Whirlpool SERIES 940 User Manual

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UseAndCare

A Note to Dishwasher Parts and Starting Your Dlshwasher.. Loadlng

Using the Dispensers

Settlng the Controls..

Selecting a wash cycle ............

Using

Selecting cycle options ............

Changing a cycle or option

Adding an item during a cycle Using the delay wash cycle

Understanding the

status

Washlng Special

Caring for Your Dlshwasher

Savlng Energy ............................

Solvlng Common Dlshwashlng

Troubleshootlng.. .......................

Requestlng Assistance

or Servlce ...................................

Index.. Warranty

You ...............................

Safety

Features..

Your

Cancel/Drain

setting

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DISHWASHER MODEL SERIES 940

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 the “Parts and Features” section).

- 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.

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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 the

“Caring for Your Dishwasher” section.

Dishwasher Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the

word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You y&l be killed or seriously Injured If you don’t follow Instructlons.

You & be kllled or serlously Injured If you don’t follow Instructlons.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. .

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

-When using the dishwasher, 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; and

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 equivdent. 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 dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several,minutes. This will

release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke

or use an open flame during this time.

Remove the door to the washing

compartment when removing an old

dishwasher from service or discarding it.

-SAVE THESE 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.

Top rack adjuster

(P. 10)

(P. 9)

Spray tower

(P. 9)

Fold-down

Third level wash

(Pm 10) Adiustable top rack

(Pm 10) Water inlet opening

Upper spray arm

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(P.

Silverware

Cutlery basket

b. 7)

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Door latch/

Door color panel*

l See

. POWER CLEANTM

N module Y Lower spray arm

- Overfill protector

Detergent

- dispensers

y dispenser

Installatton Instructions

for more information.

Rinse agent

Access panel*

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.

(p.

30)

(P. 9)

(P. 19)

(P. 11)

(P. 12)

Starting Your Dishwasher

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

Tlp Over Hazard

Do not use dlshwasher until completely Installed.

Do not push down on open door. Doing so can result In serlous Injury

or cuts.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord connected

dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In

the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least

resistance for electric current. The

dishwasher is equipped with a cord

having an equipment-grounding conduc-

tor 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

the equipment-grounding conductor can

result in a risk of electric shock.

- Improper connection of

Eiectrlcaily ground dlshwasher. Connect ground wire to green ground

connector In termlnal box. Do not use an extenslon cord. Failure to do so can result in death,

flre, or 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:

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-grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

Electrlcal Shock Hazard

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting a wash cycle

1. Load the dishwasher. See the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section. -

6. Run hot water at the sink nearest the dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off. See the “Saving Energy” section.

2. Spin the spray arms. They should turn freely.

3. Add detergent. See the “Using the

Dispensers” section.

4. Add rinse agent, if needed.

See the “Using the Dispensers” section.

5. Close door firmly until it latches.

7. Press a Cycle pad. If desired, press one

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wash cycle. You may press Option pads

as the machine is filling.

The pad indicator glows red when a cycle l-1 or option is selected.

or more Option pads. See the “Setting the Controls” section. The dishwasher starts filling once you press a cycle pad unless you select the delay

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 continue cycle.

Press Cancel/Drain. Once pressed, a 2-minute drain starts. (See the “Setting the Controls” section.)

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 CLEANTM

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 Rinse/Wash

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 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 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 large items at sides and back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket.

NOTES:

Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack.

Do not load items between the bottom rack and the dishwasher tub. This can block the water inlet opening.

If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or cleaning, replace it with

bumpers in front.

Mlxed load

Do not cover spray tower

Utensil load

Bumper

face dls

Fold-down divider

Use the fold-down divider at the back of

the rack to make room for deep bowls,

roasters, etc.

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

Load so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.

Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is

not designed for glasses. Damage can occur.

Place items in the rows Placing them over the prongs may lead to

breakage.

Secure lightweight items.

- l China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dish-

washer operation. Damage may occur.

between

prongs.

Do not cover third level wash

Mixed load

Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack.

Load plastic items in the top rack only. Plastic items may melt in the bottom rack.

Wash only plastic items marked “dish-

washer safe.”

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.

Turn the knob clockwise to raise a side of the rack.

Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower a side of the rack.

Mixed

Raise

Lower

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