Whirlpool 980 Series manual

UseAndCare DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 980 PART NO. 3373755 Rev. A A Note to You ........................ 2 Dishwasher Safety ................ 3 Parts and Features ............... .4 Starting Your Dishwasher.. .. .5 Loading Your Dishwasher ... .6 Using the Dispensers .......... 10 Setting the Controls ............ 12 Selecting a wash cycle ... .12 Usin[...]

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 instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol. 1 This symbol alerts you to such dangers ;~~~I;~;1 shock, burns, and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT[...]

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 @a 9) Adjustable top rack @. 9) ~=ap=ity folddown shelf (not shown) (P. 9) / Top rack adjuster @- 9) I UDDER s~rav arm / . . . - (P. 9) / /[...]

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. 2. Spin the spray 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 [...]

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 remves food particles fro[...]

Loading the silverware basket Personal Injury Hazard Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.) with the point down. Failure to do so coukf cause personal injury. l Load the silvemrare 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 wfth some pointing up and som[...]

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 bading the top rack. Cup and glass load Cup and l Load so open ends face down for cleaning glass load and draining. l Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for gbsses. 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 Usa automatic dlshwashlng 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[...]

A %” shows what each cycle includes CYCLE MAIN FINAL TIME CYCLE WASH RINSE WASH RINSE RINSE DRY (Minutes Normal Iii Double wash for normal, everyday soiled loads. (The Energy Guide label is . l t . Ott . . . 66’ based on this cycle.) . Select HIGH TEMP WASH to heat water in the main wash (martcedt). l The water heats to 140°F (60°C) in the fi[...]

l You can press CANCEL/DRAIN again to stop the drain immediately. Remember to drain the dishwasher again before starting a new cycle. To clear the indicators: Press CANCEL/DRAIN before starting the dishwasher to clear all cycle and option selections. NOTE: A small amount of water remaining in the dishwasher is normal. Selecting cycle options You ca[...]

Adding a dish during a cycle You can add items to the dishwasher bad anytime the ADD-A-DISH indicator is on. 1. Lii up the door latch to stop the cycle. Wait for spraying action to stop before opening the door. 2. Open the door and add the item. 3. Close the door, but do not latch it. Wait 30 seconds for the air in the dishwasher to warm up. Doing [...]

Understanding the status indicators LOCK OUT The LOCK OUT feature lets YOU bck out the E!¶ 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[...]

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 correctfy 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 CAUSE SOLUTION Food soil left Improper loading Follow loading instructions on pages [...]

PROBLEM Spotth and fiimlng (continued) Cycle takes extremely long time CAUSE Incorrect amount of detergent Use of ineffective detergents Insufficient fill due to bw water pressure Water temperature is too bw Dishwasher is not installed properly SOLUTION Follow recommendations on page 10 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require ext[...]

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 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow with a CHINA/ CRYSTAL or LOW ENERGY cycle and deterg[...]

Troubleshooting Before calling for assistance please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could sew you the cost of a service call. Dishwasher Droblems 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 pages 12-13. Is the d[...]

Reauestina Assistance or - -m--- - -~ -w Service 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 El Center telephone number. w Dial toil-f[...]

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 Lower spray arm SOUNPLOCKTY o- tuned absorber 27[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Dishwasher Warranty 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 Ftih Year From Date of Purchase FULL TWENTY-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT Pi A. Service calls to: WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ [...]