Whirlpool 8400 User Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Third level wash(on some models)

Top rack.

Spray tower ■

Water inlet opening Rack bumper -----------

Bottom rack ■ Heating element

Detergent dispenser.

Filter system

— screen

(not shown)

Silverware

------

protector

basket

Overfill

Rinse agent dispenser

Access panel

Door color panel

8300 & 8400 SERIES DISHWASHERS

Lower

spray arm

Model and

serial number

label

(on right side)

Con te nts

Page

Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions . 3

Before starting your dishwasher................ 3

Starting your dishwasher To add a dish after starting

Changing a cycle setting ................................... 4

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

What happens in each option

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

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

Using Rinse Agent Dispenser For Best Results

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

Common Dishwashing Problems . 13 If You Need Service Or Assistance . 15 Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty . 16

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 responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:

• Is installed by a qualified instalier.

• 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.

Imp ort an t Sa fe ty I nst ruc tio ns

▲warning

• 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 tor 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 Sate" 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 tumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Ope rat in g In st ruct ion s

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

Selector buttons

8300 Series Models

Cycle selector buttons Option selector buttons

8400 Series Models

Starting your dishwasher

1. Select a drying option. (See page 6.) The indicator above the button will show red when that option has been selected.

NOTE: Select AIR DRY for the Rinse & Hold

Cycle.

For the 8300 series models, the Heat Dry

Option is automatically selected with the Pots & Pans Cycle.

2. For the 8300 series models, if the Pots &

Pans Cycle will be used, push the POTS & PANS button. The indicator above the button will show red.

For the 8400 series models, push a Cycle

Selector button for the desired cycle. Normal Wash, Light Wash and Rinse & Hold Cycles share the same button. The Cycle Control Knob determines which cycle operates.

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 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.

Cycle control knob

To add a dish after starting

1. To be sure that 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 fhe vent when restarting the

cycle.

5. Press door in to latch it. This 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 or

POTS & PANS setting, detergent is released.

Reload covered section of dispenser before starting Normal Wash Cycle or Pots & Pans Cycle.

4. Close and latch the door. The dishwasher will

automatically start the new cycle.

What happens in each cycle

Pots & Pans Cycle

A double wash for maximum cleaning of cookedon or baked-on foods. The Heat Dry Option is automatically selected during this cycle. Cycle time is about 89 minutes.

Normal Wash Cycle

A double wash for moderate to heavily soiled loads. (The Energy Guide Label is based or^this cycle.) Cycle time* is about 81 minutes.

NORMAL WASH ^

Wash

Rinse

Wash

Rinse

POTS & PANS ■ I

OFF %

RINSE & HOLD

USE AIR DRY

'Cycle time includes heated dry times.

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