Whirlpool 8900 manual

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A Note To You Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and [...]

Important Safety Instructions @Read all instructions before using the l DO NOT wash plastic items unless dishwasher. marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equiva- *Use your dishwasher only for the uses lent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s described in this manual. recommendations. *DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI- l DO NOT use your dishwasher unles[...]

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 different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not inclu[...]

Buttons Cycle Selector buttons Option se&or buttons Cycle control knob Signel light Cycle cotitrol knob[...]

mIm:l~mg 0 l D 1 . Using Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Before starting your dishwasher ...... . What happens in each option.. ...... ..I 0 Starting your dishwasher ................. .6 The signal lights ............................... 11 Starting your dishwasher using Using the detergent dispenser.. .... ..I 2 delay wash ...............[...]

3. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to point to the desired cycle. Heavy Wash and Pots 8 Pans cycles share the same spot on the dial. China Crystal and Light Wash cycles also share a spot on the dial. The Cycle Selector buttons deter- mine which cycle operates. You will feel a definite stop at each cycle mark. The dishwasher will automatically[...]

Changing a cycle setting You can change a setting anytime during any cycle. 1. Lii up on the door latch to unlatch the NOTE: Turning the Cycle Control knob door and stop the cycle. may cause the covered section of the 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to detergent dispenser to open. Be sure to the cycle you want. fill the covered section if [...]

Cycle A “0” shows what steps are in each cycle w,.te Main Time Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse Dry (Minutes) Heavy Wash A double wash for cleaning heavily soiled loads. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob does not move while the dishwasher l heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the final rinse (marked t) if the Lo-Energy Rinse option is not selected. If the H[...]

Cycle China Crystal A light wash with a gentle dry designed for china and crystal. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob does not move while the dishwasher heats water to 135°F (57%) in the final rinse (marked t) if the Lo-Energy Rinse option is not selected. If the Hi- Temp Wash option Is selected water will also be heated in the main wash(marked~).Seepag[...]

Hi-Temp Wash option If the Hi-Temp Wash option is selected, water is heated in the dishwasher during the main wash of the Heavy Wash, Normal Wash, Light Wash and China Crystal cycles to improve washability. The Hi-Temp Wash option is automatically selected for the Pots & Pans cycle. See “Cycle selection chart” on pages 8-10. Lo-Energy Rinse[...]

What type of detergent to use l Use automatic dishwasher 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 wash. l Store detergent tightly c[...]

How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use depends on the hardness of your water. If too little 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 the third step (3 tablespoons) if water hardness is 8 or more grains per gallon, or 1[...]

On some models: The center of the Fill Indicator Cap will be clear when dispenser needs refilling. 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 af[...]

Water temperature tips Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water also dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Use the Hi-Temp Wash 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 tem[...]

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 responsiblility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dishwasher. naise and sea 16[...]

Loading Your Dishwasher In This Section Page Page Preparing to load the dishwasher . . . 17 Loading the silverware basket . . . . . . . . 19 Loading the top rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Loading the cutlery basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Loading the bottom rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 This section tel[...]

Mixed load l 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 mefted in the bottom rack. Utensil load l Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack. Infinite adjus[...]

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 glasses, cups or plastic items in the bottom rack. l When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front. Fold down divider A fold d[...]

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 towards the top of the door. 2. Lii 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 22-24 for special cleaning problems. Personal Injury Hazard Before c[...]

Common Dishwashing Problems In This Section Page Page Solutlon chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Removing spots and film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Solution chart A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to s[...]

Cause Water temperature is tot IOW Use of incorrect deter- gents Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill caused by low water pressure Cycle Takes mremely Long Time Water temperature is tot low Dishes Do Not Dry Dishes do not drain Completely wwb Plastics Silica Film or A water chemical Etching (Silica Film reac[...]

Problem Cause Solution Brown Stains on High iron content in Remove by washing dishes (after food Dishes and Dish- water supply soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon washer Interior to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a Light Wash 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[...]

I PROBLEM I CHECK THE FOLLOWING White residue appears is too much detergent being used? See pages 12 and 13 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. 2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpo[...]

POWER CLEANTM washing system parts covered by your warranty Third level wash tower I Lotier spray arm POWER CLEAN”” module and motor 27[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an author&d Whirlpoole service company. LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED FO[...]