Whirlpool 960 Series manual

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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 [...]

Dishwasher Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol. personal injury. [...]

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. 9) y;;table top rack L (P. 9) Water inlet opening ID. 8) ., I ;‘By bumper A Bottom rack (P. 8) I ii. Heating element - Silverw[...]

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 6-9. pray arms. They should turn freely. 3. Add detergent. See page 10. 4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. 6. Run hot water at [...]

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 Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.) with the point down. Failure to do so could cause personal I injury. 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 s[...]

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[...]

CYCLE Heavy *The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the final rinse (marked ++) unless you select LOW ENERGY RINSE. Pots-N-Pans Eii Double wash for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or . . baked-on foods. . l The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in both washes (marked +). l The water heats to 140°F (60%) in the final rinse (marked++) unless you select LOW [...]

Selecting cycle options You can press an Option pad after the dishwasher starts as long as the cycle is not past the point that the option is used. For example, you can press AIR DRY any time before the DRYING indicator glows. After a wash cycle, the dishwasher remembers the options used and uses the same options in the next wash cycle unless new o[...]

Using the delay wash cycle Use 4 HOUR DELAY START to run the dishwasher during off-peak hours to reduce energy usage or to reduce daytime heat buildup in your home. 1. Close door firmly until it latches. 2. Press 4 HOUR DELAY START. The pad 3. Press a Cycle pad. The DELAY START - m-00 = = - R countdown begins when you press the Cycle pad. If you do[...]

Understanding the status indicators LOCK OUT The LOCK OUT feature lets you lock out the function of the control pads. When using LOCK OUT, you cannot start the dishwasher. To use LOCK OUT: l Press and hold AIR DRY (about 5 seconds) until the LOCK OUT indicator glows. To turn off LOCK OUT: l Press and hold AIR DRY (about 5 seconds) until the LOCK OU[...]

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 “Solution chart” on pages 20-22 for special cleaning problems. See Installation Instructions f[...]

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 24 for service information. Solution chart PROBLEM Food soil left on dishes CAUSE Improper loading Water temperature too low SOLUTION F[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Spotting and filming (continued) Use of incorrect detergents Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents lnsuff icient fill due to low water pressure Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Follow recommendations on page 10 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent. Use fre[...]

PROBLEM Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Orange stains on dishwasher interior Odor in the dishwasher Chipping of dishes CAUSE High iron content in water supply Large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher Dishes only washed every two to three days Improper loading SOLUTION Remove by washing dishes (after food[...]

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 an[...]

Reauestina Assistance or Serivice w ~- -~- __---_ _ _- Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 23. 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 1-1 Center telephone number. L _ 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 ......................................... 8 CLEANING Exterior.. ................................................ 18 Interior.. ................................................. 18 COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Solving[...]

POWER CLEAN” washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower Spray tower Nozzle cap Tg+;; . o) Lower spray arm 27[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 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 Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED ONE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEANTM [...]