Whirlpool WDF550SAHW0, WDF550SAHS0, WDF550SAHB0 Owner’s Manual

User Guide

Dishwasher

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In an effort to conserve natural resources, this dishwasher includes a condensed User Guide. A complete User Instructions manual can be downloaded at www.whirlpool.com/manuals.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. You can nd them on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

Model Number________________________________ Serial Number______________________________________ Register your dishwasher at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register your dishwasher at www.whirlpool.ca. Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com.

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, 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 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.

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■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, 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 or lid to the washing compartment

when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.

Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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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 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:

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Improper connection of the equipment-

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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.

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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.

Filtration System and Maintenance

Your dishwasher has a ltration system that efciently removes food particles from the wash water.

The lter system consists of three parts: a ne lter plate, a coarse lter, and a lower lter.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher without lters properly installed. Be sure lower lter is securely in place and upper lter assembly is locked into place. If the coarse lter turns freely, it is not locked into place.

The lters may need to be cleaned when:

■ Visible objects or soils are on ne lter plate.

■ Dishes feel gritty to the touch.

See the “Filtration System” section in the full User Instructions for complete removal and maintenance schedule.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or a scouring pad, etc., as they may damage the lters.

Rinse lter under running water until soils are removed. If you have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits because of hard water, a soft brush may be required.

Coarse lter

Fine lter

Lower lter

Drying – Rinse aid is essential

You must use a drying agent such as a rinse aid for good drying performance. Rinse aid along with the Heated Dry option will provide improved drying and avoid excessive moisture on the dishwasher interior.

Touch START/Pause every time you add a dish

If anyone opens the door after the dishwasher has started (such as for adding a dish, even during the delay time), the Start/Pause button must be touched again to resume the cycle.

Push door rmly closed and touch START/Pause.

Adjust Upper Rack

You can raise or lower the upper rack to t all items in either the upper or lower rack.

To raise or lower the rack:

Empty the rack. Pull the rack out halfway and take notice of the position of the carriage wheel assembly and side rail on each side of the rack. Lift up on the front of the rack while pulling the rack out all the way. The rack will then be completely free of the side rails. Reverse this action to re-engage the rack's carriage wheels onto the rails in the higher or lower position desired.

NOTE: The upper rack must be level.

OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER

1. Prepare and load the dishwasher

10-place load – upper rack 10-place load – lower rack

IMPORTANT:

hard items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

■ Make sure when dishwasher door is closed, no items are blocking

detergent dispenser.

■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and

inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above. This will improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest dish surface downward, allowing space for water to ow up through rack and between dishes.

■ Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates, that may trap food.

■ Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack.

■ Wash only items marked “dishwasher safe.”

■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation, load dishes

so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in racks.

■ Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep

your silverware separated for optimum wash.

1. Spoons

2. Knives

3. Salad forks

4. Forks

5. Large spoons

6. Large forks

■ If your silverware does not t

into the designated slots, lift and slide covers off to remove them and mix silverware types to keep them separated.

■ When loading silverware,

always place sharp items pointing down and avoid ‟nestingˮ as shown.

Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks, and other

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2. Check that all arms spin freely

Items in the rack can block the spray arms.

3. Add detergent

Premeasured Detergents

High-quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended for improved performance.

Quality tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid, or gel detergents at reducing lming on dishes. Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white lm. They are suitable for all water hardness and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white lm (not all packs and tablets contain rinse aid). Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment and close lid.

NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types. See the complete User Instructions for more details about powders, liquids, and gels.

■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just

before starting a cycle.

■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning.

Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place.

A. Release

B. Cover

C. Detergent

compartment

Close the detergent dispenser by sliding cover (B) over detergent compartment (C).

Open the detergent dispenser by sliding release (A) to the left and the cover (B) will automatically slide open.

4. Add rinse aid

■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying

performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heating and drying options will not perform as well without rinse aid.

■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as

spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to drain off of dishes after nal rinse. Rinse aid does not adhere to dishware, and when used, it is dispensed during each cycle.

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