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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER 2 BEFORE STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.. 8
PARTS AND FEATURES. ............... Selecting a Cycle 8
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM ... HEAT DRY or AIR DRY?
Quiet Operating Tips .............. Changing a Setting ;
PROPER LOADING ................... To Add a Dish After Starting 9
Top Rack Loading ................. ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10
Bottom Rack Loading ............. SPECIAL TIPS ON DISHWASHER USE.. 11
Silverware Basket Loading ......... COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 12
ADDING DETERGENT. ................ IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 14
RINSE AID DISPENSER ................ WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 16
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Before you use your dishwasher
It Is your responslblltty to be sure your dishwasher:
l Is installed by a qualified installer.
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
l Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
l Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*
l Has been properly electrically grounded.*
l Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
?See Installation Instructions for complete information.
Important safety instructions
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
l Read all Instructions before using the tom rack until the heating element has
dlshwasher. cooled for at least 20 minutes.
l DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY l DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc- ?Dishwasher Safe? or the equivalent. If not
tions for details, marked,check manufacturer?s recommen-
l Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a dations
level floor that will hold the weight, and in l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en-
an area suitable for its size and use. closure panels are properly in place.
l When discarding an old dishwasher, al- l DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
ways remove the door to prevent acciden- washer door or dish racks.
tal entrapment. l DO NOT tamper with controls.
l REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for l If hot water has not been used recently
the job it was designed to do. (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
l Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry gases may build up In the water heater
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN?T REACH IT. and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS
l Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom- IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
mended for use in a dishwasher. damage, before using your dishwasher,
l Locate sharp items and knives so that they turn on all hot water faucets and allow
are not likely to damage door seal or cut water to run for several mlnutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or
the user.
l DO NOT let children play in or on the use any open flame near the faucet while
it is open.
dishwasher. l Disconnect electrical power to the dlsh-
l DO NOT reach into the area below the bot-
washer before attempting to service.
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