Whirlpool 3376809 manual

ROPER” HomeAppliancer 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 ............. 12 Selecting [...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a Roper” appliance. Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please r[...]

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 instruc- tions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock[...]

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. Water inlet opening Bottom rack (P. 8) Heating element Door latch ’ Spray tower / and protector (P. 8) Model and , serial number label (on right side) Sil[...]

Models with rocker switch (one wash cycle) I I Option switch Cycle control knob Models with rocker switch (three wash cycles) Models with three buttons I I Option switch Cycle control knob I Cycle control knob Cycle buitons Option buttons Cycle control knob Models with seven buttons v ~~~~~ I Cycle buttons Option buttons Cycle control knob 5[...]

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. 7. Select a cycle. (See page 12.) For 2. Spin the spray arm. Itshould turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11. 5. Close doo[...]

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. l Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked cereals[...]

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. Spray arm must move freely. l Load items so [...]

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 detergent tightly-closed 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 For &button models: Press Pots & Pans For models with more than 3 buttons: button for that cycle OR press either Push a Cycle button for[...]

Canceling a cycle You can cancel a cycle at any time. 1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob slowly clockwise until you hear water draining. Let the dishwasher drain completely. 2. Open the door. 3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF. Selecting cycle options You can select an option after the dish- washer starts as long as the cycle has not passed the poin[...]

Changing a cycle setting (on some models) You can change a cycle setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle. 3. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Control Knob can cause the covered s[...]

Washing Special Items If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. IOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if an item should be washed in a dishwasher. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can p[...]

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 19-21 for special cleaning problems. See Installation Instructions f[...]

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. Cleaning the filter screen The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed.[...]

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, turn to page 23 for service information. Solution chart PROBLEM Food soil left 3n dishes CAUSE Improper loading Water temperature too low Use of inc[...]

PROBLEM Spotting and filming (continued) CAUSE Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents SOLUTION Follow recommendations on page 10 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[...]

PROBLEM Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior CAUSE High iron content in water supply SOLUTION Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 table- spoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a LIGHT WASH cycle and detergent. (For models[...]

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 CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? Has the cycle been set correctly? See pages 5 and 12. Has [...]

Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 22. 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 our toll-free telephone number. Dial toll-free-from anywhere in the U.S.A.: I-800-44-ROPER [...]

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.. ................................................ 16 Interior ................................................... 16 COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solvi[...]

ROPER” Dishwasher Warranty r LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be From Date of Purchase provided by an authorized Roper service company. FULL TEN-Y EAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for the WARRANTY DURAPERMTM tub [...]