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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER . 2 ADDING DETERGENT. 7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 RINSE AID DISPENSER. 7
PARTS AND FEATURES. . . . . . 3 STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER. . 8
QUICK STARTING STEPS. . . 4 Selecting a Cycle . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
POWER CLEAN?? WASHING SYSTEM 4 Selecting an Option . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quiet Operating Tips 4 Selecting an Extra Feature . . . . . . 11
PROPERLOADING.................. 5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS . . . . . . . , . 13
Top Rack Loading 5 SPECIAL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bottom Rack Loading . 6 COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS . . 15
Silverware and Cutlery Basket IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE . 17
Loading........................ 6 WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY. 20
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your dishwasher
It is your responsibility 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
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the l DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher. ?Dishwasher Safe? or the equivalent. If not
l Properly connect to electricity and water. marked, check manufacturer?s recommen-
l DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY dations.
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc- l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all en-
tions for details. closure panels are properly in place.
l Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a l DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the dish-
level floor that will hold the weight, and in washer door or dish racks.
an area suitable for its size and use. l DO NOT tamper w-ith controls.
l When discarding an old dishwasher, al- l If hot water has not been used recently
ways remove the door to prevent acciden- (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
tal entrapment. gases may build up in the water heater
l REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS
the job it was designed to do. IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent Injury or
l Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry damage, before uslng your dishwasher,
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN?T REACH IT. turn on all hot water faucets and allow
water to run for several minutes. This will
l Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-
mended for use in a dishwasher. allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or
use any open flame near the faucet while
l Locate sharp items and knives so that they it is open.
are not likely to damage door seal or cut
the user. l Disconnect electrlcal power to the dish-
washer before attempting to service.
l DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher. l DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam-
l DO NOT reach into the area below the bot- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can
tom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes. create a fire hazard or explosion.
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