Whirlpool 9400 manual

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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@’ appliance. You have purchased a quality, wofiddass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate an[...]

Important SafbW Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when Using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following: -Read all instructions before using the l DO NOT wash plastic items unless dishwasher. marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equiva- *Use your dishwasher onfy for the uses lent. If not mark[...]

Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the diierent features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include[...]

Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Using your dishwasher for the first time Tt,e WATER HEATING signal light ..lO . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~._................................... 5 Tt e CLEAN Before starting your dishwasher . . . ...6 signal light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Starting your dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Before starting your dishwasher 1. Property load the top rack, bot- tom rack, silverware basket, and the cutlery basket. See pages 19-22. 2. Spin both spray arms with both racks in place to make sure noth- ing prevents arms from turning freely. 3. Add detergent. See pages 14 and 15. 6. Check the rinse agent dispenser. See pages 15 and 16. Push door[...]

2. Select a new cycle and option(s), if desired. 3. Press the DELAY pad again to select a 2 hour delay. The 2 HOURS signal light will come on. Pressing the DELAY pad repeatedly will select (in order) 4 hours, 6 hours, no delay, then 2 hours, etc. If no delay is selected, all delay signal lights will be off. 4. After 2 hours, the signal light will t[...]

Changing a cycle setting You can change a setting anytime during any cycle. During the first minute of a cycle During the first minute of a cycle the dish- washer is filling with water and the wash action has not started. 1. Select a new cycle and option(s). 2. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled properly for the new cycle. After the first [...]

The CANCEL/DRAIN pad Im The CANCEL/DRAIN pad allows you to cancel a cycle, to clear the signal lights or to make a new selection. I- 1 l Press CANCEL/DRAIN while the dish- * Press CANCEUDRAIN again to start a washer is washing to start a 2 minute drain. 2 minute drain, if there is still water in the (If the dishwasher has not been started or dishwa[...]

The WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING signal light comes on during the water heating portion of the Pots 8 Pans cycle. The signal light will also come on during the waterheating portion of other cycles when the Hi-Temp option is selected. The WATER HEATING signal light will flash at the end of the cycle if the water did not heat to 135°[...]

Flashing signal lights The signal lights will flash rapidly in order PRESS TWICE when your dishwasher is first installed and connected to electricity. The signal lights will ;. , also flash following a power failure. Press I!!i the CANCEUDRAIN pad twice to clear the signal lights. Cycle selection chart A %” shows what steps are in each cycle Cycl[...]

cycle Low Energy A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads. NOTE: The cycle pauses while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the final rinse (marked t). If the Hi-Temp Wash option Is selected water will also be heated in the main wash (marked j-t). See page 13. Rinse & Hold For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more[...]

Heat Dry option When the Heat Dry option is selected, air in the dishwasher is heated during the ‘dry” part of the cycle. The HEAT DRY signal light will be on when this opt-on is selected. For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent. NOTE: The Heat Dry option is not available during the Rinse & Hold cycle. Air Dry option When the Air [...]

Using the detergent dispenser What type of detergent to use l Use automatic dlshwasher detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher. l Follow manufacturer’s directions when using liquid automatic dishwasher deter- gent or concentrated powder detergent. l Do not add detergent until you are ready to was[...]

How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too liile is used, dishes won’t be clean. However, if too much is used in soft water, glassware will begin to etch. l HARD-Fill one or both sections to the top of third step (3 tablespoons) if water hardness is 8 or more grains per gallon, or 136 or[...]

On some models: 1. Press the flexible clear top of the Fill Indicator Cap to draw rinse agent into cap. NOTE: You may need to press cap two or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap. 2. When rinse agent does not show in cap, even after pressing flexible cap several times, dispenser needs refilling. To fill dispenser You do not ha[...]

Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the diihwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Use the Hi-Temp option if you keep your water heater at a low setting. For best dishwashing results, water must be at least 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. To check water temperat[...]

Special tips on dishwasher use If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufac- turer to see if it is dishwasher safe. NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dishwasher. I.Icl,WI Ia, YIJII”RQ311~1 VQIW I LA~qJrl”,Ksf~-IQI llll”llllQIl”ll Aluminum Yes[...]

Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Preparing to load the dishwasher . . . 19 Loading the silvennrare basket . . . . . . . . 21 Loading the top rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Loading the cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Loading the bottom rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 This section te[...]

Mixed load . Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. l Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle. l Plastic items can be melted in the bottom rack. Utensil load l Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack. Extra-capacity[...]

Dish load l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. l Do not place items directly over spray tower. Utensil load l Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket. NOTE: l Do not load[...]

l Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray cannot reach nested items. l Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down. l Small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.) can be put in any section. To remove the basket 1. Grab the basket by the handle and slide it toward the top of the door. 2. Lift the [...]

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 24-26 for special cleaning problems. Personal Injury Hazard Before c[...]

Common Dishwashing Problems In This Section Page Page Solution chart . . . ..“............................ 24 Removing spots and film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Solution chart 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 probl[...]

Problem Cause Solution Spotting and Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp option. If needed, turn Klming too low home water heater up to ensure water (continued) entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See recommended procedure on page 17. Use of incorrect Use recommended dishwasher detergents detergents only. Incorrect amount of Follow recom[...]

Problem Brown Stains on Dishes and Diih- washer 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 Low Energy cycle with detergent. If treatme[...]

If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling our Con- sumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will h[...]

PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING White residue appears Is too much detergent being used? See pages 14 and 15 for on front of access recommended amounts of detergent. panel Some liquid detergents develop excess foam and build up on access panel. Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate build-up. WATER HEATING Is the water supply less than 12[...]

2. If you need assistance*... Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-2581301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service compa[...]

POWER CLEANTM washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap e Washer POWER CLEAN’” module and motor 31[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LlMfTED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Ffih Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service [...]