Whirlpool 940 SERIES Owner's Manual

UseAndCare
A Note to You Dishwasher Safety Parts and Starting Your Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher.. Using the Dispensers Setting the
Selecting Using CANCEUDRAIN Selecting cycle options Changing a cycle or
option setting Adding a dish during a cycle Using the delay wash cycle Understanding the
status indicators
Washing Special hems Caring for Your Dishwasher.. Saving Energy Solving Common
Dishwashing
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance
or Service
Index.. ..........................................
Warranty
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Features.. ..................... 4
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Controls ................... 12
a wash cycle
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Problems.. ............ 20
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PART NO. 3373753 Rev. A
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Cedar
with questions or comment8.
DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 940 q i 44
A
Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool dishwashers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about 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 card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You-can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free 24 hours a day.
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.’
+ See Installation Instructions for complete
information.
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Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as the cap on the drain outlet) before installing.*
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Remove all hang tags and temporary labels.
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Make sure dishwasher is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 18.

Dishwasher Safety

Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
*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.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
4Jse ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
aStore 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.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
(“d.%eitel;c;l shock, burns, and
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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
(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.
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Parts and Features

Your dishwasher is illustrated below with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Top rack adjuster
Thlrd level wash
Water Inlet opening
Silverware basket
(P. 7)
c
basket ’ (P- 6)
Door latch
Door color panel* fl
Fold-down
POWER CLEAN”’
- Lower apray arm (P. 6)
- Overfill protector
(P. 16)
‘See Installation Instructions
for more
information.
Control panel
Your dishwasher cycle
to start your dishwasher. You
has a row of push pads to select cycles and options. You
may
select one or more options.
must
select
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Starting Your Dishwasher

This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference.
Starting a wash cycle
1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 6-9.
6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. (See page 19.)
2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely.
3. Add detergent. See page 10.
4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 11.
5. Close door firmlv until it latches.
7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one or more Option pads. (See pages 12-14.) The dishwasher starts filling once you press a Cycle pad unless you select the delay wash cycle. You
may press Option pads as the machine is filling.
The pad indicator glows red when a cycle
or an option is selected.
Stopping the dishwasher
You can stop your dishwasher anytime during a cycle. All you have to do is:
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Open the door slightly. Wait for any filling or spraying action to stop before opening the door all the way. Close door to continue cycle.
OR
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Press CANCEUDRAIN. Once pressed, a
2-minute drain starts. (See page 13.)
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Loading Your Dishwasher

This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results.
Preparing to load the dishwasher
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To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.
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Remove large pieces of food, bones, and
other hard items. The POWER CLEANTM
module rerrwes food particles from the water. The module contains a chopping device which reduces the size of food items.
NOTE:
nuts, and egg shells enter the POWER
CLEAN module, you might hear chopping,
grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. Those sounds are normal when hard items
enter the module.
(such as pot handle screws) get into the POWER CLEAN module. Damage can
occur.
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Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a perii of time. Run a RINSE/WASH
LATER cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.
lf hard items such as fruit seeds,
Do not let
metallic items
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating spray arm.
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Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best washing. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces.
Loading for quiet operation
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Secure lightweight load items in the racks.
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Pot lids and handles, pbza pans, cookie sheets, etc., should not touch interior walls, interfere with the spray arm’s
rotation, or cover the spray tower.
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Load dishes so they do not touch one
another.
NOTE:
during dishwasher operation to prevent
noise transfer through drains.
Keep sink drain plugs inserted
Loading the cutlery basket
Use the cutlery basket to hold long items. Always unload or remove the cutlery basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water on the cutlery.
IMPORTANT:
the contents onto a cutting board to unload. This helps avoid accidents with sharp points
and edges.
To
remove the cutlery basket:
1. Grasp the basket on both sides and slide it toward the top of the door.
2. Lii the basket off the holding buttons.
To
replace the cutlery basket:
1.
Set the basket on the holding buttons.
2. Slide the basket toward the bottom of the
door until it locks into place.
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Remove the basket and tip
Loading the silverware basket
Personal Injury Hazard
Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.) with the point down.
Failure to do so could cause personal injury.
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Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
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Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. However, always load sharp items (knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.
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Put small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc.) in any section.
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You can also remove the basket for easy unloading. Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water on the silverware.
To remove the basket:
1. Grab the basket by the handle and slide it toward the top of the door.
2. Lii the basket off the holding buttons.
To replace the basket:
1. Set the basket on the holding buttons.
2. Slide the basket towards the bottom of the door until it locks in place.
To open the basket:
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Unhook the latch as shown.
NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door.
Loading the bottom rack
Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray.
Mixed load
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Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing inward to the spray.
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Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms. Spray arms must move freely.
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Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower.
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Load heavily-soiled cookware face down in rack.
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Do not stack or overlap dishes. Water spray must reach all soiled surfaces for best results.
Utensil load
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Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other hrge items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
NOTE:
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Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack.
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Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub. This can block the water inlet opening.
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If you have removed the bottom rack for
unloading or cleaning, replace it with
bumpers in front.
Mixad load
Do not cover spray tower
Utensil load
face dishwasher door
Fold-down divider
Use the fold-down divider at the rack to make room for deep bowls, roasters, etc.
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back
of the
Loading the top rack
Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and smaller items. Do not cover the third level wash when loading the top rack.
Cup and glass load
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Load so open ends face down for cleaning
and draining.
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Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur.
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Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs may lead to breakage.
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Secure lightweight items.
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China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dish­washer operation. Damage may occur.
not cover third level wash
Do
Mixed load
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Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack.
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Load plastic items in the top rack only.
Plastic items may melt in the bottom rack.
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Wash only plastic items marked “dish­washer safe.”
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Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle.
Infinite adjustable top rack
Raise or lower the rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. The top rack does not have to be level.
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Turn the knob clockwise to raise a side of the rack.
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Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower a side of the rack
Mixed
Raise
Lower
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