Whirlpool 8700 SERIES Owner's Manual

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Use & Care Guide

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8700 SERIES DISHWASHERS

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

Before starting your dishwasher Starting your dishwasher To add a dish after starting Changing a cycle setting Changing an option . Using delay wash The clean signal light . What happens in each cycle . What happens in each option

Proper Loading . . . . . . .

Adding Detergent . . . . . . _

. 12 Using Rinse Agent Dispenser . . . Connecting A Portable Dishwasher

For Best Results . . . .

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Special tips. Common Dishwashing Problems If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty

01992 Whirlpool Corporation

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 information 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 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 electnclty, 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

Service Company Phone Number

Date

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, l-800-253-1301, from any-

where in the U.S.

Important Safety Instructions

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

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 (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen

entrapment or suffocation.

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

Slore dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT

Use ONLY detergenls 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 unlil the heating element has cooled for al least 20 minules.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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 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 keveral 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 flammable 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 silverware basket. See pages 9,10 and 11.

2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will slop them from turning freely.

3. Add detergent. See page 12.

4. Check rinse agent dispenser. See page 13.

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

6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it ishot. Turn it off.

7. If your model is a portable, connect hose to faucet. Turn on hot water. See page 14. Plug in power supply cord to wall outlet. See page 15.

Operating Instructions Continued

Option selector buttons

Cycle control knob

Starting your dishwasher

1. Push a Cycle Selector Button for the desired cycle. Normal Wash and Light Wash Cycles share the same button. The Cycle Control Knob determines which cycle operates.

2. Push an Option Selector Button for each desired option. The indicators above the buttons will show which cycle and option(s) have been selected.

3. Turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to point to a desired cycle. Heavy Wash and Pots 8 Pans Cycles share the same spot on the dial. The Cycle Selector Buttons determine which cycle operates.

You will feel a definite stop at each cycle

mark. The dishwasher will automatically 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 dishwasher. 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. Do not open the door until the

spray arms stop spinning.

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 the

dial from LIGHT WASH to POTS&PANS,

HEAVY WASH or NORMAL WASH setting, detergent is released. Reload covered section

of dispenser before starting Pots & Pans,

Heavy Wash or Normal Wash Cycles.

4. Close and latch the door. The dishwasher will

automatically start the new cycle.

selected cycle starts.

The DELAY/WATER HEATING Signal Light will also come on while the water is heating during all cycles.

Operating Instructions Continued

What happens in each cycle

Pots & Pans Cycle Heavy Wash Cycle A double wash with maximum cleaning for cooked- A double wash for heavily soiled loads. The Cycle

on or baked-on foods. The Cycle Control Knob Control Knob stops while the dishwasher heats stops while the dishwasher heats water to 140°F water to 140°F (60%) in the main wash (markedt) (60%) in both washes and the final rinse (markedt). if Lo-Energy Wash Option is not selected and in Cycle time* is about 1% to 2 hours, depending on the final rinse (marked tt). Cycle time* is about the time needed to heat water.

78 minutes plus the time needed to heat water.

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NOTE: Cycle Control Knob stops while water is heating. See “Water heating” on page 8

‘Cycle time includes heated dry times.

Normal Wash Cycle A single wash for normal, everyday soiled loads.

(The Energy Guide Label is based on this cycle.) The Cycle Control Knob stops while the dishwasher heats water to 140°F (60°C) in the wash (marked+) if Lo-Energy Wash Option is not selected and in the final rinse (marked??). Cycle time* is about 70 minutes plus the time needed to heat water.

Rinse

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

The Cycle Control Knob stops while the dishwasher

heats water to 140°F (60%) in the wash (markedt) if Lo-Energy Wash Option is not selected and in the

final rinse (marked tt). Cycle time* is about 62

minutes plus the time needed to heat water.

Rinse

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NOTE: Cycle Control Knob stops while water is heating. See “Water heating” on page 8.

*Cycle time includes heated dry time.

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Operating Instructions Continued

What happens in each option

Rinse 8 Hold Cycle

For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later. Cycle time is about 18 minutes. Do not use detergent.

Rinse

Water heating

The dishwasher will heat water during portions of the Pots & Pans, Heavy Wash, Normal and Light Wash Cycles to improve washability (see pages 6 and 7). The Cycle Control Knob does not move while the water is heating.The DELAY/WATER HEATING Signal Light will come on while the water is heating.

The heating time is based on the temperature of the water supply as it enters the dishwasher. The cooler the water, the longer the heating time. When the water temperature reaches 140°F (SO%), the Cycle Control Knob will begin moving again. If the water supply is already hot enough, the dishwasher will not pause.

Lo-Energy Wash Option The dishwasher will not heat the main wash water

as described above when the Lo-Energy Wash Option is selected. This will reduce the amount of electricity needed to run the dishwasher. However, dishes may not wash as well. The final rinse will still be heated. Lo-Energy Wash Option will not work with the Pots 8 Pans Cycle.

Air Dry Option

Air in the dishwasher is automatically heated during the “dry” portion of all cycles except Rinse 8 Hold.

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

For best drying results, use a liquid rinse agent

such as Jet-Dry.@

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