Whirlpool 408 User Manual

Undercounter Dishwashers

Useand

CareGuide

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Home Appliances

Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance.

This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new, quality-

built Roper undercounter dishwasher. Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference.

Complete and mail the Product Registration Card.

This card enters your warranty into our warranty system that ensures efficient claim processing, can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product-safety recall.

You are responsible for

It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:

. Is installed by a qualified installer. . Has been installed where it is

protected from the elements.

Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain.*

Has been properly electrically grounded.*

Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.

Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

m Is properly maintained.

See installation Instructions for complete information.

Contents

Importent Safety Imtructlonr Energy Saving Tips

Using Your Dishwasher

Before starting dishwasher Starting dishwasher Cycles and options (models with one cyde) Cycles end options (models with three cycles) Cydes and options (models with three buttons) Cydes and options (models with five buttons)

Cycles

and options

(models with seven buttons)

To add a dish after starting Changing a setting

Proper Loading

Top rack

Bottom rack loading Silverware basket loading

Adding Detergent Using Rinee Agent

For

Dishwasher Care And Cleaning Common Dlshwashlng Problems Before You Call For Service WaITi3Ilty

How to get service or assistance __

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk basic precautionr including the following:

1. Read all lnstructlons before using the dishwasher.

2. Properly connect to electricity and water.

3. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.

4. Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level Boor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

5. When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation.

6. REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do.

7. Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT.

fire, electrical shock, or injuxy when wing your diehwasher, follow

8. Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

9. Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user.

10. DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher.

11. DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

12. DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s recommendations.

13. DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are

properly in place.

14. DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse

the dishwasher door or dish racks.

15. DO NOT tamper with controls.

16. If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet

while it is open.

17. Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher before attempting to service.

18. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Energy Saving Tips

You can help save energy if you:

1. Wash full loads. Running a halffilled dishwasher uses the same amount of electricity and hot water as a fully loaded machine.

2. If your model has the Light Wash dishes. Select the correct cycle for Cycle, use it whenever possible.

The cycle uses less hot water and amount of detergent for good energy than the Normal Wash Cycle.

3. Air dry dishes when you don’t need

a rapid drying cycle. Allow longer drying times (overnight). Use a rinse agent to improve drying.

4. Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load.

5. Do not pre-rinse normally soiled the load and use the recommended

washing results without hand rinsing.

6. Use your dishwasher during off-

peak hours. Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy usage of energy at certain times of day.

7. Kitchen cleanup can be done quickly and efficiently through the use of your dishwasher. Most appliance parts that can fit in the dishwasher can be cleaned by it. Burned-on soil, however, should be cleaned by hand.

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Using Your Dishwasher

The

drawings in this

slightly from your dishwasher model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.

EKtra-CSpXlty

fold down shelf (on some model

Silverware bask (on some models)

Water Inlet opening Bottom rack

Heating element

SlIverware basket (on some models)

book may vary

-- Filter system

1 y Access panel

klnse agent dispenser

Third level wash

(on some models)

Extra-capaclty

screen

(not shown)

lIverware basket

Lower spray arm

Overfill protector

etergent dispenser

Door color panel

Model and serial

number label

(on dght side)

Before starting dishwasher

1. Read “Important Safety Instructions” on page 2 before starting your dishwasher.

2. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and silverware basket. (See pages 7 and 8.)

3. Spin the lower spray arm to make sure nothing will stop it from turning freely.

4. Add detergent. See page 8.

5. Check rinse agent dispenser. See page 9.

6. Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch.

7. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it

Off.

Starting dishwasher

1. Select a drying option. (Select ENERGY SAVER when using the Rinse & Hold Cycle.)

2. Select any other desired options that are available.

Model6 with RESET OPTIONS Button -

or cancelled by pushing the RBSET OPTIONS Button, then pushing new Option Selector Button(s).

All changed or cancelled by pushing another Option Selector Button.

3. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to a desired cycle. You will feel a definite stop at each cycle mark. The dishwasher

will automatically start that cycle.

NOTE:

If the door is latched, you will

hear cycles start and stop as the knob passes each cycle mark. This is normal and will not hurt the dishwasher. If you prefer, you can set cycles with the door unlatched.

Options may be changed

other models -

Options may be

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Cycle and options (models with one cycle)

Cycle control knob

Wash cycle

double wash for moderate to heavily

soiled loads. Select the mark next to WASH with the

Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

Wash+ Rinse+ Rinse+ Wash+ Rinse-r

Rinse+ Rinse+ Dry-+ Off

Dry Select options

If the HEATED DRYING Option Selector Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of the

cycle. For best drying results, use a liquid rinse

agent.

Cycles and options (models with three cycles)

Optlon selector button

Nomal Wash cycle

A double wash for normal, everyday loads. (The Energy Guide Label Data is based on this cycle.)

Select the mark next to NORMAL WASH with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

Wash-Rinse+Rinse+Wash+Rinse-+ Rinse+ R.inse-+Dry+Off

Light Wash cycle

A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly soiled loads.

Select the mark next to LIGHT WASH

with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle

sequence will be:

Rinse & Hold cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later.

Select the mark next to RINSE % HOLD

with the Cycle Control Knob. Push the

ENERGY SAVER Option Selector Button. Using the Heated Drying option may cause food to bake onto dishes. Do not use detergent. The cycle sequence will

be:

Rinse+Rinse-+Off

If the ENERGY SAVER Option Selector Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher is not heated. Using this option helps save energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight) and some water spotting may result. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent.

Cycle control knob

Dry Select options

If the HEAT DRY Option Selector Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of the cycle.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent.

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Cycles and options (models with three buttons)

Pots & Pans cycle

A double wash with an extra rinse for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or baked-on foods.

Push the POTS 8t PANS Cycle Selector Button and select the mark next to POTS & PANS with the Cycle Control Knob. HEAT DRY is automatically selected. The cycle sequence wih be:

Wash+Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Wash+ Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Dry+Off

Normal Wash cycle

A double wash for normal, everyday loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.)

Push a drying Selector Button and select the mark next to NORMAL WASH with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

Wash-tRinse-tRinse-tWash-tRinse-, Rinse+Rinse+Dry+Off

Light Wash cycle

A single wash for pre-rinsed or lightly

soiled loads.

Push a drying Selector Button and select

the mark next to LIGHT WASH with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

Rinse+Wash+Rin.se+RinseBirise+Dry+CXf

Rinse & Hold cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed

one or more days later.

Select the mark next to RINSE & HOLD

with the Cycle Control Knob. Push the ENERGY SAVER DRY Selector Button. Using the Heat Dry option may cause

food to bake on dishes. The cycle

sequence will be: Rinse+Rinse+Off

Cycles and options (models with five buttons)

Cycle selector buttons

Option selector buttons

Heat Dry selection

If the HEAT DRY Selector Button is

pushed, air in the dishwasher is heated

during the “dry” part of the cycle.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse

agent.

Energy Saver Dry selection

If the ENERGY SAVER DRY Selector

Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher is not heated. Using this option helps

save energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight) and some water spotting may result. Some items (such as plastics)

may need towel drying. For best drying results, use a liquid rinse

agent.

Cycle conpol knob

Pots & Pans cycle

A double wash with an extra rinse for maximum cleaning of cooked-on or baked-on foods.

Push the POTS & PANS Cycle Selector Button and select the mark next to POTS & PANS with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

Wash+Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Wash+ Rinse+Rinse+Rinse+Dry-Off

Normal Wash cycle

A double wash for normal, everyday loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.)

Push the NORMAL WASH Cycle Selector Button and select the mark next to NORMAL WASH with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

Wash+Rinse+Rinse+Wash-*Rinse-*

Rinse+Rinse +Dry+Off

Light Wash cycle

A single wash for pm-rinsed or lightly soiled loads.

Push the LIGHT WASH Cycle Selector Button and select the mark next to LIGHT WASH with the Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence will be:

RinsetWash+Rinse+RinseRinseDry+Off

Rinse & Hold cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later.

Select the mark next to RINSE & HOLD with the Cycle Control Knob. Push the ENERGY SAVER DRY Option Selector Button. Using the Heat Dry option may cause food to bake on dishes. The cycle sequence will be:

Rmse+Rinse+Off

Heat Dry option

If the HEAT DRY Option Selector Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” part of the cycle.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent.

Energy Saver Dry option

If the ENERGY SAVER DRY Option Selector Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher is not heated. Using this option helps save energy, but dishes take longer to dry (overnight) and some water spotting may result. Some items (such as plastics) may need towel drying.

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent.

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