Whirlpool 920 manual

A Note to You ........................ 2 Dishwasher Safety ................ 3 Parts and Features ............... 4 Starting Your Dishwasher ..... 5 Loading Your Dishwasher ..... 7 Using the Dispensers .......... 11 Setting the Controls ............. 13 Selecting a wash cycle ..... 13 Using Cancel/Drain ........... 14 Selecting cycle options .... 14[...]

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 and the safety of others is very important° We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by th[...]

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) Adjustable top (p. 10) rack adjuster (p. 10) Upper spray arm (p. 9) Water inlet opening x Spray tower (p. 9) _ (p. 9) x Model and Ra[...]

Your shwasher This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference. 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 green ground connec[...]

Starting a wash cycle 1. Load the dishwasher. See the "Loading Your Dishwasher" section. 5. Close door firmly until it latches. 2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely. 6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. 3. Add detergent. See the "Using the Dispensers" section. 4. Add [...]

Load" Your ishwasher This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results. Preparing to load the = To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher. • Remove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items. The POWER CLEAN* module removes food particles from the w[...]

Loading the silverware basket • Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. • Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing d[...]

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 • Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray. Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms. Spray arms must move freely. Load items so [...]

• Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs may lead to breakage. • Secure lightweight items. China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dish- washer operation. Damage may occur. Mixed load = Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack. Load plastic items in the t[...]

m | Ill spensers For best washing results, review the information below. It is important to use detergents and rinse agents properly. Using = Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy. • Add detergent just before starting cycle. Store tightly closed detergent in a cool, dry place. Fresh automatic d[...]

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[...]

m '11 1 Contro|s 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 pad[...]

Using Cancel/Drain Press Cancel/Drain to cancel a cycle or to clear the indicators. To clear the indicators: Press Cancel/Drain before starting the dishwasher to clear all cycle and option selections. To cancel a cycle: = Press Cancel/Drain while the dishwasher is running to start a 2-minute drain. It will take a few seconds for the drain to start.[...]

Changing a cycle or option setting During the first minute of a cycle 1. Press new Cycle and/or Option pads. 2. Check the detergent dispensers. They must be filled properly for the new cycle, After the first minute of a cycle 1. Press Cancel/Drain. A 2-minute drain cycle starts. Wait for drain cycle to finish, 2. Press a new Cycle pad. 3. If desire[...]

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. Rinsing The Rinsing indicator glows during the last two rinses of all cycles, To use Lock Out: • Press and hold Air Dry (about 5 seconds) until the Lock Out indicator glows, To[...]

Washi Specia! 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 No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached and[...]

Connecting ishwasher a Portable 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. For[...]

NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the dishwasher can be connected. Complete instructions and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. When moving your dishwasher make sure the door is latched. Hold the dishwasher at the top front corners, NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked hoses reduce washi[...]

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[...]

m 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 "Solution chart" for special cleaning prob- lems. See Installation Instructions for infor[...]

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: • Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste. OR Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge. Do not clean the dishwasher interior until i[...]

1. Disconnect power supply to the dishwasher. 2. Turn off water supply to the dishwasher. 3. Remove the 4 screws on thelower access panel andremove the lower access panel. 4. Place a shallow panunder the water supply valve. Then, use a wrench to disconnect the water inlet from the water supply valve. Separate the water inlet from the water supply v[...]

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 * Wash full loads. Running a half-filled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully-loaded machine. * Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loadin[...]

Solving Common Dishwashing Problems Following is 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 for information. Solution chart PROBLEM CAUSE Food soil left Improper loading on dishes Water temperature too low Use of inc[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Spotting and Incorrect amount filming of detergent (continued) Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to low water pressure Cycle takes Water temperature extremely is too low long time See the "Using the Dispensers" section for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent. Use [...]

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior Orange stains on dishwasher interior Odor in the dishwasher Chipping of dishes High iron content in water supply 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[...]

rou leshooting 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 CHECK THE FOLLOWING Is the door tightly closed and securely latched? Has the cycle been set correctly? [...]

PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Control panel does Is the control panel Lock Out feature on?See the "Setting the not respond when Controls" section, padsare pressed Is the door tightly closed andsecurely latched? Dishwasher drains Did you accidentally press the Cancel/Drain pad twice? Press afterturning off Cancel/Drain pad again to stop drai[...]

Requesting Service Assistance 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. if you need assistance or service in the U.S.A.: t. if the problem is not due to one of the items listed in "Troubleshoo[...]

if you need assistance or service in Canada: t. if the problem is not due to one of the items listed in "Troubleshooting"t Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your appliance, or call the Inglis Limited Consumer Assistance Centre toll free, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EST), at 1-800-461-5681. Please include a daytime phone number in your co[...]

index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE BOTTOM RACK ......................................... 9 CLEANING Exterior .................................................. 21 Interior ................................................... 22 COMMON WASHING PROBL[...]

POWER CLEAN* washing system parts covered by your warranty level wash tower Spray tower POWER CLEAN module and motor 33[...]

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S a LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LiMiTED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LiMiTED FOUR=YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR 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 autho[...]