Whirlpool 9400 User Manual
Use & Care Guide
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9400 SERIES DISHWASHERS
Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Using your dishwasher for the first time
Before starting your dishwasher
Starting your dishwasher
Changing a cycle setting
To add a dish after starting
Delaying a wash
The CANCEL/DRAIN pad
Using cycle pause
Control panel lock-out feature
Thebeepingsound . . . . . .._........
The WATER HEATING signal light
The CLEAN signal light
Flashing signal lights
What happens in each cycle .
What happens in each option .
Proper Loading
Adding Detergent .
Using Rinse Agent Dispenser
For Best Results .
Special tips .
Common Dishwashing Problems .
If You Need Service Or Assistance
Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty .
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It is your responsibility to be sure your
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dishwasher:
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Is installed by a qualified installer.
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Has been installed where it is protected from
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Has been installed on a floor strong enough to
support its weight.
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Has been properly connected to electricity, water
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Has been properly electrically grounded.*
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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to
operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
‘See Installation lnstructrons for complete
rnformation.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.
Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from label
(see diagram on front cover) and purchase date
from sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in a
handy place.
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, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic
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Read all instructions before using
the dishwasher.
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Properly connect to electricity and water.
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DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions
for details.
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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.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, always
precautions including
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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
the following:
remove the door to prevent accidental (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
entrapment or suffocation. gases may build up in the water heater
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job it was designed to do.
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T REACH IT
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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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.
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DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom rack until the heating element has
cooled for at least 20 minutes,
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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Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher before attempting to service.
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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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Operating Instructions
Using your dishwasher for the
first time
When first installed, the signal lights will flash
rapidly in order. The signal lights will also flash
following a power failure. Press the CANCEL pad
twice to clear the signal lights.
Five control pads and the signal lights allow
you to set and check the dishwasher’s function.
A “beep” sounds each time a pad is pressed
under normal conditions.
The dishwasher is preset for the Normal Cycle
with the Heat Dry Option. After each use, the
dishwasher remembers the last cycle and options
used. The next time the display is lit up for selection, it will show the last selection that was run.
Before starting your dishwasher
1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, the
silverware basket and the cutlery basket.
2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make
sure nothing will stop them from turning freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 15.
4. Check rinse agent dispenser. See page 16.
5. Push door firmly when closing and it will
automatically latch. Avoid touching control
pads while door is open or being closed.
6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until
it is hot. Turn it off.
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Control pads
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Starting your dishwasher
1. Press the START pad once to display the cycle
and options. Skip to Step 4 if you want to run the
cycle and options shown by the lights.
2. Press the CYCLE pad until the cycle you want
is indicated by a signal light. Each press of the
CYCLE pad advances the signal light to the
next cycle.
3. Press the OPTIONS pad until the option you
want is indicated by a signal light. Each press of
the OPTIONS pad advances the signal light to
the next option.
4. Press the START pad again.
NOTE: Cycle and option selections are cancelled
by a power failure.
Changing a cycle setting
You can change a setting anytime during
any cycle.
1. Press the CANCEL/DRAIN pad. The dish-
washer will go into a 2 minute drain cycle,
if needed.
2. Select a new cycle and option(s).
3. Be sure the detergent dispensers are filled
properly for the new cycle.
4. Press the START pad. The dishwasher will start
the new cycle.
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To add a dish after starting
To be sure the added Item is washed and rinsed,
make sure the ADD A DISH signal light is on.
1. Lift up on the door latch to unlatch door and
stop the cycle. Do not open the door until the
spray arms stop spinning.
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 up. This
helps reduce the amount of moisture that can
come from the vent when restarting the cycle.
4. Press door firmly to latch it. The dishwasher will
automatically start where it stopped.
NOTE: The cycle will be cancelled if you accidentally touch the CANCEL/DRAIN pad while closing
the door, Press the CANCEL/DRAIN pad again,
then press the START pad to restart the cycle.
Delaying a wash
The DELAY pad allows you to delay the start of a
cycle for 2,4 or 6 hours after loading the dish-
washer. For example, use DELAY to run the dish-
washer during off-peak hours of electrical use.
1. Press the DELAY pad once to display the last
cycle and options selection.
2. Select a new cycle and option(s), if desired.
3. Press the DELAY pad again to select a 2 hour
delay. The 2 HOURS signal light will come on.
Pressing the DELAY pad repeatedly will select
(in order) 4 hours, 6 hours, no delay, then 2
hours, etc. If no delay is selected, all delay
signal lights will be off.
4. After 2 hours, the signal light will turn off and the
dishwasher will start. If 4 hours or 6 hours were
chosen, the signal light for the next shorter
delay time will turn on and continue to count
down. This continues until the delay time ends
and the dishwasher starts.
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You may press the START pad at any time during
the delay if you want the dishwasher to start
immediately.
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You may press the CANCEL/DRAIN pad to
cancel the delay and clear the delay signal light.
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You may add items to the load at any time during
the delay. Close the door firmly to latch it.
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Operating Instructions
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The CANCEL/DRAIN pad
The CANCEL/DRAIN pad allows you to cancel a
cycle, to clear the signal lights or to make a new
selection. If the dishwasher is washing, it will go
into a 2 minute drain automatically before shutting
off. Pressing CANCEL/DRAIN again stops the
drain. If the dishwasher had not been started or is
not washing, it will clear the display. Pressing
CANCEL/DRAIN again will start a 2 minute drain,
if needed.
Using cycle pause
A cycle can be stopped at any time for up
to 10 minutes.
1. Press the DELAY pad. Any signal lights that are
on will flash slowly until the cycle restarts after
10 minutes.
2. The cycle can be restarted sooner by pressing
the START pad.
Control panel lock-out feature
This feature lets you lock-out the function of the
control pads (except to cancel or pause a cycle
that is running). When the control panel is lockedout, the dishwasher cannot be started and a
running cycle cannot be changed.
To use the lock-out feature:
1. Press and hold the OPTIONS and DELAY pads
until the CLEAN signal light flashes.
2. Release the pads. The CLEAN signal light will
stop flashing.
To turc off the lock-out feature:
1. Press and hold the OPTIONS and DELAY
pads until the CLEAN signal light turns on and
stays on.
2. Release the pads. The CLEAN signal light will
turn off.
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The beeping sound
Each time a control pad is pressed, a single
“beep” sound is made. A double beep means one
of the extra features was selected (such as control
pad lock-out) or the wrong control pad was used.
To turn off the beep:
1. Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until the
CLEAN signal light flashes.
2. Release the pad. The CLEAN signal light will
turn off.
NOTE: A power failure will reset this feature.
You will have to repeat the above steps.
To turn the beep back on:
1. Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until the
CLEAN signal light turns on and stays on.
2. Release the pad. The CLEAN signal light will
turn off.
The WATER HEATING signal light
The WATER HEATING signal light comes on during
the water heating portion of the Pots & Pans Cycle.
The signal light will also come on during the water
heating portion of other cycles when the Hi-Temp
Option is selected.
The WATER HEATING signal light will flash
at the end of the cycle if the water did not heat to
140°F (60%). If you want to make sure the water
gets heated to 140°F (SO%), use the Hi-Temp
Option (see page 11).
When the signal light is on, water is being heated.
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. The
WATER HEATING signal light will go off when the
water temperature reaches 140°F (SO’C).
Operating Instructions
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The CLEAN signal light
The CLEAN signal light comes on at the end of a
cycle to show that the load is clean. It will stay on
until CANCEL/DRAIN or any other control pad is
pressed.
As an option, you can have the CLEAN light turn
off the first time you open the door after a cycle
is finished:
1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the
CLEAN signal light starts flashing.
2. Release the pad. The CLEAN signal light will
turn off.
NOTE: A power failure will reset this feature.
You will have to repeat the above steps.
To again have the signal light stay on when the
door is opened:
1. Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN
signal light turns on.
2. Release the pad. The CLEAN signal light will
turn off.
Flashing signal lights
The signal lights will flash rapidly in order when
your dishwasher is first installed and connected to
electricity. The signal lights will also flash following
a power failure. Press the CANCEL/DRAIN pad
twice to clear the signal lights
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