Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8500 Whirlpool
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ANoteToYou 2 isIp!&- 3 Parts And Features 4 Using Your Dishwasher 6 Loading Your Dishwasher 15 CCICI~II&A Portable 19 p$a~f-our 21 Common Ebyzing 22 If You Need g$i$i~ 25 Warranty 28 1400-253-1301 Call us with questitions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpoole appliance. You have purchased a quality, work/-c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide.
Important safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: *Read all instructions before using the l DO NOT wash plastic items unless dishwasher. marked dishwasher Safe” or the equiva- *Use your dishwasher only for the uses lent.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book.
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Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Before starting your dishwasher ...... . Starting your dishwasher ................. .6 Adding a dish during a cycle.. .......... .7 Changing a cycle setting .................. .7 Changing an option ..........
Adding a dish during a cycle You can add an additional item to the dishwasher anytime before the Cycle Control knob reaches LIGHT WASH. See page 8. 1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the 30 seconds for air in the dishwasher to door and stop the cyde.
Cycle selection chart Cycle Pots & Pans A double wash for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or baked-on foods. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob stops while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57°C) in both washes and the final rinse (marked t). See page 9.
Cycle Rinse 8 Hold . raE!iiiI For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Do not use detergent. Use Air Dry option. Drying with heat may cause food to bake on dishes. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob does not move while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the final rinse (marked t).
What type of detergent to use l Use automatic dishwasher detergent onfy. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. l Follow manufacturer’s directions when using liquid automatic dishwasher deter- gent or concentrated powder detergent.
How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too liile is used, dishes won’t be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch.
On some models: The center of the Fill Indicator Cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling. On soms models: 1. 2. 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.
Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. The dishwasher will automatically heat water to 135°F (57°C) during the final rinse. Use the Hi-Temp Wash option if you keep your water heater at a bw setting.
Special tips on dishwasher use If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the rnanufac- turer to see if it is dishwasher safe. NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware shoukl be washed in a dish- washer.
Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Preparing to load the dishwasher . . . 15 Loading the bottom rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Loading the top rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Loading the silvemare basket .
Mixed load l Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. l Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. l Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack.
Loading the bottom rack Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. Mixed load l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the lower spray arm. Spray arm must move freely.
Loading the silverware basket Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal injury. l Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
Connecting A Portable Dishwasher NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructicns and the adapter are packed wfth your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher make sure the door is latched.
When cycle is finished 1. Turn hot water off. (This can be done after the last rinse.) Locking collar / 2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water pressure. 3. Lit slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the locking collar.
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” on pages 22-24 for special cleaning problems.
Common Dishwashing Problems In This Section Page Page Solution chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Removing spots and film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Solution chart A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems.
Problem Cause Solution Spotting and Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed Filming too bw turn home water heater up to ensure (continued) water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49%) minimum. See recommended procedure on page 13. Use of incorrect Use recommended dishwasher deter- detergents gents only.
Problem Brown Stains on Dishes and Dish- washer Interior Cause High iron content in water supply Solution Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser.
Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent prevents water from forming droplets and drying as spots or streaks. To remove spots and film on dishes and glasses, or hard water film on the interior of the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar with the following procedure: 1.
PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher will not fill Wait for the cycle to finish. A small amount of water remaining is normal. Water remains In dishwasher Detergent remains In covered section of dispenser Check the drain air gap (if installed). If it is clogged follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instruction.
4. If you need FSP@ replace- ment parts . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symboi of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WhirlpooP appliance.
WHIRLPOOL@ Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LlMlTED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase FULL TWENTY-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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