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Instructions
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Parts And Features
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8900 SERIES DISHWASHERS
A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience
have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free
operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on
how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,
please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This
will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 25. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number label (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and
your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a
safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serlal Number
Purchase Date
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Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
Important Safety Instructions
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@Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
*Use your dishwasher only for the uses
described in this manual.
*DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.
.When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
@Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
@Store dishwasher detergent in a cool,
dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T
REACH IT.
aWhen loading items to be washed:
- Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
injuries.
- Locate sharp items and knives so that
they are not likely to damage the door
or tub.
.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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equivalent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
dishwasher door or dish racks.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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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.
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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.
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Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to service.
Help us help you
Please:
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Have your dishwasher installed by a
qualified installer.
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Install where dishwasher is protected from
the elements.
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Install and level dishwasher on a floor that
will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
for its size and use.
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Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,
water and drain.*
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See Installation Instructions for complete information.
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Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
connectors (such as drain connector on a
disposer) before installing.*
Remove all hang tags and temporary labels.
Make sure dishwasher is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 21.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar
with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
NOTE:
to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include
all features.
The drawings in this book may vary from your dishwasher model. They are designed
A Third level wash
B Adjustable top rack
C Water inlet opening
D Rack bumper
E Bottom rack
F Heating element
G Silverware basket
H Cutlery basket
I Rinse agent dispenser
J Top rack adjuster
K Upper spray arm
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L Fold down divider
M Spray tower
N Model and serial number label
(on right side)
0 POWER CLEANTM module
P Lower spray arm
Q Overfill protector
R Detergent dispenser
S Access panel
T Door color panel
Buttons
Cycle Selector buttons
Cycle control knob
Signel light
Cycle cotitrol
knob
Option
se&or buttons
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Using Your Dishwasher
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In This Section
Page
Before starting your dishwasher
Starting
Starting your dishwasher using
delay wash
Adding a dish during a cycle..
Changing
Changing an option
Canceling a cycle
Cycle selection chart
Operating your dishwasher properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. This
section explains proper dishwasher operation.
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a cycle setting
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What happens in
The signal lights
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Quiet operating tips
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Water temperature
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Energy saving tips
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Before starting your dishwasher
1. Properly load the top rack, bottom rack, and the silverware bas-
ket. See pages 17-20.
2. Spin both spray arms with both
racks in place to make sure nothing prevents arms from turning
freely.
3. Add detergent. See pages 12
and 13.
4. Checkthe rinse agent dispenser.
See pages 13 and 14.
5. Push door firmly when closing
and it will automatically latch.
6. Run hot water at sink nearest
dishwasher until water is hot.
Turn off water.
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Starting your dishwasher
The dishwasher will wash and dry dishware according to the selections you make on the
control panel.
1.
Push a Cycle Selector button for the
desired cycle. The indicator above the
button will show red for the selected cycle.
NOTE:
cycles share the same button. The Cycle
Control knob determines which cycle
operates.
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Normal Wash and Light Wash
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to
point to the desired cycle. Heavy Wash
and Pots 8 Pans cycles share the same
spot on the dial. China Crystal and Light
Wash cycles also share a 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.
Starting your dishwasher using delay wash
You can set the dishwasher to start a cycle from 1 to 6 hours later.
1. Push desired Cycle Selector button.
2. Push desired Option Selector button(s).
3. Turn Cycle Control knob clockwise to the
number of hours (from 1 to 6 hours) you
want the dishwasher to delay before the
selected cycle starts.
4. Close and latch the door. The DELAY
signal light will come on until the selected
cycle starts.
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You can add items while time is counting
down. Close and latch the door. The Cycle
Control knob will not advance if the door is
unlatched.
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Rinse & Hold, Light Wash and China
Crystal cycles cannot be delayed.
Adding a dish during a cycle
You can add a forgotten item to the dishwasher anytime before the Cycle Control knob
reaches LIGHT WASH. See page 9.
1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch the
door and stop the cycle. Wait a moment up. This helps reduce the amount of
for the spray action to stop before open- moisture that can come from the vent
ing the door. when restarting the cycle.
2. Open the door and add the dish.
3. Close the door. Do
not
latch
it. Wait 30
seconds for air in the dishwasher to warm
4. Press door in to latch ft. The dishwasher
will start where it stopped.
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Changing a cycle setting
You can change a setting anytime during any cycle.
1.
Lii 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. Push the desired Cycle Selection button.
4. Check the detergent dispenser to be sure
it is properly filled for the new cycle. See
page 12.
5. Close and latch the door. The dishwasher
Changing an option
You can change an option anytime during a
cycle. To change the selected option(s):
1.
Push the RESET OPTIONS button.
2. Push an Option Selector button for each
desired option.
Canceling a cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle.
1.
Turn the Cycle Control knob slowly
clockwise to the drain portion of the wash
or rinse. You will hear water draining
when you have advanced to the proper
location.
2.
3. Lii up on the door latch to unlatch the
4. Turn the Cycle Control knob clockwise to
NOTE:
may cause the covered section of the
detergent dispenser to open. Be sure to
fill the covered section if the cycle uses
detergent in both sections.
will automatically start the new cycle.
Let the dishwasher drain completely.
door.
point to OFF.
Turning the Cycle Control knob
Cycle selection chart
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cycle
Pots & Pans
A double wash for
maximum cleaning
of cooked-on or
baked-on foods.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob
stops while the dishwasher heats
water to 135°F (57°C) in both
washes and the final rinse
(marked T). See page
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10.
A “en shows what steps are in each cycle Cycle
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Time
90-l 20’
Main
Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse
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Dry (Minutes)
Cycle
Heavy Wash
A double wash for
cleaning heavily soiled
loads.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob
does not move
heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the
final rinse (marked t) if the Lo-Energy
Rinse option is not selected.
while the dishwasher l
If the Hi-
Temp Wash option is selected
water will also be heated in the main
waSh(matked~).seepages10and11.
Normal Wash
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Guide Label is based on this cycle.)
A double wash for
normal, everyday soiled
loads. (The Energy
A “0” shows what steps are in each
Main
cycle
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Time
Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse Dry (Minutes)
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NOTE: The Cycle Control knob
does not move
while the dishwasher
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heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the
final rinse (marked t) if the Lo-Energy
Rinse option is not selected.
If the Hi-
Temp Wash option is selected
water will also be heated in the main
wash(matked~).seepages10and11.
Light Wash
A single wash for
pre-rinsed or lightly
soiled loads.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob
does not move
while the dishwasher
heats water to 135°F (57°C) in the
final rinse (marked t) if the Lo-Energy
Rinse option is not selected.
If the Hi-
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60’
Temp Wash option is selected
water will also be heated in the main
wash(malked~).seepages10and11.
l Cycle time includes heated dry time. Cycle time may vary depending on the temperature of
the water entering the dishwasher.
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