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Summary of Contents for 8000 Series

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Page 2: ... diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip l 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 1 800 253 13...

Page 3: ...AN T REACH IT turn on all hot water faucets and allow l Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents water to run for several minutes This recommended for use in a dishwasher will allow gases to escape Do not l Locate sharp items and knives so that they are smoke or use any open flame near the not likely to damage door seal or cut the user faucet while it is open DO NOT let children play in or on the l Di...

Page 4: ... door and stop the cycle Don t open the door until the spray arms stop spinning 3 Open the door and add the dish 4 Close the door Do not latch it Wait 30 seconds for air In the dishwasher to warm up This helps reduce the amount of morsture that can come from the vent when restarting the cycle 5 Press door In to latch it The dishwasher WIII start where It stopped Changinga cyclesetting You can chan...

Page 5: ...s The Energy Guide Label data is based on this cycle Cycle time is about I39 minutes Normal Wash Cycle Light Wash Cycle A single wash for light to moderately soiled loads Cycle time is about 77 minutes Rinse Rinse Rinse I I Wash I 2 I I I Rinse I I Rinse I Rinse I I I I I I ...

Page 6: ...If the Heat Dry Option is selected air in the dish washer is heated during the dry part of the cycle For best drying results use a liquid rinse agent such as Jet Dry Air Dry Option If the Air Dry Option is selected air in the dish washer is not heated Using this option helps save energy but dishes take longer to dry overnight and some water spotting may result Some items such as plastics may need ...

Page 7: ...can reach all surfaces Top rack loading The top rack is designed for cups glasses and smaller items Cup and glass load l Place so open ends face down for cleanrng and draining l Load glasses in top rack only Bottom rack is not designed for glasses Damage may occur l Place items in the rows between prongs Plac ing them over the prongs can lead to breakage l Be sure lightweight items are held firmly...

Page 8: ... directly over spray tower Utensil load l 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 NOTE l Do not load glasses cups or plastic items in the bottom rack l When lower rack ISremoved replace with bumpers in front Silverware basket loading Load the silverware basket while it s in or out of the...

Page 9: ...oth secttons for cycles with two washes l Put detergent in the covered section only for cycles wrth one wash l Push the cover down untrl It ISlatched Detergent in the open section falls into the dish washer when the door ISclosed The covered section opens automatically when the main wash starts NOTE It is normal for cover to open partially when dispensing detergent The cover will open fully when t...

Page 10: ...to cap NOTE You may need to press cap two or three times to remove all of the air bubbles from the cap 2 When rinse agent does not show in cap even after pressing flexible cap several times dispenser needs refilling To fill dispenser Keep rinse agent dispenser filled for best drying results The dispenser will hold 6 ounces of rinse agent Under normal conditions this will last about 3 months You do...

Page 11: ...o touch each other Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks Then compare it with the rest of the set to see ofcolors have changed Crystal and decorative glasses Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temper ature Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the drshwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in...

Page 12: ...y Dishwasher care 8 cleaning Exterior Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is neces sary in most cases to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just beneath the door area To clean dishwasher interior 1 Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a...

Page 13: ...prevented its turning Old detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Not enough detergent or improper detergent Use more dishwasher delergent Use detergent with highest available phosphorus content especially with hard water Water is not hot enough Water lemperature shou...

Page 14: ... Iron or manganese in water Temporary remedy 1 Set empty dishwasher for a one wash cycle 2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash par l of the cycle 3 Add l 4 to 2cup 120 to 240 mL of crtnc acid crystals usually available in drugstores 4 Close and latch door to complete cycle Permanent solution Install an iron or manganese filter or water softener to home wale...

Page 15: ...alified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service 2 Whirlpool has a nationwide whi l 01 network of authorized WhirlpoolSM service com sEnvrcs panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfil...

Page 16: ...sed by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8192 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some stales do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not a...

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