL new cycle. DRAIN NOTE: A small amount of water remaining To cancel a cycle: in the dishwasher is normal. • Press Cancel/Drain while the dishwasher is running to start a 2-minute drain. It will To clear the cycle indicators: take a few seconds fo
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:25 PM Page 18 SETTING THE CONTROLS Changing a cycle or an option setting During the first minute of a cycle 1. Press new Cycle and/or Option pads. 2. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle. After the first minute of a cycle 1. Press Cancel/Drain. A 2-minute drain cycle starts. Wait for drain cycle to finish. 2. Press a new Cycle pad. 3. If desired, press one or more Option pad(s). To cancel an option, press the pad again.
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:25 PM Page 19 SETTING THE CONTROLS Using Delay Hours Use a delayed start to run the dishwasher 4. If desired, press one or more Option during off-peak hours to reduce energy pads. usage or to reduce daytime heat buildup in The Delay Hours indicator your home. 2 4 6 stays on until the wash cycle 1. Close door firmly until it latches. begins. DELAY HOURS To cancel delay and start the dishwasher: 2. Press the Delay Hours pad once for a 1. Press Delay Hours until
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8051221 v13 EN (c32) 6/24/98 2:25 PM Page 20 SETTING THE CONTROLS Understanding the status indicators Washing Clean The Washing indicator glows at the start of The Clean indicator glows at the end of a the first fill of any cycle cycle to show that the WASHING CLEAN (except Rinse Only) and load is clean. All other remains on until the end indicators turn off. The of the main wash. Clean indicator glows until you open the door or press Cancel/Drain or any other control pad. Water Heating T
