Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 400 Series Whirlpool
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UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... 2 Dishwasher Safety ................. 3 Parts and Features ................. 4 Starting Your Dishwasher .... .6 Loading Your Dishwasher.. .. .7 Using the Dispensers .......... 10 Setting the Controls .
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool dishwashers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trotifree operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Dishwasher Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special atten- tion to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the us8 of the warning symbol.
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.
Series 400 models Option selector switch Cycle control knob Series 800 models I I Option selector Cycle control knob switch Series 8 10 models Series 830 models I I Option relector Cycle control knob .
Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference. Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-9. . - y amt. ftshould turn freely. gent. See page 10. agent, if needed. See page 11.
Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to proper& load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher l To save water and energy, do not rinse diis before putting them into the dishwasher. l Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items.
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 l Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm.
Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash (on some models) when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load l Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. . Load glasses in top rack onty - bottom rack is not designed for glasses.
Using the Dispensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using the detergent dispenser l Uss automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy.
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 fIow off them during the last rinse. A rinse agent also keeps water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks.
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 For Serbs 400,800, and 810 models: Turn Cycle Control Knob to desired cycle.
Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle at any time. 1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly cbckwii until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely.
Changing a cycle setting (on some models) You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lii up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob cbckwise to the desired cycle. 3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must he filled properly for the new cycle.
Washing Special Items If you have any do&s about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. L MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit finish of anodized aluminum.
Connecting a Portable Dishwasher NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher make sure the door is latched.
Disconnecting the dishwasher 1. Turn hot water off. (Thii can be done after the last rinse.) 2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water pressure. 3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the looking collar. Pull down on the connector.
Caring for Your Dishwasher Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can &to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solution chart” on pages 21-23 for special cleaning problems.
Overfill Protector The Overfill Protector (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate. Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.
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 l Wash full toads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electriiity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.
Solving Common Dishwashing Problems A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this fist before caUing for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to page 25 for service information. Solution chart CAUSE SOLUTION hod soil left Improper loading Follow loading instructions on pages 7-9.
PROBLEM Spotting mnd filming [ccMltinued) CAUSE Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to bw water pressure SOLUTION Follow recommendations on page 10 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Brown stains High iron content Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has on dishes and in water supply been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 table- dishwasher spoon of citric acid crystals added to covered interior section of detergent dispenser.
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 during a cycle Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12-l 3.
Reauestina Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 24. It may save you the cosf of a service call. lf you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance El Center telephone number.
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. - TOPIC PAGE BOTTOM RACK ......................................... 8 CLEANING Exterior.. ..............................................
WHIRLPOOL@ Dishwasher Warranty r LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company.
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If you have not bought Whirlpool 400 Series yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Whirlpool 400 Series - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Whirlpool 400 Series you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Whirlpool 400 Series will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Whirlpool 400 Series, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Whirlpool 400 Series.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Whirlpool 400 Series. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Whirlpool 400 Series along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
