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A Note to You

Dishwasher Safety.................3

Parts and Features Starting Your Dishwasher Loading Your Dishwasher Using the Dispensers Setting the Controis

Selecting a wash cycle Using Cancel/Drain Selecting cycle options Changing a cycle or

an option setting Using the delay wash

cycle..................................16

Understanding the status indicators

Washing Speciai items Caring for Your

Dishwasher...........................19

Saving Energy Solving Common

Dishwashing Problems.......21

Troubleshooting...................24

Requesting Assistance or Service

Index......................................26

Warranty

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DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 960

PART NO

1-800-253-1301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

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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.

Help us help you

Please:

• Have your dishwasher installed by a

qualified installer.

• Install where dishwasher is protected from

the elements.

• Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

• Properly connect dishwasher to electricity, water, and drain.*

• See Installation Instructions for complete information.

1-800-253-1301

• Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as the cap on the drain outlet) 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 19.

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.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using the dish

washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the

dishwasher.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended

function.

• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.

• When loading items to be washed:

1) Locate sharp items so that they are

not likely to damage the door seal.

2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Do not touch the heating element during

or immediately after use.

• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow

children to play in or on the dishwasher.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas

may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dish

washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several

- SAVE THESE

minutes. This will release any accumu lated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Remove the door to the washing compart

ment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

• For a grounded, cord connected appliance:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resis tance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

• For a permanently connected dishwasher:

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor

must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-ground

ing terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

INSTRUCTIONS -

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.

Third level wash

(P- 10)

Adjustable top rack

(p. 10)

Extra-capacity

fold-down shelf

(not shown) (p. 10)

Water inlet opening

(p. 9)

Rack bumper

(P- 9)

Bottom rack

(p. 9)

Heating element Silverware

basket

(P. 8)

Cutlery basket

(P. 7)

Door latch Door color panel

Top rack adjuster

(p. 10)

Upper spray arm

(p. 9)

Spray tower

(P- 9)

Fold-down

divider

(P- 9)

Model and serial

number label

(on right side)

POWER CLEANS“

module

(P- 27)

Lower spray arm

(p. 9)

Overfill protector

(p. 19)

Detergent

dispensers

(p. 11)

Rinse agent

dispenser

(P. 12)

Access panel*

' See Installation Instructions

for more information.

Control panel

Your dishwasher has a row of push pads to select cycles and options. You must select a

cycle to start your dishwasher. You may select one or more options. Status

indicators —

HIGH LOW TEMP ENERGY AIR DRY WASH RINSE

Pfeai S Seconda lo Lock Out

Starting Your Dishwasher

This section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference.

Before You Use Your Dishwasher

^WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not use an extension cord. Doing so can resuit in death, fire, or

eiectricai shock.

▲WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher untii compietely instaiied.

Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury

or cuts.

▲WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground

nut in terminal box.

Failure to do so can result in death

or electrical shock.

STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER

Starting a wash cycle

1. Load the dishwasher. See pages 7-10.

6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the

dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. See page 20.

2. Spin the spray arms. They should

turn freely.

3. Add detergent. See page 11.

4. Add rinse agent, if needed. See page 12.

5. Close door firmly until it latches.

7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one or more Option pads. (See pages 13-15.) 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:

• Open the door slightly. Wait for any filling or spraying action to stop before opening the door all the way. Close door to con tinue cycle.

• Press Cancel/Drain. Once pressed, a 2-minute drain starts. (See page 14.)

Loading Your Dishwasher

This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results.

Preparing to load the dishwasher

• To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

• Remove large pieces of food, bones, and

other hard items. The POWER CLEAN’^'^

module removes food particles from the water. The module contains a chopping device which reduces the size of food items.

NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds,

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. Do not let metallic items

(such as pot handle screws) get into the POWER CLEAN module. Damage can

occur.

• Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time. Run a RinseA/Vash Later cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.

• Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the

rotating spray arm.

• 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

• Secure lightweight load items in the racks.

• Pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie

sheets, etc., should not touch interior walls, interfere with the spray arm’s rotation, or

cover the spray tower.

• Load dishes so they do not touch one

another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted

during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

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: Remove the basket and tip

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. Lift 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.

LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER

Loading the silverware basket

• Load the silverware basket while it is in the door or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.

• Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items.

IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items

(knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing

down.

• Put small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.) in any section.

• 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. Lift 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:

• 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 YOUR DISHWASHER

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

• Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between

prongs and facing inward to the spray.

• Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arms. Spray

arms must move freely.

• Load items so they do not block or cover

the spray tower.

• Load heavily soiled cookware face down in rack.

• Do not stack or overlap dishes. Water

spray must reach all soiled surfaces for best results.

Utensil load

• Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other

iarge items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray

from reaching detergent dispenser and

siivenware basket.

NOTES:

• Do not ioad glasses, cups, or plastic items

in the bottom rack.

• Do not ioad items between the bottom rack

and the side of the dishwasher tub. This

can biock the water inlet opening.

• If you have removed the bottom rack for

unloading or cleaning, replace it with bumpers in front.

Mixed load

Utensil load

Bumpers must

face dishwasher door

Fold-down divider

Use the foid-down divider at the back of

the rack to make room for deep bowis,

roasters, etc.

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