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Top rack

Water inlet opening

Rack bumper

Bottom rack

Heating element

Detergent dispenser

Rinse agent dispenser

Door color panel

Access panel

Spray tower

Silverware

basket

Filter system

screen

(not shown)

Overfill

protector

Lower

spray arm

Model and

serial number

label

(on right side)

8000 SERIES DISHWASHERS

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Important Safety Instructions

Operating instructions

Before starting your dishwasher

Starting your dishwasher..................................... 4

To add a dish after starting.................................. 4

Changing a cycle setting

What happens in each cycle ............................... 5

What happens in each option ............................. 6

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Proper Loading .............................................. 7

Adding Detergent.................................................. 9

Using Rinse Agent Dispenser ...................... 10

For Best Results ............................................ 11

Special tips........................................................... 11

Common Dishwashing Problems

If You Need Service Or Assistance .... 15

Whiripool Dishwasher Warranty

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product.

Then complete the form below. Have this informa tion ready if you need service or call with a question.

• Copy model and serial numbers from label (see diagram on front cover) and purchase date from sales slip.

• Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy place.

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It is your responsibiiity 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.

• Is properly maintained.

*See Installation Instructions for complete

information.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If you need service, first see the “Service or

Assistance” section of this book. After checking

"Service or Assistance," additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from any where in the U.S.

Important Safety Instructions

Awarning

• Read all instructions before using

the dishwasher.

• Properly connect to electricity and water.

• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY

GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions

for details.

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

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

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

• Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CANT REACH IT.

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

• Locate sharp items and knives so that they are

not likely to damage door seal or cut the user.

• DO NOT let children play in or on the

dishwasher.

• DO NOT reach into the area below the

bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

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• DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked

“Dishwasher Safe" or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer's recommendations.

• DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels are properly in place.

• DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the

dishwasher door or dish racks.

• DO NOT tamper with controls.

• 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.

• Disconnect electrical power to the dish washer before attempting to service.

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance. The fumes can create

a fire hazard or explosion.

Operating Instructions

The drawings in this book may vary 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.

Before starting your dishwasher

1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and

silvenware basket. See pages 7 and 8.

2. Spin the Lower Spray Arm with lower rack in

place to make sure nothing will stop it from turn ing freely.

3. Add detergent. See page 9.

4. Check rinse agent dispenser. See page 10.

5. Push door firmly when closing and it will

automatically latch.

6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until

It is hot. Turn it off.

Operating Instructions Continued

Starting your dishwasher

1. Select a drying option. (Use AIR DRY for Rinse

& Hold Cycle.)

2. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to a

desired cycle. You will feel a definite stop at each cycle mark. The dishwasher will automati cally start the cycle you selected.

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 dish washer. If you prefer, you can set cycles with the door unlatched.

To add a dish after starting

1. To be sure the added item is washed and rinsed, make sure the Cycle Control Knob has not passed LIGHT WASH.

2. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and

stop the cycle. Don't open the door until the spray arms stop spinning.

3. Open the door and add the dish.

4. Close the door. Do not latch it. Wait 30

seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm up This helps reduce the amount of moisture that can come from the vent when restarting the cycle

5. Press door in to latch it. The dishwasher will

start where it stopped

Changing a cycle setting

You can change a setting anytime during any cycle.

1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the door

and stop the cycle.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the

cycle you want.

3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled

properly for the new cycle. When changing dial

from LIGHT WASH to NORMAL WASH setting, detergent is released. Reload covered section of dispenser before starting Normal Wash Cycle.

4. Close and latch the door. The dishwasher will

automatically start the new cycle.

What happens in each cycle

Normal Wash Cycle A double wash for moderate to heavily soiled

loads. (The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle.) Cycle time is about 89 minutes.

Light Wash Cycle A single wash tor light to moderately soiled loads.

Cycle time is about 77 minutes.

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Important Safety Instructions

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