Whirlpool Series 980 Bedienungsanleitung

DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 980 PART NO. 3376821 Rev. A ---- -. ~- A Note to You ......................... 2 Dishwasher Safety ................. 3 Parts and Features.. ............... 4 Starting Your Dishwasher.. ... 5 Loading Your Dishwasher ..... 7 Using the Dispensers .......... 11 Setting the Controls ............. 13 Selecting a wash cycle ..... 1[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ 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 trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable infor- mation about how to operat[...]

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 hurl you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the[...]

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. Third level wash, (P. 10) $j;;table top rack, F& Extra-capacity fold-down shelf k-B (not shown) fl Water inlet opening Bottom rack (P- 9) Heating elem[...]

Starting Your Dishwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference Before using your dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher untli completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serlous injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Con[...]

Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely. 3. Add deteroent. See the “Usino -the Dispensers” section. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. Stopping the dishwasher You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle[...]

Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the dishwasher l To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. l Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEANTM module removes food particles fr[...]

Loading the silverware basket l Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. l Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.[...]

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 arms. Spray arms must move freely. l Load items s[...]

Loading the top rack Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack. Cup and glass load l Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining. l Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur. l Place items in the rows between prongs. [...]

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 Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. l Add detergent just before starting cycle. l Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, [...]

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 them 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 automati- cally releases into the rinse w[...]

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 Press a Cycle pad. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle. You may press Option pads as[...]

A “0” shows what each cycle includes CYCLE MAIN FINAL TIME CYCLE WASH RINSE WASH RINSE RINSE DRY (Minutes NORMAL biiiil Double wash for normal, everyday soiled loads. .- (The Energy Guide label is based on this cycle.) l Select High Temp Wash to heat water in the main wash (markedr). . at . l tt a 66* l The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the [...]

l You can press Cancel/Drain again to To clear the indicators: stop the drain immediately. Remember to drain the dishwasher again before Press Cancel/Drain before starting the starting a new cycle. dishwasher to clear all cycle and option selections. NOTE: A small amount of water remaining in the dishwasher is normal. Selecting cycle options You ca[...]

Adding a dish during a cycle You can add items to the dishwasher load anytime the Add-A-Dish indicator is on. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for spraying action to stop before opening the door. 2. Open the door and add the item. 3. Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up. Doin[...]

Understanding the status indicators Lock Out The Lock Out feature lets you lock out the function of the control pads. When uslng Lock Out, you cannot start the dlshwasher. To use Lock Out: l Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) To turn off Lock Out: l Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) until the Lock Out indicator turns off. Washing The W[...]

Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit finish of anodized aluminum. Bottles and Cans No Wash bottles and cans by hand. La[...]

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 the “Solution chart” for special cleaning problems. See Installation Instructions for informat[...]

Storing your dishwasher Moving or winterizing your dishwasher Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal dwell- ing or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have a qualified person do the following: NOTE: Pump motor styles vary by model. Refer to Figure 1 or [...]

NOTE: If your dishwasher is connected to a garbage disposal, do not run water into the sink after winterizing. This could cause water to refill the drain hose on your dishwasher. Reconnecting your dishwasher 1. Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel and remove lower access panel. 2. Turn on the water supply to dishwasher. 3. Turn on power su[...]

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 loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. l Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loadin[...]

Solving Common Dishwashing Problems A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Food soil left Improper loading on dishes Water temper[...]

PROBLEM Spotting and fllmlng continued) CAUSE Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents SOLUTION Follow recommendations for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent. Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy detergent. Insufficient fill due to low water pr[...]

PROBLEM Brown stains on dishes and dlshwasher 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. Do not use detergent. Follow with a China/ Crystal or Low Energy cycle and deterg[...]

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 Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Dishwasher runs too long Dishwasher will not fill Water remains in dishwasher CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is the door tightly closed a[...]

Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance denter telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in[...]

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 ......................................... 9 CLEANING Exterior.. ................................................ 19 Interior.. ................................................. 19 COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving[...]

POWER CLEAN” washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap Lower spray arm POWER CLEAN module and motor SOUND-LOCKrM tuned absorber 29[...]

I I 1 I I I , I I , I t I , I I WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an FROM DATE OF authorized Whirlpool service company. PURCHASE LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND YEAR[...]