Whirlpool Series 400 manuale d’uso

Making your World A Little Easier.- UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... 2 Dishwasher Safety ................. 3 Parts and Features.. ............... 4 Starting Your Dishwasher.. ... 6 Loading Your Dishwasher ..... 8 Using the Dispensers .......... 11 Setting the Controls.. ........... 13 Selecting a wash cycle ..... 13 Canceling a cy[...]

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 information about how to operate [...]

Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING -When usi[...]

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 (P. 9) Rack bumper (P. 9) Bottom rack - (P. 9) Heatha element 1 L Spray tower / and protector (P- 9) Model and serial number label (on r[...]

Series 400 models Option selector switch Cycle control knob Series 800 and 806 models Option selector switch Cycle control knob Series 810 models Series 830 models I I Optlon selector Cycle control knob switch v I Selector buttons Cycle control knob Series 840 models v v Cycle selector Option selector buttons buttons I Cycle control knob 5[...]

This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference. Before You Use Your Dishwasher Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result In serious injury or cuts. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to gr[...]

1. Load the dishwasher. See the “Loading 7. Select a drying option. (See the “Setting Your Dishwasher” section. - 2. Spin the spray arm. ltshould turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See the “Using the -Dispensers” section. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. 6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the dishwasher [...]

Loading Your Dishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load your 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 cereal[...]

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 (on some models) 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[...]

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 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 water [...]

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 Series 400,800,806, and 810 models: Turn Cycle Control Knob to desired cycle. For Series 840 models: Press a cycle pad, then turn the Cycle [...]

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 a drying option after the dishwasher starts as long as the Cycle Control Knob has no[...]

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 piece of dishware, check with the manufac- turer 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 Cast Iron China/ Stoneware No No Y[...]

Connecting a Portable Dishwasher Electrical connection Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. A power supply of 120 volts, 60Hz AC, 15 or 20 amps, is required. Fo[...]

Connecting the dishwasher 1. 2. Run water at faucet until it is hot. Turn water off. Pull hoses out of their storage compart- ment on the back of the dishwasher. NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked hoses reduce washing performance. 3. Pull down on the locking collar while lifting the hose connector onto the faucet adapter. 4[...]

Disconnecting the dishwasher 1. Turn hot water off. (This can be done after the last rinse.) 2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water pressure. 3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the locking collar. Pull down on the connector. 4. Empty any remaining water from the connector by turning the connector upside[...]

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 “Solving Common Dishwasher Problems” section for special cleaning problems. See Installati[...]

Cleaning the interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. To clean interior: l Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste. OR l Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge. Do not clean the dishwasher interior until i[...]

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 amou’nt of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine. l Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loa[...]

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 the “Troubleshooting” section for service information. Solution chart PROBLEM Food soil left 3n dishes CAUSE Improper loading Water temp[...]

‘ROBLEM Spotting and ‘ilming 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 wate[...]

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. If treatmen[...]

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 CHECK THE FOLLOWING Dishwasher does Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? not run or stops during a cycle Has the cycle been set correctly? See the “Setting the C[...]

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 Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-800-253-1 [...]

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.. ................................................ 20 Interior.. ................................................. 21 COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving[...]

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